Stage Management - Apprenticeship

Steppenwolf Theater Co•Chicago, IL

22h•$17

About The Position

STEPPENWOLF THEATRE COMPANY Now celebrating its 50 th Anniversary Season, Steppenwolf Theatre Company has been a cultural leader in Chicago and model for theatre companies in the United States and around the world. Formed by a collective of actors in 1976, the ensemble represents a remarkable cross-section of actors, directors, playwrights and stage managers. Steppenwolf’s artistic ambitions are made possible by its incredible workforce of individuals, who help create a culture of inclusivity, collaboration and accountability. To that end, we attempt to use an anti-oppressive and anti-racist lens in our roles and everyday decision-making. Join us in this ongoing process, as we navigate, together, our complex world. Workforce Development Programs – Apprenticeships The Stage Management Apprentice is a part of Steppenwolf’s Workforce Development Programs . This is a temporary full-time position. Schedule is according to the production calendar. Depending on show assignment, apprenticeship can run anytime from August 2026 - August 2027. Specific responsibilities will include: Steppenwolf offers two stage management apprenticeships. Each apprentice is assigned to two or three of the productions in our Subscription Series. Apprentices work with our professional stage management teams from pre-production through final performance. In the process, they will have the opportunity to maintain paperwork, take line notes, be on book, preset and run shows, and rehearse understudies, among other duties. Stage management apprentices are required to attend daytime rehearsals and become an active running crew member during evening performances. These are full-time paid apprenticeships while the productions are in rehearsal and during the run. Stage management apprentices are not eligible to earn EMC points. Qualifications This position is perfect for applicants interested in learning about the functions of a professional stage manager. This position requires a certain amount of stage management experience coupled with the desire to dig in and learn the ropes in a fast-paced environment. Workforce Development Programs Background: Since 1984, Steppenwolf Theatre Company has offered internships to students, graduates, and others to experience the inner workings of a professional theater from every angle. Since that time, the company has developed a collection of programs purposed to identify, train and mentor a diverse group of students, graduates and early-career professionals in arts administration, stage management and production. After three years of these programs being paused, Steppenwolf is excited to relaunch the program with a renewed vision. About Steppenwolf: Steppenwolf Theatre Company is the nation’s premier Ensemble Theater with 49 members who are among the top actors, playwrights and directors in the field. Thrilling, powerful, groundbreaking productions — from Balm in Gilead and Grapes of Wrath to August: Osage County, Downstate and The Brother/Sister Plays — have made this theatre legendary. Founded in 1976, Steppenwolf started as a group of teens performing in the basement of a church. Today, the company's artistic force remains rooted in the original vision of its founders: an artist-driven theatre, whose vitality is defined by its appetite for bold and innovative work. Every aspect of Steppenwolf is rooted in its Ensemble ethos, from the intergenerational artistic programming to the multi-genre performance series LookOut , to the nationally recognized work of Steppenwolf Education and Engagement which serves nearly 15,000 teens annually. While grounded in the Chicago community, more than 40 original Steppenwolf productions have enjoyed success nationally and internationally, including Broadway, Off-Broadway, London, Sydney, Galway and Dublin. Steppenwolf also holds accolades that include the National Medal of Arts, 14 Tony Awards, two Pulitzer Prize-winning commissions and more.  Led by Artistic Directors Glenn Davis and Audrey Francis, Executive Director Brooke Flanagan and Board of Trustees Chair, Keating Crown — Steppenwolf continually redefines the landscape of acting and performance. Steppenwolf Mission: Steppenwolf strives to create thrilling, courageous and provocative art in a thoughtful and inclusive environment. We succeed when we disrupt your routine with experiences that spark curiosity, empathy and joy. We invite you to join our ensemble as we navigate, together, our complex world.