Careers, Internships and Apprenticeships
The Rose is committed to enriching the lives of children and families through live theater arts education. We are continually seeking talented artists with a similar focus and passion.
If you have a high standard of excellence and a dedication to innovative education, we want to meet you.
The Rose proudly recruits, nurtures, maintains and honors a diverse, highly qualified resident staff of theater artists, administrators, educators and operational staff members. We focus on providing fair and competitive compensation and opportunities for growth. Positions are updated as they become available. On an as-needed basis, we also have a variety of internships and apprenticeships available. We post information about auditions as they become available. See the Audition page for information.
Staff Employment Opportunities
Full-Time Positions
There are currently no full-time positions available.
Part-Time Positions
Box Office Assistant
Job Summary
Responsible for the operations of ticket sales and memberships, daily reports and customer service. Also assists with school performances, workshops and classes.
Essential Job Duties
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- Provide exceptional customer service in the telephone and in person.
- Responsible to inform all members and patrons of current membership, single ticket opportunities, class schedules and special events.
- Greet and assist all traffic into the building.
- May be responsible for opening and closing the building as scheduled.
- Supervise the public areas and assist patrons before, during and after shows.
- Process all membership and ticket sales online, over the phone and walk-ins.
- Enter payments.
- Balance daily reports and make daily bank deposit.
- Bag and un-bag meters for school shows and workshops.
- Coordinate unloading, parking, and loading of buses for school shows.
- Perform duties as Asst. House Manager when scheduled, which includes coordinating with Stage Manager.
Other Job Duties
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- Participate in company events/activities as required.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Box Office Manager.
Education, Training and Experience
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- High School graduate.
Skills and Abilities
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- Excellence in customer service, specifically phone etiquette and walk-in service.
- Ability to deal with issues and unsatisfied customers to diffuse and resolve problems.
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Basic computer skills including Microsoft Office and ticketing software.
- Ability to assist in creating systems to fit needs of the Theater.
- Excellent time management skills.
- Ability to interact and communicate effectively with employees at all levels within the organization.
- Act as a representative of The Theater at all times, providing excellent customer service to members, patrons, vendors and staff.
- Maintain current certification in CPR/1st Aid.
Physical Demands and Working Conditions
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- Office environment requiring extended periods of sitting, keyboard and phone usage.
- Must be able to lift at least 25 lbs.
- Working outside the building to direct buses and audience members for school performances.
Salary and Application Instructions
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- Starting pay is $14.00/hr.
- This is a part-time, non-exempt position. Schedule is flexible but must have daytime availability during the week and some weekend and evening availability.
- The Rose Theater is committed to diversity across our artistic and educational output as well as within our staff and leadership. BIPOC candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
- Applications will be accepted until all positions are filled.
- Interested applicants may submit materials via THIS FORM.
- This is the preferred method for receiving applications.
- Alternatively, a cover letter and/or resume may be emailed to biannahp@rosetheater.org.
- Please let us know if you have access needs not met by either of these application methods.
Temporary & Contract Positions
Over Hire Technicians
The Rose is always in search of individuals interested in working with the theater for shorter periods of time. We look to hire additional personnel to assist with various production/technical needs such as scenic & prop load-in and lighting/sound change over.
Compensation: Varies, $10+ per hour.
Click here to be notified about technical and backstage opportunities.
For information, email prodjobs@rosetheater.org.
About The Rose Theater
The mission of The Rose is inspiring young people and their families to discover the magic of theater, to find their voices and enrich their communities. Operating out of a beautiful historic theater, The Rose will produce seven professional productions next season. It is also one of the largest and most storied theaters for multigenerational audiences. The Rose has opened the new, 27,000 square foot Rose Studios For Youth Artists, intensifying the company’s commitment to education. The Rose delivers robust in-school and out of school programming focused on using creative dramatics, acting, singing, dancing, playwriting, and design to help young people change the world.
The Rose cares passionately about reflecting our community and pursuing diversity at all levels of the organization. We have a demanding work environment, but we love providing live performances and education opportunities for young people. We want all staff to be committed to this theater and our community. Along with valuing hard work, kindness, generosity, passion, and grace-under-pressure, we also want people who are invested in theater for young audiences. Many of the plays produced at The Rose are by BIPOC artists. The Rose has undertaken work to accelerate and formalize its growth to becoming a fully anti-racist organization, and that work is undertaken by all staff members in a variety of ways.
Omaha is ranked by Forbes as the 7th best city in America to raise a family and by Wallet Hub as one of the 20 best cities to live based on its affordability, economy, education & health, quality of life, and safety. With a deeply engaged community as well as James Beard-nominated restaurants and bustling night life, any applicants considering relocation will find a city that meets their needs.
Assistant Director Positions
Assistant Director Positions
The Rose is committed to providing mentorship opportunities to artists of all kinds. Our professional, main stage season shows feature resident and guest directors from all over the country. Assistant director positions are primarily a learning experience. No compensation, housing, transportation or honorarium will be offered for these positions. Complimentary tickets and networking opportunities will be available. Interested applicants do not need to possess a specific level of experience but should be enrolled in a degree program or be an early career theater professional. Placement for assistant directors is based on the anticipated quality of the match between the director and prospective assistant director. Experiential learning will not be uniform across all assistant director positions. Some will function more as observerships and others will be more hands on, depending on the production’s needs and the applicant’s level of readiness and schedule availability. Several shows have evening and weekend rehearsals but most require daytime rehearsals. The majority of our productions rehearse for four weeks total.
If you are interested in assistant directing, please send a letter of interest, resume, portfolio and availability to Artistic Director Matt Gutschick at mattg@rosetheater.org.
Artist Educator Internships & Fellowships
By interning at The Rose Theater, students and early career professionals can learn about opportunities in educational theater while increasing their job experience. Former interns have gone on to perform as professional actors, to earn MFAs in education theater, to teach high school theater, or to work full-time at The Rose.
Summer Theater Education Intern
About the Internship
May 20, 2024 to August 2, 2024. Full time 40-45 hours, 5 days per week
Who?
High School Graduates studying or pursuing professional theater, education, creative writing, or related fields who are interested in educational theater. All interns must be able to work as teachers.
What would I do?
Interns can assist with directing youth theater production camps (ages 6-18), will co-teach week-long creative drama camps (ages 3-18), will supervise before and after camp childcare, will complete mock auditions or interviews, and will attend professional development in lesson planning, classroom management, resume building, acting and more.
How much?
$480/week. Housing is provided via a paycheck deduction of $500 per month.
Priority is given to applicants who submit their materials by January 19th, 2024.
A teaching artist in a sequined jacket with tails performs for a small child. About the Fellowship Who? What would I do? How much? Priority is given to applicants who submit their materials by January 19th, 2024. To apply for the INTERNSHIP, please fill out this form.
Questions? Email zoellas@rosetheater.org
Year-Long Teaching Artist Fellowship
August 19, 2024 to May 10, 2025. Full time 40-45 hours, 5-6 days per week
Individuals with degrees or commensurate experience in professional theater, education, creative writing or related fields. Candidates should have an interest in educational theater. All fellows will be asked to work as teachers and actors.
Fellows will co-teach and lead teach drama classes (ages 3-18), teach middle school after-school program, participate in productions, co-direct a Teens ‘N’ Theater or Youth Production, perform in one/two theater-in-education productions, lead in-school drama workshops to teach curriculum, work with an arts administration team, receive one on one mentorship from theater professionals, attend workshops in lesson planning, teaching, theater for social change, accessibility, resume building, acting and more.
$560/week. Housing is provided via a paycheck deduction of $500 per month.
To apply for the FELLOWSHIP, please fill out this form.Questions? Email zoellas@rosetheater.org
Professional Apprentice Program
Now accepting applications for our 24-25 season.
The Omaha Theater Company sponsors a Professional Apprentice Training Program in technical theater. The program provides a practical, “hands-on” experience that gives emerging theater artists an opportunity to work directly with designers, technicians and professionals in their respective fields.
Compensation: Gross compensation is $520 per week, minus $125 for housing, for the first four weeks of the month. Weekly take-home is $395 before taxes. For a four-week month, total gross pay is $2,080, minus $500 ($125 x 4 weeks) for a gross total of $1,580 before taxes. Rose Theater payroll dates are the 15th and the last day of each month.
- Housing is provided via a paycheck deduction of $125/week
- A personal vehicle is recommended but not required
Contract period: Mid August to late May. This is a full-time position, requiring 40 hours per week, up to six days per week.
THINGS TO CONSIDER
- The Apprentice Program does not offer a degree
- Apprenticeships are 38 weeks starting mid August through late May
- Apprenticeships are full time (40 hrs per week)
- Apprentices’ weekly schedules may vary with their duties, and the requirements of the overall production schedule and will include some nights and weekends
- Each apprentice will receive complimentary tickets to all Rose Theater productions
- The apprenticeships are a full-time commitment. An outside job cannot be relied upon as an income supplement
WHAT TO EXPECT
An apprenticeship is a full season commitment, lasting from mid-August to May. The Omaha Theater Company’s apprentices will participate as staff members within their assigned roles on a variety of shows and projects. Apprentices are an integral part of the production team with the Omaha Theater Company and in order to create well-rounded theater professionals, our technical theater apprentices work backstage in a variety of roles. They are encouraged to develop good marketable habits, refine their interpersonal skills and develop relationships with theater professionals. Formal evaluations are given in the fall and spring, providing an opportunity for the apprentice and their supervisor to discuss future goals and objectives for the program. Resume and portfolio reviews are given throughout the season. Apprentices also receive specialized training in their chosen specialty and are able to take on leadership roles with the Teens ‘N’ Theater program, including designing lights and sound, leading load-ins and training the board ops.
FACILITIES
The Omaha Theater Company is one of the largest professional children’s theater companies in the country. It makes its home at The Rose Blumkin Performing Arts Center (The Rose Theater). Live performances take place on two stages:
- The Buffett Auditorium is a 30’ x 60’ proscenium stage that seats 900. The company’s eight-show mainstage season of educational theater and family musicals takes place on this stage.
- The Hitchcock Theater is a flexible black box space that seats 150. This space supports the award-winning Teens ‘N’ Theater program, two Pre-K theatrical productions and other special events.
- The Youth Artists Studio is located in West Omaha and has 27,000 square feet of classroom space, 10 spacious dance, creative drama and voice studios, a 200 seat performance space, and so much more.
In addition to the two stages and studio, the Rose Theater houses an electrics studio, costume studio and rental shop, as well as multiple classroom and rehearsal spaces. The Rose Theater Scene Shop is located three blocks from The Rose Performing Arts Center and contains scenic and paint studios, a props shop and ample storage space. The Rose Studios for Youth Artists is a satellite location for various classes in dance, voice and professional musical theater and is often used as a rehearsal space for main stage productions.
AVAILABLE APPRENTICESHIPS
Stage Management Apprenticeship
Stage Management Apprentices work as an assistant stage manager and run crew on various mainstage productions. Starting with pre-production meetings through rehearsals and performances, they will work closely with actors, students, directors, and choreographers. Assignments also include the opportunity to stage manage a mainstage production later in the season. When not assigned to a show, Stage Management Apprentices assist with administrative/production management work and other areas of production as needed. This includes helping with load-ins, strikes, and light hang/focus. Applicants should be able to interact with a wide variety of personalities and adapt to various working styles. Additionally, the apprentice must stay focused, take initiative, and maintain a professional demeanor in the workplace. Applicants must possess strong writing and computer skills as there is an emphasis on producing quality paper work. The ability to read music is desirable and prior stage management experience is required. A practical knowledge of electrics and a basic understanding of power tools is a plus. This apprenticeship is suitable for those working towards careers as professional stage managers.
Electrics/Audio Apprenticeship
The Electrics/Audio Apprentice will work directly under the supervision of the Resident Lighting & Sound Designers to implement the lighting and sound design for each mainstage production. This apprentice will also gain hands-on experience with audio implementation. This position includes assisting with the hanging and focusing of lights, reading and drafting the light plot, assisting the lighting designer with paperwork, assisting the sound designer with programing and digital mixing, and general maintenance of our inventory and spaces, along with working scenic load-ins and strikes. Electrics/Audio Apprentices may have the opportunity to act as a lead electrician, A2, and/or serve as run crew on mainstage productions. Assignments also include the opportunity to design lights for a mainstage production later in the season and a portion of our youth productions. Applicants should have a practical knowledge of electrics and a basic understanding of electricity, along with the ability to read and interpret lighting paperwork. Familiarity with ETC Ion lighting console and Vectorworks is a plus. Experience or interest in sound design and implementation is a plus. This apprenticeship is suitable for those working towards careers as lead electricians and lighting designers.
To apply please send the following to prodjobs@rosetheater.org or to sarahb@rosetheater.org. Please submit materials no later than March 1st, 2024 with priority given to individuals who submit materials prior to Jan. 19th, 2024.
*Positions are open until filled.
Deadline for applications is March 1, 2023.