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Costume Shop Positions Available

Announcing our 2026 Apprenticeship Program!

Applications open January 5, 2026.

We are thrilled to share with you the details of the 2026 Glimmerglass Festival Apprenticeship Program!

The Glimmerglass Festival Apprenticeship Program provides a unique combination of practical work, mentorship, and educational programs, each designed to further professional growth. Our Apprenticeship Program is geared toward participants, ages 18 and over, who would like to continue to grow and pursue professional opportunities in their chosen field.

We have Apprenticeships open in a wide range of roles across our Costume Departments. Apprenticeships are also available in our Artistic, Company Administration, and other Production Departments! Scroll down to view the available positions and program benefits.

Compensation: $16.00/hr

The Glimmerglass Festival offers company-provided housing, an engaging and collaborative work environment, and multiple training opportunities throughout the season.

2026 Apprentice Positions & Contract Dates

Costumes, Hair & Makeup, and Wardrobe Apprenticeships

Costume Admin (1) May 11 – August 23, 2026

Costume Crafts (2) May 18 – July 19 (1 position) or August 2 (1 position), 2026

Costume Design (1) May 18 – August 9, 2026

Costume Stitcher (4) May 18 – July 12 (2 positions) or July 19 (2 positions), 2026

Hair & Makeup (2) May 26 – August 17, 2026

Wardrobe (3) June 8 – August 23, 2026

Additional Production Apprenticeships

Audio/Video Engineering (3) May 18 – August 23, 2026

Dramaturgy/Titles (1) June 1 – August 18, 2026

Electrics (3) May 18 – August 23, 2026

Lighting Supervision (1) May 11 – August 18, 2026

Production Administration (1) May 4 – August 23, 2026

Properties (1) May 4 – July 26, 2026

Properties Paints (1) May 4 – August 9, 2026

Safety (1) May 4 – August 23, 2026

Scene Design (1) May 11 – August 9, 2026

Scenic Art (2) May 11 – August 2, 2026

Scenic Carpentry (1) May 4 – August 23, 2026

Stage Management (2) May 18 – August 17, 2026

Stage Operations (5) May 4 – August 23, 2026

Technical Direction (1) May 4 – August 23, 2026

Artistic Administration Apprenticeships

Artistic Administration (2) May 18 – August 21, 2026

Music Library (1) May 18 – August 21, 2026

Music Operations (2) May 25 – August 21, 2026

Company Administration Apprenticeships

Box Office (2) June 8 – August 17, 2026

Communications (2) June 1 – August 23, 2026

Company Management (5) May 9 – August 26, 2026

Development (4) June 1 – August 21, 2026

Front of House (1) May 25 – August 21, 2026

General Administration (1) May 11 – August 22, 2026

Information Technologies (1) May 4 – August 21, 2026

Operations Management (1) June 1 – August 23, 2026

The Glimmerglass Festival is a summer destination in Cooperstown, New York where audiences from across the world come to experience world-class opera and musical theater. The Festival has connections throughout the industry: The Metropolitan Opera, Cirque du Soleil, Broadway and Off-Broadway, Regional Theaters, Cruise Ships, Tours, and many more throughout the country.

The Apprenticeship Program offers compensation, housing, professional development opportunities, and more.

Apprentices are compensated at a rate of $16.00/hr and are eligible for overtime after 40 hours worked. Hourly Non-Exempt Employees accrue one hour of sick leave for every 30 hours worked.
Apprentices are provided company housing at no charge. Apprentices will share a room with one other Apprentice. Additionally, Apprentices have a shared bathroom, kitchen, and common spaces. Local transportation is provided at no charge, including rides for personal necessities, daily commuting to and from work, and travel to and from airports and train stations, ensuring a smooth and accessible transition into the apprenticeship experience.
Apprentices receive periodic evaluations with their mentor and/or supervisor to discuss goals, growth, and actionable next steps to take their work to the next level.
Apprentices are paid to attend a wide range of industry-specific educational programming geared toward professional and personal growth. A mixture of panel discussions, lectures, and hands-on practical sessions is provided over the course of the summer.
Apprentices during the Festival Season have access to the Glimmerglass Festival Wellness Program, which includes a partnership with a local private medical provider, Glimmerglass Medical & Wellness LLC. During the Festival Season, this Wellness Program consists of priority reduced-cost convenient care with Glimmerglass Medical & Wellness LLC, no-cost weekly fitness classes, and no-cost weekly general wellness newsletters.

Applications will go live on January 5, 2026. The application process involves completing an online Employment Application Form (EAF) on the Glimmerglass Website and attaching a single PDF containing a one-page cover letter and a one-page resume with references. Some positions may require an additional portfolio link (preferred).

Go to glimmerglass.org/apprenticeship for more information regarding the application process.

For individuals with plentiful experience working at the professional level with a background in opera, repertory, and/or summer stock…we invite you to apply to one of our summer Seasonal Department Manager and Staff positions! View the full list of Staff and Manager positions at glimmerglass.org/employment.

Feel free to reach out if you have any questions.

Sincerely,

Wyatt Nyman (he/him/his)

Production Manager

Interested in furthering your career at the Festival?

Find Out More: The Apprenticeship Program

Apply for Our Staff & Manager Positions

Our 2026 Season Lineup

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The Glimmerglass Festival Apprenticeship Program is generously sponsored by Denise Littlefield Sobel.

Image Credits

Photography by Brent DeLanoy (1) Kayleen Bertrand (2-6)

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