Careers

La Jolla Playhouse is a passion-led organization and offers several fun and rewarding employment, internship, and volunteer opportunities.

How to Apply: To apply for an open position please submit a resume and cover letter to the contact listed. La Jolla Playhouse is an equal opportunity employer.

 

La Jolla Playhouse is seeking to fill the following positions:

Production

Production Manager

Classification: This is a full-time, exempt (salaried) position, eligible for a full array of benefits including health and life insurance, 403(b) retirement plan, paid time off (vacation, sick, holiday), and complimentary tickets to Playhouse performances
Reports to: Senior Production Manager
Compensation: $95,000 – $105,000 (DOE)

The Production Manager (PM) is a key member of the Production Management Department Team of four. The PM is responsible for managing three to four subscription shows, POP Tour and some additional programming each season, facilitating projects from conception through completion with the design and creative teams for each project to which they are assigned. This position also manages the Production Department maintenance budget and maintenance planning, and oversees safety for the department. The PM will fill in for the Senior Production Manager in their absence. Strong candidates will possess a demonstrated ability in project management, knowledge of theatre practices, and ability to function independently in a fast-paced and detail-critical environment. The successful candidate is a manager with a deep background in theatrical production who is committed to the artistic vision and mission of La Jolla Playhouse.

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To Apply: Submit a cover letter, resume and references to [email protected]. Please include in the subject line – “Production Manager”. EOE.


 

Props Run Crew

Classification: Non-Exempt
Reports to: Lead Prop Runner, Props Supervisor, Production Management
Compensation: IATSE Local 122 – Currently $28.55/hr

Under the direction of the Lead Prop Runner and Props Supervisor the Props Crew serves as a key member of La Jolla Playhouse’s Production Staff. This position is expected to function in a fast-paced and detail-critical environment, participating in and facilitating prop activities onstage including load in, tech, the run of a show, and strike & transfer. The Props Crew must work closely with stage management, performers, and other departments backstage to ensure the safe and successful presentation of all performances to which they are assigned. Key to this success is a focus on active communication, organization, and an ability to remain calm under pressure. The strongest candidate is a technician and artist, committed to the artistic vision and mission of La Jolla Playhouse.

» Full job description

To Apply: Submit a cover letter, resume and references to [email protected]. Please include in the subject line – “Props Run Crew”. EOE.

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La Jolla Playhouse will not discriminate on the basis of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, marital status, gender identity, genetic information, sex or sexual orientation, or any other protected category in its hiring and employment practices, or in any other aspect of the employment relationship.

We encourage applicants with a unique perspective inclusive of race, color, religion, familial status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age and physical ability to apply. We are committed to diversity in all areas of our work, on and off stage. La Jolla Playhouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE), and all qualified applications will receive consideration.

Photo credit: Emma Hunton (left) and the cast of La Jolla Playhouse’s production of Disney’s Freaky Friday; photo by Jim Carmody.

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