Choreographer for Pippin

BrightSide Theatre seeks a Choreographer for Stephen Schwartz’ Pippin (June 2025).

(Experience with the style of Fosse is a plus)

BrightSide Theatre, now in its 13th season, is Naperville’s Only Professional Theatre performing in the heart of the historic downtown district.

Pippin will audition in Jan 2025, start rehearsals late April rehearsing for about 6 weeks (Sun – Thur evenings) and have 12 performances Friday- Sundays, June 13-29.  Rehearsals will take place in Lisle, IL and Performances will take place on a ¾ thrust stage in a 200 seat Theatre at Meiley-Swallow Hall in downtown Naperville, IL.

This is a stipend paid position for local applicants – we do not provide housing.

Choreographer Duties Include:

Being present at production meetings, auditions, callbacks and schedule rehearsals at our rehearsal studio in Lisle unless otherwise approved in advance.
Choreographer must participate fully in rehearsals, tech week and be present for all performances as requested by the Company, and any promotional events as necessary to complete the choreography to a professional standard.
Working closely with the director the choreographer will create choreography that matches the vision of the show
The Choreographer through rehearsals will teach the choreography to the cast preparing to the meet the Company’s professional standards.
Respond to respond to any emails and/or rehearsal reports addressed to Choreographer by noon the next day.