Education Apprentice
Trinity Repertory Company’s apprenticeship program offers intensive professional training at a Tony Award-winning regional theater. Apprentices are an integral part of our theater company and serve alongside our staff in artistic, administrative, and production-based departments. The apprentice program is looking for artists and professionals ages 21 and up who are hoping to launch careers in theater. Apprentices will learn on the job for approximately 35 weeks.
To be considered for an apprenticeship, you must complete the online application in Paylocity. You will be prompted to upload the following documents:
- Professional Resume
- Cover Letter
Applications without these attachments will not be considered. Depending on the department, references, portfolios, or writing samples may be requested.
Details and Benefits:
- Housing accommodations
- Furnished housing with utilities provided (heat, electricity, water & Wi-Fi)
- Parking (at the house and theater)
- After deducting housing and taxes, at least $250/week* in pay
*Exact amount depends on W4 Tax Withholding Form
Additional Benefits:
- Complimentary tickets to all productions
- Invitation to opening night performances and reception
- Monthly professional development and seminar series
- Eligible for Trinity Rep health insurance – employee contribution is $15/week
- Staff discount on Trinity Rep concessions and merchandise
- Opportunity to take free acting classes
- Strong community of staff and former interns/apprentices
Apprentices will not be able to work in other positions at the theater during their contracted 35 weeks, but overtime may be required on occasion and will be compensated at time + a half. Depending on their schedule, apprentices may be able to take additional work outside the theater as long as it does not interfere with their hours at Trinity Rep.
Job Description:
The Education Apprentice is a teaching artist at the beginning of their career and is passionate about the impact of theater education. An interest in working with a variety of ages and learners is encouraged. The Education Apprentice will:
- Assist Trinity Rep’s Young Actors Studio after-school classes (student age ranges from 5-18), including developing curriculum, communicating with parents, and script devising
- Co-teach and co-direct off-site residency programs at local schools
- Assist with Project Discovery student matinees, show-related workshop scheduling, and teacher correspondence
- Research, construct, and co-author teacher study guides for all shows, as well as research plays in development for future production
- Moderate and help administer post-show discussions
- Assist with education outreach efforts, including the Write Here! Write Now! Student Playwriting Festival
- Support artistic staff with tasks such as backstage tours, special events, and other functions as needed
- Participate in and record notes for education staff meetings to shape and plan future activities
- Moderate and assist with adult studio classes, schedule depending
- Support Trinity Rep Active Imagination Network (TRAIN), a drama program for children and adults with disabilities
- Various administrative tasks as needed