Backstage & Design Opportunities for Fall 2026 Pro-Show

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Not an actor?
Love theater? 

TAPS is looking for students who are interested in assisting professionals on the upcoming production of ALL EIGHT.

This is a unique opportunity to learn about the creation of a performance from a PRO. As a student assistant you will attend production meetings, conduct research, assist in executing designs, receive mentorship and feedback from a professional.

No experience necessary. This is meant to be an educational opportunity for you to get involved with theater and have fun.

Open positions are: 

  • Assistant Scenic Designer
  • Assistant Costume Designer
  • Costume Construction
  • Assistant Sound Designer
  • Assistant Lighting Designer
  • Assistant Projection Designer
  • Assistant Master Electrician
  • Lightboard Programmer
  • Assistant Technical Director
  • Assistant Stage Manager
  • Assistant Props Manager
  • Assistant Production Manager
  • Assistant Director
  • Production Dramaturg

Please reach out to the Director of Performance, Devon de Mayo for more information at: ddemayo@uchicago.edu and the Director of Design, Rasean Davonté Johnson and for more information at: rdtjohnson@uchicago.edu