Manager - Drunk Shakespeare (Chicago)

Compensation: $1200/week with the opportunity for advancement based on performance

Package: 25 paid vacation days. Healthcare stipend after 6 months of employment.

Work Schedule: full-time, 5 days per week (must include Friday and Saturday)

Start Date: Immediate

The hit Off-Broadway comedy, Drunk Shakespeare, is seeking a Manager to join our team!

The ideal candidate has several years of creative and managerial experience in the performing arts. This role includes:

~ Management of The Lion Theatre at 182 N. Wabash Ave, Chicago IL

~ Management of “Drunk Shakespeare” in Chicago

Experience Stage Managing or Directing Shakespeare and/or Comedy is a plus!

We are seeking a natural leader, who is comfortable with a high level of responsibility and capable of creative and common-sense problem-solving. Candidates must be self-motivated and able to work autonomously. This is an open-ended full-time position. This role requires a strong passion for the arts, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment

The Manager will work closely with the creative team based in New York including Producer (Scott Griffin) and Directors (David Hudson & Lisa Klages). The manager will assist the Director during casting and rehearsals and then be responsible for ongoing rehearsals and maintenance.

Managerial Duties include:

~ Responsibility for maintaining all aspects of the venue and production. This includes creative content, patron experience, food & beverage experience, venue maintenance, and ticket sales

~Administrative, and budgeting experience preferred

~ Managing, Training, and Scheduling all cast, crew, and other staff

~ Stage Management of each performance, including running simple technical elements and minimal show cues

~Proven management and leadership capabilities

~High energy, positive, “can do” attitude, flexibility, teamwork, and high degree of initiative

~Experience self-managing multiple initiatives and projects

~Excellent interpersonal skills with a strong emphasis on analytical skills, conflict management, oral communication, and the ability to participate in public speaking

~Excellent written communication

~Interest, enthusiasm, and affinity for working with people in a highly collaborative organizational structure

~Commitment to achieving high standards within limited resources and strong ability to problem solve

~ Continuous improvement

Creative Duties include:

~ Maintaining world-class performance quality

~ Regular rehearsals

~ Participating in casting and rehearsing new cast

~ Supporting Company morale

~ Daily notes based on creative goals

For consideration please email [email protected] with [Your Name - Manager] in the subject line:

1. Short cover letter (max 1 page)
2. Resume/CV detailing General Work History/Admin/Managerial Skills
3. Resume/CV detailing Directing/Artistic/Stage Management/Technical Theater etc.

Application Deadline: August 5th at 5pm GMT

Visit www.drunkshakespeare.com for more info on the show.