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

Props Artisan 

Purpose: To work in cooperation with each show’s director and creative team to fulfill the artistic vision by providing functioning and artistically appropriate props.  

Duties:

  • To create and/or procure hand props

  • Create and or procure hand props, furniture pieces, and/or specialty items for each show

  • Puling props from storage

  • Maintain our props storage area and maintaining organization of storage

  • Shopping for props

  • Do research as needed for specialty props

  • Provide research for directors on prop designs and looks

  • Provide set dressing

  • Maintain ongoing communication with the Head of Design, the Artistic Director, the Technical Director, Production Manager, and the director of the show regarding status and progress of props designs

  • Attending production meetings

  • Attending rehearsals as needed

  • Create and provide a current hand and set props list

  • Pull hand prop “do-fers” for use in rehearsals in the absence of the actual items, and work with

  • Stage Manager to provide any necessary set props/furniture “do-fers” as required

  • Responsible for the load-in and strike of props, working in cooperation with the Technical Director & Production Manager

  • Responsible for adherence to props budget and deadlines

  • Create and maintain budget paperwork and adhere to deadlines and budget given by the Production Manager

  • Assist the rentals manager with props rentals 

  • Work with rentals manager to coordinate rentals of props.  Helping assist in pick-up and drop-off of props.

 

Qualifications:

  • High degree of creativity 

  • Ability to self-manage time and budget to determine the optimal method of providing props (purchase, creation or procurement)

  • Research skills

  • Strong organizational skills

  • Strong communication skills 

  • Proficiency in major office software suites

 

Compensation:

The minimum salary will be $38,000 annually, negotiable depending on experience. The benefit package includes options of health, dental, vision, and life insurance, plus paid time off and vacation pay.

 

To Apply:

Email cover letter, resume, and salary expectations to nashrepjobs@gmail.com. Interviews will begin immediately. 

Auditions

SAVE THE DATE

Auditions for the 40th Anniversary 2024-25 season will take place April 18-21, 2024

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 2022/2023 season include: 

  • Director 

  • Stage Manager

  • Wardrobe/Dresser

  • Lighting, Sound, or Projections Design 

 

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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.