Walnut Street Theatre (Philadelphia, PA)
Philadelphia, PA
US

CONTACT NAME

Amanda Pasquini

DESCRIPTION

Walnut Street Theatre (Philadelphia, PA)
2026–2027 Season Apprenticeships
America’s Oldest Theatre

Walnut Street Theatre, a LORT producing theatre in Philadelphia, PA, is seeking applicants for its 2026–2027 Apprentice Program. For over 35 years, the Walnut’s Apprentice Program has provided rigorous, hands-on training to early-career theatre professionals.

Walnut Street Theatre produces five Mainstage productions and a full Kids Series season annually in a 952-seat historic theatre, serving nearly 50,000 season subscribers. Apprentices are integral members of the organization and work closely with professional staff across all departments.

Apprenticeships available in:

Acting
Carpentry
Costumes
Development
Education
Marketing
Production Management
Props Management
Props
Scenic Painting
Stage Crew
Stage Management
Ticketing
Technical Direction & Shop Management
Wigs & Wardrobe

Program Details:
Full-time commitment
$500 weekly scholarship stipend
Free tuition to Walnut Street Theatre School classes
No housing provided
Apprenticeships may begin as early as April 2026 and conclude by June 2027 (dates vary by department)

Application Information:
Applications will be accepted beginning February 1, 2026.
All applications must be completed online at:
http://www.walnutstreettheatre.org/about/apprenticeships.php

Acting Apprenticeship:
Selected applicants will be invited to audition in person on May 30, 2026.

For questions, please email: [email protected]

DURATION

Apr 1, 2026 - Jun 1, 2027

SALARY

$500.00 – $500.00 per week

APPLY ONLINE

http://www.walnutstreettheatre.org/about/apprenticeships.php