Technicians Application Info

The Stitching/Non-Dressing Apprentice is responsible for the construction of new costumes and the alteration and refinishing of existing costumes, under the direction of the Draper/Tailor and First Hand/Assistant Tailor for a 4-production repertory season. The Apprentice must be prepared to fulfill the following responsibilities throughout the season: construction, alteration, and finishing work using both hand and industrial machine stitching; pressing and rolling of fabrics; pressing, steaming and labeling of finished costumes; assigned daily costume shop maintenance tasks; and maintain excellence of product. Applicants must have costume/fashion technology experience or similar experience in other theatrical venues. Start dates varies beginning in May. Hourly rate for this position is $9.50 per hour with overtime potential.

The Stitching/Dressing Apprentice works with an assigned draping/tailoring team during the day and works as part of the wardrobe running team in the evenings for a 4-production repertory season. The Apprentice must be prepared to fulfill the following responsibilities throughout the season: construction, alteration, and finishing work using both hand and industrial machine stitching; pressing and rolling of fabrics; labeling of costumes; pressing and steaming of finished costumes; wardrobe inventory check-in; perform simple costume repairs during run of the show; assist artists in dressing at top of show and throughout performance; assist in quick changes; nightly laundry collection and show changeovers; assigned daily costume shop maintenance tasks; participation in the design and/or production of the Apprentice Scenes; and maintain excellence of product. Applicants must have costume/fashion technology experience or similar experience in other theatrical venues. Start date varies beginning in May. Hourly rate for this position is $9.50 per hour with overtime potential.

Electrics Apprentices work as part of a crew of eight electricians to complete a daily change over & re-focus of approximately 250 lights in a 1 ½ hour period of daylight, build practicals, and wire set mounts. All apprentices will either run a follow spot or work as a deck electrician for all 4 operas.

Requirements include: College level technical theatre experience with an emphasis on lighting or comparable professional experience. Pursuing a career as a technician or designer. Experience with a variety of lighting equipment, standard focus procedures, basic knowledge of electricity and wiring. Willingness and ability to work within a rigorous time schedule with a variety of personalities and skill levels. Start date is late May. Hourly rate for this position is $9.50 per hour with overtime potential.

Stage Apprentice positions are responsible for all changeovers and run crew duties for each opera in the repertory. Occasionally stage apprentices are costumed for onstage moves during the show. Apprentices should arrive with experience in standard backstage and shop skills; additional skills will be trained on the job. Project work (carpentry, welding, etc) will be assigned based on skill level and availability. Backstage Seminars and Portfolio Reviews are available for all apprentices later in the season, as time allows. Previous experience in shop work and run crew preferred but not required. Start date May 31, 2021. Hourly rate for this position is $9.50 per hour with overtime potential.

Wig and Makeup Apprentices are responsible for overseeing the Apprentice Artist (chorus) needs for rehearsals and performances. Including, but not limited to: ensuring the wigs are in good condition and styles are upheld according to the design specifications and executing any makeup/body paint application called for the production. Additional responsibilities include various projects such as: ventilating, setting , styling wigs & facial hair as well as the maintenance of them (as mentioned above) and the maintenance of the shop itself (organizing, cleaning, etc). Hourly rate for this position is $9.50 per hour with overtime potential. Start date is June 14, 2021.