Wardrobe Crew/Wig and Makeup Artist

Court Theatre, a department of the University of Chicago in Hyde Park, is seeking candidates for Wardrobe Crew/Wig and Makeup Artist for its upcoming production of Two Trains Running by August Wilson. Responsibilities may include: Performing daily makeup application, wig maintenance, wardrobe cleaning, prepping, and routine maintenance and small repairs as necessary; Assisting the Wardrobe … Read more

Design Associate

About Porchlight Music Theatre A nonprofit professional company with an annual budget of about $2.5 million, Porchlight Music Theatre is Chicago’s award-winning home for music theatre, celebrating the past, present and future of this unique American art form for the last 27 years. In residence at the historic, intimate Ruth Page Center for the Arts … Read more

Freelance Event Production + Freelancers for Fabrication

– Experience setting up/striking events – Experience with on set work (photo, video, or theatre/scenic work) – Rigging experience a plus – Forklift, scissor lift, boom lift experience and license a plus – Working in a woodshop (table saw, panel saw, chop saw, band saw, miter saw, basic framing knowledge etc.) – Various types of … Read more

Light Board Programmer

ABOUT WRITERS THEATRE: Writers Theatre (WT) is a nationally-recognized, award-winning theatre company located on the North Shore of Chicago with an annual, pre-pandemic operating budget of approximately $6.5 million. Known for the consistent high quality and intimacy of its productions, WT is focused on the power of the written word and dedicated to the artists … Read more

Run Crew/Spot Ops

Chicago Opera Theater is looking to hire the following run crew positions for their upcoming production of Quamino’s Map 2 – Spot ops 4 – Props/run crew Tech is April 17th through April 22nd (April 21st is dark). Performances are the evenings of April 23rd, 29th, and the afternoon of May 1st with props strike … Read more

Scenic Crew Lead

COT is looking for a Scenic Crew Lead to assist in the load in of their production of Quamino’s Map. Load in dates are from 4/10-4/15 and strike/de-prep is 5/1-5/2. A more detailed schedule will be provided upon request. General Duties ·        Maintain a safe working environment ·        Assist Technical Director to install show scenic … Read more

Production Assistant

JOB DESCRIPTION: Production Assistant POSITION SUMMARY: The Production Assistant is a part time temporary position that is responsible for shop maintenance, video production, and theatrical lighting. They will report to the Director of Production and will work closely with the Arts Department Heads as well.  The Production Assistant  position requires a solid understanding of the … Read more

Lead Electrician

Underscore Theater Company seeks a master electrician for the upcoming production of Notes & Letters at the Richard Christiansen Theater. Key Dates: Apr. 26-29 – load-in/build Apr 30 – May 7 – tech week May 9 – Invited dress/tech pending where things are at May 10 – Preview #1 May 11 – Preview #2 May … Read more

Scene Painter

Scene painting for production of EMMA’S CHILD.  Painting will take place during timespan from April 4 to April 12, on a flexible schedule.

Load In Labor

Chicago Opera theater is looking to hire the following hands for Load In / Strike of their upcoming production of Quamino’s Map at the Studebaker Theater. Drivers must be comfortable driving 24’ box truck. Details as Follows, rate info at bottom: April 10th – Truck Load / Prep Day – Picking up and loading one … Read more