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• • Apprentice Stage Manager 

    Ship’s Company Theatre in Parrsboro and Eastern Front Theatre in Dartmouth are producing the world premiere of Frenchy’s: The Thrift Musical, and are seeking a full time Apprentice Stage Manager.

    Working under the direction of the Stage Manager, the Apprentice Stage Manager’s primary responsibilities include: 

    • Organizing set and props during rehearsals and performances
    • Attending production meetings
    • Managing backstage crew during technical rehearsals and performances
    • Managing and assisting actors backstage during rehearsals, technical rehearsals and performances.
    • Ensuring smooth execution of performances from backstage
    • Assist in sourcing rehearsal props
    • Assist the Stage Manager with running rehearsals
    • Various clerical tasks such as printing scripts and paper organization
    • Other tasks as required

     

    The ideal candidate will have completed 2-3 credits, be able to read music, and have prior experience working on a musical.

    Schedule 

    • June 8 – 14, 2026 – Stage Management Prep Week (Dartmouth, NS)
    • June 15 – July 5, 2026 – Rehearsals (first week in Dartmouth, then move to Parrsboro, NS)
    • July 6 – July 27, 2026 – Tech/Previews/Performances (Parrsboro, NS)
    • July 28 – October 11, 2026 – (Unpaid hiatus – concession request approved)
    • Oct 12 – Oct 15 2026 – Rehearsals/Tech (Dartmouth, NS)
    • Oct 16 – Nov 2nd, 2026 – Previews/Performances (Dartmouth, NS)

    Fee: $900/wk

    Travel and Accommodations

    Ship’s will provide travel to and from Parrsboro, NS, as required, and provide options for affordable accommodations while in Parrsboro. 

    Ship’s Company Theatre seeks to continue to diversify and strengthen its organization and welcomes applications from qualified individuals of all cultural backgrounds, genders, sexual orientations, and abilities. The candidate should contribute to achieving a safe, fair, encouraging and dynamic workplace.  

    Interested individuals should forward a resume and cover letter by email to ad@shipscompanytheatre.com with the subject line: Apprentice Stage Manager

    As this position is funded through Canada Summer Jobs, applicants must be Canadian citizens (or a permanent resident) and 30 years of age or under at time of hiring. 

    The deadline for receipt of applications is May 4, 2026.