Executive Director
Theatre Commons Los Angeles 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 ED 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 ED 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.
Theatre Commons Los Angeles 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.
The search is being led by Cynthia Fuhrman, VP, Executive Search, in consultation with and support from the TOC Arts Partners search team. We encourage you to apply by January 15, 2026, for priority consideration. Interviews may begin at any time, and we encourage you to apply as early as possible for best consideration. Please note that applying before the priority deadline does not guarantee an interview, and all applicants will receive a response regarding the consideration and status of their candidacy.
For general questions or nominations of prospective candidates, please contact searchteam@tocartspartners.com. We kindly request no phone calls. Specific questions about the position may be directed to: Cynthia Fuhrman, VP Executive Search, cynthia@tocartspartners.com.
Note to Applicants:
All applications must be submitted through the application portal linked above, as we do not accept resumes or cover letters via email. Rest assured, a real human reviews every application we receive, and your application decision is not at the whim of AI or keyword filters. We seriously consider and encourage candidates from all backgrounds and experiences to apply. While it may take a few weeks as we process and evaluate submissions, all applicants should expect follow-up regarding the status of their submissions. Due to the volume of applications, we are not able to offer detailed individualized feedback at this time. Thank you.
