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High School Apprentice

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  • Posted on January 5, 2023

Applications for the 2025 season are now closed. 

SCHEDULE (subject to change)

  • Work hours Tuesday-Sunday are communicated by shop managers, appropriate meal and rest breaks are included; Mondays are generally company days off with tech weeks as exceptions in some departments; on those weeks, an alternate day off will be scheduled. 

DUTIES

  • Technicians are expected to work as directed by shop managers, designers, creative teams, stage management, Managing Director, and Producing Artistic Director. Schedules and assignments will be communicated on a daily basis. 

QUALIFICATIONS 

  • Must be at least 16 years of age by the beginning of the contract
  • Must be currently enrolled in or have just graduated from high school
  • Must have local housing and transportation

APPLICATION PROCESS:

To be considered for a position in the SSMT 2025 company, please apply below by May 1, 2025

INTERVIEWS:

Once all materials have been received and reviewed, you may be invited to interview via Zoom or in person. These interviews and auditions will be held in April/May, 2025.

For questions, please email ssmt@su.edu. Thank you for your interest in joining the SSMT company!

COMPENSATION: 

Varies, but typically $200 per week of work.

POSITIONS:

Acting Apprentice: this position will appear in one show during the season. Commitment is approximately 4 weeks.

General Technical Apprentice: this position will work in the shops assisting with the build of one show. Commitment is approximately 2 weeks.

Run Crew Apprentice: this position will work on the run crew during tech and dress rehearsals as well as the performances of one show during the season. Commitment is approximately 2 weeks.

Run Crew Apprentice (full season): this position will work on the run crew for all tech and dress rehearsals as well as performances of all three shows during the season. Commitment is June 24-July 27.

Costume Shop Apprentice: this position will work in the shop, assisting with the build of one show. Commitment is approximately 2 weeks.

Wardrobe Apprentice: this position will work on the run crew during tech and dress rehearsals as well as the performances of one show during the season. Commitment is approximately 2 weeks.

Musician Apprentice: this position will play in the orchestra for one show in the season and will serve under the mentorship of a professional musician in their section. Commitment is approximately 3 weeks.

 

To apply for this job email your details to ealbert00@su.edu

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