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LCT seeks creative, collaborative theatre artists who evidence a passion for creating theatre for young audiences. We strive to showcase the complete spectrum of our world by cultivating Equity, Diversity, and Inclusivity in our art, artists, and audiences.
Equal Opportunity Employment
Lexington Children’s Theatre is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit-based factors.
Our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Statement
Lexington Children's Theatre is committed to providing a diverse season that allows every young person to see themselves on our stage, allowing us to work towards creating an equitable and antiracist environment for young people and their families throughout the Commonwealth of Kentucky. Coupled with consistent training for the staff and board regarding Inclusivity, Diversity, Equity, and Accessibility, we are constantly trying to become more active as an antiracist organization. We understand that this learning is ongoing, but we will always do our best to make the world a better, safer place for the young people we work with.
To learn more, visit LCT's IDEAs and Commitments page here.
Types of Positions at LCT
Part-Time Positions
Associate Positions
Associate Positions are designed to enhance an artist's opportunities to acquire training in their area of interest. We are looking for individuals who wish to explore the aspects of theatre through meaningful hands‐on experience while enriching the young people and families of Kentucky. Expect to be challenged by a creative process that relies on both ingenuity and collaboration! These positions are 9-12 month commitments for 28 hours a week.
Full-Time Short-Term Staff Positions
This year LCT will hire season-long employees to complete contracts in Education and Production. In previous seasons additional positions have included - Directing, Education, Production, Arts Administration, and Stage Management.
Click here to learn about available positions and how to apply for the 2023 – 2024 season.
These staff members are usually brought in for a 1-2 year renewable contract, provide meaningful contributions to our programming and uphold the quality and professionalism of the organization. Full-time staff members embody the mentoring and educational philosophies of Lexington Children's Theatre while leading interns and other staff in their area of focus.
Staff Positions
At its core, LCT employs a passionate group of professional theatre artists to guide and mold the organization. These leaders are contracted without end dates and the positions are advertised as they become available. If you have questions about a position at the company that is not currently advertised, please reach out to lct.hiring@gmail.com.
Professional Performance Opportunities
Our Tour Performers are an integral part of the mission of LCT, as they help us bring theatre to tens of thousands of young people in Lexington, across Kentucky, and beyond! If you are an imaginative, versatile performer with an interest in Theatre for Young Audiences, we would love to have you join our company of dynamic artists.
We are currently accepting applications and interviewing candidates for the 2023-2024 Season. Apply NOW!
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Equal Opportunity Employment:
Lexington Children’s Theatre is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit-based factors. LCT welcomes, celebrates, and seeks people of all ages, ethnicities, cultures, gender identities, sexual orientations, and physical and cognitive abilities to join our dynamic artists.
Disclaimer: LCT job postings are not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, or requirements associated with each position. While the posts are intended to be an accurate description of the current job on the date it is posted, it is not intended to exclude that additional or different tasks may be required pending the needs of the theatre for each production, class, event, or experience.