In 2025, the Jeff Impresario Award celebrating an outstanding Chicago theater stage manager became a new annual award presented by the Joseph Jefferson Awards. Nominations are made by theater companies to recognize excellence of a stage manager who has been a vital part of the behind-the-scenes work bringing Chicago productions to life over the last season. Individual awards will be presented for both Equity and Non-Equity theater at the annual Jeff Awards ceremonies.
The first award was presented at the Non-Equity Awards in March to Kyle Aschbrenner for his work with Blank Theatre Company.
Nominations for Equity Stage Managers will be accepted in June. More information to come.