Music Theater Dramaturg (m/f/d) for the “Theater Plauen-Zwickau”

The Theater Plauen-Zwickau is seeking to fill a position as

Music Theater Dramaturg (m/f/d) on a full-time basis as soon as possible.

The Plauen-Zwickau Theater is a merged multidisciplinary theater based in Plauen and Zwickau. Both cities serve as work locations. The dramaturgy department for musical theater, ballet, and concerts is located in Zwickau.

Your responsibilities:

• Dramaturgical planning and supervision of productions in opera, operetta, musicals, and ballet

• Procurement of performance materials and correspondence with publishers, including the clarification of performance rights

• Collaboration on the design and further development of concert series

• Editing program booklets and surtitles, overseeing surtitles during performances

• Writing promotional copy, artist biographies, and more for online and print media

• Script editing and creative input into the development of the future performance schedule

• Conceptualization, implementation, and moderation of special programs, introductory events, post-performance discussions, and introductions to productions

• Performance-day duties

We offer:

• The opportunity to work in a competent, dedicated, and supportive team

• Diverse and rewarding work at a vibrant multidisciplinary theater

• Supplementary benefits provided under the NV-Bühne collective bargaining agreement

Compensation is based on the NV-Bühne collective bargaining agreement.

The Plauen-Zwickau Theater promotes equality and therefore welcomes applications regardless of gender, ethnic, cultural, or social background, religion, disability, or sexual identity.

You have:

• A college degree in a relevant field (e.g., music or theater studies, dramaturgy, philology)

• Professional experience in a musical theater production

• Comprehensive knowledge of music, theater, and contemporary history, strong knowledge of the opera, operetta, and musical repertoire, as well as an interest in contemporary dance

• Proficiency in reading piano scores, preferably also full scores

• Reliability, resilience, team spirit, and the ability to work independently

• Willingness to work evenings and weekends

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Enjoyment of hosting and a confident presence in front of an audience

• A strong interest in sociopolitical issues

• Proficiency in common computer programs (MS Office) and social media, and an interest in digital formats

• Very good English skills; knowledge of other opera languages (such as Italian, French, Russian) is a plus