OPEN SPACE ARTS SEEKS NON-EQUITY STAGE MANAGERS

OPEN SPACE ARTS SEEKS NON-EQUITY STAGE MANAGERS

Open Space Arts is seeking non-Equity stage managers for BEFORE WE ARE HISTORY, our three-week series exploring plays and voices connected to the AIDS crisis.

All performances take place at Open Space Arts, 1411 W. Wilson Avenue, Chicago.

 

 

Current opportunities:

JERKER by Robert Chesley Performed and produced by Jason Bowen and Joshua Bowen

Nine performances October 29–November 8, 2026 Stage Manager Fee: $300

Performances are Thursday, October 29 through Sunday, November 8, including a Monday, November 2 performance. Evening performances are at 7:30 PM; Sunday performances are at 3 PM.

 

 

ONE by Jeff Hagedorn Directed by Rory Brady

BLOOD SPILL by Lee Raines Directed by Byron Stewart

Presented together as a double feature Three performances: October 23–25, 2026 Stage Manager Fee: $100

Performances are Friday and Saturday at 7:30 PM and Sunday at 3 PM.

 

 

A QUIET END by Robin Swados Staged Reading: November 3, 2026 Stage Manager Fee: $50

The commitment for A QUIET END includes two rehearsals and the performance.

We are looking for organized, dependable theater artists who are comfortable working in a small, collaborative environment. Previous stage management experience is helpful, but emerging stage managers are welcome to apply.

Applicants may be considered for one or more projects.

 

 

Please send a brief note about your experience and availability, along with a résumé if available, to openspacearts2022@gmail.com.

Use the subject line:

SM – [PROJECT NAME]

If you are interested in more than one project, please list each project in the subject line.