Theatre Apprenticeship Program

The Nashville Repertory Theatre Apprenticeship Program is committed to training future generations of Nashville theater professionals. Applicants should be highly motivated individuals who have already acquired strong basic training and expertise in the theater arts and are looking to explore their field further through meaningful hands-on experience. Previous experience could include educational, community/semi-professional theatre, and/or other professional theatre settings.

Apprenticeship FAQs:

• Pay is $1,500 for each position
• Hours vary based on the department.
• Some apprenticeships require being able to commit to full rehearsal schedules, such as apprentice directors and stage managers.
• Apprentices will be allowed to participate in regular production meetings prior to the beginning of rehearsals.
   

Available Apprenticeships 

Stage Manger Apprentice

• This person will be learning from the stage management team. Being at rehearsals is not required but when we move to TPAC, they will need to be with us all dates.
• There will be a weekly meeting with the Production Manager/Stage Manager to talk through various things as resumes, equity rules, paperwork, and answering any questions this person has.

Director Apprentice

• This person will be learning from the director of the production.
• Will be able to attend pre-production meetings to get an understanding of the process from beginning to end.

Wardrobe/Dresser Apprentice

• This person will be a part of the wardrobe team for the show and be a dresser for the performances. 
• Will learn under our Wardrobe supervisor on what it is like to be a dresser for a production.

Lighting, Sound, or Projections Designer Apprentice

• This person will be able to work with the designer of the show and learn what goes into to making a production happen.
• Will be able to observe how a designer works in a tech process and see how things are put into TPAC, our performance venue.
  
• Will be able to attend pre-production meetings to get an understanding of the process from beginning to end.