Careers

Choreographer/Dance Instructor

Milton Theatre – Milton, DE

The Milton Theatre is seeking a skilled and inspiring Choreographer/Dance Instructor to join our team. We’re looking for someone local, reliable, and excited to work with performers of all ages in a fun, creative, and supportive environment.

About the Position

As our Choreographer/Dance Instructor, you will collaborate with the Creative Team to:

  • Teach and set choreography for musical theatre numbers
  • Instruct Musical Theatre-specific dance classes for school-age students
  • Instruct Adult classes
  • Help stage performances and showcases
  • Support performers with a wide range of dance and performance experience
  • Foster confidence, creativity, and strong ensemble skills

Ideal Candidates Will:

  • Have experience choreographing for musical theatre
  • Enjoy working with diverse age groups and ability levels
  • Bring enthusiasm, organization, and a collaborative spirit
  • Create a safe, encouraging, and inclusive learning environment

Schedule & Commitment

  • 20-40 Weekly hours depending on production and class session schedules
  • Evening and weekend availability is a must
  • Year‑round
  • Full-time employment and benefits are available as we grow.

Compensation

  • $20-25 per hour
  • Additional Benefits: comp tickets, free classes for self/children, annual bonus

Responsibilities

  • Communicating with parents/adult students
  • Attending production meetings
  • Collaborating with music directors and stage directors
  • Helping with auditions and placement evaluations

Qualifications

  • Minimum experience: 3-5 years teaching and/or choreographing multiple levels, styles, and ages
  • A Bachelor’s degree in dance, musical theatre, performing arts, or a related field is preferred; however, equivalent professional experience in dance performance, choreography, or teaching is fully acceptable. 
  • Background check required upon hire.

 What Makes Milton Theatre Special

  • We are a theatre where creativity thrives through teamwork. Artists, technicians, educators, and administrators work side‑by‑side, sharing ideas, solving challenges, and building productions that feel bigger than the sum of their parts. Your voice matters here, and your artistry helps shape the work we put on our stage. 
  • The Milton Theatre is a place where people grow. Whether you’re expanding your artistic skills, stepping into leadership, or exploring new areas of production, we offer a supportive environment that encourages development. With a diverse calendar of programming and a rapidly growing arts community, there’s always room to learn, evolve, and take on new challenges.

To Apply

Please submit the following materials to [email protected]

  • Resume
  • Reel or video samples of your choreography
  • Social Media Links

OPEN CALL – SET DESIGNER / BUILDER / FINISHER

The Milton Theatre is seeking a Set Designer/Builder/Finisher for our upcoming Student Mainstage & Summer Camp Productions. We are looking for a local candidate with strong carpentry, painting, and theatrical design skills who works well collaboratively and enjoys a creative environment.

Productions & Dates

You will design, build, and finish sets for the following shows:

Summer Camps

  • Honk – June 22–26

  • Peter Pan – June 29–July 3

  • Annie – July 6–10

  • Seussical – July 13–17

  • Shrek – July 20–24

  • Beetlejuice – July 27–31

Student Mainstage Productions

  • Hadestown
     Performances: June 14–16

  • Descendants
     Performances: August 20–23

Ideal Candidates Will:

  • Have experience with theatrical set construction & scenic painting

  • Be comfortable building and transporting pieces to the theatre

  • Be collaborative and able to work within a team of directors, designers, and students

  • Maintain safe, organized work practices while staying on track with deadlines

  • Create imaginative, durable, and scale-appropriate designs for youth productions

To Apply:

Please submit your resume, portfolio/design samples, and references to:

📧 [email protected]

Join the Backstage Magic at the Milton Theatre!

Have you ever wondered what it takes to bring a Broadway-caliber production to life? From the moment the curtain rises to the final bow, our Assistant Stage Managers (ASMs) are the heartbeat of the show — and now we’re looking for YOU to join our Mainstage team!

The Milton Theatre has brought you unforgettable productions like West Side Story, The Wizard of Oz, The Sound of Music, and Legally Blonde — and we’re not slowing down!

As an ASM, you’ll go beyond ushering to experience the full journey of a show:

  • Be part of rehearsals and see the creative process unfold.

  • Help coordinate props, costumes, and set changes during performances.

  • Work alongside our incredible cast, crew, and creative team to make the magic happen.

No prior stage management experience? No problem! We’ll provide the training and support you need — all you need to bring is enthusiasm, reliability, an eye for details, and a willingness to learn.

This is a contract stipend position — we are especially looking for local candidates who can commit to production schedules at the Milton Theatre.

Interested? Send your resume to [email protected] and tell us you’d like to join the ASM roster!

Be part of the story. See the show from the best seat in the house — backstage.