Stage Management Apprentice

Milwaukee Repertory Theater•Milwaukee, WI

21h•Onsite

About The Position

The Stage Management Apprentice (SMA) positions are 3 seasonal roles that are an integral part of the Stage Management Department at Milwaukee Rep. SM Apprentices work and learn alongside the contingent of AEA Stage Managers and Assistant Stage Managers during the prep, rehearsal, tech, and performance processes for productions across multiple venues. SM Apprentices will receive hands-on learning in stage management processes for various sizes of productions, as well as learning how to maintain a stage management department on a day-to-day basis. This is an educational position and does not assume an extensive depth of experience; a desire to learn, a keen attention to detail, the ability to self-motivate, multitask, work in stressful conditions, and adapt quickly are most important.

Requirements

Stage management experience working in an educational or small professional/non-professional theater environment.
Desire to continue learning and developing stage management skills through deep immersion in the inner workings of a large regional theater.
A desire to learn.
A keen attention to detail.
The ability to self-motivate.
Multitask.
Work in stressful conditions.
Adapt quickly.
Computer proficient (MS Word and Excel on Macs and PCs).
Communicate well with a diverse group of colleagues.
Demonstrate an aptitude and eagerness to learn new skills and processes when necessary.
Solve problems and engage in creative thinking about challenges individually and in a group environment.
Are able to accept and incorporate feedback.
Have excellent interpersonal, teamwork, and diplomacy skills.
Have the ability to be self-directed and take initiative.
Demonstrate a commitment to our mission, and core values both in the workplace and in our community.

Responsibilities

Work and learn alongside AEA Stage Managers and Assistant Stage Managers during the prep, rehearsal, tech, and performance processes for productions across multiple venues.
Receive hands-on learning in stage management processes for various sizes of productions.
Learn how to maintain a stage management department on a day-to-day basis.