Work Opportunities in Theatre

• Volunteer

• Internships

• U-M Work Study

• Temporary and full-time employment

Volunteer Opportunities

Chelsea Area Players
Ty Jacobs
info@chelseaareaplayers.org
734-274-2498
POB 575
Chelsa, MI, 48118
CAP has been providing a community theater experience for Chelsea and its surrounding areas for over 35 years. Our productions include large scale musicals, dinner theater, and a vibrant youth theater. Volunteers are needed in various areas of production of our shows, but primarily we have a need for individuals with experience in Publicity and Marketing. We also welcome volunteers for other "behind the scenes" positions such as costuming, stage management, and many technical positions.

UM Major Events Office
734-936-9358
3401 Michigan Union
530 S. State St.
Ann Arbor, MI 48109
This office organizes a variety of performances on campus including big name stars. Volunteer to usher these events and see your favorite act.

Gift of Art
734-936-ARTS
This University of Michigan Health Systems program serves to bring art and music to patients, visitors and staff. Programs include art galleries, a bedside music program, bringing framed posters to patients' rooms, the Life Sciences Orchestra as well as a variety of events.

Performance Network Theatre
Chelsea Sadler
boxoffice@performancenetwork.org
734-663-0696
120 E Huron St.
Ann Arbor, MI 48104-1437
Performance Network is Ann Arbor's only resident professional theatre company, affiliated with the Actor's Equity Association of professional Actors and Stage Managers. They have several opportunities for volunteers to join them. They are always looking for ushers (who get to see shows for free!) and for experienced help with striking their sets. They also have several opportunities throughout the year to help out in the office with their major mailings and postering efforts.

Wild Swan Theater
Kim McLean
kim@wildswantheater.org
416 West Huron St.
Ann Arbor, MI 48103
734-995-0530
Over 25 years age, Wild Swan Theater was created to provide the highest quality theater for young people and families and to make that theater accessible and affordable to everyone. Volunteers are need to help with ushering, fundraising events, and assisting with touch tours and audio-description for blind audience members. A great opportunity for mentor groups to usher and bring along their young friends.

Internships

Purple Rose Theatre
734-433-7673
info@purplerosetheatre.org
137 Park Street
Chelsea, MI, 48118
The Purple Rose Apprentice program is an intense, unique, hands-on opportunity for college graduates to gain practical professional theatre experience by working in all areas of the theatre, alongside professional directors, designers, stage managers, actors and administrators. Each apprenticeship is a full-time position, requiring an exclusive 12-month commitment.

Performance Network Theatre
Chelsea Sadler
boxoffice@performancenetwork.org
734-663-0696
120 E Huron St.
Ann Arbor, MI 48104-1437
Performance Network is Ann Arbor's only resident professional theatre company, affiliated with the Actor's Equity Association of professional Actors and Stage Managers. They offer students an opportunity to gain pratical, real-world experience in arts management and production, and meet important contacts in the professional theatre community. Each year three apprentices receive a cumulative total of 137 weeks of paid hands-on training in the areas of Stage management, House management, backstage crew, wardrobe, marketing and customer service.

U-M Work Study

University Productions
734-763-5213
911 N. University
Ann Arbor, MI 48109
As the producing unit for the University of Michigan School of Music, U-Prod presents 10 full scale productions each year for the departments of drama, dance, opera and musical theatre.

Ann Arbor Summer Festival
734-763-6780
This annual event is a celebration of dance, theater, and music that occurs for three weeks during the summer in the Power Center and on top of the Fletcher Street parking structure.

Gift of Art
734-936-ARTS
This University of Michigan Health Systems program serves to bring art and music to patients, visitors and staff. Programs include art galleries, a bedside music program, bringing framed posters to patients' rooms, the Life Sciences Orchestra as well as a variety of events.

Temporary and full-time employment

University Productions
734-763-5213
911 N. University
Ann Arbor, MI 48109
As the producing unit for the University of Michigan School of Music, U-Prod presents 10 full scale productions each year for the departments of drama, dance, opera and musical theatre.

Michigan Union Ticket Office
734-763-TKTS
Michigan Union
530 S. State St.
Ann Arbor, MI, 48109
This organization servs as the preeminent box office for the campus and the Ann Arbor community. Ticket sales include local events and Ticketmaster arrangements.