Professional Residencies
2022/23 Season
Applications for 2022/23 Season are now open!
What is the Emerging Professional Residency Program?
Milwaukee Rep’s Emerging Professional Residency is a training program that serves as a bridge into professional theater. It offers an opportunity to make connections with professionals from around the country and spend a season learning and working in one of America’s foremost regional theaters. Residents play an integral role throughout the season by participating in the theater-making process on and off-stage and through close collaboration with established 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; the program is designed to be a bridge into the professional world.
What Residencies Are Available?
We are currently taking applications for Acting, Directing, Education & Engagement, Lighting, Costume Construction, Wardrobe and Stage Management residencies for the 2022/2023 Season. Residencies will mostly begin in August and run until late May with some exceptions depending on the position.
Who should apply?
Milwaukee Rep 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. We especially encourage applications from artists from all communities and backgrounds.
The EPR program is designed for early-career professionals with a firm commitment to a theater career and a desire to continue learning and developing their artistic skills 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
Residents come to the program from varying degrees of experience including recent graduates and individuals with a few credits looking to expand their professional resume. At this time, we are unable to accept applicants without a current US Work Permit.
COVID UPDATE: Please note that we will require all EPRs to be fully vaccinated before starting their residency.
Benefits of being an EPR
Residents receive:
- $275 untaxed weekly stipend
- Safe and secure housing in one of Milwaukee’s best locations with access to great retail and transportation.
- Accommodations include a private bedroom in a shared apartment.
- Transportation (unlimited bus pass or parking stipend)
- Travel stipend for Residents from outside the Greater Milwaukee Area
- Professional Development Workshops
- Mentorship from Milwaukee Rep leaders
Application Instructions
Please pay attention to the following when it comes to completing your application:
- This application must be completed and submitted in one session. While you can make revisions once you have started and you will have a chance to review your final application before submitting, you may not exit the application and return at a later time. Please plan accordingly and it is strongly recommended that you gather the application materials in advance of beginning the online application form.
- You will be asked to upload several additional files (see below). Make sure that they are saved in either .doc or .pdf format. Files using .txt, jpeg, and other formats may not be properly received and may prevent full consideration of your application.
- For questions about your application status, please defer to the email referenced in the department you are applying for.