Finding Theater Jobs in Chicago: Top Websites and Companies

Chicago's theater scene is vast (200+ companies). Here's where to find jobs—acting, tech, admin, education:

Job Boards & Aggregators

• BroadwayWorld Chicago – Daily casting notices, admin/tech postings.
• League of Chicago Theatres – Industry hub; job board for member theaters.
• Dramatists Guild – Playwright/composer/lyricist opportunities.
• Chicago Tribune / Chicago Reader – Classifieds (print/online).
• Indeed, LinkedIn, Glassdoor – Filter "theatre," "performing arts," "Chicago."
• ArtSearch (TCG) – National nonprofit arts jobs (subscription).

Major Company Career Pages (Check Regularly)

• Goodman Theatre (LORT, largest)
• Chicago Shakespeare Theater (Navy Pier)
• Steppenwolf Theatre Company (ensemble-based)
• Lookingglass Theatre Company
• Court Theatre (UChicago)
• Victory Gardens Theater (new work)
• Writers Theatre (Glencoe)
• Northlight Theatre (Skokie)
• Raven Theatre, Teatro Vista, Black Ensemble Theater, About Face Theatre, American Blues Theater, Chicago Dramatists, National Pastime Theater.

Unions & Guilds

• Actors' Equity (Chicago office) – Audition listings, contracts.
• IATSE Local 2 (stagehands), Local 110 (wardrobe) – Referral systems.
• SDC (Stage Directors), USA (Scenic Artists).

Networking

• League of Chicago Theatres events (Town Halls, mixers).
• Chicago Theatre Alliance (emerging companies).
• Storefront theater openings – many unpaid/profit-share but build credits.

Pro tip: Follow companies on social media; many post jobs first on Instagram/Facebook.