The Glencoe Junior High Project (GJHP), a 50+ year-old nonprofit organization, is seeking a candidate to serve as Stage Crew Manager for its Spring Musical: Mean Girls. The GJHP Musical is a no-cut (but high quality!) program featuring 40-50 Glencoe 6th-8th graders. The Stage Crew is limited to a maximum of 10-12 students.
This is one of the largest productions in the area, with a professional creative team providing an experience like those at New Trier High School, including exciting dances, awesome harmonies, great costumes, and a live band. The large proscenium-style theater is transformed with a large set and professional lights + sound.
Although this is a middle school show, it is a large-scale production with a long history in the community. GJHP employs a professional team to provide a high-quality experience for students and audiences.
The stipend for the position is $1000.
Roles and Responsibilities:
+bull; Train, assign and manage student crew and volunteers from initial meetings thru strike
+bull; Collaborate with the Director to develop and fulfill prop lists, create run sheets, etc.
+bull; Research and purchase necessary materials with approval of Director / Producer
+bull; Maintain safe and positive learning environment
+bull; Cultivate positive/collaborative relationships with production team, students + volunteers
+bull; Attend production meetings as needed
+bull; Ability to occasionally assist our Scenic Designer during Set Build + Painting (March 30-April 6)
+bull; Available to work on location at Glencoe+rsquo;s Central School, Mon/Wed/Thurs 3:15-6:00pm, beginning mid-March thru performances (April 30-May 3, 2026), with additional rehearsals in April (see below).
+bull; Supervise student crew and volunteers during performances: Thursday, April 30 @ 7:00pm, Friday, May 1 @ 7:00pm, Saturday, May 2 @ 3:00pm, and Sunday, March 1, 2020 @ 1:00pm
+bull; Help to coordinate and oversee pre-production carry-up of materials on Thursday, March 26, and post-production carry-down and clean-up on May 4 + 5
Important Dates are as follows:
+bull; Crew Meetings Begin Mid-March: Mon, Wed + Thurs, 3:30pm-5:45pm (to 6:30pm starting April 8)
+bull; Additional Rehearsal April 21. No Rehearsals March 30-April 6 or April 23.
+bull; Carry-Up: Thursday, March 26 at 6pm (after or in place of rehearsal that day)
+bull; Spring Break Set Build: March 30-April 6 (Work Dates Flexible/Occasional)
+bull; Tech + Dress Rehearsals: Saturday, April 25, 10am-3pm (Cue to Cue 1), Sunday, April 26, 12pm-6pm (Cue to Cue 2 + Dress Rehearsal 1), Monday, April 27, 3:30pm-8pm (Dress Rehearsal 2), Tuesday, April 28, 3:30pm-8pm (Dress Rehearsal 3) Wednesday, April 29, 3:30pm-8pm (Dress Rehearsal 4)
+bull; Performances: April 30 +ndash; May 3, 2026 (Thurs @ 7pm, Fri @ 7pm, Sat @ 3pm, Sun @ 3pm), Your Call Time will be approximately 2 hours prior
+bull; Carry-Down + Clean-Up: May 4 + 5, 3:30pm-8pm (Times TBD)
Skill Requirements:
+bull; Working knowledge of set construction and prop design, lighting and sound board operation, stage management/or production management, and standards of stage safety
+bull; Experience working in an educational setting preferred
+bull; Excellent organizational skills
+bull; Excellent leadership and team building skills
+bull; A minimum of three years+rsquo; experience in technical theater / stage management
About the Glencoe Junior High Project (GJHP)
The Glencoe Junior High Project (GJHP) is a parent-led, non-profit organization that has sought to engage Glencoe middle school students into the community since 1973. In order to carry out our mission of fostering socially aware, civic-minded and community-oriented individuals, we offer Glencoe 5th-8th grade students, opportunities to volunteer in their community, attend social activities and events, perform on stage, as well as access to a youth drop-in center in Central School.
Please send all inquiries to samara@gjhp.org
