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The Denver Center for the Performing Arts (DCPA) is one of the largest non-profit theatre organizations in the nation, presenting Broadway tours and producing theatre, cabaret, musicals, and innovative, immersive experiences. Through these experiences and alongside our robust Education program, we engage hundreds of thousands of visitors each year.
The DCPA’s workforce includes more than 300 employed team members in non-union and union positions (in partnership with seven unions). In addition, we employ hundreds of artists and contractors annually. We have a strong volunteer program which includes more than 300 volunteers.
Our Mission: “We engage and inspire through the transformative power of live theatre.”
Culture Statement
For more than 40 years, creativity and community have been the foundation of the Denver Center for the Performing Arts’ success. As a leading cultural organization in the Rocky Mountain West, we are actively participating in a cultural evolution of belonging and anti-racism. Our commitment to reflect the diversity and priorities of our community — in our workplace, audience and programming — has never been more present.
We believe that the theater can transform us — and be transformed by us. We invite you to be part of our Team.
Job Purpose
Stage Management Apprentices work for the DCPA LORT Theater Company and with our professional Stage Management teams from pre-production through final performance. In the process, they will have the opportunity to observe the Union Stage Managers and participate in maintaining the rehearsal rooms, cast hospitality, paperwork, line notes, be on book, preset and run shows, among other duties. Stage management apprentices are required to attend all rehearsals and performances. These are full-time paid apprenticeships while the productions are in preparation, rehearsal and during the run.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Assist AEA Stage Managers in facilitating the rehearsal process, technical process and day to day tasks
- Required to attend all rehearsals & performances.
- Maintain paperwork as assigned
- Be on-book and take line notes
- Preset the show and run a deck track if necessary
- Maintain hospitality items daily (pencils, coffee, water, etc.)
- Maintain cleanliness of the rehearsal room (sweeping/mopping, etc.)
- Additional duties as assigned
Qualifications
- Must have a background in or a foundation of Stage Management
- Collaborative mindset.
- Organizational skills & attention to detail
- Ability to multitask in fast-paced and high-pressured situations.
- Must be able to push, lift, and maneuver 40 Lbs.
- Ability to understand dynamics in the rehearsal room
- Ability to take initiative and be proactive
- Knowledge of AEA LORT contract is helpful
- Understanding of theatrical and musical terms
- Highly proficient in written and verbal communication
Who should apply?
- Must have college credit, or a working foundation in Stage Management
- Applicants who are even tempered with the ability to anticipate and adapt to constantly changing circumstances.
- Applicants who are highly organized and focused.
- Applicants who are interested in continuing a career in Stage Management.
- Early career non-AEA Stage managers
Pay / Hours
$18.29/hr with OT after 40 hours/week or 12 hours/day.
Approx. 28 – 52 hours a week over a 6-day period
Housing provided for apprentices with Point of Origin over 50 miles from the The Denver Center for the Performing Arts.
Available Apprentice Opportunities (Possibility of combining shows based on availability)
Show A: 8/2/2024 - 10/6/2024
Show B: 8/23/2024 - 11/3/2024
Show C: 9/24/2024 - 11/17/2024
A Christmas Carol: 10/25/24 - 12/29/24
Show D (World Premier) and New Play Summit: 12/13/2024 - 3/9/2025
Show E (World Premier) and New Play Summit: 1/3/2025 - 3/19/2025
Show F and New Play Summit: 2/18/2025 - 5/18/2025
Show G: 3/21/2025 - 5/25/2025
Application Requirements
- Cover Letter
- Resume
- References
- Paperwork Sample: This should be a piece of paperwork that you are especially proud of creating (Ex. Run sheet, prop preset, tracking sheet, page from a calling book, scene chart). Paperwork should not exceed 5 pages.
- Paperwork sample should be submitted as its own PDF “morales_paperwork.pdf” (i.e. morales_paperwork.pdf”)
- Cover letter, Resume, and two letters of recommendation should be submitted as ONE PDF titled “lastname.firstname.pdf” (i.e. morales.michael.pdf).
Working Conditions
This position requires some lifting, working with shop equipment as stated above, working under tight timelines, problem solving, and flexible schedule, including nights, weekends and some holidays. Must be available to attend all dress rehearsals and performance dates.
Physical Requirements
While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands or fingers, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
In order to provide high quality, culturally competent care to our patrons, students, guests and team members, it is of highest importance that our hiring practices reflect our values by offering an environment that celebrates diversity and embraces inclusion. All of our team members – regardless of race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, language, abilities/disabilities, socioeconomic status, geographic region, or other defining characteristics – should feel welcome and values
