Black Ensemble Theater
Chicago, IL

DESCRIPTION

Notice: Stage Manager

CONTRACT

CAT

$861.60 weekly minimum (tier 4) - Stage Manager

$789.80 weekly minimum (tier 4) - Assistant Stage Manager

SEEKING

Equity Stage Managers for Black Ensemble Theater's 2026-27 Season.

All Stage Managerial positions are currently filled. Please submit for future consideration.

SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS

Please submit your resume and cover letter for future consideration.

Deadline: 02/18/2026

SUBMIT TO

[email protected]

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PERSONNEL

Jackie Taylor - Founder & CEO

Daryl Brooks - Producing Managing Director

Caren Blackmore- Casting Liaison

See breakdown for production-specific personnel.

OTHER DATES

See breakdown for production-specific dates.

OTHER

www.blackensemble.org

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 submit.

BREAKDOWN

BLACK ENSEMBLE THEATRE 2026 - 2027 SEASON

Muddy Waters ( The Hoochie Coochie Man)

Historical celebration of one of the Blues’ Greatest

Written by Jackie Taylor

Directed By Daryl Brooks

First Rehearsal: May 11th

Tech Begins: June 2nd

Preview: June 6,7,12,13

Open: June 14th

Close: July 26th

You Can’t Fake The Funk (A Journey Through Funk Music)

A flash back journey with Dr. Funk to honor some of the most memorable music in FUNK.

Written and Directed by Daryl D Brooks

First Rehearsal: August 11th

Tech Begins: Sept. 8th

Preview: Sept. 5,6,11,12

Open: Sept. 13th

Close: Oct. 25th

The Other Cinderella

Cinderella is from the projects, the Stepmamma works at the Post Office, the Brothers are from the Hood, and the Fairygodmamma hails from Jamaica! At the helm of the Kingdom of Other is the King and the Queen and everybody – even Dorothy – has soul.

Written and Directed by Jackie Taylor

First Rehearsal: November 3rd

Tech Begins: Dec. 8th

Preview: Dec. 12,13,18,19

Open: Dec 20th

Close: Jan.24th

SALARY

CAT $861.60 weekly minimum (tier 4) - Stage Manager; $789.80 weekly minimum (tier 4) - Assistant Stage Manager

UNION

AEA