Props Apprentice

Stagetime Inc.; Vienna (VA); On-site; USD 14,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts offers an apprentice position focused on learning the craft of creating, acquiring, and managing hand and furniture props for fully produced shows. The role emphasizes hands-on prop construction, material handling, and collaboration with the Props Master on paperwork and prop tracking.

Apprentices work six days per week aligned with Opera company rehearsals, on-site in Virginia, and may serve as run-crew for The Barns at Wolf Trap performances.

Qualifications

• Prior stage properties or equivalent experience.
• Understanding of basic scene shop safety.

Responsibilities

• Craft and assemble stage props using paper, fabric, upholstery, glue, glitter and related materials.
• Assist the Props Master with paperwork and props tracking.
• Serve as run-crew for opera performances at The Barns, supporting production schedules.

Skills

Props experience

Safety awareness

Education

Undergraduate student

Graduate student

Recent graduate

Career-changer in degree program

International student visa (J-1/F-1)

Location Virginia/Maryland/DC

Job description

APPLICATION DEADLINE:

Applications are accepted and reviewed on a rolling basis. Applications will not be considered after March 1. You must complete your application within three days of starting it for it to be processed.

EXPECTED DURATION:

12 weeks (full-time; 35 hours/week)

PAY RATE:

$12.41/hour

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

Provide assistance to the Props Master and learn the art of crafting, building, and acquiring all the necessary hand and furniture props needed in fully produced professional shows.

• Work with paper, fabric, upholstery, glue, glitter, and magic to craft unique stage props
• Assist the Props Master in managing paperwork and tracking props
• Take on unique responsibilities as running crew for opera performances at The Barns

REQUIREMENTS:

• Prior stage properties or equivalent experience
• Understanding of basic scene shop safety

For additional information, contact [e-mail] with questions.

PROGRAM ELIGIBILITY:

• Undergraduate students (must have completed at least 1 year of undergraduate study)
• Graduate students
• Recent graduates (up to 2 years out of school)
• Career-changers currently enrolled in a degree program
• International students (J-1 or F-1 Visa required)
• Must be physically located in and have a local address in Virginia, Maryland, or the District of Columbia for the duration of their employment

APPRENTICE POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• These positions follow the Opera company rehearsal schedule and work on a 6 day/week schedule (one day off that varies from week to week; standard production schedule)
• Technical Theatre, Scene Painting, Props, Costuming, Lighting, and Wig & Make Up Apprentices also become the run-crew for all performances at The Barns at Wolf Trap

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 75 percent of the time
• Constantly operates a computer and other office equipment (i.e. calculator, copier, printer, etc.)
• Occasionally required to walk, stoop, bend and reach with arms
• Lift/move up to 10 pounds infrequently

We’re pleased to consider applicants who will be physically located in and who will have a local address in Virginia, Maryland, or the District of Columbia for the duration of their employment. The Foundation does not offer fully remote work for any positions. Applicants who reside in any other state would be required to be physically located in and provide a local address in Virginia, Maryland, or the District of Columbia prior to starting work for Wolf Trap Foundation.

Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive work environment that embraces and encourages different perspectives. We work to reflect and be representative of the communities in which we serve and in which we reside. Qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans who need assistance or an accommodation in our job application processes should contact [e-mail]. An offer of employment is contingent on successfully passing a background check.