Touring Crew Apprenticeship Program - The Lion King, Wicked, Moulin Rouge and Hell’s Kitchen | Playbill

Touring Crew Apprenticeship Program - The Lion King, Wicked, Moulin Rouge and Hell’s Kitchen

CATEGORY: Technical

Disney Theatrical Group
New York, NY
US

Job Details

DESCRIPTION

Disney Theatrical Group, Munchkinland Productions LP, Hell’s Kitchen Tour LLC and Moulin Rouge Tour LLC are seeking a Touring Apprentice for their North American Tours.

In an effort to expand the pool of qualified stagecraft personnel for hire as members of touring Broadway productions, the goal of this Apprenticeship program is to train individuals in multiple departments, developing the skills necessary to be a competent and proficient member of any touring crew.

DTG, Munchkinland Productions LP, Hell’s Kitchen Tour LLC and Moulin Rouge Tour LLC are committed to providing the highest quality opportunities for the broadest group of talented professionals throughout their career trajectory. We encourage and welcome all applicants from all backgrounds, inclusive of race, ethnicity, class, gender identity or expression, disability status, and sexual orientation.

Description of Tasks:
- Perform at a proficient level in several positions across the various departments, including:
- Learn and perform one or more positions of the Carpentry Department including, but not limited to, operation of the automation console.
- Learn and perform one or more positions of the Lighting Department including, but not limited to, operation of the
lighting console and follow spots.
- Learn and perform one or more positions of the Audio Department including, but not limited to, operation of the
sound console.
- Learn and perform one or more positions of the Props Department.
- Learn and perform one or more positions of the Wardrobe and Puppetry Departments.
- Learn and perform one or more positions of the Hair/Makeup Department.
- Learn skills for maintenance and repairs of the scenery, costumes, wigs, puppets and gear within each department.

Job requirements or Qualifications:
- Willingness to work on a show schedule (e.g., Tuesday - Sunday, nights, etc.) plus load-in and load-out schedules.
- Commitment to contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment.

The position will entail 36 weeks of training across each stagecraft department while touring with the North American tours of one or more Disney Theatrical musical theater productions, Wicked, Moulin Rouge and Hell’s Kitchen.

The Apprentice will receive compensation and a per diem throughout the time. The Apprentice will be required to join the International Association of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE), and Disney Theatrical will sponsor their membership in the Associated Crafts and Technicians (ACT) program for the duration of the apprenticeship.

Applications will be accepted through March 4, 2026. The program will begin on June 15, 2026, and completes on February 21, 2027. Send resume and cover letter to the email in this posting with “Touring Crew Apprentice” in the subject line.

Salary = $1,400/week plus IATSE Full Pink Contract Benefits

DURATION

Jun 15, 2026 - Feb 21, 2027

SALARY

$1,400.00 – $1,400.00 per week

UNION

IATSE / Full Pink Contract

HOW TO APPLY

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