THE SHARON PLAYHOUSE APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM

The Sharon Playhouse, the historic, professional, nonprofit theater located in the foothills of the beautiful Berkshire Mountains, is now accepting applications for its Apprentice Program for its 2025 summer season. The Sharon Playhouse offers you the opportunity to work alongside professional artists from NYC, the tri-state area, and beyond. Our upcoming MainStage season includes Million Dollar Quartet, Annie, Sylvia, and The Mousetrap, and our YouthStage season includes Sharon Playhouse Stars, Finding Nemo Jr., The Great Amusement Park Mystery!, Kids’ Cabaret, 101 Dalmatians Kids, and the inaugural Launchpad Company production of Once Upon a Mattress.

The Apprentice Program is designed to open the door to college theater artists and early-career professionals, giving them the opportunity to get practical experience as team members in a nurturing and collaborative regional theater company.

Details of the Apprentice Program:

Apprentices must be 18 years of age or older.
Apprentices must be able to work fulltime, likely 5 or 6 days per week.
Apprentices will receive a $325 weekly stipend.
Housing is available for apprentices in the Sharon Playhouse onsite dormitories. Apprentices will get their own bedroom.
Each apprentice will have a primary concentration as well as additional duties in other aspects of theater production.
Apprentices must provide their own transportation.
Apprentices must have a valid driver’s license. Access to a car for the summer is preferred.
Candidates must have strong written and verbal communication skills, the ability to be self-starters and work independently, excellent organizational and time-management skills, a positive attitude and a collaborative spirit.
Apprentices will receive professional development and incredible networking opportunities.
All apprentices report to the Production Manager and Education Manager.
There are 4 Half Season Apprenticeships (Costumes, Social Media/Marketing, Audience Services, and Lighting/Electrics) that run from Monday, May 19, 2025 to Sunday, August 24, 2025. There are 4 Full Season Apprenticeships (Theater Administration, Scenic, Sound, Props/Scenic Artistry) that run from Monday, May 19, 2025 to Sunday, October 5, 2025. Please only apply for apprenticeships that you are both interested in and fully available for.

To apply, please complete the following application:

CLICK HERE TO APPLY

Applications for the 2025 Apprentice Program will be accepted until March 15, 2025

Concentrations are available in the following areas:

- Arrival: Monday, May 19, 2025
- Departure: Sunday, August 24, 2025
  - 14 weeks at $325 per week = $4,550
  - Description: The Costume Apprentice will assist the Costume Shop Manager, Costume Designers, Wardrobe Supervisor, and YouthStage Costumes Director with the execution of all elements related to costuming. They will interact with directors and actors to help the shows run smoothly; assist with the wardrobe during shows, including quick-changes; help pull, buy, and/or rent costume pieces and accessories; assist in fittings and alterations of costumes; and assist with costume construction, maintenance, laundry, and other support.
  - Specific Duties:
    Assist with MainStage productions: Million Dollar Quartet and Annie
    Assist with YouthStage productions: 101 Dalmatians, Kids (IMS), Sharon Playhouse Stars, Finding Nemo, The Great Amusement Park Mystery!, Kids’ Cabaret, 101 Dalmatians, Kids, and the inaugural Launchpad Company production of Once Upon a Mattress.
    Assist with Special Events: Spotlight Gala
    Assist with other departments and duties as needed by the Production Management and Playhouse Staff
- Arrival: Monday, May 19, 2025
- Departure: Sunday, August 24, 2025
  - 14 weeks at $325 per week = $4,550
  - Description: The position offers hands-on experience in regional theater operations, focusing on marketing support, audience services, and event assistance. The apprentice will collaborate with the Content Coordinator, Graphics Designer, and House Management Team to help create content, support social media, enhance patron experiences, and assist with MainStage and YouthStage productions.
  - Qualifications: An interest in marketing and experience with social media and content creation.
  - Specific Duties:
    Assist with content creation, capturing photos/videos of MainStage productions: Million Dollar Quartet and Annie
    Assist with content creation, capturing photos/videos of YouthStage productions: 101 Dalmatians, Kids (IMS), Sharon Playhouse Stars, Finding Nemo, The Great Amusement Park Mystery!, Kids’ Cabaret, 101 Dalmatians, Kids, and the inaugural Launchpad Company production of Once Upon a Mattress.
    Assist with content creation, capturing photos/videos of Special Events: Spotlight Gala
    Attend weekly marketing meetings with the Playhouse Staff and Confluence Arts, the Sharon Playhouse marketing consultancy
    Assist with other departments and duties as needed by the Production Management and Playhouse Staff
- Arrival: Monday, May 19, 2025
- Departure: Sunday, August 24, 2025
  - 14 weeks at $325 per week = $4,550
  - Description: The Lighting/Electrics Apprentice will work collaboratively alongside the Technical Director, Lighting Designers, and Production Electricians. They will assist in the implementation and maintenance of the lighting instruments and lighting hang. The Lighting Apprentice will gain experience working with the current drafting software and lighting control systems. This position will serve as lighting board operator and/or follow-spot operator for all productions. This position will require climbing ladders, working at heights, and lifting heavy lighting instruments and gear.
  - Specific Duties:
    Assist with MainStage productions: Million Dollar Quartet and Annie
    Assist with YouthStage productions: 101 Dalmatians, Kids (IMS), Sharon Playhouse Stars, Finding Nemo, The Great Amusement Park Mystery!, Kids’ Cabaret, 101 Dalmatians, Kids, and the inaugural Launchpad Company production of Once Upon a Mattress.
    Assist with Special Events: Spotlight Gala
    Assist with other departments and duties as needed by the Production Management and Playhouse Staff
- Arrival: Monday, May 19, 2025
- Departure: Sunday, August 24, 2025
  - 14 weeks at $325 per week = $4,550
  - Description: The Audience Services Apprentice will work with the House Management Team, Parkers, Box Office, Front of House Volunteers, and Playhouse Staff to ensure the safety and comfort of all Sharon Playhouse patrons throughout their theatergoing experience. They will represent the Sharon Playhouse in a welcoming, professional, and courteous manner through thoughtful and detailed customer service. The Audience Services Apprentice will train in the Box Office, work concessions, and help run the Gift Shop. The Audience Services Apprentice will read all scripts for the 2025 Season in order to be able to address customer questions about the content of the shows offered for the season. This position will brainstorm ways to enhance the audience experience and systematize the implementation of such ideas, alongside the marketing team.
  - Specific Duties:
    Assist with MainStage productions: Million Dollar Quartet and Annie
    Assist with YouthStage productions: 101 Dalmatians, Kids (IMS), Sharon Playhouse Stars, Finding Nemo, The Great Amusement Park Mystery!, Kids’ Cabaret, 101 Dalmatians, Kids, and the inaugural Launchpad Company production of Once Upon a Mattress.
    Assist with Special Events: Spotlight Gala
    Assist with other departments and duties as needed by the Production Management and Playhouse Staff
- Arrival: Monday, May 19, 2025
- Departure: Sunday, October 5, 2025
  - 20 weeks at $325 per week = $6,500
  - Description: The Theater Administration Apprentice will focus on administrative tasks that are related to the Leadership Team (Artistic Director, Managing Director, and Education & Associate Artistic Director) and all aspects of Administration. They will help ensure that the Leadership Team are represented in all communications in a professional, engaged, and welcoming manner. While working in the admin. office, this position must remain proactive, solution-oriented, and highly organized with exemplary communication skills when interacting with staff and the public. Responsibilities will include drafting correspondence with agents, unions, and other collaborators, preparing research for various production and administration needs, as well as support in fundraising, and development.
  - Specific Duties:
    Assist with MainStage productions: Million Dollar Quartet, Annie, Sylvia, and The Mousetrap
    Assist with YouthStage productions: 101 Dalmatians, Kids (IMS), Sharon Playhouse Stars, Finding Nemo, The Great Amusement Park Mystery!, Kids’ Cabaret, 101 Dalmatians, Kids, and the inaugural Launchpad Company production of Once Upon a Mattress.
    Assist with Special Events: Spotlight Gala, September Reading, Writers Playground
    Assist with other departments and duties as needed by the Production Management and Playhouse Staff
- Arrival: Monday, May 19, 2025
- Departure: Sunday, October 5, 2025
  - 20 weeks at $325 per week = $6,500
  - Description: The Sound Apprentice will work closely with the Technical Director, Resident Sound Designers, and Audio Engineers to deepen the skills required for a professional audio career. They will learn, maintain, and operate the digital sound console, Q-Lab (the computerized sound playback system), body microphones, and source as well as create sound cues for productions.
  - Specific Duties:
    Assist with MainStage productions: Million Dollar Quartet, Annie, Sylvia, and The Mousetrap
    Assist with YouthStage productions: 101 Dalmatians, Kids (IMS), Sharon Playhouse Stars, Finding Nemo, The Great Amusement Park Mystery!, Kids’ Cabaret, 101 Dalmatians, Kids, and the inaugural Launchpad Company production of Once Upon a Mattress.
    Assist with Special Events: Spotlight Gala, September Reading, Writers Playground
    Assist with other departments and duties as needed by the Production Management and Playhouse Staff
- Arrival: Monday, May 19, 2025
- Departure: Sunday, October 5, 2025
  - 20 weeks at $325 per week = $6,500
  - Description: The Props and Scenic Artistry Apprentice will work closely with the Props Manager, Scenic Artist, Production Managers and Technical Director. Throughout the season they will strengthen their artistic skills and gain experience while assisting in rental research, purchasing, prop build and scenery painting for both MainStage and YouthStage productions.
  - Qualifications: This apprentice should have painting and crafting skills.
  - Specific Duties:
    Assist with MainStage productions: Million Dollar Quartet, Annie, Sylvia, and The Mousetrap
    Assist with YouthStage productions: 101 Dalmatians, Kids (IMS), Sharon Playhouse Stars, Finding Nemo, The Great Amusement Park Mystery!, Kids’ Cabaret, 101 Dalmatians, Kids, and the inaugural Launchpad Company production of Once Upon a Mattress.
    Assist with Special Events: Spotlight Gala, September Reading, Writers Playground
    Assist with other departments and duties as needed by the Production Management and Playhouse Staff
- Arrival: Monday, May 19, 2025
- Departure: Sunday, October 5, 2025
  - 20 weeks at $325 per week = $6,500
  - Description: As a Scenic Apprentice, you will have the opportunity to learn hands-on skills in scenic construction, prop fabrication, and theater operations while working alongside experienced professionals. Under the guidance of the Technical Director and Production Managers, you will assist in building and maintaining scenery, operating and safeguarding technical equipment, and ensuring the cleanliness and organization of workspaces. You’ll also gain experience in production processes by attending meetings and technical rehearsals, as well as collaborating across departments to support the overall success of each show.
  - Qualifications: Experience in technical theater and theater production, including the use of tools and equipment.
  - Specific Duties:
    Assist with MainStage productions: Million Dollar Quartet, Annie, Sylvia, and The Mousetrap
    Assist with YouthStage productions: 101 Dalmatians, Kids (IMS), Sharon Playhouse Stars, Finding Nemo, The Great Amusement Park Mystery!, Kids’ Cabaret, 101 Dalmatians, Kids, and the inaugural Launchpad Company production of Once Upon a Mattress.
    Assist with Special Events: Spotlight Gala, September Reading, Writers Playground
    Assist with other departments and duties as needed by the Production Management and Playhouse Staff