Lighting Designer

Governors State University’s Theatre and Performance Studies program is seeking a Lighting Designer for its upcoming spring production of By The Way, Meet Vera Stark by Lynn Nottage.

 

General Show Information

·         Auditions will occur on February 2nd and 3rd with rehearsals starting on Saturday, February 7th, 2026.

·         All rehearsals will occur on the Governors State campus in Chicago’s south suburbs.

·         Performance dates: April 9-12, 2026, in Governors State University’s Sherman Hall

·         More about the show: https://www.govst.edu/TAPSVeraStark/

Lighting Designer Responsibilities

·         Design the lighting for TAPS’s production of By The Way, Meet Vera Stark

·         Create and implement a lighting plot with in-house lighting equipment per the design

·         Collaboratively work with the production team

·         Keep impeccable financial paperwork and receipts

·         Coordinate a focusing and cueing schedules with production staff

·         Adhere to the production deadlines

·         Program the board and troubleshoot during the production

·         Work professionally with student crew members

·         Prepare and update lighting paperwork

·         Perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned

Duties in collaboration with the Production Manager

·         Share documentation for archival records

·         Submit production financial records and receipts

Qualifications

·         Proven Lighting Design experience

·         Local to the Chicagoland area

·         Ability to travel to the Governors State campus

·         Ability to attend all production meetings, design meetings, load-in, and tech.

·         Able to carry out all duties in a timely manner, with a positive attitude

·         Ability to communicate clearly and in a timely manner

·         Good time management and budgetary skills