Opera Scene Painting Apprenticeship
Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts is a large performing arts organization that presents a wide spectrum of the performing arts: music, dance, theatre, opera and related education programs. Wolf Trap presents over 200 performances year-round, attracting more than 500,000 audience members annually. Wolf Trap’s internship program provides meaningful hands-on training and experience in arts administration, education and technical theatre.
POSITION DESCRIPTION:
Selected as one of the "Best Places to Intern: 2009" by Bloomberg BusinessWeek, Wolf Trap Opera Apprenticeships will be between 12 and 14 weeks in length. All positions are paid.
Learn basic and advanced scene painting and finishing techniques from professional scenic artists. Apprentices will work alongside our scenic artists to finish professional scenery for fully produced shows.
- Use traditional and exotic techniques to finish scenic elements
- Work with paint, foam, fabric, and other media to create finished scenery
- Take on unique responsibilities as running crew for opera performances at The Barns
Requirements
- Prior scene painting or equivalent experience
- Understanding of basic scene shop safety