Opportunities

Current Openings:

Stage Manager: 

Le Petit Theatre is seeking stage managers for 2024. The ideal candidate would be interested and able to SM all three listed productions, though we also accept applications for each specific show. AEA SPT Tier 2 contract is offered. Le Petit production rehearse at an off-site rehearsal facility in New Orleans Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday evenings; and Saturday daytime. Mondays are off. 30 hours/week. $431/week. Interested applicants should email Jobs@LePetitTheatre.com with a theatre work resume and short cover letter by November 30, 2023.

Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?

Director: Tommye Myrick
Rehearsal start date: December 12, 2023
Tech rehearsals: January 6 & 7, 2024
First preview: January 11, 2024
Official opening: January 12, 2024
Production run: Thursdays - Sundays; January 11 - 28, 2024
Possible extension: February 1 - 4, 2024

Beautiful: The Carole King Musical

Director: Jaune Buisson
Music Director: Jefferson Turner
Rehearsal start date: February 6, 2024
Tech rehearsals: March 2 & 3, 2024
First preview: March 7, 2024
Official opening: March 8, 2024
Production run: Thursdays - Sundays; March 7 - 31, 2024
Possible extension: April 4 - 7, 2024

The Importance of Being Earnest

Director: A.J. Allegra
Rehearsal start date: May 7, 2024
Tech rehearsals: June 1 & 2, 2024
First preview: June 6, 2024
Official opening: June 7, 2024
Production run: Thursdays - Sundays; June 6 - 23, 2024
Possible extension: June 27 - 30, 2024

Le Petit Theatre welcomes, values, and celebrates diversity. Le Petit is an EEO Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.

 

Development Manager: 

Le Petit Theatre is searching for a Development Manager. A member of the full-time team and reporting to the Executive Director, the Development Manager is responsible for the fundraising initiatives of a theatre that produces a five-show subscription season plus additional off-subscription and educational programming.  

About the role:

The Development Manager shall work with the Executive Director to oversee the contributed income goals for the theatre through the annual fund, government and foundation support, corporate sponsorship, major gifts, and special events including an annual gala. They will be an articulate and enthusiastic spokesperson for the organization and will communicate the importance of its programs to a wide range of constituents. The Development Manager will work with executive leadership and the board to grow and deepen existing and new donor relationships locally and nationally.  

Duties of the role include:

While this is intended to be an accurate description of the job, this is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, efforts, requirements or working conditions associated with the position, and may require that other or different tasks be performed as necessary and assigned.   

Qualifications:

This is a full-time position. Regular office hours are M-F 10am–6pm. Some evening and weekend work required. Competitive starting salary and benefits package.      

Le Petit Theatre welcomes, values, and celebrates diversity. Le Petit is an EEO Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.

Applicants should send a cover letter with minimum salary requirement, resume, and references to Jobs@LePetitTheatre.com

 

Part-Time Box Office Associate: 

Le Petit Theatre is searching for Part-Time Box Office Associates. Reporting to the Patron Services Manager, Box Office Associates help in-office during box office hours to sell tickets and assist patrons with donations and tickets already purchased. They also help on show dates at the theatre in the box office.

Qualifications:

Responsibilities:

Applicants should send a resume and cover letter (optional) to Jobs@LePetitTheatre.com


Le Petit Théâtre du Vieux Carré, a 501(c)3 organization, is passionately dedicated to presenting the highest quality theatrical performances to entertain and educate the diverse population of the region and enhance the economic vitality of the greater New Orleans area. By offering a full season of contemporary and classic dramas, comedies, musicals, and children’s productions, as well as master classes and special events, the theater embraces the work of the city’s professional artists both onstage and backstage, all the while nurturing and mentoring up-and-coming talent with its array of outreach programs. 

New Orleans’ most historic playhouse, Le Petit Théâtre Du Vieux Carré, has played an important role in our nation’s theatrical history since 1916. Located just off Jackson Square, we have called our current stage at 616 St. Peter Street home since 1922. 

Le Petit Theatre is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status.