EMERGING PROFESSIONALS
Two River Theater is dedicated to the goal of building an equitable and culturally diverse work environment and strongly encourages applications from members of underrepresented groups.
Two River Theater, a mid-sized professional LORT theater, located in Red Bank, NJ, is seeking Emerging Professionals applicants for our 2026-2027 season.
Two River’s Emerging Professionals program is a springboard for professionals at the start of their career. The program offers practical applications in multiple career fields, including: costuming, props, lighting, sound, production management, and stage management. The season-long positions-in-residence receive weekly pay, optional housing, and are supported by mentors who help them learn and connect with leading industry professionals, allowing them to grow within their specific fields.
COMPENSATION
The compensation for this position consists of a weekly rate of $386.80, plus shared housing that is fully furnished and includes all utilities, valued at $250 per week. This brings the total weekly taxable compensation to $636.80, which equals $15.92 per hour for a 40-hour workweek. If housing is not required, the position will be compensated the full weekly amount of $636.80, which equals $15.92 per hour for a 40-hour week. Employees are paid on a bi-weekly schedule.
This is a non-exempt position, meaning overtime pay is available after 40 hours per week, at a rate of $23.88 per hour (time and a half). Travel expense reimbursement may be available.
The benefits package includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, flexible spending accounts, generous paid time off, an employee assistance program, local business discounts, and a 403(b) retirement plan.
TO APPLY
Candidates should submit a cover letter (include where you saw this job posting), detailed resume, and contact information for 2-3 references through the link below. If candidates need support navigating the ADP jobs page, please reach out to pmassistant@trtc.org for assistance.
TRT is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment. Applicants from populations underrepresented in the theater field are strongly encouraged to apply. All qualified applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, familial status, sexual orientation, national origin, ability, age, or veteran status.
CURRENT OPPORTUNITIES
Sound Assistant
The Sound Assistant works closely with the sound supervisor, designers, and the lighting crew, as needed. The ideal candidate is positive, self-motivated, organized, collaborative and professional. Duties include working as a member of the sound and lighting crew on all aspects of load-in, hang, focus, tech notes, and strike. The sound assistant will also serve as board operator, A-2, or other positions as needed for the run of our mainstage and black-box theatrical productions and rentals. Other duties include helping to maintain inventories, equipment maintenance, and assisting other departments as needed.
Wardrobe and Costume Assistant
The Wardrobe and Costume Shop Assistant works closely with acting companies, wardrobe crews, costume designer, and costume shop throughout the season. Primarily responsibilities include working in both the costume shop and on the wardrobe crew. Candidates should be self-motivated, organized, collaborative, positive, and professional with a willingness to learn.
Prop Assistant
The Prop Assistant will assist the prop shop staff in a hands-on environment of building, altering, and acquiring props for a busy season. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to painting, sewing, upholstery, multi-media craft projects, woodworking, welding, furniture building and repair, and paper prop creation. This position shops locally and online for materials and props for productions, provides support for the rehearsal and tech process, including load-in and strike, and helps to maintain and organize a large stock of hand props and furniture. The Prop Assistant will also gain experience working on run crew for in-house productions and rentals, as assigned. Candidates must be detail oriented, a team player, organized and punctual. Confidence in basic woodworking and crafting skills with a desire to learn new prop building techniques. We are seeking candidates who are flexible and comfortable with ever-changing priorities, self-motivated and excited to learn in a high paced and multi-tasking environment.
Lighting Assistant
The Lighting Assistant works closely with the lighting supervisor, designers, and the sound crew, as needed. The ideal candidate is positive, self-motivated, organized, collaborative and professional. Duties include working as a member of the lighting crew on all aspects of hang, focus, tech notes, and strike, as well as assisting sound. The Lighting Assistant will also serve as board operator, spotlight operator, or other positions as needed for the run of TRT’s mainstage and black box productions and rentals. Other duties include helping to maintain inventories and assisting other departments as needed.
Production Management Assistant
The Production Management Assistant works as an integral part of the production management team. Responsibilities include but aren’t limited to: expense tracking and payment of bills, managing space requests, maintaining the facility calendar, fielding inquiries about renting TRT spaces, event contracting, facilitating pre-event communications and meetings between renters and theater staff, serving as a point person on the day of rental events, and working as part of the company management and Covid safety team, including but not limited to grocery runs, company check-in’s, attending meeting and rehearsals as needed, and assisting the Company Manager with various tasks. Candidates should be self-motivated, organized, collaborative, positive, and professional with a willingness to learn.
Production Assistant
The Production Assistant (PA) works alongside the AEA Stage Management (SM) team to attend and assist with all scheduled rehearsals, technical rehearsals, dress rehearsals, and performances to ensure all call times are being met and all production equipment is kept in appropriate working condition. The PA shares the traditional responsibilities of both a PA and an ASM, and they also serve as part of the run crew (including scenic transitions, props hand-offs, and wardrobe changes) when shows move from rehearsal into tech. The PA helps with setting up the rehearsal room, taking notes, copying, and other duties as assigned; filling out accident reports for any incidents that occur; prepare documents including run sheets, tracking, and other duties; and inventory and stock various first aid stations throughout the theater. The PA begins working with each SM team during their prep week, and helps orient the SM team to TRT and its staff and facilities. The PA may also be assigned to assist with rental events and company management responsibilities, as needed. Candidate must be resourceful, flexible, organized, collaborative, positive and professional. This position works closely with the production department, guest artists, and AEA Stage Managers.