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Tacoma Musical Playhouse Seeks New Executive Producer Following Founder's Death

institutional · 2026-04-21

The Tacoma Musical Playhouse (TMP) is on the lookout for an Executive Producer, with a hiring decision anticipated by fall 2026. This role comes with a starting salary of $125,000 per year along with comprehensive benefits. The search is being facilitated by Management Consultants for the Arts. Established in 1994 by Jon Douglas Rake and Jeffrey Stvrtecky to fulfill Tacoma's musical theater needs, TMP faced the loss of artistic leader Jon Douglas Rake in December 2025. The Executive Producer will report to TMP's Board of Directors, overseeing strategic planning, team development, and resource acquisition. The ideal candidate will uphold TMP's mission to inspire through musical theater, fostering an inclusive environment and producing emotionally impactful work. Interested applicants can submit their applications via the Management Consultants for the Arts' website. TMP is an equal opportunity employer and will conduct background checks and reference discussions for final candidates.

Key facts

  • Tacoma Musical Playhouse is searching for an Executive Producer
  • Management Consultants for the Arts is leading the search
  • Salary starts at $125,000 annually with full benefits
  • Hiring decision expected by fall 2026
  • TMP was founded in 1994 by Jon Douglas Rake and Jeffrey Stvrtecky
  • Founder Jon Douglas Rake died in December 2025
  • Executive Producer reports directly to TMP's Board of Directors
  • TMP specializes in musical theater as an American art form

Entities

Artists

  • Jon Douglas Rake
  • Jeffrey Stvrtecky

Institutions

  • Tacoma Musical Playhouse
  • Management Consultants for the Arts

Locations

  • Tacoma
  • Washington
  • United States

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