Acting Apprentice

Summary:  

Trinity Repertory Company’s apprenticeship program offers intensive professional training at a Tony Award-winning regional theater. Apprentices are an integral part of our theater company, serving alongside our staff in artistic, administrative, and production-based departments.   

The apprentice program seeks artists and professionals aged 21 and above who aspire to launch careers in theater. Apprentices will learn on the job for approximately 35 weeks.    

To be considered for an apprenticeship, you must complete the online application in Paylocity.  You will need to upload the following documents:  

Resume  

Cover Letter  

Audition information:  

Please submit the URL to a self-tape performing a classical and contemporary monologue as well as 16-32 bars of a musical theater song of your choice with piano accompaniment  

Once we review self-tapes, we anticipate first round screening interviews to take place via Zoom 

A final in-person interview/audition process may be necessary 

Applications without these attachments will not be considered.   

Details and Benefits:   

Paid time off, including floating holidays, personal days, sick time, and 5 days of vacation  

$16/hour in 2026, $17/hour in 2027, for 40 hours/week   

Six available spots in Trinity Rep’s provided apprentice housing among nine apprentice positions. Local applicants with existing housing encouraged to apply.  

For those in Trinity Rep-provided housing, utilities provided (heat, electricity, water, & Wi-Fi). This is a taxable benefit 

Additional Benefits:   

Complimentary tickets to all productions  

Invitation to opening night performances and reception   

Monthly professional development and seminar series   

Eligible for Trinity Rep health insurance – employee contribution is $60/month, subject   
       to change July 1, 2026  

401(k) retirement plan 

Staff discount on Trinity Rep concessions and merchandise   

Opportunity to take free acting classes   

Strong community of staff and former interns/apprentices  

Apprentices may be able to work in other positions at the theater during their contracted 35 weeks. Overtime may be required on occasion and will be compensated at time and a half. Depending on their schedule, apprentices may be able to take additional work outside the theater as long as it does not interfere with their hours at Trinity Rep.  

The application deadline is April 1, 2026.  

Job Description:  

Trinity Rep is seeking four (4) emerging theater artists to serve as acting apprentices during the 2026-27 Season. During the apprenticeship, actors may, depending on their individual goals: 

Gain professional production experience at a Tony Award-winning regional theater as an understudy and/or (depending on casting needs and availability) a principal player  

Take weekly classes and workshops led by Trinity Rep’s resident company and artistic staff members  

Observe and learn during Trinity Rep’s open rehearsal process 

Read for new play development workshops  

Perform in the Write Here! Write Now! high school playwrighting competition 

Serve as an assistant director or dramaturg for a mainstage production  

Support the Casting Director/Artistic Producer with auditions and callback sessions 

Support the Director of Community Engagement with community programming and events 

Serve as an assistant instructor for youth and adult education programs  

Other duties as assigned 

Qualifications:  

21+ years of age  

Bachelor’s degree in theater and/or performances studies OR equivalent experience (minimum three years of theater training and/or onstage production experience)  

Singing and dancing abilities strongly preferred 

Physical Demands:  

Ability to climb stairs 

Dancing background a plus  

Work Environment: 

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

The noise level in the work environment ranges from low to high. 

The light level in the work environment ranges from light to dark. 

Trinity Rep is a collaborative work environment, and employees are expected to be open and willing to collaborate across departments and teams. 

This position requires work on mornings, nights, weekends, and holidays. 

This position does not require travel. 

Trinity Repertory Company is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building a culturally diverse, equitable, and anti-racist environment. For information about Trinity Rep’s commitment to antiracism, please visit trinityrep.com/edia