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WARDROBE SUPERVISOR

$700/week plus overtime ($26.25/hr); June 03, 2025 - July 31, 2025

To apply: Send your resume to production@grsf.org

Duties and Responsibilities:

The Wardrobe Manager manages the Wardrobe Crew in the running and changeover of all costumes for the Festival productions, including two mainstage shows, preshow events, and an external residency. The Wardrobe Manager will:

• Lead the setup of costumes

• Oversee the upkeep (maintenance, repairs, laundry, etc.) of costume pieces

• Be present for all tech rehearsals and assigned shows/performances

• Perform wardrobe dressing duties

Qualifications

A successful candidate will have knowledge in running costumes backstage in repertory, have experience dealing with quick changes, and have the ability to establish comfort and trust quickly as well as the ability to cultivate a positive work environment. 

APPRENTICESHIPS

GRSF offers apprenticeships in props, lighting, lighting/sound, costumes, and stage management. Apprentices are paid $11.13 per hour plus housing and are eligible for overtime.

Most apprenticeships are ideal for candidates at the third- or fourth-year undergraduate level. Apprentices who do not meet all qualifications are still encouraged to apply.

To apply, please fill out this form.

COSTUME APPRENTICE (2 POSITIONS)

May 20, 2025 - July 30, 2025

The Costume Apprentice position reports to the Costume Shop Manager and Wardrobe Manager and works alongside other Costume Apprentices. The Costume Apprentices start the season as stitchers and then transition to wardrobe run crew.

Job Duties:

• Assist with construction of costumes

• Help to set up and shut down wardrobe 

• Assist in the maintenance, repairs, and laundering of costumes during the season

• Be present for all tech rehearsals and assigned shows/performances

• Perform wardrobe dressing duties

Qualifications:

This position requires an individual who is punctual, able to take directions and good under pressure.

The following areas of expertise are preferred:

• Construction of costumes

• Hand and machine sewing

• Costume repairs

• Quick changes

• Running wardrobe dresser tracks

LIGHTING/SOUND APPRENTICE

May 16, 2025 - July 30, 2025

The Lighting/Sound Apprentice works closely with the Head Electrician, Sound Supervisor, and Lighting/Sound Designers to install the sound and lighting systems for the production season. The Lighting/Sound apprentice becomes the playback/sound operator for the season as well as the audio technician when the Sound Designer leaves.

Job Duties:

• Assist with hanging and circuiting all lighting elements

• Assist with all focus calls for repertory plot 

• Assist with wiring for all electrified and battery operated props

• Assist with the build and execution of lighting and atmospheric effects

• Perform dimmer checks and ensure the integrity of all lighting elements before each show call for light board operation

• Assist with all lighting calls 

• Assist with the maintenance of all lighting elements

• Assist with hanging and circuiting for all sound elements

• Assist with programming for sound elements

• Perform maintenance and checks for all sound elements

• Operate Qlab and the sound board during performances

Qualifications:

This position requires an individual who is punctual, able to take directions, good under pressure, and able to work independently. 

The following areas of knowledge/experience are preferred: 

• Lighting programming

• Lighting board operation

• Hanging and running cable to lights

• Operating flyrail systems

• QLab programming and playback

• Pro Tools or Logic

• Dressing/operating wireless microphones

• Communications (Clear-Com, Telex, etc) operation/troubleshooting

PROPS APPRENTICE

May 16, 2025 - July 30, 2025

The Props Apprentice works with the Props Designer to create props for mainstage productions. During technical rehearsals, the Props Apprentice transitions to props run crew and takes on the responsibility of maintaining props after opening.

Job Duties:

• Under the guidance of the Props Designer, construct and modify props for two mainstage productions.

• Maintain integrity of the prop design during the run of the season, including minor repairs and maintenance

• Meet deadlines in an environment of change and creative process

• Implement prop notes from stage management after all shows have opened and the Props Designer has left

• Assist with scenic changeovers during the run of the season

• Run a crew track during technical rehearsals and performances

Qualifications:

This position requires an individual who is punctual, able to take directions, good under pressure, and able to work independently. 

The following areas of knowledge/experience are preferred:

• Carpentry

• Sewing

• Painting

• Props construction and modification

• Run crew

• Graphic design

Auditions

General auditions for our 2025 season were on January 4, 2025 in Winona. Please check back on this page for auditions for the 2026 season. Equity rules require an in person general audition in our home city of Winona after the season is publicly announced which means we will usually hold general auditions in December or January. Look for a signup form here and on the Equity casting website in November or December.

If you are traveling to Winona to see the summer productions, please reach out. We will make every effort to see and audition or at least say hello. Below is information from the the 2025 general auditions.

Please note that we are a repertory company, which means that all actors will be cast in two productions and may have understudy assignments. Please follow the submission instructions carefully and submit all materials as requested. 

For both in person and video submissions, please present two contrasting monologues totaling 4 minutes or less. Please include at least one Shakespeare monologue. The second piece may be Shakespeare a contemporary piece. We encourage modern heightened language pieces including spoken word. Please perform in the vernacular that is most natural for you - we do not believe in “standard American” speech and value expressive use of language in every form. If you play and instrument, please bring it and present a sample of you playing. If you sing well, please present 32 bars in any style a Capella.

GRSF is committed to inclusive casting. We encourage all performers to participate regardless of age, race, ethnicity, gender-identity, sexual orientation, or disability. For productions where race or ethnicity is central to the show’s plot or themes, casting will reflect those requirements. Contract dates are May 20 - July 27, 2025. The Equity contract is LOA based on LORT-D with a minimum salary of $820/week.

Individuals of interest will be contacted directly via email regarding callbacks, which will also be held via video submission.