Choreographer

Children’s Theatre Company (CTC) is seeking qualified candidates for a choreographer position for Go, Dog. Go! • Ve Perro ¡Ve! in our ’25-’26 season. The first rehearsal is on December 16, 2025 with a show opening on January 23, 2026. This is a temporary contract (non-employee) position on the artistic team for the production. Much of the script for this show is non-verbal and relies on physical storytelling set to music. This position requires someone who has demonstrated knowledge and skill in choreographing for the stage, and a background in physical theatre, clowning and movement-based performance. Key Production Dates: First rehearsal – December 16 Technical rehearsals – January 14 – 18 Previews – January 20 – 22 Opening – January 23 ORGANIZATION DESCRIPTION Led by Artistic Director Rick Dildine and Managing Director Ryan French, Children's Theatre Company (CTC) is the nation’s leading theatre for multigenerational audiences and is one of the 25 largest producing theatres in the US. A winner of the Tony Award for Outstanding Regional Theatre, CTC creates extraordinary theatre experiences that educate, challenge and inspire young people. It has set standards of excellence in the quality of its productions, commitment to new work, and innovative education and community partnerships. DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION STATEMENT CTC is dedicated to increasing equity, diversity and inclusion in our audiences, our programs and in all of our hiring for staff, artists, and recruiting of board members. CTC is committed to a future where our theatre is a home for all people, all families, and is truly reflective of our community. We are also committed to providing a work environment that is free from discrimination.  CTC prohibits discrimination in employment against any employee or job applicant because of that person’s race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, sex, national origin, disability, genetic information, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, familial status, veteran status, status regarding public assistance, membership in a local human rights commission or any other legally protected status. POSITION SUMMARY The Choreographer for Go, Dog. Go! • Ve Perro ¡Ve! will develop, in consultation with the director, the movement and choreography that will advance the story of the piece. The production will emphasize non-verbal, music-driven physical storytelling. This is a contract position suited for an artist with a background in physical theatre, clowning, and movement-based performance.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Collaborate with the director and creative team to develop choreographic language that advances story through physical expression Lead physical rehearsals with cast members, including those with varied levels of movement experience Integrate principles of clowning and mime to enhance character development and narrative clarity Attend and contribute to all necessary rehearsals, production meetings, and technical runs Provide notation or documentation of choreography for future reference or remounts

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS Proven experience choreographing for physical theatre, clowning, or similar forms Ability to craft engaging, narrative-driven movement sequences Strong communication and collaborative skills, especially in multidisciplinary teams Familiarity with Latino/a/x cultures or experience working on bilingual (Spanish-English) productions is strongly preferred, as the production features Latinx artists and bilingual storytelling Cultural competency and a collaborative spirit when engaging with artists from diverse backgrounds Experience working in theatre for young audiences or education-focused performance is a plus Availability for the entire rehearsal period

COMPENSATION The pay for this contract temporary positions is a minimum of $11,819 for the production. TO APPLY

Please send a cover letter and resume to Andrew Robertson, Director of Human Resources at productionjobs@ Please include the name of the position(s) to which you are applying in the subject line of the email.