Creative Team Leadership Application

Applications open until October 30.

Thank you for considering joining the creative team in a leadership position. While we are still awaiting approval for this season’s lineup, we have our proposed schedule listed below. This year, a committee has been formed by the Summer Theatre Board of Directors to review the applications. The proposed goal is to announce Season 62 with much of the creative team leadership in place well before the end of 2026. Should you have any questions regarding this application process, you can reach out to Artistic Director Chad Gifford at chadgifford@gmail.com or Summer Theatre Board President Crystal Michels at crystal.michels84@gmail.com.

Season 62 (proposed)
Show 1: June 15-21
Show 2: June 30-July 6
Show 3: July 13-16
Show 4: July 23-28

Season possibilities: Grease, 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, Seussical, Noises Off, Frozen, Disney's Dare to Dream, Sister Act, Anastasia

Which of the following roles are you applying for?

Stage Director
Musical Director
Choreographer
Technical Director
Set Designer
Costume Shop Manager
Costume Designer

Attach your resume or CV

Attach a Cover Letter in which you provide the following: (Add additional cover letters if applying for multiple roles)

Explain your creative philosophy and how it aligns with MSU Summer Theatre’s proposed schedule.
Give examples of how you achieve your creative vision while working alongside a team of creative leaders.
Looking at the proposed season options, describe how your skillset will be best utilized, giving examples from the possible show selections.

Portfolio/reel
Provide visual designs, photos, reels, prompt books, or past conceptual work for artistic and design roles

Apply to become part of the Creative Team Leadership.