Reports to: Director of Education
Production: Youth Theater; Non-union
Position Status: Independent Contractor
Compensation: $1,000.00 fee/production
Application: Cover letter must accompany resume submission
About Us: Laguna Playhouse, a nationally acclaimed, non-profit, professional theatre located steps away from the Pacific Ocean in the charming arts colony of Laguna Beach, CA seeks set/projection and costume designers for two different Youth Theatre productions, and for possible future shows as well.
About the Positions: The first production is a comedic murder mystery called This Murder Was Staged, which runs on the Laguna Playhouse stage November 22-23 for 4 performances. The cast is mostly school-age students, from elementary to high school, and possibly a couple of adults. The other production is a musical called The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee also cast with mostly students. This production is also on the Laguna Playhouse stage and runs April 4, 5, 6 for 5 performances. The pay for the costume designer is $1000 per production.
About the Culture: The person most successful in this position will be a well-organized, detail oriented individual dedicated to helping take a vibrant and growing non-profit theater to the next level. The right candidate will thrive in this warm, welcoming and creative atmosphere that embraces individuality and is artistically fulfilling, forward-thinking and dog friendly! The Laguna Playhouse is dedicated to building an equitable environment that is mixed across lines of difference and strongly encourages applications from Black, Indigenous, People of Color, women, transgender and non-binary candidates. Applicants from populations underrepresented in the theater field are strongly encouraged to apply.
Qualifications:
+bull; Seeking candidates with training, education, and/or experience in their respective field of design.
+bull; Please submit a portfolio along with resume and cover letter.

Responsibilities:
+bull; Design the costumes for an upcoming Youth Theatre production.
+bull; Collaborate with director to achieve a unified artistic vision, while staying within budget guidelines on the given show.

Physical Requirements of the Position:
Employees may need to lift/carry up to 20 pounds and/or use stairs.

To apply for this position, please send a cover letter and resume to the under the heading:
Youth Theater Designer
Cover letter must accompany resume submission
hr @ lagunaplayhouse.com