Apprenticeships
2024 Glimmerglass Apprenticeship Program
Graciously supported by Denise Littlefield Sobel
The Glimmerglass Festival is reinforcing the company’s decades-long history of mentoring and educating theater professionals with the Glimmerglass Festival Apprenticeship Program. With staff undergoing anti-bias training and education in creating more accessible, equitable and inclusive work environments, the company offers hourly paid summer Apprenticeships in Administration, Artistic Administration and Theater Production. Our Apprenticeship Program provides a unique combination of practical, work, and educational programs, each designed to further professional growth.
Our Apprentices join the program after gaining interest through practical experience or their academic studies. Our Apprenticeship Program is geared toward participants, ages 18 and over, who would like to continue to learn and grow in their chosen field. Apprentices work directly with noted professionals under the guidance of supervisors and staff from many of the top theaters, opera companies, and institutions in the nation. Apprentices are engaged for a period of 7 – 18 weeks, with some positions beginning as early as April.
the 2024 Glimmerglass Apprenticeship Program will be announced on January 3, 2024.
The Apprenticeship Program is highly competitive; some positions are filled as early as the end of January. Early applications are encouraged. All positions in the Apprenticeship Program will be posted for two weeks prior to the start of the offer process and applications will be accepted until all positions are filled.
For further information, email the Hiring Search Department at hiring@glimmerglass.org.
No phone calls, please.
Updated: October 2, 2023
the 2024 Glimmerglass Apprenticeship Program will be announced on January 3, 2024.
The Apprenticeship Program is highly competitive; some positions are filled as early as the end of January. Early applications are encouraged. All positions in the Apprenticeship Program will be posted for two weeks prior to the start of the offer process and applications will be accepted until all positions are filled.
For further information, email the Hiring Search Department at hiring@glimmerglass.org.
No phone calls, please.
APPRENTICESHIP APPLICATION INFORMATION/INSTRUCTIONS:
THE 2024 GLIMMERGLASS APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM WILL BE ANNOUNCED ON JANUARY 3, 2024.
The Glimmerglass Festival suggests preparing materials over the holidays so that you may apply early. WE RECEIVED OVER 1200 APPLICATIONS LAST YEAR.
Last year, WE HIRED A third of all of our Apprentices from the pool of applicants who applied within a single week of the posting date.
Last year, WE HIRED Half of all of our Apprentices from the pool OF APPLICANTS who applied within two weeks of the posting date.
APPLY EARLY
Date ranges are included for each Apprenticeship. Start dates are more flexible than end dates. Applications that have start and end dates significantly outside of the dates needed will not be considered.
Applicants are asked to submit a cover letter, resume (multiple single page resumes recommended when applying for multiple Apprenticeship positions), and references as a PDF file, combined as ONE document named the position you are applying for. The PDF file, in combination with your portfolio (as applicable), should be no larger than 10MB.
When applying for the Costumes, Crafts, Design, Hair & Makeup, Props, Photography, Scenic, or Technical Direction Apprenticeships, please send examples of work. An online portfolio is preferred. Online submissions are limited to 10MB.
The Apprenticeship Program is highly competitive; some positions are filled as early as the end of January. Early applications are encouraged. All positions in the Apprenticeship Program will be posted for two weeks prior to the start of the interview process and applications will be accepted until all positions are filled.
Cover letter
– Indicate earliest date available and latest departure date. Glimmerglass start dates are often more flexible than end dates. Applications that have start and end dates significantly outside of the dates provided below will not be considered.
Resume
– Include mailing address, telephone number, e-mail address, education (post high school, if applicable), work and internship experience (with dates). Multiple single page resumes recommended when applying for multiple Apprenticeship positions.
References
– Provide contact information for three references. Indicate your relationship to each reference, their telephone numbers and e-mail addresses. Applications listing “References upon request” will not be considered.
Portfolio
–Some positions (Carpentry, Costumes, Costume Crafts, Design, Hair & Makeup, Paints, Props, and Photography) require examples of your previous work- please include either a link to your digital portfolio/webpage or images with descriptions on additional pages at the end of your PDF submission. Online portfolio is preferred.
To apply, please prepare your one page Resume with three references, one page Cover Letter, and possible portfolio in a single PDF file and complete the Glimmerglass Employment Application Form by clicking the button below.
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Please note: All company members will be required to follow all safety, health, and wellness policies and procedures.
The Glimmerglass Festival seeks to hire persons of all backgrounds, lived experiences, and identities. Developing and investing in our employees is our highest priority to achieve an environment that fosters company wide success. The Festival aims to employ individuals at varying stages of their careers, who have a desire to work for a leading arts organization that values professional and personal growth through collaboration and commitment to creating the highest quality product possible. Click here to learn more about the initiatives and actions we are taking to make progress in these areas.
The Glimmerglass Festival is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, genetic data or any other legally protected status.
Updated: October 2, 2023