Apprenticeship Program

CENTERSTAGE’s Apprentice Program provides hands-on experience for middle and high school students who are interested in exploring theater as a career. Each Apprenticeship is designed around the student’s interests and experience their education by providing real-life experience working alongside theater professionals in nearly every department of the theater.

Apprentices may be placed in one or more of the following departments:

Arts Administration
Audience Services
Audio Engineering
Box Office
Business
Community Programs & Education
Costumes
Development
Dramaturgy
Electrics

Finance
Graphic Design
Marketing & Communication
Production Management
Properties
Scene Shop
Scenic Art
Stage Management
Volunteer Services

"[As] a Dramaturgy student apprentice at CENTERSTAGE, I read scripts from playwrights who want CENTERSTAGE to feature their work. In addition, I get to see sneak peek rehearsals and meet new and very important people. CENTERSTAGE is a true blessing in my life and I hope to continue working here!”
—Kira Chambers, 2007–08 Apprentice

Hours are flexible and credit for service learning may be available. Please contact education@centerstage.org for more information or fill out our online Apprenticeship Application.

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