Musical Theatre West
Long Beach, CA
US
Location: Long Beach, CA
Company: Musical Theatre West
Job Type: Contract / Project-Based
Compensation: Competitive, commensurate with experience and scope
Submission Deadline: June 1st, 2025
We are assembling a dynamic creative pool for our upcoming 2026 season of musical theatre productions and are currently accepting submissions for the following positions:
Directors
Choreographers
Music Directors
Production Designers in Scenic, Lighting, Sound, Costume, and Projection
Each production will follow an extremely fast-paced rehearsal and tech schedule, culminating in a three-week performance run. We're looking for passionate, collaborative artists who are energized by the demands of musical theatre and excited to help bring bold, high-quality productions to life.
A vibrant mix of contemporary and classic musicals
Condensed, focused rehearsal/tech periods
A strong, collaborative artistic community
Each production runs for three weeks of performances
Bring strong experience in musical theatre and a clear artistic point of view
Are adaptable and solution-oriented under time constraints
Communicate clearly and professionally with both artistic and production teams
Meet deadlines for all creative deliverables (blocking, scores, choreography, design plots, etc.)
Are available for scheduled pre-production meetings, rehearsals, tech, and previews
Foster a supportive, and professional backstage environment, encouraging growth for emerging artists, crew members, and fellow collaborators
Please email your submission to [email protected] with the subject line:
[Your Name] � [Position] Submission (e.g., “Jane Doe � Lighting Designer Submission� or “Alex Smith � Music Director Submission�)
Include:
Resume or CV
Portfolio, work samples, or link to recent work (as applicable)
A brief cover note outlining your relevant musical theatre experience
Your general availability from [Insert Season Timeline]
We strongly encourage applications from BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, and other historically underrepresented artists.Our company is committed to cultivating an inclusive and equitable creative process, both onstage and behind the scenes.
📩 Important Note:
To ensure a fair and organized hiring process, only emailed submissions will be reviewed.
Phone calls or text messages regarding this listing will not be considered and may disqualify your application.
Ready to dive in and help bring bold, beautiful musical theatre to life? We can’t wait to collaborate with you!
Jan 1, 2026 - Dec 31, 2026
$1,500.00 – $4,500.00 per show
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