Lighting Designer Sought for BRIDGE CITY at American Legacy Theatre

LIGHTING DESIGNER

MISSION
American Legacy Theatre generates inviting, reimagined theatrical experiences for all people to have a voice in enriching society.

PROJECT
Bridge City is an original full-length musical focused around community, family, loyalty to self, and normalizing the Black experience in pursuit of joy, dreams and aspirations. Developed by American Legacy Theatre since July 2024 through our “Playwright’s for Change” program, this piece is written and composed by Kennen Butler who is an NYC-based theatre artist that is non-binary and Black. 

After two public-facing workshops performed for the community to receive direct feedback in shaping the continued development of the piece, Bridge City is now being produced as a full-scale world-premiere production.

** Rehearsals will be five days per week from March 9th- April 9th, including weekends. Evenings during the week and varying times when on weekends. March 23-27 will be off for Spring Break. Tech rehearsals will begin April 4 and/or 5, depending on space availability.

*** Performances will be April 10-12, 17-19, 24-26. (Friday and Saturday evenings, Sunday matinees).

EXPECTATION
The Lighting Designer will create, plan and execute the steps required to implement a high quality lighting experience that enhances the message of the musical, bolsters the actors, leverages space, and heightens audience engagement with the piece. Attendance at production meetings and understanding of staging is a given.

ALT staff will be available to assist with critical components along the way. 

COMPENSATION
Lighting Designer will be paid a $500 stipend.

TIMELINE & SUBMISSIONS
Please send resume, headshot, cover letter, any potential conflicts, and 3 references to: info@americanlegacytheatre.org with the subject line of “Bridge City -Lighting Designer  (Last Name)”.

Submit by December 15th, 2025  for first consideration. Applications are still accepted afterwards if the position is not filled.

** Rehearsals will be five days per week from March 9th- April 9th, including weekends. March 23-27 will be off for Spring Break. Tech rehearsals will begin April 4 and/or 5, depending on space availability.

*** Performances will be April 10-12, 17-19, 24-26. (Friday and Saturday evenings, Sunday matinees).