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American Players Theatre
5950 Golf Course Road
P.O. Box 819
Spring Green, WI 53588
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Box Office: 608-588-2361
Administration: 608-588-7401
Fax: 608-588-7085
American Players Theatre
5950 Golf Course Road
P.O. Box 819
Spring Green, WI 53588
(Map)
Box Office: 608-588-2361
Administration: 608-588-7401
Fax: 608-588-7085
About American Players Theatre
APT is a classical summer theatre company, situated in rural Wisconsin, with an annual operating budget of $6 million that draws an audience in excess of 110,000 each year. It performs in a beautiful 1088-seat outdoor theater and in a 201-seat indoor theater. The company has enjoyed steady growth, striking artistic success, remarkable financial stability and increasing national recognition in recent years, with the Wall Street Journal's arts critic Terry Teachout calling APT "the best classical theater company in America."
APT is committed to creating an equitable, diverse, and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.
American Players Theatre is a fully COVID-19 vaccinated workplace. Proof of COVID-19 vaccination is required for employment.
Reports to: Sound Supervisor
Status: Seasonal, Hourly
Dates: April 23 – October 4
Salary Range: $16.00 per hour, plus housing provided by APT
American Players Theatre is currently seeking applicants for the position of Sound Assistant.
This staff member will assist with the installation, execution, and maintenance of all sound equipment and serve as sound board operator for varying productions in two theaters, one of which is outdoors. This is an early career position for applicants with growing knowledge and experience in sound. Qualified applicants will have some experience in sound. Experience with regional theater and/or repertory theater is preferred.
Principle Duties and Responsibilities:
Interested applicants should send a PDF resume with references to Michael Broh at [email protected]. Please include Sound Assistant in the subject line.
APT is committed to creating an equitable, diverse, and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.
Reports to: Lighting Supervisor
Status: Seasonal, Hourly
Dates: April 29, 2024 to October 6 OR October 19, 2024
Salary Range: $20 per hour, housing provided by APT
This staff member will support the installation, execution, and maintenance of all theatrical lighting and effects as designed for the repertory season and supervise the same for APT’s Fall Show. Qualified applicants will show a proficiency with programming ETC Ion Control Board and with electrical wiring. Experience with regional theater and/or repertory theater is preferred.
Principle Duties and Responsibilities:
• Supervise work calls
• Hang and circuit all lighting as designed by Lighting Designer
• Execute wiring for all electrified and battery operated practicals and props
• Supervise the build and execution of lighting and atmospheric effects
• Program ETC Ion light board during technical rehearsals
• Run light board during performances
• Ensure the integrity of all lighting elements before each performance
• Participate in lighting changeovers
• Maintain and update cue lights, house lights, work lights, and backstage blue lights
• Maintain and repair lighting cable and conventional lights as needed
• For APT’s Fall Show in the Touchstone Theatre:
o Communicate with lighting designers prior to focus
o Attend production meetings
o Supervise focus calls for repertory plot, as well as individual shows
• Other duties as assigned
American Players Theatre is a fully COVID-19 vaccinated workplace. Proof of COVID-19 vaccination is required for employment.
Interested applicants should send a PDF resume with references to Michael Broh at [email protected]. Please include Head Electrician in the subject line.
Reports to: Technical Director
Status: Full-time, 10 months annually
Start Date: Flexible beginning late summer 2024. Possible paid training as early as May 2024
Salary Range: $1,025 per week, full health benefits and pension plan.
American Players Theatre is currently seeking applicants for the position of Assistant Technical Director. APT includes two theaters, a 1075-seat outdoor amphitheater and a 200-seat indoor theatre, and produces eight plays in repertory and one show in the fall, in the wooded hills of southwest Wisconsin.
This staff member will assist APT’s Technical Director in all aspects of producing theatrical scenery by creating technical drawings, communicating with designers, coordinating with other departments, supervising construction, and fostering a safe workspace.
Successful candidates will have strong drafting skills, solid understanding of safety in structural design and rigging, and must show a commitment to creating and sustaining an inclusive work environment and to learning and practicing anti-racism.
This position requires a proficiency in AutoCAD and scenic carpentry.
Essential duties
Assist the TD in developing a plan for materials, timeline and methods of construction.
Other Duties
APT is committed to creating an equitable, diverse, and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.
All patron services positions are currently filled.
All facilities positions are currently filled.
For more information about Acting Apprentice Auditions for the 2024 season, please click here.