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    House Technician - Scenic
    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

    Job Categories

    Carpenter


    Report this Listing for review

    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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    House Technician - Sound
    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 Sound Department
    Status: Hourly up to 29 hours per week
    Reports to: Head of Sound
    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

    Job Categories

    Sound Engineer


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    Posted: 07/18/2025 10:59:33 EST

    Last Updated: 07/18/2025 19:00 EST

    Trackback: https://staging.offstagejobs.com/jobdetail.php?jobID=69702
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    Audio/Visual Supervisor
    Northlight Theatre
    Skokie, IL
    Professional Job

    Expires: 08/15/25

    Job Dates

    10/13/25 - 10/12/26

    Pay

    $40,000 - $43,000 annually

    Now Hiring: Northlight Theatre is now hiring a full-time, year-round Audio/Visual Supervisor. Working under the supervision of the Production Manager, the A/V Supervisor is head of the A/V Department and is responsible for implementing and maintaining all sound and projection design elements from pre-production through strike, including running the shows. ...

    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

    Report this Listing for review

    Posted: 07/16/2025 12:29:19 EST

    Last Updated: 07/16/2025 19:00 EST

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    Stagehand 6B
    Goodman Theatre
    Chicago, IL
    UNION | Professional Job

    Expires: 09/11/25

    Pay

    $29.76/hour per week

    JOB TITLE:+nbsp;Stagehand 6B
    REPORTS TO:+nbsp;Director of Production
    FLSA Status:+nbsp;Full-Time, Non-Exempt
    COMPENSATION RATE:+nbsp;$29.76 per hour
    UNION:+nbsp;IATSE Local 2
    LOCATION: 170. N Dearborn St., Chicago, IL 60601+nbsp;


    POSITION SUMMARY:+nbsp;+nbsp;
    The Goodman Theatre seeks a Stagehand to be an essential member of our Show Run Crew Staff for the 8-show season, our annual production of A Christmas Carol, New Stages Festival, and special 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

    Job Categories

    Stagehand


    Report this Listing for review

    Posted: 07/11/2025 11:48:27 EST

    Last Updated: 07/11/2025 19:00 EST

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    Sound Designer
    Elgin Community College
    Elgin, IL
    EDUCATION

    Expires: 09/02/25

    Job Dates

    07/28/25 - 11/07/25

    Pay

    1,300.00

    Looking for a Chicagoland area based Sound Designer for the Fall Drama Production of Our Town for Elgin Community College Theatre Program.

    Working with Student Actors, Faculty Director, Professional hired Designers and Arts Center Staff to bring the production together. Position includes normal sound creation or gathering for the production. ...

    Contact

    Alex Desimone

    Production Director

    adesimone(at)elgin(dot)edu

    (847) 214-7157

    Business Address

    1700 Spartan Drive

    Elgin, IL 60174

    Job Categories

    Sound Designer


    Report this Listing for review

    Posted: 07/08/2025 16:08:00 EST

    Last Updated: 07/09/2025 23:16 EST

    Trackback: https://staging.offstagejobs.com/jobdetail.php?jobID=69642
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    Fabrications and Finish Carpentry
    Upstaging Inc.
    Sycamore, IL
    Production House | Corporate / Trade Show | Concert / Event | Professional Job

    Expires: 07/19/25

    Job Dates

    Permanent Fulltime Role

    Pay

    $25 - $28 Hourly biweekly

    Upstaging Inc. is looking to add another Fulltime Carpenter to our Fabrications team.
    This role is focused on the production of custom wood and mixed media pieces based on designs provided by our Fabrications Project Managers, and Clients.

    This is a fulltime permanent position located in our shop in Sycamore, Illinois.


    Contact

    Andrew Abrisz

    Labor Relations

    tour(at)upstaging(dot)com

    https://www.upstaging.com/careers-production-technical/

    (815) 899-8629

    Business Address

    821 Park Avenue

    Sycamore, IL 60178

    Job Categories

    Properties Carpenter, Carpenter


    Report this Listing for review

    Posted: 07/08/2025 00:00:00 EST

    Last Updated: 07/15/2025 19:12 EST

    Trackback: https://staging.offstagejobs.com/jobdetail.php?jobID=67462
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    Freelance Stagehands +ndash; 1099 Contractor
    Chicago Stagehand Services LLC
    Chicago, IL
    Production House | Corporate / Trade Show | Concert / Event | Professional Job

    Expires: 01/02/26

    Pay

    $20.00 / hr per hour

    Chicago Stagehand Services LLC is expanding its on-call crew list and seeking experienced and reliable non-union freelance stagehands for upcoming live events, corporate functions, concerts, and theater productions in the greater Chicago area. As a 1099 contractor, you'll be part of a dynamic team delivering top-tier support to clients across a range of venues.


    Contact

    Donald Klukas

    Owner

    info(at)chicagostagehandservices(dot)com

    https://www.chicagostagehand.com

    (312) 854-9170

    Business Address

    1 E Erie St Suite 525-2416

    Chicago, IL 60611

    Job Categories

    Stagehand


    Report this Listing for review

    Posted: 07/02/2025 09:42:18 EST

    Last Updated: 07/02/2025 17:00 EST

    Trackback: https://staging.offstagejobs.com/jobdetail.php?jobID=69615
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    Production Manager
    Remy Bumppo Theatre Company
    Chicago, IL
    Professional Job

    Expires: 09/08/25

    Job Dates

    August 18, 2025

    Pay

    $25,000/yr bimonthly

    The Production Manager is responsible for the successful execution of all production elements for our client's mainstage productions, including developing and managing production schedules and budgets.


    Part Time: estimate of 1,000/yr; some evenings + weekends.
    Salary: $25,000/yr

    Apply Here:
    https://recruiting.paylocity.com/recruiting/jobs/Details/3385569/RTR-MANAGEMENT-CONSULTING-SERVICES-LLC/Theatre-Production-Manager?source=Off+Stage

    Contact

    Margaret McCloskey

    Executive Director

    careers(at)rtrconsults(dot)com

    https://www.remybumppo.org/about-us/work-with-us/job-opportunities/

    (773) 244-8119

    Business Address

    3717 N. Ravenswood Ave.

    Suite 237

    Chicago, IL 60613

    Report this Listing for review

    Posted: 07/01/2025 16:02:14 EST

    Last Updated: 07/01/2025 23:00 EST

    Trackback: https://staging.offstagejobs.com/jobdetail.php?jobID=69609
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    Theatre Costumer
    Evanston Township HIgh School
    Evanston, IL
    EDUCATION

    Expires: 12/30/25

    Job Dates

    2025-26 School Year and beyond

    Pay

    $13,098 - $17,922 Based on Experience

    RESPONSIBILITIES:
    1. Attend production meetings and take direction from directors
    2. Develop positive working relationships with vendors and suppliers
    3. Develop positive working relationships with students and staff
    4. Organize ordering, fitting, receiving, and returning of all costumes and costumerelated materials
    5. Demonstrate fiscal responsibility and budget management
    6. Assist in maintaining an orderly costume storage area
    7. ...

    Contact

    Nick Gehl

    Department Chair of Fine Arts

    gehln(at)eths202(dot)org

    (847) 424-7130

    Business Address

    1600 Dodge Avenue

    Evanston, IL 60640

    Venue Address

    Evanston Township High School

    1600 Dodge Avenue

    Evanston, IL 60201

    Job Categories

    Costume Designer


    Report this Listing for review

    Posted: 06/30/2025 16:37:46 EST

    Last Updated: 06/30/2025 23:00 EST

    Trackback: https://staging.offstagejobs.com/jobdetail.php?jobID=69593
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    Theatrical Sales Executive
    Theater Outsource
    Bronx, NY
    Professional Job

    Expires: 07/27/25

    Job Dates

    Full Time

    Pay

    Starting at $75k annually

    Opening Curtains+mdash;and New Markets



    As a Theatrical Sales Executive, you don+rsquo;t just sell product but build partnerships that bring productions to life. From Broadway houses to regional theaters, you help clients find the right solutions to elevate their performances.



    Identify and develop new markets in live entertainment and performing arts


    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

    New York

    1 E 161 St.

    Bronx, NY 10451

    Job Categories

    Lighting Designer, Master Carpenter, Scenic Designer, Technical Director, Properties Designer, Properties Master, Costume Crafter, Costume Designer, Costume Shop Manager, Draper, Wardrobe Supervisor, Artistic Director, Production Manager, Theater Manager, Assistant Producer, Business Manager, Company Manager, Development Director, Marketing Director, Rental Manager, Sales Manager, Assistant Director


    Report this Listing for review

    Posted: 06/27/2025 10:42:45 EST

    Last Updated: 06/27/2025 17:00 EST

    Trackback: https://staging.offstagejobs.com/jobdetail.php?jobID=69586
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    Financial Controller
    Theater Outsource
    Pasadena, CA
    Professional Job

    Expires: 07/27/25

    Job Dates

    Full Time

    Pay

    Starting at $100k annually

    Balancing the Books While Powering the Production

    In the entertainment industry, creativity drives the vision+mdash;but it+rsquo;s strong financial and operational leadership that keeps the show on the road. As a Financial Controller, you ensure that every production is not only inspiring but also financially sound and operationally efficient.


    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

    LA

    1001 Rose Bowl Dr

    Pasadena, CA 91103

    Job Categories

    Assistant Producer, Bookkeeper, Business Manager, Development Director, Executive Manager, Marketing Director, Office Manager, Operations Manager, Producer


    Report this Listing for review

    Posted: 06/27/2025 10:41:27 EST

    Last Updated: 06/27/2025 17:00 EST

    Trackback: https://staging.offstagejobs.com/jobdetail.php?jobID=69585
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    Scenic Automation Engineer
    Theater Outsource
    Las Vegas, NV
    Professional Job

    Expires: 07/27/25

    Job Dates

    Full Time

    Pay

    Starting at $90k annually

    Designing the Motion Behind the Magic



    As a Scenic Automation Engineer, you help bring stages to life+mdash;literally. From rising platforms to rotating turntables, design the systems that move scenery, performers, and entire sets with precision and reliability.



    Draft detailed automation systems in AutoCAD for stage elevators, turntables, and custom effects


    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

    Las Vegas

    3333 Al Davis Way

    Las Vegas, NV 89118

    Job Categories

    Automation Inspector, Automation Designer, Assistant Technical Director, Assistant Scenic Designer, Automation Operator, Automation Technician, Master Carpenter, Rigger, Rigging Inspector, Scenic Artist, Scenic Designer, Technical Director


    Report this Listing for review

    Posted: 06/27/2025 10:40:04 EST

    Last Updated: 06/27/2025 17:00 EST

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    A2
    Aurora Civic Center Authority
    Aurora, IL

    Expires: 12/26/25

    Pay

    $30.00 per hour

    The 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 an A2. ACCA is the parent organization, which also includes a 501(c)3 arm under the name of Paramount Arts Centre, Inc. ...

    Contact

    Paramount Aurora

    https://paramountaurora.com/

    (630) 896-7676

    Business Address

    8 East Galena Boulevard

    Suite 230

    Aurora, IL 60506

    Report this Listing for review

    Posted: 06/26/2025 14:37:22 EST

    Last Updated: 06/26/2025 21:00 EST

    Trackback: https://staging.offstagejobs.com/jobdetail.php?jobID=69579
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    Assistant Lighting Director
    University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
    Urbana, IL
    EDUCATION

    Expires: 07/29/25

    Job Dates

    08/16/25

    Pay

    52,000-55,000 annually

    Job Summary
    Krannert Center Lighting support for concerts, productions, and events, affiliated with Krannert Center and the Department of Theatre, Department of Dance, School of Music, and the School of Music Opera program. Krannert Lighting provides key educational support for the MFA and BFA Lighting Design and program for the Department of Theatre. ...

    Contact

    Cathy Feely

    Assistant to The Head

    mhallam(at)illinois(dot)edu

    https://theatre.illinois.edu

    (217) 300-4367

    Business Address

    500 S Goodwin Ave

    Urbana, IL 61801

    Report this Listing for review

    Posted: 06/24/2025 17:10:50 EST

    Last Updated: 06/25/2025 01:00 EST

    Trackback: https://staging.offstagejobs.com/jobdetail.php?jobID=69557
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    Stage Manager
    Center for Performing Arts Governors State University
    University Park, IL
    EDUCATION | Professional Job

    Expires: 09/08/25

    Job Dates

    09/08/25 - 03/08/26

    Pay

    1200 flat fee

    Governors State University+rsquo;s Theatre and Performance Studies program is seeking a Stage Manager for its upcoming spring dance production of All That Jazz.

    General Show Information
    - Auditions will occur on September 4th with rehearsals starting on Monday, September 8th, 2025.
    - All rehearsals will occur on the Governors State campus in Chicago+rsquo;s south suburbs. ...

    Contact

    Jane Cox

    Cultural Marketing Director

    scorum(at)govst(dot)edu

    https://www.govst.edu/About/Center_for_Performing_Arts/

    (708) 235-2222

    Business Address

    1 University Parkway

    University Park, IL 60484

    Report this Listing for review

    Posted: 06/24/2025 13:33:41 EST

    Last Updated: 06/24/2025 21:00 EST

    Trackback: https://staging.offstagejobs.com/jobdetail.php?jobID=69552
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    Costume Designer
    Center for Performing Arts Governors State University
    University Park, IL
    EDUCATION | Professional Job

    Expires: 09/08/25

    Job Dates

    09/08/25 - 03/08/26

    Pay

    1500 flat fee

    Governors State University+rsquo;s Theatre and Performance Studies program is seeking a Costume Designer for its upcoming spring dance production of All That Jazz.

    General Show Information
    - Auditions will occur on September 4th with rehearsals starting on Monday, September 8th, 2025.
    - All rehearsals will occur on the Governors State campus in Chicago+rsquo;s south suburbs. ...

    Contact

    Jane Cox

    Cultural Marketing Director

    scorum(at)govst(dot)edu

    https://www.govst.edu/About/Center_for_Performing_Arts/

    (708) 235-2222

    Business Address

    1 University Parkway

    University Park, IL 60484

    Report this Listing for review

    Posted: 06/24/2025 13:29:58 EST

    Last Updated: 06/24/2025 21:00 EST

    Trackback: https://staging.offstagejobs.com/jobdetail.php?jobID=69551
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    Props Coordinator
    Center for Performing Arts Governors State University
    University Park, IL
    EDUCATION | Professional Job

    Expires: 02/07/26

    Job Dates

    8 weeks

    Pay

    1100 flat fee

    Governors State University+rsquo;s Theatre and Performance Studies program is seeking a Props Coordinator for its upcoming spring production of By The Way, Meet Vera Stark by Lynn Nottage.

    General Show Information
    - Auditions will occur on February 2nd and 3rd with rehearsals starting on Saturday, February 7th, 2026. ...

    Contact

    Jane Cox

    Cultural Marketing Director

    scorum(at)govst(dot)edu

    https://www.govst.edu/About/Center_for_Performing_Arts/

    (708) 235-2222

    Business Address

    1 University Parkway

    University Park, IL 60484

    Report this Listing for review

    Posted: 06/24/2025 13:14:42 EST

    Last Updated: 06/24/2025 21:00 EST

    Trackback: https://staging.offstagejobs.com/jobdetail.php?jobID=69550
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    Lighting Designer
    Center for Performing Arts Governors State University
    University Park, IL
    EDUCATION | Professional Job

    Expires: 02/07/26

    Job Dates

    8 weeks

    Pay

    1100 flat fee

    Governors State University+rsquo;s Theatre and Performance Studies program is seeking a Lighting Designer for its upcoming spring production of By The Way, Meet Vera Stark by Lynn Nottage.

    General Show Information
    - Auditions will occur on February 2nd and 3rd with rehearsals starting on Saturday, February 7th, 2026.
    - All rehearsals will occur on the Governors State campus in Chicago+rsquo;s south suburbs.
    - Performance ...

    Contact

    Jane Cox

    Cultural Marketing Director

    scorum(at)govst(dot)edu

    https://www.govst.edu/About/Center_for_Performing_Arts/

    (708) 235-2222

    Business Address

    1 University Parkway

    University Park, IL 60484

    Report this Listing for review

    Posted: 06/24/2025 13:13:19 EST

    Last Updated: 06/24/2025 21:00 EST

    Trackback: https://staging.offstagejobs.com/jobdetail.php?jobID=69549
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    Costume Designer
    Center for Performing Arts Governors State University
    University Park, IL
    EDUCATION | Professional Job

    Expires: 02/07/26

    Job Dates

    8 weeks

    Pay

    1100 flat fee

    Governors State University+rsquo;s Theatre and Performance Studies program is seeking a Costume Designer for its upcoming spring production of By The Way, Meet Vera Stark by Lynn Nottage.

    General Show Information
    - Auditions will occur on February 2nd and 3rd with rehearsals starting on Saturday, February 7th, 2026. ...

    Contact

    Jane Cox

    Cultural Marketing Director

    scorum(at)govst(dot)edu

    https://www.govst.edu/About/Center_for_Performing_Arts/

    (708) 235-2222

    Business Address

    1 University Parkway

    University Park, IL 60484

    Report this Listing for review

    Posted: 06/24/2025 13:09:12 EST

    Last Updated: 06/24/2025 21:00 EST

    Trackback: https://staging.offstagejobs.com/jobdetail.php?jobID=69548
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    Props Coordinator
    Center for Performing Arts Governors State University
    University Park, IL
    EDUCATION | Professional Job

    Expires: 09/20/25

    Job Dates

    8 weeks

    Pay

    1100 flat fee

    Governors State University+rsquo;s Theatre and Performance Studies program is seeking a Props Coordinator for its upcoming spring production of Anon(ymous) by Naomi Iizuka.

    General Show Information
     Auditions will occur on September 15th and 16th with rehearsals starting on Saturday, September 20th, 2025.
     All rehearsals will occur on the Governors State campus in Chicago+rsquo;s south suburbs. ...

    Contact

    Jane Cox

    Cultural Marketing Director

    scorum(at)govst(dot)edu

    https://www.govst.edu/About/Center_for_Performing_Arts/

    (708) 235-2222

    Business Address

    1 University Parkway

    University Park, IL 60484

    Report this Listing for review

    Posted: 06/24/2025 13:00:34 EST

    Last Updated: 06/24/2025 21:00 EST

    Trackback: https://staging.offstagejobs.com/jobdetail.php?jobID=69547
     

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