Sound Apprentice

Sound Apprentice 

Summary: 

Trinity Repertory Company’s apprenticeship program offers intensive professional training at a Tony Award-winning regional theater. Apprentices are an integral part of our theater company and serve alongside our staff in artistic, administrative, and production-based departments.  

The apprentice program is looking for artists and professionals ages 21 and up who are hoping to launch careers in theater. Apprentices will learn on the job for approximately 35 weeks.   

To be considered for an apprenticeship, you must complete the online application in Paylocity.  You will need to upload the following documents: 

Professional Resume 

Cover Letter 

Applications without these attachments will not be considered. Select departments may request additional materials including references, portfolios, or writing samples. 

Details and Benefits:   

Paid time off, including floating holidays, personal days, sick time, and 5 days of vacation  

$16/hour in 2026, $17/hour in 2027, for 40 hours/week   

Six available spots in Trinity Rep’s provided apprentice housing among nine apprentice positions. Local applicants with existing housing encouraged to apply.  

For those in Trinity Rep-provided housing, utilities provided (heat, electricity, water, & Wi-Fi). This is a taxable benefit 

Additional Benefits:  

Complimentary tickets to all productions 

Invitation to opening night performances and reception  

Monthly professional development and seminar series  

Eligible for Trinity Rep health insurance – employee contribution is $60/month, subject to change July 1, 2026 

401(k) retirement plan 

Staff discount on Trinity Rep concessions and merchandise  

Opportunity to take free acting classes  

Strong community of staff and former interns/apprentices 

Apprentices may be able to work in other positions at the theater during their contracted 35 weeks. Overtime may be required on occasion and will be compensated at time and a half. Depending on their schedule, apprentices may be able to take additional work outside the theater as long as it does not interfere with their hours at Trinity Rep.  

The application deadline is April 1, 2026. 

Job Description 

The Sound Apprentice works as part of the sound department.  This apprentice will: 

Run one of the sound boards for at least one Trinity Rep production 

Install sound systems in the theaters from the ground up 

Hang speakers, run and repair cables, and patch sound systems 

Mic actors and musicians 

Assist in setting up headsets, monitors, and the backstage video system 

Participate in show technical rehearsals 

Assist in handling audio equipment during shows. 

Other duties as assigned 

 Learning Objective 

The main objective of this program is to teach apprentices through hands-on experiences in a safe working environment. The apprentice will learn about system routing and speaker placement, as well as audio mixing a musical and other A2 responsibilities. There will also be an opportunity to experience system tuning using the Smaart program.  This is a chance to see how different productions have different sound needs, and how the sound department accommodates them. 

Qualifications: 

21+ years of age 

Basic familiarity with sound equipment and concepts 

Physical Demands: 

Comfortable working at heights up to 25’ 

Ability to lift 25lbs 

Work Environment: 

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

The noise level in the work environment ranges from low to high. 

Trinity Rep is a collaborative work environment, and employees are expected to be open and willing to collaborate across departments and teams. 

This position requires work on mornings, nights, weekends, and holidays. 

This position does not require travel. 

Trinity Repertory Company is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building a culturally diverse, equitable, and anti-racist environment. For information about Trinity Rep’s commitment to antiracism, please visit trinityrep.com/antiracism.