Applications are open between February 27 and April 7, 2025. The Jean Murray-Moray Sinclair Apprenticeship Program is a paid job auditing experience for emerging artists and craftspeople to gain exposure to professional theatre work. Most applicants are recent graduates of post-secondary theatre training but applications will be equally considered from those with other theatre experience who are looking to expand their knowledge, or a background in artistic disciplines outside of theatre who wish to learn more and pursue a theatre career. To apply, you must be a Canadian citizen or landed immigrant and a resident of Manitoba. Your application should include the completed form, a letter of reference, a resume or CV, a written statement (see the application for specifics) and portfolio/supporting material for some disciplines. Full checklists for the application and details about each program are in the downloadable file. If you have any questions or face barriers in the application process, please contact:
Ksenia Broda-Milian, Education and Enrichment Manager by email (preferred) or phone: 204 954 6413.
In 2025/26 we are not seeking any apprentices on Life of Pi, Rogers vs Rogers, Wonderful Joe, or Rubaboo.
Word document: Jean Murray-Moray Sinclair 24/25 Apprenticeship Application PDF: Jean Murray-Moray Sinclair 24/25 Apprenticeship Application
If you are trained in stage management and looking to begin your career as a CAEA/Equity apprentice SM, please do not apply here but instead forward your cover letter and resume to Director of Production Allison Loat. Please note that we do not offer playwriting or acting apprenticeships. If you are interested in performing on Royal MTC stages, see our auditions page. We will open submissions for playwrights' pitch sessions in the spring.
Haven't graduated yet? Check out our scholarship program!
Please stay tuned for a call for expressions of interest for assistants of any discipline! Assistant positions available in a season are determined by the needs of each production and the candidates who are a good fit, and so may change from year to year. Expressions of interest are kept on file for future consideration. More instructions and details about this process will be available in spring 2025. Assistants can be in any stage of their career, but have generally worked professionally, and are comfortable with the tools and techniques of their chosen artistic discipline.
Our apprenticeship fund is supported by generous patrons through a ‘pass the hat’ at one Mainstage production, and you can donate online any time! We are deeply grateful for your support. Make a gift today!