Musical Theatre West: Costume Designer – The Prince of Egypt

Costume Designer – The Prince of Egypt

Musical Theatre West | Long Beach, CA

Position: Costume Designer
Production: The Prince of Egypt
Location: Carpenter Performing Arts Center, Long Beach, CA
Contract Type: Independent Contractor / Design Fee
Local Hire Only – No Housing or Travel Provided
Position Overview

Musical Theatre West is seeking an experienced, locally based Costume Designer for our upcoming production of The Prince of Egypt at the Carpenter Performing Arts Center in Long Beach, California.

Applicants must have professional experience designing larger-scale musicals, including productions with substantial ensembles, multiple costume changes, and extensive costume requirements.

We are looking for a collaborative, organized designer who is familiar with Southern California's theatrical costume resources and has the ability to source, pull, and coordinate costume rentals and purchases in person.

This position requires someone based in the Los Angeles or Orange County area who can regularly visit local costume rental houses, theatrical costume shops, and vendors throughout the design and production process.

Production Schedule

• Pre-Production: January 5 – February 1, 2027

• Required On-Site Availability Begins: Week of January 25, 2027

• First Rehearsal: Tuesday, February 2, 2027

• Rehearsals: February 2–11, 2027

• Technical Rehearsals: February 12–18, 2027

• First Preview: Friday, February 19, 2027

• Opening Night: Saturday, February 20, 2027

• Closing Performance: Sunday, March 7, 2027

On-site availability is required beginning the week of January 25, 2027, one week before rehearsals begin on February 2. The designer must also be available for scheduled fittings, production meetings, costume pulls, and technical rehearsals as needed.

Design meetings, research, and costume preparation will begin in advance of the on-site period.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Director and creative team to develop and execute the costume design.

• Research and develop costume concepts, renderings, and costume plots.

• Visit local theatrical costume rental houses and vendors to source and pull costumes.

• Coordinate costume rentals, purchases, alterations, and construction within the approved budget.

• Work closely with Production Management, the Costume Shop, Wardrobe Supervisor, and Wig/Hair Designer.

• Attend fittings, production meetings, and technical rehearsals as required.

• Oversee the costume design process through opening.

Required Qualifications

• Professional costume design experience with larger-scale musicals is required.

• Must be locally based in Los Angeles County, Orange County, or the surrounding Southern California area.

• Must have reliable transportation and availability to visit costume rental houses and vendors in person.

• Familiarity with Southern California theatrical costume rental and sourcing resources.

• Experience managing large ensembles, multiple costume changes, and costume budgets.

• Strong organizational, communication, and collaborative skills.

• Ability to work within established production budgets and deadlines.

• Must be available on-site beginning the week of January 25, 2027.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit:

• Résumé or CV

• Costume design portfolio or examples of previous work

• Availability for the production period

• Design fee expectations

Subject Line: Costume Designer – The Prince of Egypt

Musical Theatre West is committed to fostering an inclusive and collaborative working environment and encourages qualified designers from diverse backgrounds to apply.