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Summer Theatre Apprenticeship Program

Each summer a small group of four to eight apprentices worked across the adult and children's seasons, learning the backstage crafts from the company's designers and crews. Read more in our article on theatre apprenticeships for teens.

Apprenticeship Program
From June through August , Apple Hill Playhouse gives a small, select group of young people a chance to learn theater techniques in a hands-on professional setting.  The number of apprentices each summer ranges from four to eight.
Our summer season includes adult productions, Johnny Appleseed Children's Theater productions, and a children's mainstage production.   This schedule can be challenging and is a real world example of what these young people will actually experience as adult artists.  Apprentices will train in any or all of the following areas:
  • SET BUILDING - Learn how a set goes from concept to stage under the guidance of our scenic designer and crew.

  • PROPERTIES - Learn about the selection and acquisition of stage properties and their organization during a show.
  • COSTUME CONSTRUCTION - Learn how costumes are chosen, constructed and altered by working along with the Costume Coordinator.  Learn how costumes are maintained, cleaned and stored during a show.
  • STAGE CREW - Learn how the actors on stage depend on the crew backstage by assisting with running lights, changing sets and props, and following cue sheets.
  • FACILITIES MANAGEMENT - Learn how "the little things matter" by helping in the upkeep of theater buildings and grounds, assisting with house management and snack bar.
  • STAGE MANAGING - Apprentices are sometimes selected to serve as stage manager for an entire Johnny Appleseed Children's Theater Production. 

All apprenticeship assignments will be made by the Apprenticeship Coordinator who will supervise and organize all activities.
A minimum of 30 hours per week will be assigned each apprentice.  Specific days and hours will be assigned. No late evening assignments.  Any hours missed must be made up before stipend is paid.
The apprenticeship Program will run early-June through mid-August.  Apprentices serving the entire term will receive stipends ranging from three hundred dollars to five hundred dollars based on quality and quantity of service and completion of 300 hours.
APPLICATION PROCESS:
  • Complete and mail the application by May tenth (10) of the calendar year you wish to work.
  • Interviews will be scheduled 
  • Selected applicants will be notified
  • Mail the completed application to:
                                  
Apprenticeships
Apple Hill Playhouse
PO Box 270
Greensburg PA 15601

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