Technical Theater Apprentice

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

Job summary

Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts seeks apprentices to expand experience in technical theater, working alongside designers, carpenters, electricians, and technicians to produce scenery for operas.

Positions follow the company rehearsal schedule, with a 6-day workweek and a local Virginia, Maryland, or DC address requirement. The program runs 12 weeks full-time at $12.41/hour, with no fully remote option.

Qualifications

• Prior scene shop or equivalent experience.
• Understanding of basic tool and scene shop safety.

Responsibilities

• Build scenery using carpentry, metal working, carving, and other techniques.
• Take on running crew responsibilities for opera performances.
• Assist with hang and focus, load-in, and strike.

Skills

Scene Shop Experience

Tool Safety

Carpentry Basics

Education

Undergraduate student

Graduate student

Recent graduate

Tools

Basic hand tools

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: Expand your experience in technical theater and learn from the experts. Work side-by-side with professional designers, carpenters, electricians, and technicians to produce scenery for multiple operas.

• Build scenery using carpentry, metal working, carving, and other various techniques
• Take on unique responsibilities as running crew for opera performances at The Barns
• Assist with hang and focus, load-in, and strike

REQUIREMENTS:

• Prior scene shop or equivalent experience
• Understanding of basic tool and scene shop safety

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.