Acting Apprentice

Trinity Repertory Company•Providence, RI

1d•$16 - $17

About The Position

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, serving alongside our staff in artistic, administrative, and production-based departments. The apprentice program seeks artists and professionals aged 21 and above who aspire to launch careers in theater. Apprentices will learn on the job for approximately 35 weeks. 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