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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. Click here to learn more.

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HAIR AND MAKEUP TECHNICIAN

$12-14/hr depending on experience; June 10, 2025 - July 30, 2025

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

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Working with the Costume Designer to develop and implement hair and makeup designs

• Preparing any standard and specialty makeup designs

• Stocking the costume shop with appropriate makeup and hair supplies

• Notifying Costume Shop Manager of hair and makeup supply needs so they may be purchased (Wardrobe supervisor will be notified with needs that arise during the run of the show)

• Supervising, teaching, and mentoring actors and Costume Apprentices in hair and makeup techniques

• Assisting actors with application of makeup and styling of hair as needed

• Attending fittings and technical rehearsals as needed

• Attending designer runs

• Serving on the hair/makeup/wardrobe run crew as assigned by the Wardrobe Supervisor

• Assisting with wardrobe duties, including but not limited to laundry, maintenance, and quick-change/in-show responsibilities

• Striking all hair/makeup items at the end of the season

Qualifications:

A good candidate will be dedicated to a safe and stable work environment. They will be able to effectively predict and plan workloads for themselves.

Candidates should have some experience in hair, makeup, and wardrobe. Early-career technicians, third- or fourth-year undergraduates, and graduate students studying costuming may be qualified.

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

2026 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 an audition or at least say hello. Below is information from the the 2025 general auditions.

2025 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 or 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 an 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 to 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.