YAYA Theatre Company
Shenzhen
China

DESCRIPTION

About YAYA Theatre Company

YAYA Theatre Company is a New York–based musical theatre production organization with active creative operations across New York, London, and China.
Website: yayatheatrecompany.org

We develop original Broadway and Off-Broadway family musicals, collaborate with professional Broadway and West End artists, and operate a global production pipeline connecting youth performers to real, professional theatre-making environments.

Our Shenzhen company serves as YAYA’s Asia-based production and training hub, working in close collaboration with our New York and London creative teams.

Position Overview

YAYA Theatre Company is seeking a high-level Musical Theatre Music Director / Vocal Director to join our Shenzhen company for a Spring 2026 resident production period.

This is a production-driven role, not a class-by-class teaching position.

The selected artist will work in close collaboration with YAYA’s Resident Artistic Director to build, rehearse, and deliver a fully staged musical theatre production by late June 2026, while leading vocal training and musical preparation for youth performers.

Contract Details

• Location: Shenzhen, China

• Contract Period: Late February 2026 – Late June 2026

• Compensation: USD $5,000–$6,000 per month (pre-tax, commensurate with experience)

• Schedule: Five working days per week (two regular days off; adjusted during production periods)

• Support Provided:

  • International round-trip airfare

  • China work visa sponsorship

Artists joining YAYA also gain access to our global creative network and future collaboration opportunities across New York, London, and Asia.

Key Responsibilities

Musical Direction & Vocal Leadership

• Lead musical theatre vocal training for students ages 6–18

• Coach soloists and ensembles in healthy technique, stylistic accuracy, storytelling, and musical interpretation

• Guide performers from basic vocal execution to dramatic, intention-driven singing

Piano & Rehearsal Leadership

• Confidently read scores and accompany rehearsals on piano

• Lead vocal rehearsals, harmonies, and ensemble work

• Support staging rehearsals in coordination with the director

Production Collaboration

• Work closely with the Resident Artistic Director to align musical and dramatic storytelling

• Maintain vocal consistency and musical quality throughout the rehearsal process

• Take responsibility for the final musical and vocal standard of the production

Curriculum & Training Structure

• Build a clear, technique-based vocal training system (not game-based instruction)

• Ensure all vocal work aligns with production timelines and performance goals

• Support a professional rehearsal environment rooted in real musical theatre practice

Candidate Profile

Required

• Strong piano skills with fluent sight-reading ability

• Extensive experience teaching musical theatre voice

• Professional musical theatre background (Broadway, Off-Broadway, West End, regional theatre, tours, or equivalent)

• Experience working on full musical theatre productions

• Comfort collaborating with directors, choreographers, and production teams

• Ability to work in an international, cross-cultural environment

• Willingness to reside in Shenzhen for the full contract period

Preferred

• Previous experience as a Music Director, Assistant Music Director, or Vocal Director

• Familiarity with American and/or British musical theatre styles

• Experience working with youth performers in a production setting

• Prior international teaching or residency experience

Who This Role Is For

This position is for a music director who cares deeply about the final product.

Someone who:

• Values structure, clarity, and professional standards

• Understands how vocal work serves storytelling

• Enjoys close, collaborative work with a director

• Wants to be part of a real production process—not isolated teaching hours

How to Apply

Please submit the following application materials:

• CV / résumé

• Brief cover letter highlighting musical theatre and vocal leadership experience

• (Optional) Video or audio samples of rehearsal or performance work

Shortlisted candidates will be contacted directly.

This is a rare opportunity to participate in an international musical theatre production system and contribute meaningfully to a full-scale youth musical under professional direction.

DURATION

Feb 28, 2026 - Jun 30, 2026

SALARY

$5,000.00 – $6,000.00 per month

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