Magic Assistants

  • Part Time
  • Chicago

Website Rhapsody Theater

The Rhapsody Theater is seeking talented and dynamic individuals to join our team of magic assistants.

Reporting to the Director of Operations, magic assistants work together with stage management, performers, and other magic assistants to ensure the smooth operation of magic shows.

Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Assist on-stage during performances with prop changes, costume changes, execution of illusions, etc.
  • Perform assigned preshow and post-show duties as related to setup, strike, and changeover of the shows
  • Perform assigned backstage duties during performances.

Most performances run Thursday through Saturday evenings, with matinee performances on Sundays. Additional performance times may be outside of these windows.

This position will work as scheduled, up to two hours prior to performance, through the performance and until all post-show duties are complete or released by supervising management. The ideal candidate must be flexible and be able to adapt to changing circumstances of a varied schedule.

Job Requirements:
Excellent communication skills required. Ability to multitask is strongly preferred. This position may be required to stand for extended periods of time without sitting, interact with patrons, as well as being able to lift up-to 50 pounds unassisted.

No experience in magic is required, but an interest in magic is a plus. Both performers and non-performers are encouraged to apply. Ideal candidates will be comfortable being on stage in front of audiences and/or managing props and equipment backstage.

Required COVID-19 Vaccination:
Employment at Rhapsody Theater is contingent upon receiving all recommended doses of the COVID-19 vaccine, including the booster, or having a valid religious or medical reason not to be vaccinated.

Equal Employment
Rhapsody Theater is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected status, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local EEO laws.

Instructions to Apply:

Instructions to Apply:
Please send a cover letter and resume to jobs@rhapsodytheater.com; and include MAGIC ASSISTANT in the subject line.

To apply for this job email your details to jobs@rhapsodytheater.com

Pay Rate/Range*: $125/performance