Children’s Theatre of Winnetka (CTW) is looking to hire a non-union freelance Stage manager for our Fall Show “Spongebob Musical” at the Winnetka Community House directed by Aaron Umsted. There are 6 shows; dates are Thursday Nov 17th-Sunday Nov 20th.
Other hours include:
4 hours of rehearsal attendance week of Nov 1st.
16 hours rehearsals Nov 8th-11th.
Tech Nov 12th/13th daytime
Dress rehearsals Nov 15h/16th evenings
Will consider theatre students.
Pay is commensurate with experience.
Children’s Theatre Winnetka
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