Summer Apprentice Program
Apprenticeship Opportunities
Apprenticeship opportunities will be available for students ages 18 and older in support of both the Student Theatre Guild and TCjr programs. Applications can be found here and will be accepted until March 15, 2025. Interviews will begin the week of March 24th.
Apprentices should be available for rehearsals and performance dates for both TCjr and STG (June 29th through July 26th).
Apprentices will receive a stipend of $1,000 plus a tuition waiver for the summer intensive programs. Theatre Charlotte does not provide for transportation, food, or housing during the program. And additional $300 will be offered to apprentices who work the TCkids camps during the week of July 28-August 1.
Interested students should fill out an application form prior to March 15, 2025.
Apprentices will be chosen from the following disciplines:
Performance:
Apprentices in this field should demonstrate experience acting or directing and will be working with the director of each program on scene work, blocking and character development. Responsibilities include and are not limited to:
Uphold the mission and values of Theatre Charlotte’s summer intensive programs.
Lead small group or individual scene work.
Lead students through team building exercises and skill building games.
At the discretion of the director, may be asked to block a scene or scenes within the show.
Will work backstage or front of house during performances.
Will assist the Stage Manager in facilitating the use of space and identifying space needs in order to maintain the production schedule.
Ensure that all students are engaged in activities related to the show and provide additional support to individuals or groups as needed to stay on task.
Assist in setting up rehearsal spaces.
Support the entire apprenticeship team where needed in order to put everyone in the best position for success.
Choreography/Movement:
Apprentices in this discipline should have demonstrated outstanding dance and movement with the ability to teach choreography under the guidance of the choreographer of the STG production. Responsibilities include and are not limited to:
Uphold the mission and values of Theatre Charlotte’s summer intensive programs.
Serve as the dance captain for the STG program.
Work with groups or individuals who need additional help with dance or movement.
Maintain the integrity and quality of the choreography in the absence of the lead choreographer.
Lead physical warm ups for rehearsals and performances.
Will work backstage or front of house during performances.
Assist in setting up rehearsal spaces.
Support the entire apprenticeship team where needed in order to put everyone in the best position for success.
Music:
Apprentices in this field should have demonstrated experience in vocal performance and have the ability to teach music from a score or soundtrack. The ability to read music and/or play an instrument is preferred. Responsibilities include and are not limited to:
Uphold the mission and values of Theatre Charlotte’s summer intensive programs.
Work alongside the Music Director for STG.
Serve as the primary music teacher for the TCjr program.
Work with individuals or groups who need additional vocal coaching.
Lead vocal warmups for rehearsals and performances.
Will work backstage or front of house during performances.
Assist in setting up rehearsal spaces.
Support the entire apprenticeship team where needed in order to put everyone in the best position for success.
Technical Theatre:
Apprentices must have demonstrated experience in at least one of the following technical theatre disciplines: Scenic Design, Scenic Construction/Carpentry, Scenic Painting, Lighting Design, Master Electrician, Sound Design, Sound Engineer, Costume Design, Costume Construction. Responsibilities will be geared towards the area of experience but will include set work so experience with power tools is a plus. Other responsibilities include and are not limited to:
Uphold the mission and values of Theatre Charlotte’s summer intensive programs.
Assist the Technical Director as needed. This may include set construction, painting, procuring or building props and more.
Will work backstage or run lights or sound during performances.
May be asked to lead additional technical support staff such as carpenters, electricians, stitchers, etc.
Assist in setting up stage space for rehearsals.
Maintain a clean and safe working environment on stage, backstage and in the scene shop.
Support the entire apprenticeship team where needed in order to put everyone in the best position for success.
Administration:
Apprentices in this discipline will have demonstrated experience in marketing, graphic design and team leadership. Responsibilities include and are not limited to:
Uphold the mission and values of Theatre Charlotte’s summer intensive programs.
Create and execute social media marketing and promotions related to each program.
Interview cast and production team members throughout the process.
Work front of house (i.e. box office, house manage) during performances.
Collect information for the playbill and create it (both digital and print).
Collect and distribute paperwork as needed to support the production team, staff and apprentices.
Work with marketing team on additional avenues for marketing and promoting the performances.
Maintain an active social media presence related to each program.
Will be trained on the ticketing system.
Distribute and collect necessary paperwork and forms for participants.
Assist in setting up rehearsal spaces.
Support the entire apprenticeship team where needed in order to put everyone in the best position for success.
Production Stage Manager:
A production stage manager will be chosen to work on each production and must be organized and have demonstrated leadership experience. An additional stipend is available for working both productions. Responsibilities include and are not limited to:
Uphold the mission and values of Theatre Charlotte’s summer intensive programs.
Create daily reports for the production team.
Record blocking.
Work with the Performance Apprentice to maintain the production and day to day rehearsal schedule.
Communicate changes to the schedule with the production team and participants.
Serve as the primary point of contact for parents of students in the program related to changes in the schedule, conflicts, absences and tardiness.
Facilitate an end of day meeting for the production team and apprentices.
Open and secure the building at the beginning and end of each day or rehearsals and performances.
Call cues during performances and maintain the integrity of the show as created by the production team.
Assist in setting up rehearsal spaces.
Support the entire apprenticeship team where needed in order to put everyone in the best position for success.
Theatre Charlotte’s education programs exist to provide young people with high-quality theatre experiences led by theatre professionals committed to fulfilling Theatre Charlotte’s mission, vision, and core values.
In addition to creating programs in line with Theatre Charlotte’s core values, our education programs exist to:
Provide a safe place where youth can freely create and be themselves. A place that is inclusive and free from bias and discrimination.
Highlight the human experience through theatre. We believe that the arts are essential and an indispensable part of the human experience.
Learn from each other. Everyone we work with knows something we don’t. We ask questions to further our understanding. The more we share, the better outcome for us all.
Lift up one another. People need to be cared for and supported in order to do their best work. Everyone we encounter through our programs is worthy of being treated with respect and dignity.
Grow and change. We believe that the current way of doing things can be reimagined and improved. We can grow not just as artists, but as human beings. We can make a difference, especially when given the space to take creative risks.