Internships

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Here are internship postings collected over a period of time. Although some are dated, most of the institutions listed below send out notices like these at least once a year. Check the theatre’s web site for additional or more up-to-date information. ArtSearch, published by Theatre Communications Group, contains recent listings as well. The department subscribes to it. For local info, join Theatre Puget Sound: the local non-profit theatre service organization: members of TPS can post resumes and photos; it is also a good source for local audition notices.

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Acting (PDF)
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General

Requesting a Letter of Recommendation

Department Guidelines (PDF)

Puget Sound Region

ACT: A CONTEMPORARY THEATRE

SEATTLE CHILDREN’S THEATRE

SEATTLE REPERTORY THEATRE

SEATTLE SHAKESPEARE COMPANY

TACOMA MUSICAL PLAYHOUSE

TAPROOT THEATRE COMPANY

VILLAGE THEATRE KIDSTAGE

NATIONWIDE

ACTORS THEATRE OF LOUISVILLE

COMEDY CENTRAL

GLOUCESTER STAGE COMPANY

HUNTINGTON THEATRE

Join a full-time, season-long professional program for highly motivated and committed individuals who are looking to bridge the gap between their academic experience and a professional career in theatre. Apprentices are vital members of the organization, working alongside a dedicated and passionate company of artists, administrators, technicians and designers. Not only do they gain practical experience, knowledge and industry contacts, they are encouraged to discover their true potential in a creative and challenging environment that fosters both professional and personal growth. The Huntington understands that all cultures are vital to the vibrancy and relevancy of the arts and remains committed to producing works, building audiences, and employing staff members that promote equity and pluralism, and celebrate the rich communities of the Greater Boston area and beyond. They seek candidates who are not only creative, passionate, reliable, and have previous theatre training and skills, but also possess the freedom of spirit to celebrate the diversity of our culture and community.

Internships are available in the following areas:

Apprenticeships are available only as full-time season paid commitments, from mid to late August to early June. The offering are subject to availability and may not be offered every season.

INTERESTED? PLEASE SUBMIT:

Application form pdf version OR Application in Word
Resume of theatre and related experience
Cover letter, stating your expectations and career goals
Literary, Marketing, and Development applicants must include writing samples
Two letters of recommendation (from work supervisor, professor, or other relevant source)

DEADLINE: MARCH

APPLICATION MATERIALS SHOULD BE MAILED TO:

Apprenticeship Program
Huntington Theatre Company
264 Huntington Avenue
Boston, MA 02115

OR E-MAIL IN ONE PDF TO apprenticeships@huntingtontheatre.org

KO FESTIVAL

MCCARTER THEATRE

EUGENE O’NEILL THEATER

PERSEVERANCE THEATRE

PHOENIX THEATRE

PLAYLABS

PLAYPENN

PORTLAND STAGE (MAINE)

PORTLAND PLAYHOUSE (OREGON)

STUDIO THEATRE

APPRENTICESHIPS
Studio Theatre’s apprenticeships provide on-the-job training for early-career artists and administrators at one of the country’s most exciting and well-respected midsized theatres. An opportunity for both hands-on training and professional development, this 50-week program introduces motivated and qualified young professionals to the rigors and rewards of working at a fast-paced theatre in Washington DC’s rich and extensive theatre community. Studio Theatre gives apprentices real responsibilities, putting them to work alongside an accomplished company of artists, administrators, and designers. In addition to working in their designated department, apprentices learn about other departments and areas of the theatre through educational seminars.

Studio Theatre offers apprenticeships in the following areas: Artistic, Business, Carpentry, Company Management and Production, Development, Education, Electrics, Facilities and Events Management, Management, Marketing and Communications, Marketing and Multimedia, Sound and Projections, Stage Management.

INTERNSHIPS
Studio Theatre offers internships during the fall, spring, and summer. The summer program includes 10-13 positions in multiple areas of the theatre. Summer interns have a full-time schedule that includes weekly educational seminars, group work assignments, and social activities. Studio offers full-time and part-time internships during the fall and the spring (12-40 hours a week).

Internships are offered in a myriad of areas including: administration, arts management, audience services, business, development, education, it, literary, marketing, and production. Studio’s interns work alongside industry professionals behind the scenes and in the office, developing skills for future careers in the arts. Studio Theatre’s spring internship program is a part-time commitment, offering educational seminars, outside activities, and the opportunity for interns to immerse themselves in a variety of roles during Studio’s fall season. All Studio Theatre internships are unpaid.

INTERESTED? PLEASE SUBMIT:

Resume
Cover Letter
Artist candidates, please submit a writing sample
Marketing and Multimedia Apprentice, please submit work samples or a portfolio
Online Application Form

DEADLINE: March

PLEASE SUBMIT ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS ONLINE AT: https://www.studiotheatre.org/home/work-with-us/apprenticeship-and-internship-programs

Questions? Please contact apprenticeship@studiotheatre.org or internship@studiotheatre.org

WILLIAMSTOWN THEATRE FESTIVAL

By providing a vital and supportive atmosphere in which to learn from the many challenges of the professional theatre industry, WTF offers students educational opportunities seldom available elsewhere. WTF offers programs for young actors and directors, as well as opportunities for designers, technicians and administrators.

ACTING APPRENTICESHIP
When selected to the program, apprentices have the opportunity to audition for Festival productions and participate in numerous projects, productions, and special events sponsored by the Festival and directed by the Festival Directing Corps. An apprentice’s theatrical experience is not built on performance opportunities alone. Apprentices work in a number of capacities throughout the summer that make the season possible, including building sets, hanging lights, assisting the marketing department, greeting audiences, and providing vital support to the many and varied needs of the Festival on a daily basis.

Apprentices also take part in a unique hybrid curriculum that brings together training and practical application in the interest of launching careers. Resident artists teach a wide variety of classes across many disciplines, and master classes with world-renowned visiting artists are scheduled throughout the summer. Apprentices will interact with, observe, and ultimately learn from many of the established artists who visit the Festival each season.

DIRECTING INTERNSHIP
The Directing Internship is the unique, entry-level training program for young directors at WTF. Each Directing Intern assists a renowned professional director on one of the Festival’s productions. Each Directing Intern also direct members of the Apprentice Company in projects presented at the Festival; these projects focus primarily on the process of working with actors as opposed to the full production process itself. Directing Interns are generally recent graduates from undergraduate theater programs and have solid experience both directing their peers and assisting seasoned professionals. Directing Interns are responsible for their own daily living expenses and pay a fee for housing on the Williams College campus.

Additional internship opportunities are available in the areas of Events Administration, Audience Services, Company Management, Costumes, Lighting, Publicity, Props, Carpentry, Technical Direction, Scenic Design, Sound, and Production Management.

INTERESTED? PLEASE VISIT http://wtfestival.org/work-learn/ for application instructions for the position to which you are applying.