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Oil Lamp Theater is seeking a dedicated and organized Assistant Stage Manager (ASM) for our upcoming production of It’s A Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play. The position is akin to that of an understudy for the Stage manager of a production, ASM’s will shadow the SM and be available to call a performance if the SM is not available. This is a great opportunity to gain hands-on experience in stage management while working in a storefront theater setting.
Responsibilities:
- Attend production meetings (usually virtual)
- Attend the first rehearsal/ designer presentations
- Attend at least one rehearsal per week throughout the rehearsal process.
- Be present for all designer runs, technical rehearsals, dress rehearsals, and preview performances.
- Attend one performance per week to shadow the Stage Manager.
- Be on call to step in and call performances if the Stage Manager is unavailable.
- Support the Stage Manager with rehearsal and performance logistics.
Qualifications:
- Prior experience in stage management, either at college, community or professional theaters.
- Strong organizational and communication skills.
- Must have means of transportation to get to Glenview, IL.
Pay:
$500 stipend, plus $40 per show called
Key Dates:
First Rehearsal: October 7
Rehearsals will be: Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays 7-10pm; Saturdays 10am-1pm
We will need the ASM present for the following rehearsals from 7-10pm: October 13, 15, 29 and November 11
Tech will take place on Saturday, November 15 and Sunday November 16 from 10am-5pm.
Dress Rehearsals will take place from November 17-19 from 6:00-10:30pm
Previews night: Thursday, November 20, 2025
Opening night: Friday November 21, 2025
Regular Run: Performances are Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights at 7:30pm; Saturday and Sundays at 3pm; Wednesdays December 3 and 17 (at 11am and 3pm) and December 10 (at 7:30pm); Sundays December 14 and 21 at 7:30pm. There will be no performances on Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, or Christmas Day.
Closing Performance: Sunday, December 28 (matinee)
If interested please fill out THIS FORM to apply.
**IF YOU HAVE PREVIOUSLY SUBMITTED TO US THIS YEAR: You do not need to fill out the application- please just send a note of availability to rose@oillamptheater.org.**
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