TAPS is accepting applications for student staff positions. Hiring technical and administrative staff to begin working Fall 2020 and continue for the 2020/21 school year.
Staff positions include work in:
Costumes
The Costume Shop Student Staff position is responsible for supporting the activities in the Theatre and Performance Studies (TAPS) costume shop. This position reports directly to the TAPS Costume Shop Manager. All applicants will be considered, with or without any previous experience in theatre, wardrobe or costume design. Applicants do not need to have experience sewing, but those wanting to learn to sew are highly encouraged.
To apply please email a resume and cover letter about your interest in the position to Nathan Rohrer, Costume Shop Manager, at nrohrer@uchicago.edu
Lighting
The Lighting Shop Student Staff position is responsible for supporting the activities of the Theatre and Performance Studies (TAPS) lighting shop and the operation of the lighting equipment in the Logan and FXK Theaters. This position reports directly to the TAPS Lighting Manager.
To apply please email a resume and cover letter about your interest in the position to Heather Sparling, Lighting Manger, at hsparling@uchicago.edu
Marketing
Marketing Assistant is responsible for assisting the Theatre and Performance Studies (TAPS) Graphic Designer + Marketing Coordinator with content creation for both TAPS and TAPS-affiliated RSO’s.
To apply please email a resume and cover letter about your interest in the position to the Managing Director of Theatre and Performance Studies Neel McNeill at nmcneill@uchiacgo.edu.
Production Management
Assistant to the Production Manager is responsible for supporting the Theater and Performance Studies (TAPS) Production Manager and the productions produced in the Logan Center for the Arts and the FXK Theater in the Reynolds Club.
To apply please email a resume and cover letter about your interest in the position to the Production Manager of Theatre and Performance Studies Brian Maschka at bmaschka@uchicago.edu
Props
The Prop Shop Student Staff position is responsible for supporting the activities in the Theatre and Performance Studies (TAPS) prop shop. This position reports directly to the TAPS Prop Shop Manager.
To apply please email a resume and cover letter about your interest in the position to Jennifer Pinson, Prop Shop Manager, at jpinson@uchicago.edu
Scene Shop
The Scene Shop Student Staff position is responsible for supporting the activities in the Theatre and Performance Studies (TAPS) scenic shop. This position reports directly to the TAPS Technical Director (TD). The shop staff will receive training from the TD and other professional staff in carpentry and other technical theater skills.
To apply please email a resume and cover letter about your interest in the position to Ben Caracello, Technical Director, at benc@uchicago.edu
Social Media
Social Media Assistant is responsible for assisting in content creation for social media and the Theater and Performance Studies (TAPS) website.
To apply please email a resume and cover letter about your interest in the position to the Managing Director of Theatre and Performance Studies Neel McNeill at nmcneill@uchicago.edu
Sound
The Sound Shop Student Staff position is responsible for supporting the activities of the Theatre and Performance Studies (TAPS) sound shop and the operation of the sound equipment in the Logan and FXK Theaters. This position reports directly to the TAPS Audio Manager.
To apply please email a resume and cover letter about your interest in the position to Joyce Murphy, Audio Manager, at joycemurphy@uchicago.edu
Videography
The videographer is responsible for collaborating directly with Theater and Performance Studies (TAPS) and related RSO to tell stories through high-quality video content.
To apply please email a resume and cover letter about your interest in the position to the Managing Director of Theatre and Performance Studies Neel McNeill at nmcneill@uchicago.edu