OPEN CALL: Creative Teams for 2026 Season – Directors, Choreographers, Music Directors & Designers (Scenic, Lighting, Sound, Costume, Projection)

Location: Long Beach, CA
Company: Musical Theatre West
Job Type: Contract / Project-Based
Compensation: Competitive, commensurate with experience and scope

Submission Deadline: July 1, 2025

We are assembling a dynamic creative team for our upcoming 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 a 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.

About Our Season:

• 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

Ideal Candidates:

• 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, professional, and educational backstage environment, encouraging growth for emerging artists, crew members, and fellow collaborators

To Apply:

Please email your submission to jobs@musical.org 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 for 2026

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.

Crew Positions (PT)

Musical Theatre West is always seeking talented stage technicians to join our team. We are currently accepting applications for the following part-time positions:

• Load-In and Strike Crew
• Master Electrician
• Electricians
• Carpenters
• Spot Light Operators