The job involves stage management for the Drunk Shakespeare Chicago production, maintaining quality and consistency in a fast-paced, high-energy theatrical environment. The company, Brass Jar LLC, produces Drunk Shakespeare in the style of a secret society and speakeasy, aiming to provide patrons with a unique and memorable experience.

Location: Illinois, Chicago
Arrangement: Onsite
Level: Mid-level
Employment: Full time
Salary: $952.75/week
Date added: 2026-10-12
Last checked: 2026-10-17

Overview

Notice: Audition Call Type: EPA
AUDITION DATE
Tuesday, October 27, 20269:00 AM - 1:00 PM (C)

Sign-ups for this call will operate like an EPA. Sign-ups begin one week prior to the date of the interviews, and will end the day prior.

CONTRACT
Special Agreement
$952.75 weekly rate for Full-time
$100.79 per show
$21.22/hour - rehearsal/administrative work
SEEKING
Equity Stage Managers for DRUNK SHAKESPEARE CHICAGO.

We are looking for savvy, collaborative theatre professionals to join our team of multi-talented stage management staff. We foster an incredibly fun environment in the style of a secret society & speakeasy, while striving to provide every patron with a unique and memorable experience. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a fast-paced, high-energy theatrical production with a strong focus on quality, consistency, and exceptional audience experience.

The Stage Manager is an integral part of maintaining the quality and consistency of the production.

See breakdown for responsibilities.
PREPARATION

Candidates should arrive prepared with: A printed resume. Two professional references. A willingness to discuss their stage management experience, production background, and approach to working in a fast-paced theatrical environment. Current availability for work during our 2027 season

LOCATION
Actors' Equity Association - Chicago Member Center
557 W Randolph St
1st Fl
Chicago, IL 60661
PERSONNEL

EXPECTED TO ATTEND

Maggie Spanuello - General Manager
Kim Whitfield - Assistant Manager
OTHER DATES

Candidates must have evening and weekend availability for a period of three months during 2027.

OTHER
All employees must be 21+ and vaccinated against Covid-19.
To learn more about the production, visit www.drunkshakespeare.com.
EPA Procedures are in effect for this audition.
An Equity Monitor will be provided.

Equity’s contracts prohibit discrimination. Equity is committed to diversity and encourages all its employers to engage in a policy of equal employment opportunity designed to promote a positive model of inclusion. As such, Equity encourages performers of all ethnicities, gender identities, and ages, as well as performers with disabilities, to attend every audition.

Always bring your Equity Membership card to auditions.
Breakdown
DRUNK SHAKESPEARE CHICAGO - STAGE MANAGER INTERVIEWS

Special Agreement $952.75 weekly rate for Full-time; $100.79 per show; $21.22/hour - rehearsal/administrative work

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