Production Technician
Attend a Live Virtual Q&A Session
On Sunday evenings in the fall, question-and-answer sessions will be held over Zoom for those interested in serving a performing mission in Historic Nauvoo. Send an email to
NauvooPerformances@ChurchofJesusChrist.org for more information.
Description
As a production technician missionary, you are the backbone of the work accomplished by the Nauvoo Performing Missionary Program. From designing and presenting lighting to mixing audio during shows, these elders and sisters help make experiences enjoyable for all audiences. During shows, they assist with stage management duties and usher guests. For those with appropriate experience, there are also opportunities to assist in costume alteration and repair, sets, props, and other related responsibilities.
Single members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints from the United States and Canada are invited to audition. Only a limited number of missionaries can be called. Talent, training, and experience are important. Other significant qualifications include physical health and character traits such as spiritual maturity, willingness to obey mission rules, and enthusiasm for serving. As with any mission assignment, performers are required to be temple-worthy. They commit to live by missionary standards and follow a rigorous schedule of preparation, rehearsal, and performances.
Application Dates: August–October the year before the desired performance season.
Performing missionaries in Nauvoo are 18–25-year-olds. You may apply before you are 18 but must have turned 18 by the time you arrive in Nauvoo.
A one-time fee to cover housing, airfare, ground transportation, costumes, and other program-related expenses is required. The fee for 2024 is $1,000 due on March 1, 2024. In addition to this fee, missionaries use personal funds to cover meals and personal items during their service. This tends to be $400-$800 during the 14-week stay in Nauvoo.
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Single members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints from the United States and Canada are invited to audition. Only a limited number of missionaries can be called. Talent, training, and experience are important. Other significant qualifications include physical health and character traits such as spiritual maturity, willingness to obey mission rules, and enthusiasm for serving. As with any mission assignment, performers are required to be temple-worthy. They commit to live by missionary standards and follow a rigorous schedule of preparation, rehearsal, and performances.
Schedule
Application Dates: August–October the year before the desired performance season.
- Summer Cast: May 1 – August 7
- Fall Cast: June 26 – October 16
Age Requirements
Performing missionaries in Nauvoo are 18–25-year-olds. You may apply before you are 18 but must have turned 18 by the time you arrive in Nauvoo.
Financial Requirements
A one-time fee to cover housing, airfare, ground transportation, costumes, and other program-related expenses is required. The fee for 2024 is $1,000 due on March 1, 2024. In addition to this fee, missionaries use personal funds to cover meals and personal items during their service. This tends to be $400-$800 during the 14-week stay in Nauvoo.
To Apply
Record Your Audition:
- This may be recorded on a smartphone or similar device. We recommend attaching it to a solid surface or tripod.
- At the start of your recording, please state your name and age.
Include in Your Audition:
- Why do you want to serve as a performing missionary? (1 minute or less)
- Tell us about some of your experiences with sound, lighting, wardrobe, props, or stage management. (2 minutes or less)
- OPTIONAL: If you play a musical instrument, please demonstrate your skill. (2 minutes or less)
Upload Your Video
- Upload your video to an online site like YouTube, Dropbox, Vimeo, etc., and copy the link to share.
- Add the link to your online application form.
- IMPORTANT: Set the privacy settings to “Unlisted” (not “Private”), or “anyone with a link can view,” so we will be able to view it without a password. Only those with the URL address will be able to access your video.