Arts Administration Apprenticeship
As an innovative, full-service theatrical production company, we pride ourselves on creating quality productions that are adaptable to the ever-changing marketplace, delivering the Broadway experience to audiences in North America and beyond. Crossroads Live North America strives to create a diverse, equitable, and inclusive work environment where all contributions are valued, honored, and supported.
About Us
As an innovative, full-service theatrical production company, we pride ourselves on creating quality productions that are adaptable to the ever-changing marketplace, delivering the Broadway experience to audiences in North America and beyond. Crossroads Live North America strives to create a diverse, equitable, and inclusive work environment where all contributions are valued, honored, and supported.
About this role
The Arts Administration Apprentice will provide administrative support for the Crossroads Live North America team onsite in Rockville, MD. Working closely with Crossroads’ Humanity department, they will be responsible for the day-to-day management of the Corporate Office and will have the chance to learn from and support all departments. The Intern will also have the opportunity to travel and work onsite with the Crossroads Live General and Production Management teams to support the successful launch of the 2025-2026 touring season.
Duration
September 2025 – December 2025
Join Crossroads Live North America for a unique, four-month internship where you’ll rotate between departments including Marketing, Accounting, Booking, Production, and more gaining hands-on experience in the business of live theater. You’ll work closely with our Rockville Home Office team, supporting key projects while learning how a touring theater company operates behind the scenes.
What You’ll Do
Manage the Rockville Home Office:
Stocking, organizing, and maintaining a productive, well-functioning workspace while supporting the team with day-to-day needs.
Coordinate logistics for meetings (reserve conference rooms, arrange catering, manage equipment).
Manage incoming correspondence, including opening, sorting and distributing mail, packages and email.
Perform general administrative tasks, including filing, scanning, and data entry, while assisting with ad hoc projects as assigned.
Collaborate with Marketing to enhance social media presence and implement innovative engagement strategies.
Facilitate and troubleshoot technology needs for the Corporate Office, ensuring smooth operations and timely resolutions.
Plan and execute staff engagement initiatives that promote morale and build meaningful connections between employees and the Executive Team.
Provide administrative support to the Booking Department, including data entry, standardizing rental information across multiple shows, and assisting in route vetting—with the opportunity to observe booking meetings and gain industry insight.
Assist with onboarding of touring company members and maintain accurate, organized administrative files.
Support production and technical teams by serving as a PA/runner and/or as a juvenile performer wrangler, documenting processes via photos and video, troubleshooting administrative tech issues, and managing on-site needs (e.g., coffee service).
This role may require occasional travel and variable work hours off site.
Perform general administrative tasks, including filing, scanning, and data entry, while assisting with ad hoc projects as assigned.
Qualifications
Recent graduates and individuals transitioning careers are encouraged to apply. Please note that this is a contract position with an expected 8-hour workday.
Team Player and Self Starter, able to work with different types of personalities. • Excellent communication and organizational skills are essential.
Familiarity with Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams) and Google Suite. • Self-motivated and detail-oriented problem solvers, who are interested in learning and working in multiple facets of touring commercial theater.
Ability to lift over 25lbs.
Valid Driver’s License is a plus.
A basic understanding of theatrical terms and directions is helpful.
Salary
A taxed stipend of $750/week
Benefits
Uber reimbursements for travel to and from Shady Grove Metro Station.
Resume and Cover letter advisement assistance, as well as support with career planning and placement. Travel and Housing.
Housing is not provided when working out of the Corporate Office. Travel and Housing will be provided for any work conducted away from the Corporate Office/Warehouse.
EEOC Statement
Crossroads Live embraces humanity, inclusion, and community, valuing diverse thoughts and backgrounds to foster a compassionate and kind environment. Through our work we aim to exemplify these values and provide an enriching experience for audiences and team members.
Crossroads Live is an equal-opportunity employer. We will extend equal opportunity to all individuals without regard to race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, disability, age, genetic information, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws. Our policy reflects and affirms our Company’s commitment to the principles of fair employment and the elimination of all discriminatory practices.
If you would like to apply, please send a resume with references and a brief cover letter to the hiring team via this email careers.na@xroadslive.com.
To ensure that your application materials make it to the right place, title your email subject line using the following format: “Crossroads Live: Arts Administration Apprenticeship – (Insert your last name here)”
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
How To Apply
Send your resume to careers@xroadslive.com and use the subject line: [Your Name, Internship @ XRoads Live]
Please include one (or all) of the following in your email:
Your favorite show you’ve seen live
A book or show you recommend
A quote that resonates with you
Touring Studio Teacher
We are seeking a Studio Teacher/Wrangler for year 3 of ANNIE. The primary responsibility will be to manage and supervise Juvenile Performers during performances.
About Crossroads Live North America
Crossroads Live is the first company to bring together the world’s top producers of live entertainment under one banner. With offices in London, New York, Washington, D.C., Sydney, and Melbourne—our global platform ensures the best-loved titles from Broadway and the West End can be embraced by audiences throughout our home territories as well as continental Europe, the Middle East, Southeast Asia, and Mainland China.
Although Crossroads Live North America is part of a global company—we’re firmly and dedicatedly local, on the ground, and hands-on. We believe that there's nothing quite like the transformative power of theater. We strive to create a diverse, equitable, and inclusive work environment where all contributions are valued, honored, and supported. As a theatrical production company, each night, we see how theater can entertain but also how it brings people together. We proudly bring the magic of Broadway to towns and cities, big and small, from coast to coast.
What We’re Looking For
We are seeking a Studio Teacher/Wrangler for year 3 of ANNIE. The primary responsibility will be to manage and supervise Juvenile Performers during performances. The right candidate will play a crucial role in ensuring the educational and overall well-being of all minors on tour.
While the primary duty is acting as a Child Wrangler, we are specifically looking for a Studio Teacher who will be on retainer to perform in-person duties in cities and states that require such services.
What You’ll Do
Child Advocacy:
Serve as a child advocate for all minors on tour, ensuring their well-being and rights are protected.
Ensure all minors working on tour have the necessary work permits.
Monitor and enforce the number of hours minors can work based on their age, including time for schooling and breaks.
Stay informed about and enforce child labor laws and regulations.
Educational Duties:
Ensure compliance with certain city or state regulations by providing in-person schooling to Juvenile Performers where needed.
Schedule school hours, meal breaks, and free time for minors to ensure they adhere to legal work hour restrictions when required.
Be able to teach multiple subjects and grade levels, as needed.
Encourage minors to take their schooling seriously, even amidst the excitement of working on tour.
Address challenges related to minors not bringing or engaging in schoolwork. Collaboration and Coordination:
Work with Stage and Company Managers to balance performing schedules with educational and legal requirements.
Collect and return Juvenile Performers to their responsible parent or guardian at the beginning and end of rehearsals and performances.
Accompany the Juvenile Performers wherever they go on the premises from arrival until they leave with an approved adult.
Facilitate all movements of the Juvenile Performers during rehearsals and performances, ensuring their timely presence for preperformance preparation and stage entrances and exits.
Develop and maintain a friendly, supportive, and professional relationship with the minors and their guardians.
Maintain communication with guardians on how they can support their child’s successful performance.
Be familiar with emergency evacuation procedures and, if necessary, ensure the safe evacuation of the minors from the building.
Health and Safety:
Ensure the safety and well-being of Juvenile Performers while at the theater. • Be aware of and manage any health issues as communicated by the guardians, such as special diets, allergies, and medication.
Qualifications
Obtain and maintain an elementary and secondary teaching credential, and a child labor laws license from the Division of Labor Standards Enforcement (DLSE).
Experience in teaching or child advocacy roles, preferably in entertainment settings. • Strong organizational and communication skills.
Ability to multitask and prioritize tasks.
Knowledge of theatrical production or a keen interest in the arts is an advantage. What Success Looks Like:
Ensuring the well-being and educational compliance of all minors on tour. • Providing seamless support to the production team and Juvenile Performers. • Effectively communicating across teams and with guardians.
Consistently maintaining accurate records and adhering to legal requirements. • Proactively collaborating with other departments and supporting the smooth operation of performances.
Location: Various touring locations across North America
Hours: Full-time with weekend and evening work expected
Salary: Wrangler: $850 per week // On-call Teacher Retainer: $225 per week // $65.00 per hour when providing in-person services (this includes field trips)
To Apply
Please send your resume and a cover letter detailing your experience and excitement for the role to careers.na@xroadslive.com. Use the subject line: [Your Name, Studio Teacher @ Xroads ].
Touring Company Managers
Job description:
Crossroads Live North America is seeking experienced Touring Company Managers for upcoming productions. The Company Manager will serve as the Play’s representative while on tour and will report directly to the Producer, General Manager and Associate General Manager.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Implement and manage Producer policies and procedures across the touring company
Develop and manage effective working relationships with all company members to ensure smooth daily running of the production
Foster good relations between management and employees to ensure a positive workplace environment
Solve day-to-day issues related to the Production’s cast, crew, orchestra, and other personnel
Work collaboratively in a small team that is “all hands-on deck”
Model and support the mission and values of Troika Entertainment by demonstrating inclusive behavior and maintaining a safe and professional working environment
Attend all performances and ensure availability to company members during all rehearsal and show hours
Facilitate relationships with local presenters, theaters, and locally employed staff
Manage and oversee the responsibilities of the Assistant Company Manager while fostering their professional development
Coordinate and liaise with the HR partner and General Management on all human resources matters
Supervise, prepare and manage payroll, financial and other records
Reconcile, process and review petty cash, checkbook, and company credit card each week
Assist in the management of budgets and operating procedures, including all road expenditures
Audit engagement documents and finalize the settlement at each venue the tour plays
Log and monitor Accident and Incident Reports and maintain workers compensation files
Process Workers’ Compensation Reports and coordinate claims with insurance vendor
Arrange transportation and housing for the touring production
Represent Producer with onsite VIPs and special guests at the theatre
Administer company and VIP house seat requests
Liaise with Publicity and Marketing departments to ensure all requests are met and implemented
Plan events and coordinate other special projects for the production
Other duties as assigned by the Producers or General Manager
Required Skills:
Astute attention to detail
Ability to prioritize and multitask
Strong organizational, communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate well with all levels of internal and external executives and partners
Ability to manage multiple projects at once and operate in line with proven systems
Understanding of the various elements of the theatre process – production, technical, staging, creative and performance
Must be able to solve problems as they arise
Positive attitude and the ability to remain effective under pressure while managing staff and motivating teams for best results
Can-do attitude and willingness to roll-up-sleeves and do whatever it takes to get the job done
Ability to work autonomously as well as part of a broader team
Experience working in a dynamic, high-energy environment with a demanding workload while maintaining a friendly demeanor at all times
Required Qualifications:
Previous experience in company management
Touring experience preferred
Prior experience in providing work direction, coaching others, management or related area preferred
Salary:
Commensurate with experience and based on the size/scale of the production.
Salary: $1,400-2,000/week
Location:
This position will be expected to travel with the production on tour.
About Crossroads Live North America
Crossroads Live North America is a theatrical production company producing touring musical theatre productions throughout North America and internationally. We are based in Rockville, MD a suburb of Washington, D.C. and have an office in New York City. We offer a competitive compensation package commensurate with experience, which includes a comprehensive benefits package. All applicants should send an updated resume and cover letter via the form below or to careers.na@xroadslive.com.
Crossroads Live North America is an equal opportunity employer. We will extend equal opportunity to all individuals without regard to race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation and gender identity), national origin, disability, age, genetic information, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws. Our policy reflects and affirms our Company’s commitment to the principles of fair employment and the elimination of all discriminatory practices.
Touring Crew Members
Crossroads Live is always looking for experienced crew members for our national tours in the following positions…
On the Road
Crossroads Live is always looking for experienced crew members for our national tours in the following positions:
Head Carpenter
Assistant Carpenter
Flyman
Automation Technician
Head Electrician
Assistant Electrician
Head Audio
Assistant Audio
Head Props
Assistant Props
Wardrobe Supervisor
Assistant Wardrobe
Star Dresser
Head Wigs and Makeup
Assistant Wigs and Makeup
Principal Responsibilities:
Responsible for safely loading in and loading out their assigned departments in various venues around the country.
Training local labor to be able to successfully operate and support touring performances.
Maintaining the integrity of the physical production set out by the Production’s Creative Team and Designers.
Creating and maintaining a safe work environment at all times for the Touring Company, Local Labor, and Audiences.
Qualifications:
The ideal candidate has a love for the theatre, a sense of adventure, and a passion to present theatre at the highest caliber possible. All crew members work under IATSE agreements that provide benefits. Previous touring experience is preferred but not required. Excellent communication, organizational, and safety skills are essential to these positions.
About Crossroads Live
Crossroads Live North America is a theatrical production company producing touring musical theatre productions throughout North America and internationally. We are based in Rockville, MD a suburb of Washington, D.C. and have an office in New York City. We offer a competitive compensation package commensurate with experience, which includes a comprehensive benefits package. All applicants should send an updated resume and cover letter via the form below or to careers.na@xroadslive.com.
Crossroads Live North America is an equal opportunity employer. We will extend equal opportunity to all individuals without regard to race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation and gender identity), national origin, disability, age, genetic information, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws. Our policy reflects and affirms our Company’s commitment to the principles of fair employment and the elimination of all discriminatory practices.