Position Title:  Apprentice Stage Managers

Position Type:  Full-time, Contract

Start Date: Various

Salary:  $950 - $1050 / week + OT averaging over 4-week period

Application Deadline:  April 1, 2025

 

ABOUT CANADIAN STAGE

Canadian Stage’s mission is to be the leading contemporary performing arts organizations in the country. A collision of disciplines and cultures, Canadian Stage reflects the dynamism and complexity of Canada and is a vital artistic force locally, nationally and internationally. Sharing innovative work from Canada and across the world, the company stages an annual season across four Toronto venues, including its beautiful heritage building near Berkeley and Front Street, in the vibrant St. Lawrence Market neighbourhood.

In its long and storied history, Canadian Stage has employed thousands of artists and produced hundreds of new productions to over 5,000,000 audience members, including the premieres of 350+ new Canadian works. Many of the plays developed by Canadian Stage have been awarded and nominated for Canada's most prestigious literary and performing arts honours, including Governor General's, Chalmers, and Dora Mavor Moore Awards.

 

ABOUT THE POSITION

The Stage Management apprenticeships are available on 6 productions in Canadian Stage’s 25.26 season. Ranging from Dream in High Park to two-handers in our Berkeley St. Theatre to large scale productions at the Bluma Appel Theatre, there is an apprenticeship for you no matter where you are in your apprenticeship credits. The apprenticeships range from 6 weeks to 12 weeks beginning June 10, 2025 through March 9, 2026.

KEY RELATIONSHIPS

• Stage Manager and Assistant Stage Manger on the production
• Other members of the Production Department including Site and Production Manager, Technical Director, and ATDs
• The creative and production teams of productions and presentations

 

QUALIFICATIONS

• A love of theatre and/or the performing arts
• A degree, diploma, or certificate in technical theatre or scenography and at least one Equity apprenticeship credit.
• Available to work evenings and weekends;
• Experience working in a team-based collaborative environment with a positive attitude
• Due to the style of our outdoor theatre, and the age and layout of our venues, a successful applicant must be able to regularly climb stairs. They should also be able to do so while holding, lifting, and carrying items.

 

STATEMENT OF INTENTION

Canadian Stage is committed to building an anti-racist, equitable and inclusive cultural institution. We work to reflect the stories, ideas, concerns, and priorities of the communities we have been entrusted to serve authentically and meaningfully.

To address the under-representation of racialized and Indigenous administrators at our organization, and to affirm the importance of diverse lived experiences and perspectives, we encourage and welcome applicants who identify as Indigenous, Black, Persons of Colour, persons with disabilities, and persons of all sexual orientations and gender identities/expressions.

 

APPLICATION PROCESS

Applications should include:

• A cover letter stating the candidate’s interest in the position and relevant experience. The letter should be no longer than one page. Please indicate when you are available and unavailable between June 10, 2025 and May 3, 2026.
• A Resume no longer than one page.

Please merge your cover letter and resume into one PDF and use the email subject header, “25.26 Apprentice SM Application”

Please submit your application to Daniel Bennett at smresumes@canadianstage.com no later than April 1, 2025.