TECH PROGRAM

INFORMATION AT A GLANCE The Rose Theater’s Professional Apprentice Program • Four areas of study: provides a practical “hands-on” experience that gives emerging Scenic, Stage Management, theater artists an opportunity to work with designers, technicians and Lighting and Sound. professionals in their respective fields. The Apprentice Program does not offer a degree in theater. are ten months in length • 10 month long beginning in August and ending in the beginning of June. Apprentices apprenticeship that runs August-June. are expected to work 40-45 hours per week and are provided housing with a $150/week stipend. • Apprentices expected to work 40-45 hours per week. The Rose offers apprenticeships in four areas including Scenic, Stage Management, Lighting and Sound. Each apprentice will be expected • Housing provided with $150/week stipend. to work in all areas of production when needed including load-ins, strike, and lighting hang/changeover. Apprentices are responsible for • Opportunities for leadership making sure that all technical needs for Teens ‘N’ Theater productions available with Teens ‘N’ are met. Apprentices will work under a in their field to learn Theater productions. and develop marketable habits, interpersonal skills and relationships • Apprentices expected to be with theater professionals. a part of run crew for at least one show in season. Apprentices are assigned to work as crew for at least one production throughout the season. In the fall and spring, formal evaluations are • Resume and portfolio given and provide an opportunity for apprentice and supervisor to reviews throughout season. dis-cuss future goals and objectives for the program. Resume and • Resumes, 3 letters of portfo-lio reviews are also given throughout the season. reference and a should be sent to Each apprentice has the opportunity to take on leadership [email protected]. roles in their chosen field during Teens ‘N’ Theater productions, as well as mainstage productions -- at the discretion of respective supervisor.