2013 PROFESSIONAL APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM

 

 MATERIALS FOR 2013 APPRENTICESHIPS will be accepted starting December 2012

Professional APPRENTICESHIP Program

Maine State Music Theatre’s apprentice program provides a training ground for
early career professionals to bridge the gap between education and the professional world.  

* Apprenticeship Dates:	May 27 – August 25, 2013
* Meal Per Diem:	$210.00 weekly
* Housing:	Free with roommates
* College Credit:	Check with individual schools

                                                                               

Applying for an MSMT Internship

 
TECHNICIANS and ADMIN: please send resume, cover letter WITH THE POSITION YOU ARE APPLYING for,
and 3 references with phone numbers and email addresses.

All candidates MUST have a valid driver’s license and be able to lift 25lbs.  
 

Send materials to: 

 

Kathi Kacinski

Company Manager

jobs@msmt.org

Fax: 207-725-1199

 

Apprenticeships offered at MSMT

COMPANY MANAGEMENT  - POSITIONS FILLED

Work with the Company Manager assisting in a wide-range of tasks. Duties include: housing and travel arrangements, transportation, craft services, shipping and receiving, mail processing, and payroll to name a few. Preferred skills include: basic office/computer skills and arts management.

 

COSTUMES  - POSITIONS FILLED

Work in the costume shop and assist with the construction and/or alteration of costumes for four productions and Apprentice Show. Assist with the load in and strike of show costumes.  Preferred skills include: stitching, cutting, and draping.

 

ELECTRICS - POSITIONS FILLED

Work in the electrics department assisting in preparing all light plots, hanging and focus, maintaining all equipment, running spotlights and light board for all shows and Apprentice show.  Assist with the load in and strike of all electrics for each show. Preferred skills include: basic wiring knowledge and ability to read a light plot.

 

PAINTS - POSITIONS FILLED

Work in the electrics department assisting in preparing all light plots, hanging and focus, maintaining all equipment, running spotlights and light board for all shows and Apprentice show.  Assist with the load in and strike of all electrics for each show. Preferred skills include: basic wiring knowledge and ability to read a light plot.

 

PROPS - POSITIONS FILLED

Work with the props department to execute props for each production through construction, acquisition, set dressing and maintenance of props during the run. Assist with the load in and strike of all props for each show. Preferred skills include: knowledge of Photoshop, experience in crafts, painting, sewing, woodworking, and upholstery.

 

SCENE SHOP (starts May 21) - POSITIONS FILLED

Work with the scene shop to execute, build, maintain, load-in and strike each production. Preferred skills include: carpentry, rigging, able to read/understand build drawings and knowledge of basic welding.

 

STAGE MANAGMENT - POSITIONS FILLED

Work with the stage management department assisting with the prep and running of all rehearsals and performances for 4 productions and an Intern show. Preferred skills include:  great organization, communication and interpersonal skills, computer and office skills, and basic understanding of stage management.

 

STAGE OP’s/DECK CREW 

Work with the stage operations/deck crew with the install of all scenery for each production. Work on run-crew – moving scenery and working the rail. Also works with the scene shop as needed. Assist with load in and strike of all shows. Preferred skills: carpentry, basic stage procedures and rigging helpful.

 

WARDROBE  - POSITIONS FILLED

Work with the wardrobe department on the wardrobe run-crew for each show. Assists in the maintenance and laundering of all production costumes. Will also work in the costume shop as needed. Assist with load in and strike of show costumes. Preferred skills include stitching and great organizational skills.  

 

MSMT is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, political persuasion or belief, marital status, familial status, disability or veteran status.