Spanish Trail Playhouse is seeking a creative, experienced, and enthusiastic Choreographer for our upcoming production of Big Fish: The Musical.

The selected candidate will collaborate closely with the Production Director to create, teach, and refine choreography for all musical numbers requiring choreographed movement. The Choreographer will play an important role in bringing the show's characters, storytelling, and musical performances to life.

We are seeking an individual with strong leadership skills, a collaborative spirit, and the ability to work effectively with performers of varying ages, backgrounds, and dance experience levels.

Choreography and Artistic Collaboration

• Develop, create, and teach choreography for all musical numbers requiring choreographed movement throughout the production.

• Collaborate fully with the Production Director to ensure choreography supports the production's overall artistic vision, staging, and storytelling.

• Adapt choreography to accommodate the cast's abilities and the practical requirements of the production.

• Make necessary adjustments and refinements throughout the rehearsal process in consultation with the Production Director.

• Attend and actively participate in the Audition Workshop and Auditions on January 2, 2027.

• Collaborate with the Production Director during the audition process to assess movement and dance abilities as appropriate.

• Lead scheduled choreography rehearsals in an organized, professional, and encouraging manner.

• Provide individual or small-group choreography instruction and assistance to cast members when deemed necessary.

• Work with performers to develop confidence, timing, accuracy, and overall performance quality.

• Participate in the rehearsal process from January 3 through February 25, 2027, attending rehearsals as scheduled in collaboration with the Production Director.

• Maintain consistent communication with the Production Director regarding choreography progress, scheduling, and cast needs.

• Attend all production week rehearsals, including technical and dress rehearsals.

• Attend at least one performance during February 26–28 and at least one performance during March 5–6, 2027.

• Ensure all choreography is polished and performance-ready prior to opening night.

Applicants must possess:

• A minimum of two (2) years of experience in dance instruction, choreography, and/or dance/choreography leadership.

• Demonstrated experience creating and teaching choreography to groups of performers.

• Strong communication, organization, and leadership skills.

• The ability to collaborate effectively with the Production Director and creative team.

• Experience working with performers of varying dance abilities.

• Availability to fulfill all required audition, rehearsal, production week, and performance commitments.

• Professional or theatrical references who can verify relevant experience, leadership, and reliability.

  Previous musical theatre choreography experience is preferred.

The selected Choreographer will receive a flat fee of $500, payable at the conclusion of the production following fulfillment of all agreed-upon responsibilities.

The compensation covers participation in the audition workshop and auditions, choreography development and instruction, required rehearsals, production week, and designated performance attendance.

Interested candidates should submit:

1. A résumé or summary of relevant dance, choreography, and leadership experience.

2. A brief statement of interest and qualifications.

3. At least two professional or theatrical references.

4. Examples of previous choreography work or production credits, if available.

5. Confirmation of availability for the required production dates.