Opera Stage Management Apprenticeship
Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts is a large performing arts organization that presents a wide spectrum of the performing arts: music, dance, theatre, opera and related education programs. Wolf Trap presents over 200 performances year-round, attracting more than 500,000 audience members annually. Wolf Trap’s internship program provides meaningful hands-on training and experience in arts administration, education and technical theatre.
POSITION DESCRIPTION:
Selected as one of the "Best Places to Intern: 2009" by Bloomberg BusinessWeek, Wolf Trap Opera Apprenticeships will be between 12 and 14 weeks in length. All positions are paid.
Function as an Assistant Stage Manager for Opera productions at The Barns at Wolf Trap and the Filene Center, which includes:
- Generating prop and costume running paperwork for the shows to which you are assigned
- Managing rehearsals in conjunction with the rest of the production team
- Assisting on the running crew for each performance
- Stage managing certain smaller projects (Studio Spotlight, recitals, etc.)
Requirements
- Must have already stage managed a show, or at least assisted on a show
- Interest in pursuing a career in opera stage management
- Experience in musical theatre or opera stage management
- Ability to read music
- Knowledge of or experience in opera highly desirable