American Blues Theatre 2026-27 Season Equity Stage Managers - American Blues Theatre Auditions

AMERICAN BLUES THEATRE 2026-27 SEASON - STAGE MANAGER SUBMISSIONS

American Blues Theater | Chicago, IL

Notice: Stage Manager

CONTRACT

PERSONNEL

CAT Elyse Dolan: Associate Artistic Director
$600 weekly minimum (Tier 2) - Stage manager
Manny Buckley: Assistant Producer

SEEKING

See breakdown for production specific personnel.
All Equity stage managerial positions for American Blues Theatre's 2026-27 Season have been filled. See breakdown for production specific dates.

Please submit for future consideration.

OTHER
American Blues Theater is committed to diverse and inclusive casting.

AmericanBluesTheater.com

SUBMISSION

INSTRUCTIONS

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.

Deadline: Friday, May 22, 2026

SUBMIT TO

ElyseD@AmericanBluesTheater.com

BREAKDOWN

American Blues Theatre 2026-27 Season

All dates and roles are subject to change. All roles will be understudied.

BLACK GIRL FROM A WHITE SUBURB

by Tania Richard
First rehearsal - Aug 12, 2026
First performance - Aug 29, 2026
Contemplated Closing - Oct 4, 2026

IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE: LIVE IN CHICAGO!

First rehearsal - Nov 11, 2026
First performance - Nov 19, 2026
Contemplated Closing - Dec 27, 2026

UHURU

by Gloria Majule
First rehearsal - Mar 10, 2027
First performance - Apr 2, 2027
Contemplated Closing - May 16, 2027

THE CONQUERED

by Ken Urban
First rehearsal - May 12, 2027
First performance - June 11, 2027
Contemplated Closing - July 26, 2027