Work Study Theatre Performance Captioning Assistant

Department Information:
The Theatre Department at Bridgewater State University is committed to the artistic ​​empowerment and educational invigoration of our students. With a strong liberal arts core, we create well-rounded students, prepared to engage with their communities as professional theatre practitioners and educators in the arts. We strive for inclusive theatrical participation and collaboration that drives conversation and social change.

Position Information:
The Theatre Performance Captioning Assistant is responsible for creating and preparing captioning files for the Department of Theatre’s five productions each academic year. Using provided playscripts, the student employee will convert dialogue and stage text into PowerPoint (or another approved playback format) for use during live performances.

The student employee will not be required to serve as a performance crew member but must attend technical rehearsals for each production to review caption accuracy, take notes, and make necessary updates and corrections until opening night.

All caption preparation and editing will be completed using Theatre Department computers and department-owned equipment in the Theatre computer lab.

This position is ideal for a detail-oriented student with strong organizational, computer, and written communication skills, and an interest in theatre production and accessibility!

Eligibility requirements: