2024 Apprentice Program

Date: 5/26 – 9/2, negotiable
Length of apprenticeship: 14 weeks, negotiable

Join our close-knit team at Theatre SilCo, a beloved regional performing arts venue committed to enhancing the quality of life in Summit County by providing unique and accessible cultural experiences. We increase imagination, engagement, and empathy in our community through our performance, educational and outreach programming.

DETAILS: 

• Dates: The apprentice program runs from May 26, 2024 – September 2, 2024
• Travel: Travel or Travel stipend is provided as needed. 
• Housing: 
  • Theatre SilCo Apprentices earn a weekly meal stipend of $300.00 a week.
  • Housing is provided for the apprentice. Housing will be shared with other members of the apprentice team. You will be allocated a private room. 
• Transportation: Free public transportation is available with local bus shuttles. Depending on location of housing, the theatre also provides transportation through a shuttle schedule.

RESPONSIBILITIES: 

As a key member of our team, you will actively own and/or contribute to the promotion of diverse performing arts experiences. This role will involve:

• Content Creation: Owning and/or assisting in the creation of compelling and visually appealing content for promotional material, social media platforms, and our website for our summer season.
• Event Coordination + Promotion:

• • Own and/or assist with the marketing and philanthropic team to plan, organize, and execute captivating events such as:
    • Dillon Farmers Markets
    • Silverthorne First Friday’s
    • A Night at Theatre SilCo Gala, July 13
    • Opening Night Event
    • Interactive Lobby Installations
    • Pre-Show receptions and Post-Show gatherings.
  • Support the marketing team in promoting summer performances, classes and special events.
• Community Outreach: Represent Theatre SilCo at community events, festivals, and local gatherings to enhance our presence in our community and region.
• Data Analysis: Support the marketing team by extracting insights from tools like Google Analytics to help inform marketing strategies. This allows us to optimize campaigns and tailor our efforts for greater audience engagement.
• Collaboration: Work closely with internal teams – production, box office, and front of house, to ensure cohesive marketing efforts and patron experience.

This apprenticeship is an exciting opportunity to gain practical experience in events management and marketing within the performing arts sector. If you’re a motivated and creative individual looking to make a meaningful impact in a small, community-focused theatre, we invite you to apply and be a part of our passionate team. Being in the Rocky Mountains doesn’t hurt either!

Must be able to lift 50lbs.

Date: 5/26 – 9/2
Length of apprenticeship: 14 weeks, negotiable

Join our close-knit team at Theatre SilCo, a beloved regional performing arts venue committed to enhancing the quality of life in Summit County by providing unique and accessible cultural experiences. We increase imagination, engagement, and empathy in our community through our performance, educational and outreach programming.

DETAILS: 

• Dates: The apprentice program runs from May 26, 2024 – September 2, 2024
• Travel: Travel or Travel stipend is provided as needed. 
• Housing:
  • Theatre SilCo Apprentices earn a weekly meal stipend of $300.00 a week.
  • Housing is provided for the apprentice. Housing will be shared with other members of the apprentice team. You will be allocated a private room. 
• Transportation: Free public transportation is available with local bus shuttles. Depending on location of housing, the theatre also provides transportation through a shuttle schedule.

As a Box Office Apprentice, your mission will be to create unforgettable experiences for our patrons. If you have a passion for delivering top-notch customer service and a love for the performing arts this is the role for you. 

• Box Office Support: Manage box office hours. Engage with patrons in a friendly and informative manner, addressing their needs, answering inquiries, and leaving a lasting positive impression.
• Exemplary Customer Service: Contribute to fostering a warm and inclusive atmosphere that goes beyond expectations, making each patron feel like part of our Theatre SilCo family.
• Effective Communication + Outreach: Collaborate with the Marketing team to communicate upcoming productions, events, and promotions, creating anticipation and excitement. Engage patrons through various channels, building a sense of community and anticipation around each production.
• Data + Reporting:  Help maintain accurate patron databases. Analyze patron feedback to continuously refine and elevate our offerings.
• Collaboration: Work closely with internal teams, including programming and marketing, to ensure cohesive marketing efforts.

This apprenticeship is an exciting opportunity to contribute to crafting an incredible patron experience. If you’re dedicated, passionate, customer focused, and ready to be a part of making every visit to our theatre magical, we invite you to join us! Being in the Rocky Mountains doesn’t hurt either!

HIGH SCHOOL TEACHING ARTIST APPRENTICE

Pay: $250 per week

Dates: 6/10 – 8/23 (strong possibility summer youth camps may extend to August 31st)

Length of apprenticeship: Weekly based on availability. See camp details below.

High School Teaching Artist Apprentices will assist the Seasonal Education Manager/Teaching Artist with executing and instruction for these programs. They will serve as camp staff for Theatre SilCo’s Summer Youth Workshops. The program entails teaching children ages 5 to 14. Apprentices will work closely with the Seasonal Education Manager to create lesson plans and programming for all age groups. This is a hands-on opportunity to gain teaching experience in a fast-paced summer education program. During the summer, the Education Staff is responsible for several skills and performance-based camps, including:

• Playmakers Camps (5-7 year olds), 1 week sessions
• Skills Based Camps (8-14 year olds), 1 week sessions
• Production Camp: The SpongeBob Musical, Youth Edition (8-14 year olds), 3 week session

High School Apprentices can commit to any or all weeks for our youth summer camps.

• Week 1: June 10th – June 14th
  • Playmakers: Pete the Cat
  • Skills Based: Movement of Theatre
• June 17th – June 21st
  • Playmakers: PJMASKS
  • Skills Based: Best of Broadway
• June 24th – June 28th
  • Playmakers: Paw Patrol
  • Skills Based: Improv Theatre
• July 8th – July 12th
  • Playmakers: Dog Man
• July 8th – July 26th
  • Production Camp: Spongebob Musical Youth Edition
• July 15th – July 19th
  • Playmakers: Bluey
• July 22nd – July 26th
  • Playmakers: Bubble Guppies
• July 29th – August 2nd
  • Playmakers: The Pout-Pout Fish
  • Skills Based: Musical Theatre Dance
• August 5th – August 9th
  • Playmakers: The Wonky Donkey
  • Skills Based: Movement of Theatre
• August 12th – August 16th
  • Playmakers: Daniel Tiger
  • Skills Based: Musical Theatre Intensive 
• August 19th – August 23rd
  • Playmakers: The Magic School Bus
  • Skills Based: Musical Theatre Intensive 

To Apply: 

• Complete the 2024 Apprenticeship Application Form
• Email Whitney Carter, Production/Company Manager, at whitney@thesilco.org and attach (in one PDF) letter of interest, résumé, & references as well as availability.
• Include HIGH SCHOOL APPRENTICE in the subject line when applying.
• No phone calls please

Special Note: In accordance with national standards and practices, all potential education apprentices are subject to a federal background check.

PRODUCTION APPRENTICE

Date: 5/26 – 9/1, negotiable
Length of apprenticeship: 14 weeks, Potentially Flexible end date to accommodate school.

Join our close-knit team at Theatre SilCo, a beloved regional performing arts venue committed to enhancing the quality of life in Summit County by providing unique and accessible cultural experiences. We increase imagination, engagement, and empathy in our community through our performance, educational and outreach programming.

DETAILS: 

• Dates: The apprentice program runs from May 26, 2024 – September 1, 2024
• Travel: Travel or Travel stipend is provided as needed. 
• Housing: 
  • Theatre SilCo Apprentices earn a weekly meal stipend of $300.00 a week.
  • Housing is provided for the apprentice. Housing will be shared with other members of the apprentice team. You will be allocated a private room. 
• Transportation: Free public transportation is available with local bus shuttles. Depending on location of housing, the theatre also provides transportation through a shuttle schedule.

The Production Apprentice will work with Theatre SilCo’s Technical Director, Seasonal Assistant Technical Director, and designers on a variety of different projects during the summer season. 

Duties include:

• Assisting on scenic building and painting, assisting with light hang and focus for multiple productions in two different venues, assisting with electrics, sound, and scenic load-in, maintenance and production notes throughout the runs, helping with cleaning and maintaining all tech areas and backstage areas, helping with load-in procedures for special events and productions, and running backstage crew positions as assigned by the the Production/Company Manager.
• Apprentice may also assist in sound board operation and change over for the Educational Youth Theatre Workshops and special events as needed. 

Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.