Stage Manager, Yachad Chicago

Yachad

32d•$23 - $26•Onsite

About The Position

Yachad Chicago is seeking a highly organized, collaborative, and proactive Stage Manager to support its Spring Musical Production. The musical is a collaborative effort between Yachad participants with disabilities and members of the greater Jewish community. It provides an inclusive setting for participants to showcase their talents and an educational opportunity to learn about ensemble collaboration and theater techniques. The Stage Manager will support the director in leading rehearsals, managing schedules and communication, and ensuring rehearsals, technical rehearsals, and performances run smoothly, safely, and efficiently. The role includes pre-production planning, rehearsal and backstage coordination, cue calling, supporting participants with intellectual and developmental disabilities, and assisting with production closeout. The position is part-time and temporary, with the possibility of continued work. Work is generally 8–10 hours per week, with exceptions during tech and show week. Compensation is $23–$26 per hour, commensurate with experience.

Requirements

Strong organizational and communication skills.
Previous experience as a working professional stage manager.
Comfortable working in an Orthodox Jewish environment.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Microsoft Suite and Canva.
Previous experience working with disabled adults.

Responsibilities

Attend production meetings and collaborate with the director, designers, and production staff.
Attend auditions to meet Yachad participants and become a familiar face.
Develop and maintain rehearsal schedules, contact lists, and production paperwork in collaboration with the Director and Production Manager.
Set up the rehearsal room.
Attend and stage manage all scheduled rehearsals.
Supervise the Assistant Stage Manager and any backstage helpers.
Record blocking, line notes, and rehearsal changes.
Communicate production needs and changes to designers through regular rehearsal reports.
Draft weekly rehearsal recaps for community volunteer performers in collaboration with the Director.
Create necessary paperwork, including scene breakdowns, props lists, deck sheets, and assistive scripts.
Support IDD participants by providing accommodations and schedules and answering questions.
Create tech-week and performance schedules in collaboration with the Production Manager.
Set up backstage and onstage with the Assistant Stage Manager.
Ensure backstage helpers are properly trained in offstage responsibilities.
Manage technical rehearsals so all elements come together.
Call lighting, sound, projection, and other production cues.
Ensure all production elements are performed consistently.
Assist with strike and production wrap-up activities.