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2025 Auditions have concluded.
2025 Professional Apprenticeship Program
Gretna Theatre, America's Oldest Summer Theater in the heart of Mount Gretna, Pennsylvania, is seeking current students and recent graduates interested in pursuing theatre professionally for its summer apprenticeship programs. This year's programming runs from May 28 through August 3, 2025, and offers paid apprenticeships in the areas of Acting, Costumes, Properties, Scenic Design, Stage Management, Company Management and Marketing.
All apprenticeships positions have been filled for summer 2025.
EMPLOYMENT
NOW HIRING FOR SUMMER 2025!
JOB TITLE: Box Office Associate
POSITION TYPE: Seasonal Part Time
REPORTS TO: Box Office Manager & Managing Director
PAY SCALE: $13.50/hour
JOB DESCRIPTION:
The Box Office is responsible for supporting the daily activities of the ticketing department. The Box Office Associate is responsible for providing a high level of customer service and efficient daily operations. Box Office Associate will be responsible for daily sales, patron account management, daily sales deposits/reporting, answering phone calls/emails/guest interactions. Role is highly visible to patrons and must lead by example with positivity, enthusiasm, and professionalism.
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES
Responsibilities:
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Foster and maintain a strong relationship with Gretna Theatre Patrons and the Mount Gretna Community
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Process sales for patrons in-person, over the phone, and through email
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Assist with generating daily ticket reports
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Oversee ticket sales and merchandise sales
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Properly maintain sales reports and cash drawers, prepare daily deposits, log and secure all cash drawers and deposits along with Box Office Manager
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Maintain proper documentation for all sales with Box Office Manager
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Maintain proper financial controls including, but not limited to, dual-control on all cash handling, signatures on all reports, etc
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Provide excellent customer service, respond promptly to any and all customers inquiries and requests, and maintain customer service standards
Qualifications:
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Ability to work independently, motivate fellow employees
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Ability to multitask, prioritize multiple issues/situations in a high paced environment
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Position requires a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends
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Proficiency with Google Docs, Google Sheets, etc
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Strong conflict resolution skills, positive mentality, and excellent customer service skills
Additional Skills Preferred, But Not Required:
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Retail experience
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Cash handling experience
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Experience with a ticketing system
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Experience working with the general public
Organizational Values:
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Please follow this link to read about Gretna Theatre’s Equal Employment Opportunity and Anti-Discrimination Policies: https://www.gretnatheatre.org/eeo-hate-policies
Contact:
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Please email resume to jobs@gretnatheatre.org

VOLUNTEER
GRETNA THEATRE BRANCHES is our theatre's volunteer troupe. The trees of Mt. Gretna can only go as far as their branches allow, and as a nonprofit organization, Gretna Theatre relies on your help for us to stretch our mission out in the community. Get involved today! Complete follow PDF > PDF and email it to housemanager@gretnatheatre.org with the subject VOLUNTEER.
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Usher Volunteers - Assist our front-of-house staff as an usher before curtain time and during intermission, greeting patrons, taking tickets, and seating our theater guests. And see the show for free!
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Cast & Crew Dinner - Tech Rehearsals are long 12 hour days, and after constructing the set on stage and hanging all of the lights, volunteers have set up hot food/dinner/drinks/snacks for our team. This happens the Tuesday evening before each new production opens.
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Special Events Volunteers - Support our fundraising department with setup, greeting, and service at our annual gala each October and at other special events that are so essential in supporting the outreach at Gretna Theatre.
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Administrative Volunteers - Work alongside our daytime staff in Marketing, Development, or Education doing data entry, phone solicitation, or providing general clerical assistance. Help keep Gretna Theatre growing!​

LITERARY
Script Submission Policy - If you have written a play or musical that you feel is appropriate for Gretna Theatre, please send the following:
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1-2 page synopsis
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5-10 page excerpt from the script
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a character breakdown
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bios for the playwright, composer, lyricist, and any other artistic collaborators
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Demo CD with tracks clearly labeled (musicals only)
Hardcopy submissions should be mailed to the attention of the Producing Artistic Director.
Please do not send the full script unsolicited. If, upon reading the synopsis package we find that your show is a good fit for Gretna Theatre programming, we will request a full script at that time. Please include a self-addressed stamped envelope or postcard for response, and please allow up to 6 months for review.
