Executive Director

About the Opportunity

Theatre Commons Los Angeles (TCLA) is a new nonprofit organization committed to transforming the Los Angeles theatre ecosystem by being of service to the greater Los Angeles theatre community. The vision for Theatre Commons LA is to serve as a connective tissue between theatre-makers, institutions, and community stakeholders—building a future where theatrical institutions and artists thrive, audiences reflect the full vibrancy of our region, and ensuring the LA theatre community has an advocate on the local, state, and federal level.

To serve and advance a vibrant and inclusive theatre community in Los Angeles through collaborative resources building, artist & professional development, and advocacy.

TCLA envisions a harmonious, equitable, and thriving Los Angeles theatre community.

Twelve leaders from the Los Angeles theatre-making community voluntarily convened in 2021, committed to the rigorous process of conceiving, negotiating, and establishing objectives for a new theatre service organization. This collective is composed of independent theatre professionals and leaders of organizations and institutions, varying in size from small to large. The individuals represented a diverse array of generational, ethnic, racial, and gender identities and experiences, as well as a range of vocations, skills, career paths, and expertise, collectively embodying the rich diversity of the local theatre ecosystem.

This group forms the steering committee charged with launching TCLA and recruiting the first Executive Director.

As the organization is in its formative stage, the Executive Director will play a defining role in shaping its future. Visit the website here: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./

Theatre Commons LA seeks its inaugural Executive Director—an entrepreneurial, strategic, and hands‑on leader—to build and launch a new organization dedicated to strengthening and advocating for Los Angeles’s theatre ecosystem. The Executive Director will be responsible for shaping the organization’s first strategic vision, securing early funding, building core infrastructure, and serving as the chief champion for artists, institutions, and cultural workers across the region.

Working in close partnership with the Board and community stakeholders, the Executive Director will design programs, partnerships, and policy strategies that support a more vibrant, equitable, and interconnected theatre field. This leader must thrive in early‑stage environments, demonstrate exceptional relationship‑building skills, and bring both the creativity and discipline required to transform vision into reality.

• Lead the development and execution of Theatre Commons LA’s strategic plan, ensuring alignment with mission and community needs.
• Serve as a visible and accessible leader to the broader theatre and arts community in Los Angeles.
• Foster a culture of inclusion, collaboration, and accountability across all areas of work.

• Develop and implement a diversified fundraising strategy, including grants, individual giving, sponsor ships, and partnerships.
• Cultivate, nurture, and grow relationships with funders, donors, and partners aligned with the organization’s values and goals.
• Ensure financial sustainability through sound budgeting, financial planning, and resource management.

• Oversee the design and delivery of programs that support individual theatre artists, administrators, and organizations in Los Angeles.
• Actively engage with local artists, BIPOC‑led organizations, and underrepresented voices to ensure inclusive representation and access.
• Represent Theatre Commons LA in public forums, coalitions, and policy conversations related to the performing arts sector.

• Manage a small but growing team and independent contractors.
• Ensure compliance with nonprofit regulations and reporting requirements.
• Work closely with the Board of Directors on governance, planning, and growth strategies.

The ideal candidate is a bold, values‑driven leader with a…