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Porchlight Music Theatre
Chicago, IL
Professional Job

Expires: 03/12/26

Job Dates

Start January 2025 - Mid- March 2026

Pay

$26 per hour per hour

AUDIO ENGINEER (A1)

● Work with Production Management, the Audio/Media Supervisor, and the Audio Assistant (A2) to ensure that the Sound Designer+rsquo;s vision is accomplished and completed on time and within budget.
● Attend production meetings starting during load-in, to the end of Tech Week, as requested by the Audio/Media Supervisor and Production Management.
● ...

Contact

Michael Weber

Managing Artistic Director

info(at)porchlightmusictheatre(dot)org

(773) 777-9884

Business Address

4200 W Diversey

Chicago, IL 60639

Posted: 09/12/2025 12:53:21 EST

Last Updated: 09/12/2025 21:00 EST

Trackback: https://staging.offstagejobs.com/jobdetail.php?jobID=70060

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Goodman Theatre
Chicago, IL
Professional Job

Expires: 12/11/25

Pay

$130,000 - $150,000 annually

JOB TITLE: Director of Production

REPORTS TO: Artistic Director/Executive Director

FLSA Status: Full-Time, Exempt

COMPENSATION RATE: $130,000 - $150,000

LOCATION: 170. N Dearborn St., Chicago, IL 60601



POSITION SUMMARY:

The Director of Production leads the Production Department and, in collaboration with directors, designers and Goodman staff, is responsible for the technical execution of all Goodman Theatre productions and events. ...

Contact

Cheron McNeal

Human Resources Director

hr(at)goodmantheatre(dot)org

https://www.goodmantheatre.org/about/work-at-goodman/

(773) 708-4447

Business Address

170 N. Dearborn

Chicago, IL 60601

Posted: 09/11/2025 12:31:42 EST

Last Updated: 09/11/2025 19:00 EST

Trackback: https://staging.offstagejobs.com/jobdetail.php?jobID=70055

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The Theatre Conservatory/Roosevelt University
Chicago, IL
LAST MINUTE | EDUCATION

Expires: 03/10/26

Job Dates

2025-2026 School Year

Pay

$500 per production flat fee

The Theatre Conservatory of the Chicago College of Performing Arts at Roosevelt University is looking for a sound engineer for the 2024-25 school year. This would include:

Sound load in; approximately 4-6 hours depending on the needs of the show
-10/6/25 +ndash; Jesus Christ Superstar
-11/10/25 +ndash; The Misanthrope
-4/13/26 ...

Contact

Tim Stadler

Production and Facilities Manager

http://www.roosevelt.edu/

(312) 341-2163

Business Address

430 S. Michigan Avenue

Chicago, IL 60605

Posted: 09/10/2025 15:24:11 EST

Last Updated: 09/10/2025 23:00 EST

Trackback: https://staging.offstagejobs.com/jobdetail.php?jobID=70052

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Porchlight Music Theatre
Chicago, IL
Professional Job

Expires: 03/09/26

Job Dates

Start Mid-September 2025 - Mid- March 2026

Pay

$30 per hour

DUTIES

Provide production supervision/management services for the production of THE IRISH+hellip; AND HOW THEY GOT THAT WAY to be produced at The Ruth Page Center for the Arts in Chicago.

Participate in hiring and contracting, and manage all production staff and contractors including, but not limited to: designers, technical staff, electricians, carpenters, production assistants, wardrobe personnel, run crew, artistic consultants and any additional personnel required for specific production needs.


Contact

Michael Weber

Managing Artistic Director

Michael(at)porchlightmusictheatre(dot)org

(773) 777-9884

Business Address

4200 W Diversey

Chicago, IL 60639

Posted: 09/09/2025 17:05:51 EST

Last Updated: 09/10/2025 01:00 EST

Trackback: https://staging.offstagejobs.com/jobdetail.php?jobID=70048

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Writers Theatre
Glencoe, IL

Expires: 03/09/26

Job Dates

10/22/25 - 12/21/25

Pay

Starting at $27 per hour

Job Title
Writers Theatre
Position: Mix Engineer
Location: Glencoe, IL
Department: Production
Salary: starting at $27 hourly, based on experience

About Writers Theatre
Writers Theatre (WT) is a nationally recognized, award-winning theater company located on Chicago's North Shore, acclaimed for its intimate productions, bold new work, and exceptional artistry. ...

Contact

Adam Friedland

Director of Production and Facilities

ahosking(at)writerstheatre(dot)org

http://www.writerstheatre.org/

(847) 242-6001

Fax: (847) 242-6011

Business Address

321 Park Ave.

Glencoe, IL 60022

Posted: 09/09/2025 11:43:00 EST

Last Updated: 09/09/2025 19:00 EST

Trackback: https://staging.offstagejobs.com/jobdetail.php?jobID=70046

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CU Adventures in Time and Space
Urbana , IL
Professional Job

Expires: 03/01/26

Job Dates

10/01/25 - 10/01/26

Pay

$20 per hour

Scenic Fabricator - CU Adventures in Time and Space, Urbana IL
Job Dates : Starting ASAP, (3-12 month contracts based on applicants availability)
Pay : $20 an hour (40 hour week)
Reports to : Lead Scenic Designer/Fabricator
Position Description : Award-winning escape room company, CU Adventures, is looking to hire scenic fabricators, painters, and carpenters to help build our newest addition : a 16,000 sq. ...

Contact

Sammy Boyarsky

Lead Scenic Designer and Fabricator

sammy(at)cuadventures(dot)com

https://cuadventures.com/

(949) 413-4456

Business Address

302 N Broadway Ave

Suite 100

Urbana , IL 61801

Posted: 09/01/2025 11:55:54 EST

Last Updated: 09/01/2025 19:00 EST

Trackback: https://staging.offstagejobs.com/jobdetail.php?jobID=70020

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Theater Outsource
None, Remote
Professional Job

Expires: 09/28/25

Job Dates

Full Time

Pay

Starting at $80k annually

Engineering the Extraordinary+mdash;From Concept to Curtain Call As a Scenic 3D Technical Designer, you lead the technical realization of scenic designs for live entertainment, ensuring that every structure, mechanism, and material supports the creative vision with precision and safety. From Broadway stages and touring productions to immersive installations and themed environments, guide teams through the complex intersection of artistry and engineering. ...

Contact

Tuesday Southwick

Operations Manager

tuesday(at)theateroutsource(dot)com

https://theateroutsource.com/

(708) 726-8367

Business Address

1890 Moraine Rd

Bollingbrook, IL 60490

Venue Address

Remote

100% Remote

None, Remote

Posted: 08/28/2025 14:48:07 EST

Last Updated: 08/28/2025 21:00 EST

Trackback: https://staging.offstagejobs.com/jobdetail.php?jobID=70008

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Moraine Valley Community College
Palos Hills (Suburban Chicago), IL
LAST MINUTE | EDUCATION

Expires: 02/28/26

Job Dates

09/08/25 - 10/31/25

Pay

$1500 per show

Moraine Valley Community College, located in the southwest Chicago suburbs is seeking a Sound Designer for Young Frankenstein, the Musical. Please send resume to Dr. Craig Rosen at rosen@morainevalley.edu.
CHICAGO AREA DESIGNERS ONLY, PLEASE

Contact

Craig Rosen

Theater Program Coordinator

rosen(at)morainevalley(dot)edu

http://morainevalley.edu/FPAC/

(708) 974-5432

Business Address

10900 S. 88th Ave

Fine and Performing Arts Center

Palos Hills (Suburban Chicago), IL 60645

Posted: 08/28/2025 14:41:09 EST

Last Updated: 08/28/2025 21:00 EST

Trackback: https://staging.offstagejobs.com/jobdetail.php?jobID=70007

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Schaumburg Park District
Schaumburg, IL

Expires: 09/30/25

Pay

Contact for Details

ABOUT US: Schaumburg Park District is an award-winning parks and recreation agency that provides its 80,000 residents with a wide variety of recreational programs, classes, and events as well as facilities, parks and open spaces! Our Cultural Arts Department is home to our outstanding theatre program which hosts various productions throughout the year.


Contact

Alison Mielitz

https://www.parkfun.com

Business Address

235 E Beech Dr

Schaumburg, IL 60193

Posted: 08/27/2025 17:00:37 EST

Last Updated: 08/28/2025 01:00 EST

Trackback: https://staging.offstagejobs.com/jobdetail.php?jobID=70002

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Schaumburg Park District
Schaumburg, IL

Expires: 09/30/25

Job Dates

08/27/25

Pay

$17.50/hour

ABOUT US: Schaumburg Park District is an award-winning parks and recreation agency that provides its 80,000 residents with a wide variety of recreational programs, classes, and events as well as facilities, parks and open spaces! Our Cultural Arts Department is home to our outstanding theatre program which hosts various productions throughout the year.


Contact

Alison Mielitz

https://www.parkfun.com

Business Address

235 E Beech Dr

Schaumburg, IL 60193

Posted: 08/27/2025 16:55:15 EST

Last Updated: 08/27/2025 23:00 EST

Trackback: https://staging.offstagejobs.com/jobdetail.php?jobID=70001

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Schaumburg Park District
Schaumburg, IL

Expires: 09/30/25

Job Dates

08/27/25

Pay

$17.50/hour

ABOUT US: Schaumburg Park District is an award-winning parks and recreation agency that provides its 80,000 residents with a wide variety of recreational programs, classes, and events as well as facilities, parks and open spaces! Our Cultural Arts Department is home to our outstanding theatre program which hosts various productions throughout the year.


Contact

Alison Mielitz

https://www.parkfun.com

Business Address

235 E Beech Dr

Schaumburg, IL 60193

Posted: 08/27/2025 14:39:57 EST

Last Updated: 08/27/2025 21:00 EST

Trackback: https://staging.offstagejobs.com/jobdetail.php?jobID=70000

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Northlight Theatre
Skokie, IL
Professional Job

Expires: 02/18/26

Job Dates

Indefinite

Pay

$53,000-$56,000 annually

Northlight Theatre is now hiring a full-time Facility Manager. Working under the supervision of the General Manager, the Facility Manager is responsible for the proactive care and maintenance of Northlight Theatre+rsquo;s new 24,000sf facility which includes a 285-seat performance venue, rehearsal hall/function space, two lobbies, concessions, production offices, and support spaces. ...

Contact

Earl Solomon

HR Manager

https://northlight.org/opportunities/

(847) 324-1138

Business Address

9501 Skokie Boulevard

Skokie, IL 60077

Posted: 08/18/2025 14:57:51 EST

Last Updated: 08/18/2025 23:00 EST

Trackback: https://staging.offstagejobs.com/jobdetail.php?jobID=69947

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Aurora Civic Center Authority
Aurora, IL
Professional Job

Expires: 10/31/25

Job Dates

08/15/25 - 10/31/25

Pay

Salary range is $67,000 to $72,000 biweekly

Lighting + Media Manager
Paramount Theatre/Aurora Civic Center Authority (ACCA), an innovative organization located on Stolp Island in the Fox River in the heart of the richly diverse community of historic Aurora, Illinois (one hour from downtown Chicago), is seeking a Lighting + Media Manager. ACCA is the parent organization, which also includes a 501(c)3 arm under the name of Paramount Arts Centre, Inc. ...

Contact

Paramount Aurora

ProductionJobs(at)paramountarts(dot)com

https://paramountaurora.com/

(630) 896-7676

Business Address

8 East Galena Boulevard

Suite 230

Aurora, IL 60506

Posted: 08/15/2025 15:40:26 EST

Last Updated: 08/15/2025 23:00 EST

Trackback: https://staging.offstagejobs.com/jobdetail.php?jobID=69940

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Northlight Theatre
Skokie, IL
Professional Job

Expires: 02/13/26

Job Dates

Indefinite

Pay

$42,000-$45,000 annually

Northlight Theatre is now hiring a full-time Education + Community Programs Manager. The Education + Community Programs Manager is responsible for establishing the curriculum of Education and Community Engagement programs in consultation with the Artistic and Executive staff. This role is the primary supervisor for Northlight+rsquo;s Teaching Artist cohort and manages and administers all Northlight Education + Community Engagement programs. ...

Contact

Earl Solomon

HR Manager

humanresources(at)northlight(dot)org

https://northlight.org/opportunities/

(847) 324-1138

Business Address

9501 Skokie Boulevard

Skokie, IL 60077

Posted: 08/13/2025 13:03:00 EST

Last Updated: 08/13/2025 21:00 EST

Trackback: https://staging.offstagejobs.com/jobdetail.php?jobID=69921

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Aurora University
Aurora, IL
LAST MINUTE | EDUCATION | Professional Job

Expires: 02/05/26

Job Dates

8/20/25-11/13/25

Pay

$1000-$1700 Based on Experience

The Department of Theatre at Aurora University is looking for a Chicagoland area-based Costume Designer for the Fall Production of Concord Floral by Jordan Tannahill.

Costume Designer Responsibilities: Collaboratively work with the production team, Build or source costume pieces per the design, communicate with production manager to make purchases, Coordinate a fitting schedule with production team, Adhere to the production deadlines, Manage costume inventory during the production, Prepare and update costume paperwork, Available during the performance run for alterations, Work professionally with student cast and crew members. ...

Contact

Jessica Jensen

Production Manager

jjensen(at)aurora(dot)edu

(219) 608-5733

Business Address

S Gladstone Ave

Aurora, IL 60506

Posted: 08/05/2025 14:34:21 EST

Last Updated: 08/05/2025 21:00 EST

Trackback: https://staging.offstagejobs.com/jobdetail.php?jobID=69845

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Aurora University
Aurora, IL
EDUCATION | Professional Job

Expires: 11/30/25

Job Dates

November 19th

Pay

$800-$1000 Based on Experience

The Department of Theatre at Aurora University is looking for a Chicagoland area-based Prop/Puppet Designer for the Spring Production of Carousel

Props Designer Responsibilities: Work as part of the design team, especially with the scenic designer and director, Create an initial prop list, Work with the director, scenic designer and stage manager to maintain and update, Attend production meetings, design presentation, designer run, tech rehearsals and dress rehearsals as necessary, create and manage an inventory of all borrowed or rented props, Work professionally with student cast and crew members. ...

Contact

Jessica Jensen

Production Manager

jjensen(at)aurora(dot)edu

(219) 608-5733

Business Address

S Gladstone Ave

Aurora, IL 60506

Posted: 08/01/2025 14:17:57 EST

Last Updated: 08/01/2025 21:00 EST

Trackback: https://staging.offstagejobs.com/jobdetail.php?jobID=69816

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Aurora University
Aurora, IL
EDUCATION | Professional Job

Expires: 11/30/25

Job Dates

November 19th

Pay

$1000-$1800 Based on Experience

The Department of Theatre at Aurora University is looking for a Chicagoland area-based Sound Designer for the Spring Production of the musical Carousel.

Sound Designer responsibilities: Work closely with directors, stage managers, scenic, lighting, and costume designers during all phases of production, Create and implement the sound cues including music and effect selections, source or compose music and sound effects that enhance storytelling and mood, Build and program sound cues using software like QLab or similar platforms, Work professionally with student cast and crew members. ...

Contact

Jessica Jensen

Production Manager

jjensen(at)aurora(dot)edu

(219) 608-5733

Business Address

S Gladstone Ave

Aurora, IL 60506

Posted: 08/01/2025 14:10:45 EST

Last Updated: 08/01/2025 21:00 EST

Trackback: https://staging.offstagejobs.com/jobdetail.php?jobID=69815

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Moraine Valley Community College
Palos Hills (Suburban Chicago), IL
EDUCATION

Expires: 01/29/26

Job Dates

08/19/25 - 10/31/25

Pay

$2000 per show

Moraine Valley Community College seeks a Chicago-area based Scenic Designer for its fall musical: Young Frankenstein. The play takes place in our 575 seat proscenium theater. Looking for experienced area designer. Bachelor's degree or significant experience required.

Contact

Craig Rosen

Theater Program Coordinator

rosen(at)morainevalley(dot)edu

http://morainevalley.edu/FPAC/

(708) 974-5432

Business Address

10900 S. 88th Ave

Fine and Performing Arts Center

Palos Hills (Suburban Chicago), IL 60645

Posted: 07/29/2025 15:14:33 EST

Last Updated: 07/29/2025 23:00 EST

Trackback: https://staging.offstagejobs.com/jobdetail.php?jobID=69778

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Goodman Theatre
Chicago, IL
Professional Job

Expires: 01/29/26

Pay

$32.79/hour per week

JOB TITLE: Wardrobe Supervisor

REPORTS TO:  Costume Shop Manager

FLSA Status:   Full-Time, Non-Exempt

COMPENSATION RATE:   $32.79/hour (currently in negotiations with IATSE Local 769)

LOCATION: 170. N Dearborn St., Chicago, IL 60601



POSITION SUMMARY:

 The Goodman Theatre seeks a Wardrobe Supervisor to oversee the running of wardrobe for Goodman Theatre shows and projects including the maintenance of all costume elements.+nbsp; This role will work in collaboration with the Costume Shop Manager to plan and execute procedures for the efficient and safe running of all Goodman shows and projects.


Contact

Cheron McNeal

Human Resources Director

hr(at)goodmantheatre(dot)org

https://www.goodmantheatre.org/about/work-at-goodman/

(773) 708-4447

Business Address

170 N. Dearborn

Chicago, IL 60601

Posted: 07/29/2025 13:04:06 EST

Last Updated: 07/29/2025 21:00 EST

Trackback: https://staging.offstagejobs.com/jobdetail.php?jobID=69772

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Metropolis Performing Arts Center
Arlington Heights, IL
Professional Job

Expires: 01/18/26

Job Dates

Hiring ASAP

Pay

$22 / hour biweekly

Position: House Technician with a focus on supporting the Scenic Department
Status: Hourly up to 29 hours per week
Reports to: Associate Technical Director
Compensation: $22/hour

Metropolis Performing Arts Centre is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit arts organization located in the heart of Arlington Heights, Illinois. It houses a 329-seat professional theater and a school of performing arts offering drama, dance, and music lessons to artists of all ages. ...

Contact

Bill Franz

Director of Production

amiller(at)metropolisarts(dot)com

https://www.metropolisarts.com/

(847) 577-5982

Business Address

111 W. Campbell St.

Suite 203

Arlington Heights, IL 60005

Posted: 07/18/2025 11:03:54 EST

Last Updated: 07/18/2025 19:00 EST

Trackback: https://staging.offstagejobs.com/jobdetail.php?jobID=69703

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