Stage Management Apprenticeship
Not Disclosed•InternOn-site
location_on150, West Beech Street, Little Italy, Banker's Hill, San Diego, San Diego County, California, 92101, United States
About the Role
The Old Globe is pleased to announce fall stage management apprentice positions for the 2026 season. As one of the country's finest regional theatres, we attract nationally known actors, directors, and designers. This apprenticeship offers a full-time commitment (5 to 6 days a week) where you will work alongside AEA stage managers throughout all aspects of the rehearsal process.
Apprentices will be involved in daily rehearsals, technical rehearsals, production meetings, and understudy rehearsals. There will be opportunities to observe the calling of shows, backstage operations, and other critical production elements. This is a unique chance to gain hands-on experience in a professional environment while contributing to the theatre's mission.
2026 Apprenticeship Opportunities
Applications are now open for the following specific productions:
How the Grinch Stole Christmas! (One position available)
- Seeking bilingual (English/Spanish) candidates.
- Application window: September 30, 2026 – November 19, 2026.
Globe For All (One position available)
- Application window: September 25, 2026 – October 29, 2026.
Note: Applications for these apprenticeships will close on July 1, 2026.
Compensation & Benefits
Stage management apprenticeships are paid a non-exempt hourly rate of $17.75/hour (or the San Diego minimum wage, whichever is higher). Additionally, apprentices are considered company members and receive perks such as complimentary tickets and free entrance to Balboa Park attractions.
Academic Credit
If you wish to receive academic credit, it is your responsibility to coordinate class credit with your school. The Old Globe will cooperate with your institution to complete any necessary paperwork. Current enrollment in an academic program is not a prerequisite for this program.
Application Instructions
Candidates must be at least 18 years old at the start of the apprenticeship. Please apply through the official portal before the specific deadlines listed above for each production.
Work location
Work model: On-site
150, West Beech Street, Little Italy, Banker's Hill, San Diego, San Diego County, California, 92101, United States
San Diego, California
Key Responsibilities
- check_circleWork alongside AEA stage managers throughout all aspects of the rehearsal process
- check_circleObserve the calling of shows and backstage operations
- check_circleParticipate in daily rehearsals, technical rehearsals, production meetings, and understudy rehearsals
- check_circleCommit to a full-time schedule of 5 to 6 days per week
- check_circleCoordinate academic credit requirements with educational institutions
Requirements
- verifiedAt least 18 years old
- verifiedBilingual (English/Spanish) for How the Grinch Stole Christmas! position
Nice to Have
Bilingual (English/Spanish) candidates for the How the Grinch Stole Christmas! position.
Benefits & Perks
check_circleComplimentary ticketscheck_circleFree entrance to Balboa Park attractions
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Day-to-day, the Stage Management Apprenticeship at The Old Globe will work alongside aea stage managers throughout all aspects of the rehearsal process; observe the calling of shows and backstage operations; participate in daily rehearsals, technical rehearsals, production meetings, and understudy rehearsals; and commit to a full-time schedule of 5 to 6 days per week.
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To qualify for the Stage Management Apprenticeship at The Old Globe position, applicants should have: At least 18 years old; and Bilingual (English/Spanish) for How the Grinch Stole Christmas! position.
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Stage Management Apprenticeship at The Old Globe is based in 150, West Beech Street, Little Italy, Banker's Hill, San Diego, San Diego County, California, 92101, United States. This is a on-site role.
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The Old Globe has listed this Stage Management Apprenticeship role as on-site.
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Candidates for Stage Management Apprenticeship at The Old Globe should have intern.
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Key skills for Stage Management Apprenticeship at The Old Globe include Spanish.
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Stage Management Apprenticeship at The Old Globe is part of the customer services job category on Recrutus.
About The Old Globe
The Old Globe is a Tony Award-winning professional nonprofit regional theatre based in San Diego, California, operating within the performing arts industry. Now in its 89th year, the organization serves as San Diego's flagship performing arts institution, presenting theatre as a public good to a vibrant community. Under the direction of Erna Finci Viterbi Artistic Director Barry Edelstein and Managing Director Timothy J. Shields, the company produces a year-round season of 16 productions featuring classic, contemporary, and new works across its three Balboa Park stages. These productions include the internationally renowned Shakespeare Festival.
Annually, more than 250,000 individuals attend Globe productions and engage with the theatre's artistic and arts engagement programs. The nationally prominent Arts Engagement Department offers participatory initiatives designed to make theatre accessible to residents in neighborhoods throughout the region. Additionally, humanities programs broaden community understanding of theatre art in various forms. The organization also maintains new play development programs for professional and community-based writers alongside the Shiley Graduate Theatre Program with the University of San Diego.
The venue has hosted numerous world premieres that have achieved success on Broadway and at regional theatres nationwide. Notable titles developed at the facility include A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder, Bright Star, The Full Monty, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, and Dr. Seuss's How the Grinch Stole Christmas!
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