Company Management and Assistant Stage Management – Illinois Shakespeare Festival 2026 (ISU Students)
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Job Location:
Normal, IL - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Company Management and Assistant Stage Management Illinois Shakespeare Festival 2026 (ISU Students)
Work type: On Campus
Location: Normal Illinois
Title: Company Management and Assistant Stage Management Illinois Shakespeare Festival 2026 (ISU Students)
Employee Classification: Student Special Event
Division Name: Academic Affairs
Department: School of Theatre Dance and Film
Job Summary
The Illinois Shakespeare Festival is seeking applications for Assistant Stage Managers a Company Manager and an Assistant Company Manager for the 2026 summer season.
ASSISTANT STAGE MANAGER
- Stage management experience is required preferably in a professional environment; however in accordance with the U/RTA and Guest Artist AEA contracts candidates must be working towards or have recently completed their degree. The ideal candidates will have demonstrated strong stage management and leadership skills work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment be self-motivated be an enthusiastic team player and be able to teach SM interns. ASMs will also work on the run crew for an additional mainstage show or work on the SM Team for the TYA show.
- These are full season positions with contract dates of May 12 August 2 (including prep week).
COMPANY MANAGER and ASSISTANT COMPANY MANAGER
- Company management experience is required preferably in a professional environment. The ideal candidate will have demonstrated strong company management leadership and people skills. They also will be able to work well in a fast-paced environment be self-motivated have excellent communication skills and be willing and able to teach young professionals and interns.
- Company Management will need valid drivers licenses.
- These are full season positions with contract dates of May 12 August 6.
Housing is available at a reduced cost beginning on May 11.
Applicants are encouraged to apply early as applications will be reviewed and positions filled as applications are received.
In addition to the required resume and cover letter interested applicants are encouraged to submit images of their work uploaded as a Word or PDF document. Alternatively a link to an online portfolio can be uploaded in a Word or PDF document.
Additional Information
The Illinois Shakespeare Festival is a professional repertory theatre company that produces Shakespeare and contemporary plays in the spirit of Shakespeare every summer at the beautiful Ewing Cultural Center in Bloomington Illinois. The Festival hires professional Directors Designers Actors and production personnel and offers a variety of internships to students from Illinois State University and other colleges and universities. The Festival sells an average of 10000 tickets per year is supported by Illinois State University and the Illinois Shakespeare Festival Society.
Student employees are eligible to participate in the Universitys 403(b) Plan. More information can be foundhere.
Pay Rate
Positions range from $15.00/hour for Assistant Stage Managers and Assistant Company Managers and $17.00/hour for Company Manager.
Required Qualifications
Ability to work well in a fast-paced environment
Self-motivated
Strong communication skills
Valid drivers license
Additional requirements included in the General Summary
Work Hours
Stage management regular hours will adapt to the rehearsal hours of the show assigned and appropriate meetings with an average of 32 hours per week. Hours will adjust to mostly evening hours during performance. Company management regular hours will include both daytime and evening hours that will adapt to each days needed van runs.
Proposed Starting Date
May 2026
Required Applicant Documents
Resume & Cover Letter
Please Note: These documents are required to be submitted online in order to complete the application process. Please have these documents ready prior to clicking on Apply
Optional Applicant Documents
Images of work or links to online portfolio
Please Note: These documents may be submitted online in order to complete the application process. Please have these documents ready prior to clicking on Apply
Contact Information for Applicants
Allie Nicholson
Production Manager Illinois Shakespeare Festival
Important Information for Applicants
This position is subject to a criminal background investigation and if applicable an employment history review based on University Policy 3.1.30 and any offer of employment is contingent upon you passing a satisfactory criminal background investigation and/or an employment history review. You may not begin work until the criminal background investigation results have been received and cleared by Human Resources.
In addition all appointments are contingent upon proof of eligibility for employment at Illinois State University to perform the required duties described above on your scheduled start date. The Immigration and Control Act of 1986 Public Law 99-603 requires all new employees to file an I-9 in person and no later than three days from the beginning of employment. This may be accomplished within the department or through Human Resources. A list of the types of documentation you will be expected to provide is available at Failure to comply with this law will result in cancellation of your appointment.
Illinois State University as your employer is required by federal law to ensure proper tax withholding from wages and to ensure that the required reporting of employee wages withholding and employment taxes is accurate. For this reason every employee must have a valid Social Security Number registered with the University at the time of employment and/or as soon after as possible but no later than 45 days from the start date. Failure to comply with this law may result in cancellation of your appointment.
Illinois State University student employees are restricted to no more than 28 hours per week of on-campus employment for all positions held.
International students are restricted by their visa status to no more than 20 hours per week of on-campus employment when the university is in session but may work more when the university is not in session. International students should contact the Office of International Studies and Programs for guidance if they have questions concerning employment restrictions.
Illinois State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or status as a protected veteran.
If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or other state or federal law you may request an accommodation by contacting the Office of Equal Opportunity and Access at . The Office of Equal Opportunity and Access will hold any confidential information you provide in confidence.
If you are having difficulty accessing the system please call Human Resources at .
Company Management and Assistant Stage Management Illinois Shakespeare Festival 2026 (ISU Students)
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School of Theatre Dance and FilmThe Illinois Shakespeare Festival is seeking applications for Assistant Stage Managers a Company Manager and an Assistant Company Manager for the 2026 summer season.
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Company Management and Assistant Stage Management Illinois Shakespeare Festival 2026 (ISU Students)
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School of Theatre Dance and FilmThe Illinois Shakespeare Festival is seeking applications for Assistant Stage Managers a Company Manager and an Assistant Company Manager for the 2026 summer season.
Required Experience:
Junior IC
Key Skills
- Accounting Software
- Time Management
- Accounts Administration
- Accounts Receivable
- Accounts Reconciliation
- Administrative Skill
- Leadership skills
- Accounting & Finance
- Accounts Management
- Communication
- Analysis Skills
- Relationship Management
- Team Player Spirit
- Budgeting Skills
- Accounts Payable
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