Lighting Designer for Deserted

  • Contract / Stipend
  • Chicago
  • May 14, 2026

Website Redtwist Theatre

Redtwist Theatre is seeking a Lighting Designer for the world premiere of Melanie Coffey’s Deserted, directed by Laura Sturm. Deserted is the mainstage production of Redtwist’s second annual Twisted Playfest.

Redtwist offers a $250 additional stipend if the lighting designer can also serve as their own Master Electrician.

Important Dates:

First Rehearsal: Thursday, May 7
Load-in: May 25
Tech: June 6-7
Final Dress: June 10
Previews: June 11 – 13
Opening: June 14
Closing/Strike: August 2nd

Rehearsals take place at Edgewater Presbyterian Church, 1020 W Bryn Mawr. Performances will take place at Redtwist Theatre, 1044 W Bryn Mawr.

Instructions to Apply:

Please email your resume and a note of interest to Raine DeDominici at raine@redtwist.org with the subject line "Deserted Lighting Designer- YOUR NAME".

To apply for this job email your details to raine@redtwist.org

Pay Rate/Range*: $500
Organization Address: 1044 W Bryn Mawr
Organization Contact Name: Raine DeDominici, Managing Director
Organization Email Contact: raine@redtwist.org