On stage and off, Nashville Repertory Theatre employs more than 100 local people annually to bring its work to fruition. In addition to full-time positions, there are also opportunities for internships and auditions with Nashville Rep.
Employment Opportunities
Job Title: Rentals Manager
Immediate Supervisor: Costume Shop Manager
Location: Nashville Repertory Theatre housed at Nashville PBS, 161 Rains Ave., Nashville, TN &
Public Storage, 825 3rd Ave South, Nashville, TN
Employment Type: Part-Time (2-3 days per week, totalling no more than 8 hours per day)
Job Summary:
The Rentals Manager will oversee the operations of Nashville Rep’s rentals program, ensuring efficient
digital inventory management, customer service, and the preservation and organization of company
assets. The manager will collaborate closely with the Costume Shop Manager to coordinate rental
appointments and use of stock, as well as with the Props Manager on rental use of assets to maximize
both internal artistic support and the revenue-generating potential of the rental collection.
Key Responsibilities:
Manage the outtake, tracking, return, and restock of rentals.
Maintain and update inventory management systems to ensure accurate records
Supervise the condition and quality of rentals as they go out and when they return.
Manage cleaning and repairs as needed.
Provide styling advice and assistance to clients as needed. (Professional and community
theater productions, individuals, schools, etc.)
Abide by developed and implemented rental policies, contracts, and pricing structures.
Manage customer bookings, inquiries, invoices, and payments.
Ensure compliance with health and safety standards within the rental space.
Maintain accurate rental records, inventory logs, and income reports for administrative review.
Qualifications:
Ability to work independently.
Customer service mindset, with excellent interpersonal and communication abilities.
Strong organizational and inventory management skills.
Ability to lift, carry, and move costumes, shoes, accessories, small furniture, and bins of hand
props up to 40 lbs.
Familiarity with Calendly & Rentmaster (inventory management system) or willingness to learn.
Basic knowledge of costume history, construction, and maintenance or willingness
Basic knowledge of set dressing and hand props or willingness to learn.
To apply, email a resume and a cover letter to nashvillerep@nashvillerep.org
Theatre Apprenticeship Program
The Nashville Repertory Theatre Apprenticeship Program is committed to training future generations of Nashville theater professionals. Applicants should be highly motivated individuals who have already acquired strong basic training and expertise in the theater arts and are looking to explore their field further through meaningful hands-on experience. Previous experience could include educational, community/semi-professional theatre, and/or other professional theatre settings.
Apprenticeship FAQs:
Pay is $1,500 for each position
Hours vary based on the department.
Some apprenticeships require being able to commit to full rehearsal schedules, such as apprentice directors and stage managers.
Apprentices will be allowed to participate in regular production meetings prior to the beginning of rehearsals.
Apprenticeships available for 2025/2026 season include:
Director
Stage Manager
Wardrobe Supervisor
Lighting, Sound, or Projections Design
Costume Design
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Auditions
Auditions for Nashville Repertory Theatre’s 2025/2026 season are now closed.
Internships
Applications for Professional Internship positions are on hold. Please check back later for more information.
Nashville Repertory Theatre provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Nashville Repertory Theatre complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
Nashville Repertory Theatre expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Nashville Repertory Theatre’s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.