Shine Performing Arts Studio
JOBS
We’re hiring theatre professionals for a variety of opportunities!
To apply for any of the contract positions listed below, send requested materials to Madilynn at madilynn@shineplano.com. Must have relevant degree plus 3 years of experience OR 10 years of experience. If you are a college student or person at the beginning of your career, we’d love to have you apply for our fellowship program!
WHAT YOU’LL LOVE ABOUT WORKING AT SHINE:
We are flexible.
We value people over production.
We are creative problem solvers.
We value transparency.
Shine is a family-friendly, faith-based youth theatre, founded in 2015. We produce full scale theatre productions, workshops, classes, camps, and other special events. We are located in the heart of Plano, Texas.
DIRECTORS, CHOREOGRAPHERS, MUSIC DIRECTORS
Please submit a visual portfolio, resume, cover letter, and references to madilynn@shineplano.com. References should be able to speak to your work as a director, choreographer, or music director.
We are seeking applicants with a relevant degree in the performing arts and several years of experience directing/choreographing in children’s theatre, youth theatre, and/or as a middle school or high school private or public school theatre teacher.
Directors, choreographers, and music directors enjoy working with our smart and respectful students. They are eager to learn and have excellent work ethic. Directors need experience/willingness to work in a community theatre setting with limited resources and (dedicated!) volunteer production teams.
STAGE MANAGERS
Please submit a resume, cover letter, and references to daniella@shineplano.com. References should be able to speak to your work as a stage manager or working with young people.
We are hiring contract/project based stage managers for projects immediately and throughout our 2026 Season.
We require that you have at least 3 years of experience in stage management. Our ideal candidate holds or is completing a degree in Stage Management or Theatre and has experience in stage management for shows featuring young performers.
DESIGNERS, TECHNICIANS, TECHNICAL DIRECTORS
Please submit a website/visual portfolio, resume, and references to madilynn@shineplano.com. References should be able to speak to your work as a designer or technician.
We are always accepting candidates to join our roster of designers and technicians! We are especially looking to connect with technical directors, lighting designers, scenic designers, scenic painters, and props designers.
We require that you have at least 3 years of experience in your field.
TEACHING ARTISTS
For consideration, please send resume and 3 references to madilynn@shineplano.com. Your references should be able to speak to your experience teaching or working with young people.
We are always accepting candidates to join our team of Teaching Artists! We are especially looking to connect with those who are passionate about teaching disciplines relevant to musical theatre performance: acting, theatre jazz, tap, ballet, singing for musical theatre, auditioning for musical theatre, etc.
We require that you have at least 3 years of teaching experience in your field.