Red Tape Theatre Company, now in its eighth season, is committed to the creation of new and experimental work. Our plays invite audiences to reimagine their world by bringing them in to the world of the play. Our unique space allows us to tailor the audience/artist relationship for each production. When the doors of the space open, you never know what to expect.
We pride ourselves on providing a supportive home for our artists and administrators. We are working to create a team of innovative thinkers, working across discipline to create risky theatre. It is recommend that you see a Red Tape production before submitting.
Current Openings:
Artistic Director
Red Tape Theatre Company is seeking an Artistic Director to help guide its ensemble and staff into our tenth season and many more. Qualified candidates should possess arts administration and directing experience, knowledge of and experience in the Chicago theatre community, and an interest in continuing to build an artistically adventurous and diverse ensemble. In addition, we are looking for someone with an interest in establishing a solid relationship with St. Peter’s Episcopal Church where we are housed, and an interest in supporting our neighborhood community organizations and businesses.
Managing Director
Red Tape Theatre Company is seeking a Managing Director to assist its staff and ensemble into our tenth season and many more. Qualified candidates must possess working knowledge of theatrical finance, marketing, and development, and an interest in being part of an administrative staff in an experimental theatre company.
Qualified candidates for either position should provide a cover letter and resume with at least two professional references by May 6th at 12pm. Material can be sent to jobs@redtapetheatre.org or by mail to:
Red Tape Theatre
621 W. Belmont
Chicago, IL 60657
A modest stipend may be available for the position given the right candidate.
Red Tape is committed to the creation of new and experimental work that addresses issues of social justice, class warfare, and cultural violence in a structure more radical than the message. Our unique space provides a continual blank canvas in which we strive to explore the audience / actor relationship.
Ongoing Openings:
Directors – Please email a cover letter and resume to Associate Artistic Director, John Rooney at john.rooney@redtapetheatre.org. If you have a specific project in mind, please include your proposal in the email
Playwrights – We no longer accept unsolicited play submissions.
Designers– Please submit your resume to Production Manager, Jarrod Bainter at jarrod.bainter@redtapetheatre.org.
Actors – Please send an electronic copy of your headshot and resume to Casting Director Laura Durham at laura.durham@redtapetheatre.org
Multi-disciplinary Artists – Please submit a resume to CFANN Producer, Myah Shein at myah.shein@redtapetheatre.org
Administrators – Please submit your resume to jobs@redtapetheatre.org
