Professional Residencies
We are currently accepting applications for an Assistant Lighting Design Resident for our 2021/22 season. For residencies in Acting, Directing, Literary, Casting, and Administrative, please check back in April of 2021.
What is the Emerging Professional Residency Program?
Milwaukee Rep’s residency program serves as an entry into professional theater, an opportunity to make connections with professionals from around the country, and a chance to spend a season working in one of America’s foremost regional theaters. Each season, we accept 15-20 Emerging Professional Residents to join our company in order to gain valuable experience and to learn from experts in the field. Residents benefit by playing an integral role in a vigorous, supportive company through active participation in the theater making process on and off stage and through close collaboration with successful theater professionals.
What is the mission of the Emerging Professional Residency Program?
We further the development of the next generation of American Theater artists and leaders through our Emerging Professional Residency Program, designed to be a bridge into the professional world.
Who should apply?
Milwaukee Repertory Theater is committed to creating a culturally diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity company. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for residency without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.
The EPR program is designed for early-career professionals with a firm commitment to a theater career and a desire to hone one’s craft through deep immersion in the inner workings of a large regional theater.
All residents share a basic set of qualifications:
+ Demonstrated skills needed for chosen department
+ Good communication skills
+ Strong work ethic
+ A level of maturity and self-sufficiency to work in a professional theater environment
+ Consistently able to arrive on time and ready for work
+ Initiative to embrace relevant learning opportunities
Some residents are individuals with relevant experience and great potential in the American Theater and others have recently completed undergraduate or graduate programs.
At this time, we are unable to accept applicants without a current US Work Permit.
How are EPRs compensated?
EPRs receive:
+ $100 weekly untaxed stipend
+ Private bedroom in shared apartment paid for by the Milwaukee Rep
+ Unlimited city bus pass for transportation to and from the theater
+ Professional development and mentorship opportunities
+ Tickets to opening nights and other employee discounts