Librettist - a job post by Sasha Anufrieva
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Librettist
| Seeking | Songwriter |
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| Location | Los Angeles, California |
| Status | Pre-production |
| Type | Theatre |
| Genre | Musical |
| Date Added | Jul 1, 2026 |
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| Date Updated | Jul 1, 2026 |
| Deadline | Jul 31, 2026 |
About the job
Librettist / Lyricist Needed for New Musical Adaptation Big City Theater is looking for a librettist/lyricist to join a new musical adaptation of William Saroyan’s one-act play Hello Out There. The story takes place in a small-town jail, where a young man, falsely accused and locked in a cell, forms a brief but deeply emotional connection with a young woman who works at the jail. The piece is intimate, poetic, and dramatic, with themes of loneliness, hope, injustice, and human connection. We are looking for someone to write lyrics for approximately 5–6 songs, working closely with the composer and director. The book/dialogue structure is already based on the original play, so the main task is creating song texts that fit the characters, story, and emotional arc. Responsibilities: Write lyrics for 5–6 songs Collaborate with the composer on song structure and revisions Adapt the emotional tone of the play into musical moments Participate in a limited number of creative discussions/revisions Ideal candidate: Has experience writing lyrics, musical theater material, poetry, or dramatic text Can write emotionally direct, character-driven lyrics Is comfortable collaborating with a composer and director Understands intimate, actor-driven theater This is a small independent theater production with a limited budget.
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