Apprentice Training Program |
The Apprentice Training Program offers early career technical theater training personnel the opportunity to gain professional theater credits, training, and contacts to help you in the professional world.
Our apprentice program graduates gain experience working alongside our resident staff, guest designers, and directors. They also gain contacts, career guidance, and respect for all aspects of theater. If you want to work with one of the nation's leading Shakespeare Theaters, this apprenticeship is for you!
• Paid positions in Lighting/Sound, Costumes, Scenic/Properties, and Stage Management
• Nine-Month Contracts
• Near Disney, Universal, and Florida Beaches
Orlando Shakespeare Theater has opened its search for seasonal Production Apprentices. The apprentice will work directly with Orlando Shakes Staff and other visiting artists and assist in all aspects of production. The qualified candidate will have excellent organizational, problem-solving and communication skills; be a self-starter and work well in a collaborative environment.
The position includes a weekly stipend. You must have own vehicle.
Positions are available Mid August and runs through Early May.
THESE ARE FULL TIME, 9 MONTH POSITIONS – You must be available for the entire season.
We are seeking Apprentices in the following areas:
Costume Apprentice
• Build, maintain, repair, and strike all costumes, wigs and accessories for any production that you are assigned.
• Handle the wardrobe duties for any production that you are assigned.
• Attend all technical rehearsals, rehearsals, calls and/or meetings as required.
Electrics Apprentice
• Assist with the installation, hang, focus, maintenance, and strike of lighting and sound equipment for all productions.
• Work as a Sound Operator or Light Board Operator for any production that you are assigned.
• Attend all technical rehearsals, rehearsals, calls and/or meetings as required.
Scenic Apprentice
• Assist with the building or buying of scenery and properties for all productions.
• Assist with scenic painting of set and prop pieces for all productions.
• Work as backstage crew for any production that you are assigned.
• Attend all technical rehearsals, rehearsals, calls and/or meetings as required.
Stage Management Apprentice
• Pre Production, Setup and assisting with the running of rehearsals for any production that you are assigned.
• Working either backstage or as an operator for performances for any production that you are assigned.
• Maintaining stage management paperwork and rehearsal items as necessary.
• Attend all technical rehearsals, rehearsals, calls and/or meetings as required.
Qualified applicants should submit a current resume, cover letter and references to:
George Hamrah; Production Manager
Orlando Shakespeare Theater
812 E. Rollins Street
Orlando, FL 32803
Attn: Production Apprentice Search
Or e-mail cover letter, resume, and references to: production@orlandoshakes.org with your name and "Production Apprentice Search" in the subject line.
If your skills match our current staffing needs we will contact you. NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE.
