Ghostlight Ensemble is seeking a Stage Manager and a Costumer for its February production of Invaders of Mathmatica by Ensemble Member Nick Conrad. Invaders of Mathmatica is part of our Nightlight young audiences series, which produces original, adapted and forgotten plays geared toward children and the adults who love them. The play tells the story of the planet of Mathmatica where math and science are revered above all else. But their culture has advanced without artistic expression and with a fear of outsiders. The planet has shut itself off from other worlds, figurative and literally. But when three outsiders crash on the surface bringing with them music, art and dance, the princess of Mathmatica begins to question the logic of their isolationist tendencies and the history she’s always been taught.
Job Details:
The Stage Manger will attend all rehearsals and performances.
The Costumer will dress 6 actors (with three actors portraying 2 characters each) and 2 understudies. For our young audience productions we aim for our costume design to be inspired by the type of costumes a child might put together for themselves were they designing a robot or princess outfit. So, costumes do not necessarily need to be complex, but must be functional. We ask that the Costumer be available for virtual production meetings, in-person designer run, tech week and wardrobe fittings in January/February. Dates confirmed according to cast and production team availability.
Key Dates:
Production Schedule: Rehearsals in January 2025. 3-4 rehearsals/week on weeknights or weekend days, to be scheduled according to cast availability.
Tech: Saturday, February 1, 2025, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. with additional rehearsals during the week of Feb. 3-7 in the evenings.
Performances: Saturday and Sunday at 2 p.m. Feb. 8-9 and Feb. 15-16, 2025, at Bughouse Theatre in the NorthCenter neighborhood of Chicago (1910 W Irving Park Rd, Chicago, IL 60613).
Instructions to Apply:
To be considered, please send resume to Maria Burnham maria@ghostlightensemble.com
Pay Rate/Range:
$250 stipend for each job.
