Seeking Designers for The Deep End

  • Contract / Stipend
  • Chicago
  • November 29, 2026

New Wave Theatre Company

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We are seeking production staff for New Wave Theatre Company’s production of The Deep End by Z. Croix Kelchen.

Synopsis: After a new type of virtual reality program releases, Mel escapes into what she expects to be her next distraction. When she is unable to return to her world, however, she must face the conflict between what she feels to be true, and what everyone around her insists.

Here is a general timeline of the show’s production schedule (some items subject to change)

Mid-August: Regular Production Meetings will begin

Rehearsals M-F from September 28th to November 13th from 6:30p-10:00p

Mandatory Dates for Designers:
Load In: Nov. 16th
Tech: Nov. 16th – Nov. 18th
Strike: Nov. 29th post show

Show Schedule:
Preview: Nov. 19th
Opening: Nov. 20th
7:30p Shows: Nov. 20th – 21st, 25th, 27th – 28th
3:00p Shows: Nov. 22nd and 29th

Positions include:
Stage Management
Costume Designer
Lighting Designer
Scenic/Props Designer
Sound Designer

If you are interested in working with us or learning more about the production, please consider submitting to be a part of our team!

Instructions to Apply:

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Pay Rate/Range*: $100
Organization Email Contact: info@newwavetheatreco.org