Apprentice Stage Managers

Company Overview

ABOUT THE GRAND THEATRE

The Grand Theatre is known for world-class theatre created and built in London, Ontario. As southwest Ontario’s premiere producing theatre and one of the most beautiful theatre spaces in Canada, the company has deep ties to the community and to its artists, artisans, and technicians. We are World Curious. London Made.

As a vibrant cultural hub and not-for-profit professional theatre, the Grand serves to gather, inspire, and entertain audiences in London and beyond. At our home in downtown London, we create productions on two stages: the Spriet Stage (839 seats) and the Auburn Developments Stage (144 seats). The Grand season of theatrical offerings runs from September to May. The Grand is committed to developing and premiering new work and supporting the growth and reach of theatre writers and creators.

A cornerstone of the organization is our place as a teaching theatre, exemplified in our many mentorship programs and highlighted in our annual Grand Theatre High School Project. As one of the only programs of its kind in the country and currently in its twenty-sixth year, the High School Project involves as many as one hundred high school participants annually from schools across the region. These students participate at no cost and take on roles both on stage and off, in a fully realized mainstage production under the direction of a professional creative team.

The Grand Theatre is located on the traditional lands of the Anishinaabek, Haudenosaunee, and  Lnaapéewak Peoples. We acknowledge with gratitude the significant historical and contemporary contributions of local and regional Indigenous Peoples and of all the Original Peoples of Turtle Island (also known as North America). We are honoured to live, work, and tell stories together on this land.
 

OUR COMMITMENT TO EQUITY, DIVERSITY, INCLUSION & RECONCILIATION

The Grand Theatre is committed to creating and practicing a company culture that ensures an accessible, equitable, inclusive, and welcoming space for all.  We encourage applicants to review the Grand’s commitments to Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Reconciliation on our website to confirm that your personal and professional values are aligned with this vision, and we invite you to reflect on these commitments in your submission.

Job Description

THE APPRENTICESHIPS  2026-2027 SEASON

The SM Apprenticeships will be available on a variety of shows from smaller dramatic pieces to large scale musical productions. Apprentices will work under the supervision of the Stage Manager. We have a total of four positions available for the 26/27 season, ranging from 5 to 10 weeks in duration, from September 15, 2026 to May 22, 2027.
 

THE CANDIDATE

The candidate will be a graduate of a post-secondary technical theatre program or have commensurate experience and will have completed a minimum of three Equity Apprenticeship credits. The successful candidate will be creative, curious and passionate about theatre and have the ability to work well in a team environment.