Greater Philadelphia Cultural Alliance

Requirements

This program is a full-time-plus commitment running from early September to mid-June. Housing and transportation are the apprentice’s responsibility. Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required.

About the Program

The Arden is seeking Arden Professional Apprentices (APAs) for the 2026/27 season. The Arden Professional Apprentice Program’s philosophy is to provide a comprehensive knowledge of the inner workings of a nonprofit regional theatre. It is designed to foster future theatre leaders. The program provides apprentices with a comprehensive knowledge of the inner workings of a nonprofit regional theatre through work in EVERY aspect of operations including front of house, box office, marketing, development, artistic, education, production, stage management, finance, and general management. Apprentices will not be assigned to a specific position or department but will be immersed in ALL departments. This is not an acting program; this is not a directing program. This program is a full-time-plus commitment running from early September to mid-June. Housing and transportation are the apprentice’s responsibility. Bachelor’s degree or equivalent required.

Compensation

The program offers a salary of $605 per week, health insurance, paid time off, complimentary tickets to Arden Theatre Company productions, and the opportunity to meet and network with members of the Philadelphia community.

Questions? Contact apa@ardentheatre.org

Arden Theatre Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing an environment of mutual respect. Equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Applicants from historically underrepresented groups in the theatre industry are strongly encouraged to apply.