The Conductors Stage Manager

Seeking Stage Manager for The Conductors

Kerfuffle is seeking a non-AEA stage manager for The Conductors, an interactive play for very young children performing at Lifeline Theatre. The Conductors is a joyful and engaging first theatre experience for children ages 2-6 with their families. The conductors explore community and connection along the railroad lines! The Conductors is an original Kerfuffle show that has been produced many times. The actors are already familiar with the show and Kerfuffle is looking for a Stage Manager to assist with two summer library performances, and then an extended run at Lifeline Theatre in November and December.  Please see details below:

Production Calendar Dates

Sunday, July 20, 2025 – Library Perf #1, 1p, @Savanna, IL Public Library

Saturday, July 26, 2025 – Library Perf #2, 10a,  @Des Plaines, IL Public Library

Sunday, November 16, 2025 – Rehearsal, 6p-8p @Lifeline Theatre

Wednesday, November 19, 2025 – Musical Rehearsal, Time TBD

Sunday, November 23, 2025 – Rehearsal, 6p-8p @Lifeline Theatre

Monday, November 24, 2025 – Library Perf #3 @Elk Grove Public Library

Sunday, November 30, 2025 – Tech Rehearsal, Time TBD @Lifeline Theatre

Tuesday, December 2, 2025 – Dress Rehearsal, Time TBD

Wednesday, December 3, 2025 – Dress Rehearsal, Time TBD

Thursday, December 4, 2025 – Dress Rehearsal, Time TBD

Performances – December 6-December 21; Sundays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays; 9:30a and 11:00am @Lifeline Theatre

Required Skills

Must be able to run and operate a light board.
Must be able to lift at least 25lbs.
Lifeline Theatre does not have elevator access to their SM booth or rehearsal space, SM must be able to climb two flights of stairs.

Pay

Stipend of $275, plus a $35 per diem, and travel for the July Library Performances.
Lifeline Run, $18-$20/hr for 21 hours of rehearsal, and $60 per performance

Instructions to Apply:

Any interested applicants should submit a resume and letter of interest to Production Manager, Miranda Taylor at Mirandataylor@kerfuffletvy.com.

About Kerfuffle:

Kerfuffle is an award-winning midwestern theatre and dance company devoted to creating aesthetically and emotionally engaging performances for children ages 0-6 years old. Founded in 2015, Kerfuffle centers young children as major creative partners in the development of new work and shares playful, multi-sensory performances in museums, libraries, parks, and other nontraditional spaces. Children’s imagination is at the center of Kerfuffle’s process. In order to understand what engages, delights, and surprises children, Kerfuffle’s plays are developed through creative drama workshops where young people create stories, characters, and worlds in collaboration with adult artists. Kerfuffle is a registered 501(c)3 organization and is the 2020 recipient of the Zeta Phi Eta-Winifred Ward Outstanding New Children’s Theatre Company Award through the American Alliance for Theatre and Education. Visit www.kerfuffletvy.com for more information.