Steppenwolf is always interested in hearing from early career directors who are interested in assistant directing opportunities. We hire assistant directors for all productions on a rolling basis. As such, some productions might already be staffed. When all positions have been filled, the application form will close.
THE APPLICATION FORM FOR THE 2024-25 SEASON IS CURRENTLY OPEN.
Directors at Steppenwolf work with Assistant Directors in a wide variety of ways, dependent on the demands of specific productions, a director’s practice and the organic relationships that develop in process. Generally, an assistant’s work begins with first rehearsal. They are present full time in rehearsal and tech, and attend most previews prior to opening night. Following opening, Assistant Directors are often invited to participate in understudy rehearsals and various other events, which are compensated separately. The weekly rate for assistant directors in the 2024-25 season is $640.
To be considered, please complete the form below, which will ask about your interest and request that you submit a resume and an optional letter of interest.
The key production dates for the 2024-25 season are below:
Noises Off – Downstairs Theatre
By Michael Frayn
Directed by Anna D. Shapiro
First Rehearsal – Tuesday, August 13, 2024
Tech Begins – Saturday, September 7, 2024
First Preview – Thursday, September 12, 2024
Opening – Sunday, September 22, 2024
Leroy and Lucy – Ensemble Theatre
By Ngozi Anyanwu
Directed by Awoye Timpo
First Rehearsal – Tuesday, September 24, 2024
Tech Begins – Saturday, October 19, 2024
First Preview – Thursday, October 24, 2024
Opening – Sunday, November 3, 2024
Fool for Love – Downstairs Theatre
By Sam Shepard
Directed by Jeremy Herrin
First Rehearsal – Thursday, January 2, 2025
Tech Begins – Saturday, January 24, 2025
First Preview – Thursday, January 30, 2025
Opening – Saturday, February 8, 2025
Book of Grace – Ensemble Theatre
By Suzan-Lori Parks
Directed by Steve H. Broadnax III
First Rehearsal – Tuesday, February 25, 2025
Tech Begins – Saturday, March 22, 2025
First Preview – Thursday, March 27, 2025
Opening – Sunday, April 6, 2025
You Will Get Sick – Downstairs Theatre
By Noah Diaz
Directed by Audrey Francis
First Rehearsal – Tuesday, May 6, 2025
Tech Begins – Saturday, May 31, 2025
First Preview – Thursday, June 5, 2025
Opening – Sunday, June 15, 2025
CONTACT US
After submitting your application, there is no need to follow up; we will be in touch as necessary as the hiring process moves along. Specific questions about assistant directing opportunities can be sent to Steppenwolf’s Creative Producer Patrick Zakem at pzakem@steppenwolf.org.