Apprenticeship: Gloucester Stage

2021 ApprenticesPost-graduate Summer Residency Apprenticeship opportunity at Gloucester Stage.

Gloucester Stage’s Apprenticeship Program seeks six young theatre professionals interested in creative ownership, furthering their education, networking, and real world experience with the added support of residence and paid stipend. Designed to be an optimal experience for recent college graduates, we build a strong ensemble in which every member has a voice and plays a role.

Apprentices work on all aspects of each main stage productions alongside industry experts, and are considered professional staff. After a season with Gloucester Stage, apprentices will have the depth of knowledge to form their own companies, seek full time employment with professional theater companies, or pursue graduate degrees.

We accept apprentices in the following disciplines:

  • Theatre Management & Producing
  • Stage Management (2 positions available)
  • Production / Technical (2 positions available)
  • Marketing & Events

Responsibilities:

  • Discipline Area duties (e.g. Directing, Stage Management, etc.)
  • Tech Week Load Ins and Strikes for each production
  • Front of House shifts in Box Office and Concessions

Requirements:

  • This position is intended for applicants graduating from a four-year college/university program, but this is not a requirement. An emphasis in theater study is preferred. Students returning to campus in the Fall are not encouraged to apply. We are willing to review applicants with special circumstances on a case by case basis.
  • Must be positive, collaborative, hardworking, flexible theater makers with a deep passion for the work.
  • Weekend and evening availability is a must – this is a short-term, full-time program.
  • Having your own transportation is a big plus, but we do coordinate carpooling (we are in beachfront community with little public transportation)

Time Commitment:
Full-Time Employment
June 1, 2025 – September 29, 2025

Compensation:
Weekly stipend of $300 (W-9)
Free Shared Housing in a Historic Manor
If not using housing, pay rate = $15/hr

The 2025 Applications have open. Please apply by April 1st, 2025. Decisions will be made by April 15th.

Learn more about each position and apply at  https://gloucesterstage.com/apprenticeships/

Gloucester Stage Company is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Candidates of all ethnic and racial backgrounds are encouraged to submit. You can learn more about how our company is taking action build a more anti-racist culture online here: gloucesterstage.com/action-plan

Gloucester Stage Company remains committed to providing a safe environment for all of our volunteers, artists, and staff. We are proud adopters of The Chicago Theatre Standards, and part of the #notinourhouse movement. Read more about the standards online here: gloucesterstage.com/standards