Theater Education Apprentice – Community, Crafting, & Costuming
Position Type: Seasonal
Department: Education & Community Programs
Program: Vacation Programs/Gamm Summer Intensive
Reports to: Director of Education & Community Programs
Works Closely with: Camp Directors, Camp Assistant Directors
Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:15 AM to 3:45 PM – Additional Time as Needed
Dates: Training/ Orientation: June 30th, July 1st & July 2nd – 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Program Runs: July 6th to August 14th – Monday-Friday – 8:15 AM to 3:45 PM
Performances: GSI Jr. – July 17th @ 2:00 PM
GSI – July 24th @ 7:00 PM & July 25th @ 2:00 PM
GSY Week 1 – July 31st @ 2:00 PM
GSY Week 2 – August 7th @ 2:00 PM
GSY Week 3 – August 14th @ 2:00 PM
Program Wrap Up/ Strike: August 17th & 18th (Hours TBD)
Compensation: $3,000.00 Stipend. Housing/Transportation Not Provided.
Perks: Opening Night Comp Tickets for All Season 42 Shows, Staff Rate Tickets for Season 42 Regular Performances (Based on Season 42 Policy and Rate), Gamm Education T-Shirt
The Gamm Theatre’s Education Apprenticeship program is designed to give college students and early career theater design and arts management professionals the opportunity to expand their skills into theatre education. While continuing to hone their craft as designers/managers, the apprentices will learn how their talents can be applied to the operations of a theater’s education department, while gaining valuable skills in classroom management and program coordination.
In 2026, the Education Apprenticeship will be offered on two tracks: Management & Design and Community, Crafting & Costuming. The Gamm’s Education Department is seeking to hire one apprentice for each track.
Apprentices will be expected to be present for special events and performances during their contract.
How to Apply:
To apply, please submit a cover letter and resume to Joey Del Santo at joey@gammtheatre.org no later than Friday, April 24th, 2026.
EDUCATION APPRENTICE – COMMUNITY, CRAFTING & COSTUMING FOCUS
The Education Apprentice – Community, Crafting & Costuming works with the Director of Education & Community Programs, production staff and teaching artists to build community through games, crafts, and community activities. Throughout the summer, this apprentice serves as costume designer for assigned summer camp productions, ensuring a high quality and intentional look for each production. They will also be responsible for inventorying and organizing costumes and props as needed.
Responsibilities:
1. Community Building & Crafting
- Lead daily theater games designed to engage campers and build community.
- Coordinate the GSI & GSI Jr. waterfight.
- Assist the Director of Education & Community Programs with planning for cast pizza parties and with other hospitality needs.
- Lead craft activities that may be connected to games or the production itself.
- Coordinate sourcing and purchasing of all craft supplies with the Director of Education & Community Programs.
2. Costuming, Design & Production Support
- Design, create and manage costumes/wardrobe for all summer camp productions.
- Create all tracking materials for costumes.
- Coordinate costume purchases with the Director of Education & Community Programs.
- Serve as an Assistant Stage Manager/ Deck Hand for all summer camp productions as assigned.
- Organizing and inventorying costumes & props.
3. General Camp Support
- Serve as a mentor for campers, providing guidance and encouragement as needed.
- Support staff as needed with classroom management.
- Support Director of Education & Community Programs with miscellaneous administrative or production related projects as needed.
- Serve in lunch duty rotation.
- Participate in daily staff meetings.
Example Summer Production Assignments by Program Overview:
Gamm Summer Intensive – Costume Designer, Assistant Stage Manager
Gamm Summer Intensive Jr. – Costume Designer, Assistant Stage Manager
Gamm Summer Youth Week 1 – Costume Designer, Assistant Stage Manager
Gamm Summer Youth Week 2 – Costume Designer, Assistant Stage Manager
Gamm Summer Youth Week 3 – Costume Designer, Assistant Stage Manager
Qualifications/Requirements:
- At least 18 years of age or older.
- High school diploma, GED or equivalency.
- 1-2 years of college and/or professional experience in costume design, stage management, technical theater, or theater education.
- Passionate about theater and education.