Lighting Designer for Fall Mainstage Musical
CATEGORY: Design
Yale Dramatic Association
New Haven, CT
US
CONTACT NAME
Emily Currie
Job Details
DESCRIPTION
The Yale Dramatic Association is looking to hire a Lighting Designer for our Fall 2026 Mainstage Musical. The Lighting Designer will work closely with a professional director and a team of student technical leads to foster a supportive learning environment. The show will run for four performances from November 12-14, 2026 in the University Theater which is a 640-seat venue on the campus of Yale University in New Haven, Connecticut.
The compensation for the Lighting Designer is $2,800. In-person attendance on Yale University’s Campus (New Haven, CT) is expected from the start of our residency through opening night (November 1-12). A housing stipend of $1500 will be provided. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until April 10th, 2026. Those interested in applying should submit a portfolio showcasing any previous work in the lighting design field. We would appreciate a brief paragraph describing your interest in working with the Dramat and our students. In addition, please provide a resume detailing any experience you have that you feel will aid you in designing the show.
The Yale University Dramatic Association (the Dramat) is an undergraduate organization at Yale College that operates as a student-run, non-profit production company. The organization produces six shows each academic year and is maintained by its Executive Board, made up of eleven students who collectively serve as the Dramat’s artistic and managing directors. For more information about the Yale Dramatic Association, visit yaledramat.org.
While we have selected a show, we are unable to reveal the title publicly due to rights restrictions. To learn the show title or ask any other questions, contact producer Emily Currie at [email protected].
DURATION
Nov 1, 2026 - Nov 12, 2026
SALARY
$2,800.00 – $2,800.00 per gig