Apprentice Assistant Stage Director
DESCRIPTION
Position Description
Opera Theatre of Saint Louis offers emerging young stage directors invaluable production experience as they begin their directing careers or as they transition into opera. Opera Theatre is committed to supporting and nurturing the careers of young artists.
The Apprentice Assistant Stage Director will coordinate the creation, editing, and operation of supertitles for all mainstage productions during the 2025 Festival Season. This position works directly with Opera Theatre’s Artistic Director in a supportive role assisting with general administrative tasks and communication between creative and production teams.
Duties & Responsibilities
Assisting stage directors and resident assistant stage directors.
Taking notes.
Updating supertitles for each production.
Running supertitles during dress rehearsals and performances.
Support staging staff as needed.
Dates of Engagement: April 28, 2025 – June 29, 2025
Desired Start Date: April 28, 2025
BENEFITS
Pay Range: $721 - $721 Weekly
Compensation
This is a seasonal, full-time position
Compensation: $720.78 a week
Sustenance: one-time stipend of $368.68
Housing: provided
- Travel: round-trip travel provided
HOW TO APPLY
Applicants for the position are asked to complete an application at the below YAPTracker Link.
All materials must be submitted online via YAP Tracker application. In addition to the application form, you will be required to upload your résumé (pdf), one high-resolution headshot (pdf or jpg), one cover letter expressing your approach as a director and why this opportunity is important for you now, and images of productions you have directed or assistant directed (if available).
Application Deadline: Friday, January 24, 2025
https://www.yaptracker.com/applications/opera-theatre-of-saint-louis-assistant-director-2025
Application Deadline: January 24, 2025
Application Email/Link: www.yaptracker.com/applications/opera-theatre-of-saint-louis-assistant-director-2025