You can have a long and rewarding career in the theatre even if you never set foot on stage – backstage, where the action is! Roundabout Theatre Company and the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees are offering a new, three-year training program on behind-the-scenes work.

THEATRICAL WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM

Roundabout Theatre Company is partnering with the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (I.A.T.S.E.), which represents many of the behind-the-scenes workers in theatre and film, to deliver a paid, 29 hour/week training program for theatre technicians. The training areas include carpentry, electrics/lighting, sound/audio, and wardrobe.

WHO SHOULD APPLY?

Applicants should be current NYC residents, 18–24 years of age, with a high school diploma or equivalent. They should also be legally eligible to work in the US. Additional requirements include an ability to: Lift up to 50 lbs; Work in dark spaces with loud noises; stand for up to two hours at a time.

HOW TO APPLY

Recruitment for 2019 is now underway. The first step in applying for the program is a mandatory information session. Info Session Date: Monday, June 3 at 6:00PM. Click here to register.

THINGS TO KNOW
Training begins September 16, 2019. Interested individuals will receive information about the application, interview process, and complete program during the information session. To learn more about Round About Theater, click here.