Theatre EVOLVE is seeking a Costume and a Lighting Designer for Lady Windermere’s Fan

  • Contract / Stipend
  • Chicago
  • January 30, 2027

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Theatre EVOLVE is seeking to hire a costume designer and a lighting designer for their upcoming production of Oscar Wilde’s “Lady Windermere’s Fan”, directed by Jen Sloan.

Synopsis:  In Oscar Wilde’s witty satire Lady Windermere, a new mother, suspects her husband of having an affair with the mysterious Mrs. Erlynne. Devastated and determined to leave him for a more passionate love, Lord Darlington. Unbeknownst to her, Mrs. Erlynne is actually her estranged mother. The play explores themes of morality, motherhood, betrayal, forgiveness, and social hypocrisy.

Note: This is a NON-traditional production leaning into over-the-top dramatics, camp and chaos. Drag, puppets, fans and more!

The Details:
What: Lady Windermere’s Fan by Oscar Wilde, Directed by Jen Sloan
Stipend: Costumes – $400.00 | Lighting – $400.00
Costumes Budget: $750.00 | Lighting Budget: $100.00

The Vibe: Slutty and brave, high camp, drag, late Victorian smashed with modern dress.

When:
Rehearsals – Nov. 16th – 24th / Break Nov. 25th-28th / Nov. 30th – Dec. 21st / Break Dec. 22-Jan. 1 / Jan. 2-9  (Aiming for 4 rehearsals a week – possibly Sunday-Tuesday / Thursday) | Tech – Jan. 11th-14th | Opening – Jan. 15th | Closing – Jan. 30th | Strike – Jan. 31st

Where:
Rehearsals in Edgewater
Show: Theatre Wit, 1229 W. Belmont Ave

Instructions to Apply:

Email your resume and any examples of your work to theatreevolve@gmail.com

To apply for this job email your details to theatreevolve@gmail.com

Pay Rate/Range*: $400