We currently seeking applicants for the following Apprentice positions at this time.

Carpentry Apprentice

The candidates must have a developed understanding of scenic construction, desire to learn new skills, and ability to carry a 4X8 sheet of plywood alone. The carpenters will contribute heavily to the building, installing, and striking of each set throughout the season – and will be required to be on the run crew of complex shows.

The Cape Playhouse values tradition, hard work, kindness, generosity, passion, and professionalism. The Carpentry Apprentice will work with top designers in American theatre for each show, providing support for each design.

Applicants must have shop experience.

Position is flexible with school schedules and runs from mid-May to end of August. Weekly stipend. Housing may be provided on a case by case basis.

Those interested in applying should send cover letter, resume and contact info for three references to: resumes@capeplayhouse.com with the job title as the subject line. Please indicate in your cover letter if you have access to local housing and if you have a car. Application by email only, no phone calls please.

Scenic Charge Apprentice

The scenic artist apprentice will assist on all paint treatments of all scenic elements for all mainstage productions and additional elements such as props and set dressing. The Scenic Artist Apprentice will be mentored by the Scenic Charge. Minimum of one year of paint experience and knowledge of proper usage of paint department tools, techniques, and materials required.

The Cape Playhouse values tradition, hard work, kindness, generosity, passion, and professionalism.  The scenic artist apprentice will work with top designers in American theatre for each show, providing support for each design. Candidates must be exceptionally professional and feel comfortable working with very established directors, creatives and actors.

Position is flexible with school schedules and runs from mid-May to end of August. Weekly stipend. Housing may be provided on a case by case basis.

Those interested in applying should send cover letter, resume and contact info for three references to: resumes@capeplayhouse.com with the job title as the subject line. Please indicate in your cover letter if you have access to local housing and if you have a car. Application by email only, no phone calls please.

Sound Apprentice

This candidate will be responsible for assisting with the installation and strike of rental sound package at the top and bottom of the season, reconfiguring the system to meet the needs of each show, and running soundboard or serving as A1 for each performance of the Mainstage shows.

Based on the experience of the engineer, the position also has the opportunity to serve as the sound engineer for our children’s shows.

The Cape Playhouse values tradition, hard work, kindness, generosity, passion, and professionalism.  Strong communication skills are essential, as a dialogue must exist with both the production and artistic staffs.

Position is flexible with school schedules and runs from mid-May to end of August. Weekly stipend. Housing may be provided on a case by case basis.

Those interested in applying should send cover letter, resume and contact info for three references to: resumes@capeplayhouse.com by Sunday, February 5th with the job title as the subject line. Please indicate in your cover letter if you have access to local housing and if you have a car. Application by email only, no phone calls please.