NEW YORK STAGE AND FILM 2025 SUMMER SEASON
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New York Stage and Film is hiring for our 40th Anniversary Summer Season June-August 2025 in Poughkeepsie, NY, the cornerstone of our annual programming that serves the needs of artists developing new plays, musicals, screenplays, and TV shows. During the Summer Season, professional artists and practitioners live and work together in a collaborative artistic environment, away from critical and commercial pressures, and develop new stories through readings, workshops, and residencies. Seasonal positions will run from late-June through mid-August with some pre-season preparation for certain roles.
For 40 years, New York Stage and Film has operated as a vital incubator for artists and their work, a catalyst for stories that start with us and continue across the country and around the world. With artist-driven flexibility, resources and opportunities are shaped to meet projects at every step of their development. Learn about our programming here. Organization History & Notable Projects.
New York Stage and Film believes in artistic freedom, artistic expression, and empowering artists to take risks to understand their fullest visions. We believe that process can only be fostered in a creative space that is also a safe space. All New York Stage and Film community members are required to read and encouraged to uphold our Community Values & Tools.
New York Stage and Film is an equal opportunity employment employer. All qualified applicants shall be afforded equal employment opportunities without discrimination because of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, age, disability or marital status. Candidates from populations underrepresented in the theater field are strongly encouraged to apply.
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APPLICATION FORMS
Apprentice applications closed Sunday, February 23 at 11:59 ET
POSITIONS AVAILABLE
COMPANY MANAGER | Filled for 2025
Positions & Rates
Company Manager
$1,210.00/wk
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Additional Support
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Free Housing
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Partial Travel Reimbursement​
COMPANY MANAGER
This is a seasonal position with a guaranteed pay of $1,210.00 per week during the Summer Season, which encompasses 50 hours of work per week. Between 150 - 200 pre/post season hours can be expected, spread out among many weeks leading up to and after the Summer Season, which will be paid at the base rate of $22.00/hour. Any additional overtime over 50 hours during the Summer Season will be paid 1.5x at $33.00/hour. The Company Manager is required to be in the Hudson Valley from late-June through mid-August 2025. Housing and a partial transportation stipend are provided. Work week: Tuesday - Sunday.* The Company Manager will need to manage a 45-50 hr/wk cap for each individual in their respective department.
The COMPANY MANAGER works closely with the Artistic Director, Associate Artistic Director, and General Manager to oversee the day-to-day experience of all artists and staff in residence during the NYSAF Summer Season. As a member of a team tasked with welcoming and caring for multiple artists/artistic teams developing new stores in-process away from their homes, all individuals are expected to be nimble, adaptive, and patient.
*The Company Management team will operate with an alternate day-off that rotates among teammates in order to provide turnover coverage on Mondays.
To note: One of NYSAF’s founding principles is to facilitate the sharing of knowledge from one artistic generation to the next. All members of the year-round and seasonal leadership team are encouraged to embrace an environment of learning that can manifest in concert with our professional responsibilities.
ASSISTANT COMPANY MANAGERS
Positions & Rates
Assistant Company Managers
$807.50/wk
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Additional Support
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Free Housing
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Partial Travel Reimbursement​
ASSISTANT COMPANY MANAGERS
This is a seasonal position with a guaranteed pay of $807.50 per week during the Summer Season, which encompasses 45 hours of work per week. The base hourly rate for this position is $17.00/hour. Any additional overtime over 45 hours during the Summer Season will be paid 1.5x at $25.50/hour. The Assistant Company Managers are required to be in residence in the Hudson Valley from late-June through mid-August 2025. Housing and a partial transportation stipend are provided. Work week: Tuesday - Sunday*.
The ASSISTANT COMPANY MANAGERS work closely with the Company Manager to oversee the day-to-day experience of all artists and staff in residence during the NYSAF Summer Season. As a member of a team tasked with welcoming and caring for multiple artists/artistic teams developing new stores in-process away from their homes, all individuals are expected to be nimble, adaptive, and patient.
*The Company Management team will operate with an alternate day-off that rotates among teammates in order to provide turnover coverage on Mondays.
To note: One of NYSAF’s founding principles is to facilitate the sharing of knowledge from one artistic generation to the next. All members of the year-round and seasonal leadership team are encouraged to embrace an environment of learning that can manifest in concert with our professional responsibilities.
BOX OFFICE / FRONT OF HOUSE MANAGER | Filled for 2025
Positions & Rates
BO/ FOH Manager
$807.50/wk
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Additional Support
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Free Housing
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Partial Travel Reimbursement
BOX OFFICE / FRONT OF HOUSE MANAGER
This is a seasonal position with a guaranteed pay of $807.50 per week during the Summer Season which encompasses 45 hours of work per week. About 40 - 50 pre-season hours can be expected, spread out among a few weeks leading up to the Summer Season, which will be paid at the base rate of $17.00/hour. Any additional overtime over 45 hours during the Summer Season will be paid 1.5x at $25.50/hour. The Box Office/ Front of House Manager (BO/FOH) is required to be in residence in the Hudson Valley from late-June through mid-August 2025. Housing and a partial transportation stipend are provided.
The BO/ FOH MANAGER will oversee the planning, coordination, and implementation of all aspects of audience services for all public performances in the New York Stage and Film’s 2025 Summer Season. They will ensure hospitable, smooth and efficient Front of House and Box Office operations including the reservation of tickets, audience communication, guest check-in and guest seating. Managing a team of ushers, the BO/ FOH manager leads by example at all times and provides the highest level of customer service to all guests.
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As a member of a residency-based team, our roles and responsibilities will encompass not only production needs but also building and maintaining the creative and professional values of the NYSAF community. Some tasks may fall “outside” of expected parameters, including weekly welcoming procedures, process-specific creative thinking, and even chipping in with small tasks (like turning on the coffee machine if you’re the first one in the office).
To note: One of NYSAF’s founding principles is to facilitate the sharing of knowledge from one artistic generation to the next. All members of the year-round and seasonal leadership team are encouraged to embrace an environment of learning that can manifest in concert with our professional responsibilities.
PRODUCTION MANAGER | Filled for 2025
Positions & Rates
Production Manager
$1,210.00/wk
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Additional Support
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Free Housing
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Partial Travel Reimbursement
PRODUCTION MANAGER
This is a seasonal position with a guaranteed pay of $1,210.00 per week during the Summer Season, which encompasses 50 hours of work per week. Between 150 - 200 pre/post season hours can be expected, spread out among many weeks leading up to and after the Summer Season, which will be paid at the base rate of $22.00/hour. Any additional approved overtime over 50 hours during the Summer Season will be paid 1.5x at $33.00/hour. The Production Manager is required to be in the Hudson Valley from late-June through mid-August 2025. Housing and a partial transportation stipend are provided. Work week: Tuesday - Sunday. The Production Manager will need to manage a 45-50 hr/wk cap for each individual in their respective department.
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The PRODUCTION MANAGER works closely with the Artistic Director, Associate Artistic Director, and General Manager to oversee the safe and orderly operations of NYSAF productions, readings, workshops and other artistic activities during the 2025 Summer Season. Adding production and design support to works that are in-process is different from mounting a production which is ready to be staged.
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While our artistic teams are invited to embrace fully being in a state of process, they are also often managing pressures which place an emphasis on product. To that end, a successful production team requires patience, nimbleness, and grace. We have learned that these values in concert with our Code of Conduct makes for the most productive process-driven environment.
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As a member of a residency-based team, our roles and responsibilities will encompass not only production needs but also building and maintaining the creative and professional values of the NYSAF community. Some tasks may fall “outside” of expected parameters, including weekly welcoming procedures, process-specific creative thinking, and even chipping in with small tasks (like turning on the coffee machine if you’re the first one in the office).
To note: One of NYSAF’s founding principles is to facilitate the sharing of knowledge from one artistic generation to the next. All members of the year-round and seasonal leadership team are encouraged to embrace an environment of learning that can manifest in concert with our professional responsibilities.
TECHNICAL DIRECTOR/PROPS SUPERVISOR
Positions & Rates
Technical Director/Props Supervisor
$902.50/wk
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Additional Support
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Free Housing
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Partial Travel Reimbursement
TECHNICAL DIRECTOR/PROPS SUPERVISOR
This is a seasonal position with a guaranteed pay of $902.50 per week during the Summer Season, which encompasses 45 hours of work per week. The base hourly rate for this position is $19.00/hour. Any additional overtime over 45 hours during the Summer Season will be paid 1.5x at $28.50/hour. The TD/Props Supervisor is required to be in the Hudson Valley from late-June through mid-August 2025. Housing and a partial transportation stipend are provided. Work week: Tuesday - Sunday.
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The TECHNICAL DIRECTOR/PROPS SUPERVISOR works closely with the Production Manager, Associate Artistic Director, and General Manager to oversee the safe and orderly operations of organizing, building, facilitating and sourcing properties and scenic elements for productions, readings, workshops and other artistic activities during the 2025 Summer Season. While in communication with the above-mentioned individuals, this position works independently to create and deliver the necessary props and production elements. Adding production and design support to works that are in-process is different from mounting a production which is ready to be staged in that only some properties/furniture will appear in productions and readings.
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While our artistic teams are invited to embrace fully being in a state of process, they are also often managing pressures which place an emphasis on product. To that end, a successful production team requires patience, nimbleness, and grace. We have learned that these values in concert with our Code of Conduct makes for the most productive process-driven environment.
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As a member of a residency-based team, our roles and responsibilities will encompass not only production needs but also building and maintaining the creative and professional values of the NYSAF community. Some tasks may fall “outside” of expected parameters, including weekly welcoming procedures, process-specific creative thinking, and even chipping in with small tasks (like turning on the coffee machine if you’re the first one in the office).
To note: One of NYSAF’s founding principles is to facilitate the sharing of knowledge from one artistic generation to the next. All members of the year-round and seasonal leadership team are encouraged to embrace an environment of learning that can manifest in concert with our professional responsibilities.
ASSISTANT PRODUCTION MANAGER | Filled for 2025
Positions & Rates
Assistant Production Manager
$807.50/wk
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Additional Support
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Free Housing
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Partial Travel Reimbursement
ASSISTANT PRODUCTION MANAGER
This is a seasonal position with a guaranteed pay of $807.50 per week during the Summer Season, which encompasses 45 hours of work per week. The base hourly rate for this position is $17.00/hour. Any additional overtime over 45 hours during the Summer Season will be paid 1.5x at $25.50/hour. The Assistant Production Manager is required to be in residence in the Hudson Valley from late-June through mid-August 2025. Housing and a partial transportation stipend are provided. Work week: Tuesday - Sunday.
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The ASSISTANT PRODUCTION MANAGER works closely with the Production Manager to facilitate the safe and orderly operations of NYSAF productions, readings, workshops and other artistic activities during the 2025 Summer Season. Adding production and design support to works that are in-process is different from mounting a production which is ready to be staged.
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While our artistic teams are invited to embrace fully being in a state of process, they are also often managing pressures which place an emphasis on product. To that end, a successful production team requires patience, nimbleness, and grace. We have learned that these values in concert with our Code of Conduct makes for the most productive process-driven environment.
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As a member of a residency-based team, our roles and responsibilities will encompass not only production needs but also building and maintaining the creative and professional values of the NYSAF community. Some tasks may fall “outside” of expected parameters, including weekly welcoming procedures, process-specific creative thinking, and even chipping in with small tasks (like turning on the coffee machine if you’re the first one in the office).
To note: One of NYSAF’s founding principles is to facilitate the sharing of knowledge from one artistic generation to the next. All members of the year-round and seasonal leadership team are encouraged to embrace an environment of learning that can manifest in concert with our professional responsibilities.
LIGHTING DIRECTOR
Positions & Rates
Lighting Director
$1,155.00/wk
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Additional Support
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Free Housing
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Partial Travel Reimbursement
LIGHTING DIRECTOR
This is a seasonal position with a guaranteed pay of $1,155.00 per week during the Summer Season, which encompasses 50 hours of work per week. Between 40 - 60 pre-season hours can be expected, spread out among many weeks leading up to the Summer Season, which will be paid at the base rate of $21.00/hour. Any additional overtime over 50 hours during the Summer Season will be paid 1.5x at $31.50/hour. The Lighting Director is required to be in the Hudson Valley from late-June through mid-August 2025. Housing and a partial transportation stipend are provided. Work week: Tuesday - Sunday. The Lighting Director will need to manage a 45 hr/wk cap for their respective department.
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The LIGHTING DIRECTOR works closely with the Head Electrician, Lighting Apprentice, and other members of the Production Staff to oversee the Lighting Department and NYSAF Summer Season operations. This position reports to the Production Manager. Adding production and design support to works that are in-process is different from mounting a production which is ready to be staged.
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While our artistic teams are invited to embrace fully being in a state of process, they are also often managing pressures which place an emphasis on product. To that end, a successful production team requires patience, nimbleness, and grace. We have learned that these values in concert with our Code of Conduct makes for the most productive process-driven environment.
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As a member of a residency-based team, our roles and responsibilities will encompass not only production needs but also building and maintaining the creative and professional values of the NYSAF community. Some tasks may fall “outside” of expected parameters, including weekly welcoming procedures, process-specific creative thinking, and even chipping in with small tasks (like turning on the coffee machine if you’re the first one in the office).
To note: One of NYSAF’s founding principles is to facilitate the sharing of knowledge from one artistic generation to the next. All members of the year-round and seasonal leadership team are encouraged to embrace an environment of learning that can manifest in concert with our professional responsibilities.
HEAD ELECTRICIAN | Filled for 2025
Positions & Rates
Head Electrician
$807.50/wk
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Additional Support
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Free Housing
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Partial Travel Reimbursement
HEAD ELECTRICIAN
This is a seasonal position with a guaranteed pay of $807.50 per week during the Summer Season, which encompasses 45 hours of work per week. The base hourly rate for this position is $17.00/hour. Any additional overtime over 45 hours during the Summer Season will be paid 1.5x at $25.50/hour. The Head Electrician is required to be in residence in the Hudson Valley from late-June through mid-August 2025. Housing and partial transportation reimbursement are provided. Work week: Tuesday - Sunday.
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The HEAD ELECTRICIAN works closely with the Lighting Director to facilitate the Lighting Department and NYSAF Summer Season operations. This position reports to the Lighting Director. Adding production and design support to works that are in-process is different from mounting a production which is ready to be staged.
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While our artistic teams are invited to embrace fully being in a state of process, they are also often managing pressures which place an emphasis on product. To that end, a successful production team requires patience, nimbleness, and grace. We have learned that these values in concert with our Code of Conduct makes for the most productive process-driven environment.
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As a member of a residency-based team, our roles and responsibilities will encompass not only production needs but also building and maintaining the creative and professional values of the NYSAF community. Some tasks may fall “outside” of expected parameters, including weekly welcoming procedures, process-specific creative thinking, and even chipping in with small tasks (like turning on the coffee machine if you’re the first one in the office).
To note: One of NYSAF’s founding principles is to facilitate the sharing of knowledge from one artistic generation to the next. All members of the year-round and seasonal leadership team are encouraged to embrace an environment of learning that can manifest in concert with our professional responsibilities.
AUDIO DIRECTOR | Filled for 2025
Positions & Rates
Audio Director
$1,155.00/wk
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Additional Support
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Free Housing
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Partial Travel Reimbursement​
AUDIO DIRECTOR
This is a seasonal position with a guaranteed pay of $1,155.00 per week during the Summer Season, which encompasses 50 hours of work per week. Between 40 - 60 pre-season hours can be expected, spread out among many weeks leading up to the Summer Season, which will be paid at the base rate of $21.00/hour. Any additional overtime over 50 hours during the Summer Season will be paid 1.5x at $31.50/hour. The Audio Director is required to be in the Hudson Valley from late-June through mid-August 2025. Housing and a partial transportation stipend are provided. Work week: Tuesday - Sunday. The Audio Director will need to manage a 45 hr/wk cap for their respective department.
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The AUDIO DIRECTOR works closely with the Audio Mixer, Audio Apprentice, and other members of the Production Staff to oversee the Audio Department and NYSAF Summer Season operations. This position reports to the Production Manager. Adding production and design support to works that are in-process is different from mounting a production which is ready to be staged.
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While our artistic teams are invited to embrace fully being in a state of process, they are also often managing pressures which place an emphasis on product. To that end, a successful production team requires patience, nimbleness, and grace. We have learned that these values in concert with our Code of Conduct makes for the most productive process-driven environment.
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As a member of a residency-based team, our roles and responsibilities will encompass not only production needs but also building and maintaining the creative and professional values of the NYSAF community. Some tasks may fall “outside” of expected parameters, including weekly welcoming procedures, process-specific creative thinking, and even chipping in with small tasks (like turning on the coffee machine if you’re the first one in the office).
To note: One of NYSAF’s founding principles is to facilitate the sharing of knowledge from one artistic generation to the next. All members of the year-round and seasonal leadership team are encouraged to embrace an environment of learning that can manifest in concert with our professional responsibilities.
AUDIO MIXER
Positions & Rates
Audio Mixer
$807.50/wk
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Additional Support
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Free Housing
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Partial Travel Reimbursement
AUDIO MIXER
This is a seasonal position with a guaranteed pay of $807.50 per week during the Summer Season, which encompasses 45 hours of work per week. The base hourly rate for this position is $17.00/hour. Any additional overtime over 45 hours during the Summer Season will be paid 1.5x at $25.50/hour. The Audio Mixer is required to be in residence in the Hudson Valley from late-June through mid-August 2025. Housing and a partial transportation stipend are provided. Work week: Tuesday - Sunday.
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The AUDIO MIXER works closely with the Audio Director, Audio Technician, Audio Apprentice, and other members of the Production Staff to oversee the Audio Department and NYSAF Summer Season operations. This position reports to the Audio Director. Adding production and design support to works that are in-process is different from mounting a production which is ready to be staged.
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While our artistic teams are invited to embrace fully being in a state of process, they are also often managing pressures which place an emphasis on product. To that end, a successful production team requires patience, nimbleness, and grace. We have learned that these values in concert with our Code of Conduct makes for the most productive process-driven environment.
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As a member of a residency-based team, our roles and responsibilities will encompass not only production needs but also building and maintaining the creative and professional values of the NYSAF community. Some tasks may fall “outside” of expected parameters, including weekly welcoming procedures, process-specific creative thinking, and even chipping in with small tasks (like turning on the coffee machine if you’re the first one in the office).
To note: One of NYSAF’s founding principles is to facilitate the sharing of knowledge from one artistic generation to the next. All members of the year-round and seasonal leadership team are encouraged to embrace an environment of learning that can manifest in concert with our professional responsibilities.
AUDIO TECHNICIAN | Filled for 2025
Positions & Rates
Audio Technician
$760.00/wk
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Additional Support
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Free Housing
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Partial Travel Reimbursement​
AUDIO TECHNICIAN
This is a seasonal position with a guaranteed pay of $760.00 per week during the Summer Season, which encompasses 45 hours of work per week. The base hourly rate for this position is $16/hour. Any additional overtime over 45 hours during the Summer Season will be paid 1.5x at $24.000/hour. The Audio Technician is required to be in residence in the Hudson Valley from late-June through mid-August 2025. Housing and a partial transportation stipend are provided. Work week: Tuesday - Sunday.
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The AUDIO TECHNICIAN works closely with the Audio Director, Audio Mixer, Audio Apprentice, and other members of the Production Staff to oversee the Sound Department and NYSAF Summer Season operations. This position reports to the Audio Director. Adding production and design support to works that are in-process is different from mounting a production which is ready to be staged.
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While our artistic teams are invited to embrace fully being in a state of process, they are also often managing pressures which place an emphasis on product. To that end, a successful production team requires patience, nimbleness, and grace. We have learned that these values in concert with our Code of Conduct makes for the most productive process-driven environment.
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As a member of a residency-based team, our roles and responsibilities will encompass not only production needs but also building and maintaining the creative and professional values of the NYSAF community. Some tasks may fall “outside” of expected parameters, including weekly welcoming procedures, process-specific creative thinking, and even chipping in with small tasks (like turning on the coffee machine if you’re the first one in the office).
To note: One of NYSAF’s founding principles is to facilitate the sharing of knowledge from one artistic generation to the next. All members of the year-round and seasonal leadership team are encouraged to embrace an environment of learning that can manifest in concert with our professional responsibilities.
DIGITAL CONTENT CREATOR | Filled for 2025
Positions & Rates
Digital Content Creator
$760.00/wk
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Additional Support
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Free Housing
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Partial Travel Reimbursement​
DIGITAL CONTENT CREATOR
This is a seasonal position with a guaranteed pay of $760.00 per week during the Summer Season, which encompasses 45 hours of work per week. The base hourly rate for this position is $16/hour. Any additional overtime over 45 hours during the Summer Season will be paid 1.5x at $24.00/hour. The Digital Content Creator is required to be in the Hudson Valley from late-June through mid-August 2025. Housing and a partial transportation stipend are provided. Work week: Tuesday - Sunday.
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The DIGITAL CONTENT CREATOR will be a creative and collaborative storyteller and designer who will see projects through from concept to launch. They will be hands-on in conceiving, creating, editing, and posting on-brand digital design, photography, and video content to be shared across all New York Stage and Film’s networks. This person will work both independently and in collaboration with the Marketing Associate. A successful candidate will be experienced in digital design and video production, and comfortable prioritizing and managing multiple projects at the same time while working both independently and in a team setting.
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As a member of a residency-based team, our roles and responsibilities will encompass not only production needs but also building and maintaining the creative and professional values of the NYSAF community. Some tasks may fall “outside” of expected parameters, including weekly welcoming procedures, process-specific creative thinking, and even chipping in with small tasks (like turning on the coffee machine if you’re the first one in the office).​
To note: One of NYSAF’s founding principles is to facilitate the sharing of knowledge from one artistic generation to the next. All members of the year-round and seasonal leadership team are encouraged to embrace an environment of learning that can manifest in concert with our professional responsibilities.
APPRENTICESHIPS
Positions & Rates
Arts Administration
Stage Management
Production Management
Audio
Lighting
$640/wk
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Additional Support
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Free Housing
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Partial Travel Reimbursement
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Deadline
Sunday, February 23 by 11:59pm ET
These are seasonal positions with a guaranteed pay of $640 per week during the Summer Season, which encompass 40 hours of work per week. The base hourly rate for these positions are $16/hour. Any overtime over 40 hours during the Summer Season will be paid 1.5x at $24.00/hour. Approximately 5 hours of overtime may occur during a busier week of programming. Apprentices are required to be in residence in the Hudson Valley from late-June through mid-August 2025. Housing, and a partial transportation stipend are provided. Work week: Tuesday - Sunday, 40 hours/week.
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ARTS ADMINISTRATION
STAGE MANAGEMENT
PRODUCTION MANAGEMENT
AUDIO
LIGHTING
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APPRENTICES work closely with their department colleagues to ensure smooth NYSAF Summer Season operations. Each position reports to their respective department head. As a member of a residency-based team, our roles and responsibilities will encompass not only production needs but also building and maintaining the creative and professional values of the NYSAF community. Some tasks may fall “outside” of expected parameters, including weekly welcoming procedures, process-specific creative thinking, and even chipping in with small tasks (like turning on the coffee machine if you’re the first one in the office).
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The New York Stage and Film Apprentice program supports the next generation of theater artists with an unparalleled opportunity to live, work, and train alongside top professionals. The Apprentice program is best suited for individuals who have a basic understanding of their department, and who are seeking a robust opportunity to further them on their respective trajectories. Applicants do not need to be in degree-seeking programs to be eligible. NYSAF encourages individuals with unconventional yet applicable experience to apply.