Acting Apprentice
About The Position
Trinity Rep is seeking six (6) emerging theater artists to serve as acting apprentices during the 2026-27 Season. During the apprenticeship, actors may, depending on their individual goals: Gain professional production experience at a Tony Award-winning regional theater as an understudy and/or (depending on casting needs and availability) a principal player Take weekly classes and workshops led by Trinity Rep’s resident company and artistic staff members Observe and learn during Trinity Rep’s open rehearsal process Read for new play development workshops Perform in the Write Here! Write Now! high school playwrighting competition Serve as an assistant director or dramaturg for a mainstage production Support the Casting Director/Artistic Producer with auditions and callback sessions Support the Director of Community Engagement with community programming and events Serve as an assistant instructor for youth and adult education programs Other duties as assigned
Requirements
- 21+ years of age
- Bachelor’s degree in theater and/or performances studies OR equivalent experience (minimum three years of theater training and/or onstage production experience)
Nice To Haves
- Singing and dancing abilities strongly preferred
- Dancing background a plus
Responsibilities
- Gain professional production experience at a Tony Award-winning regional theater as an understudy and/or (depending on casting needs and availability) a principal player
- Take weekly classes and workshops led by Trinity Rep’s resident company and artistic staff members
- Observe and learn during Trinity Rep’s open rehearsal process
- Read for new play development workshops
- Perform in the Write Here! Write Now! high school playwrighting competition
- Serve as an assistant director or dramaturg for a mainstage production
- Support the Casting Director/Artistic Producer with auditions and callback sessions
- Support the Director of Community Engagement with community programming and events
- Serve as an assistant instructor for youth and adult education programs
- Other duties as assigned
Benefits
- Paid time off, including floating holidays, personal days, sick time, and 5 days of vacation.
- $16/hour in 2026, $17/hour in 2027, for 40 hours/week.
- Six available spots in Trinity Rep’s provided apprentice housing among nine apprentice positions. Local applicants with existing housing encouraged to apply.
- For those in Trinity Rep-provided housing, utilities provided (heat, electricity, water, & Wi-Fi). This is a taxable benefit.
- 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 $60/month, subject to change July 1, 2026
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Staff discount on Trinity Rep concessions and merchandise
- Opportunity to take free acting classes
- Strong community of staff and former interns/apprentices
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
