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

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 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.