The Professional Assistantship Program bridges the gap between the academic and the professional theatre worlds by offering advanced theatre students the opportunity to gain practical experience in producing professional musicals. 

Music Circus offers the opportunity to:

• Work for California Musical Theatre, California's largest nonprofit musical theatre.
• Experience working in theatre-in-the-round
• Participate in seven theatrical productions
• Work directly with designers, directors and Equity performers from Broadway and across the country
• Gain valuable experience in a particular area of interest

We will start taking applications in January 2010.

Full-time assistantships

• June-August
• $180.00 per week stipend
• College credit is available for all positions
• Housing is not provided

DEPARTMENTS

Stage Management
Assist the Equity stage manager and assistant stage manager in all rehearsals, performances and administrative responsibilities as well as participating on performance running crews.  Participatns in this department are eligible to become Equity membership candidates and earn credits toward becoming a member of Actors' Equity Association, the union for actors and stage managers.

Director
Assist the director, attending production meetings and rehearsals, taking notes and doing research.  Minimum requirements:  good organizational skills and legible writing; should be an advanced student interested in directing.

Music
Assist all musical directors.  Minimum requirements:  familiarity with music arrangement, copying and keyboard skills.  Should be knowledgeable with Finale software program and music preparation rules.

Lighting
Assist the lighting designer in all areas of design.  Duties include: lighting purchases, equipment rental coordinating and maintenance and inventory of lighting stock.  Knowledge of special effects helpful.

Sound
Assist sound designer in all rehearsals, prepare sound prompt book, maintain equipment, dress microphones during rehearsals and performances.

Technical Director
Assist the technical director with coordination of technical elements, assist technical crews where needed, help with each production's load-in and strike.

Properties
Assist with procuring and creating theatrical props, attend rehearsals, develop prop running lists and work on the performance running crew.

Scenery
Assist the scenic designer and scenic artist in all areas of design.  Must have knowledge of various painting techniques.

Costumes
Assist the costume designer by taking notes, creating costume plots, researching and purchasing costumes.

Costume Shop
Assist with costume rental coordination, costume crafts and/or costume construction.

Wardrobe
Assist wardrobe supervisor with creating dresser running sheets, facilitate rehearsal costume elements, dress actors for assigned performances, assist in maintenance of costumes.

Marketing and Public Relations
Assist the marketing and public relations department in all phases of promoting the theatre, the productions and assisting with special events.  Minimum requirements: good writing and organizational skills.

Education
Assist the education department in all summer programs including hosting nonprofit organizations at the theatre, teacher development workshops and children and teen programs.  Minimum requirements: knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel, good communication and organizational skills and an interest in education.

Development
Assist the development department with special events, hospitality lounge and general administrative work.  Minimum requirements:  Knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel and organizational skills as well as an interest in working with the public.

Management Assistant - this position begins in April
Assist the administration department with actors needs and general administrative work.  Minimum requirements: good problem solving abilities, strong communication skills, knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel and organizational skills.

To Apply

Send or Fax a resume, cover letter (indicating which assistantship(s) you are applying for) and list two references who may be called. Please provide valid phone numbers where you can be reached or  messages may be left.

We will start taking applications in January 2010.

Send to:

Education Department
California Musical Theatre
1510 J Street, Suite 200
Sacramento, CA  95814
Fax (916) 446-1370

For more information (916) 446-5880, ext. 122.