Production & Stage Management Apprentice

Trinity Repertory Company•Providence, RI

52m•$16 - $17•Onsite

About The Position

The Production & Stage Management Apprentice is a vital member of the theater’s production office and works directly with various stage management teams throughout the season. This apprenticeship requires a person who possesses strong organizational skills, is not afraid to take initiative while still being a team player, is hungry to learn, and has a great sense of humor. Recent college graduates or people with equivalent experience in production management or stage management are preferred. In this role, the apprentice will: · Serve as part of the stage management team for at least one Trinity Rep production, working alongside AEA stage mangers and Trinity Rep Production Assistants (PAs), from pre-production through closing, including rehearsals, tech, performances, and understudy rehearsals · Assist with pre-production tasks such as script copying, supply organization, room setup, and taping out floors · Assist the stage management team with daily paperwork, prop, costume tracking, and line notes Attend production meetings · During performances, serve as a member of the run crew and run a backstage track · Other duties as assigned When not assigned to a show, assist the Producing Director and Assistant Production Manager with daily operations in the Production Office. Tasks include, but are not limited to: · Attending meetings with production department heads, arts staff, and senior managers · Maintaining shared calendars · Data entry, including tracking production expenses · Corresponding with creative teams for each show · Drafting contracts · Season planning, including reading scripts, drafting production calendars and show budgets · Train and serve as crew coverage for shows throughout the season · Other duties as assigned Learning Objective: · This program's main objective is for the apprentice to become familiar with the daily operations of theatrical productions. In this way, they will gain the skills needed to work as a production assistant, non-AEA stage manager, or part of the production management team in other theaters.

Requirements

21+ years of age
Basic familiarity with production management and stage management practices and paperwork
Must be able to remain in a stationary position for prolonged periods of time
Must be able to regularly move about inside rehearsal and theater spaces to access and communicate with actors and crew
Must be able to regularly ascend and descend stairs
Must have the physical ability to move objects weighing up to 25 pounds

Nice To Haves

Recent college graduates or people with equivalent experience in production management or stage management are preferred

Responsibilities

Serve as part of the stage management team for at least one Trinity Rep production, working alongside AEA stage mangers and Trinity Rep Production Assistants (PAs), from pre-production through closing, including rehearsals, tech, performances, and understudy rehearsals
Assist with pre-production tasks such as script copying, supply organization, room setup, and taping out floors
Assist the stage management team with daily paperwork, prop, costume tracking, and line notes
Attend production meetings
During performances, serve as a member of the run crew and run a backstage track
Other duties as assigned
Attending meetings with production department heads, arts staff, and senior managers
Maintaining shared calendars
Data entry, including tracking production expenses
Corresponding with creative teams for each show
Drafting contracts
Season planning, including reading scripts, drafting production calendars and show budgets
Train and serve as crew coverage for shows throughout the season

Benefits

$16/hour in 2026, $17/hour in 2027, for 40 hours/week
Paid time off, including floating holidays, personal days, sick time, and 5 days of vacation
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