The intern will assist as needed during the performances for each camp (backstage help, for example). For a full description of this position, including responsibilities and benefits, click here. Administration Intern: Assist Development Department Melanie Hampton, 11 Acting Studio Teacher / Playwright / Actor, Taproot Theatre Company The intern will work with teaching artists and a production team to create cohesive designs for the performance. Please talk to your intern supervisor if you will require supervisor signatures to qualify for your schools internship credits. As it is in Heaven The intern will work with teaching artists and a production team to create cohesive designs for the performance. Lauren Drake, 20 Acting Studio Teacher, Taproot Theatre Company Directing team assistants may take notes during rehearsal or other tasks as requested. The Director is responsible for the artistic rendering of the show within the KIDSTAGE mission. Vision & Call Internship Details: Administration Intern: Assist Education & Outreach Department Lauren Drake, 20 Acting Studio Teacher, Taproot Theatre Company Complimentary Tickets to Plays SCENIC DRESSER/PROPS DESIGN INTERNSHIP - 1 position available Stage Managers are highly organized, leaders, detail oriented, proficient with Microsoft Office, and calm under pressure. Summer internships are appropriate for college students, graduate students, recent graduates, or career changers. A round of candidates will be interviewed in person, virtually, or over the phone. They attend all rehearsals and technical rehearsals to observe and learn about their chosen discipline. Theatre Administration Internship They oversee the audio dynamics of the performance space, microphone and speaker placement, balancing levels of all sound sources for all areas of the audience, cabling, and pulling/creating environmental sound effects. Summer Quarter (June August) Administration Intern: Assist Marketing Department We are happy to bring in fresh eyes and new energy to help make our space an even better place to work, to make theatre matter to more people. This internship is for individuals who have interest in costume design and costume shop management. Learn More The intern will build cues in a light board within the existing light plot gaining experience in designing, cueing, and teching a production. This internship is for theatre students and/or early career theatre professionals who self-identify as Christian and who have an interest in learning more about theatre production at a professional theatre company. Summer 2023 Paid Internship - Memphis, TN Sign in or create an account to save jobs Sign in or create account Youth Villages Memphis, TN3 Working with other staff and residents to develop and implement life skills groups. Jewell Mainstage Observerships run for the duration of the rehearsal period for one of Taproot Theatres Mainstage professional productions. OBSERVERSHIPSWITH THE JEWELL MAINSTAGE: . Depending on experience and interest, the intern can serve, as assistant director or assistant choreograp, assist with daily warm-ups, games, work with students on acting techniques and character development, keep students focused, be backstage for performances, and more, be asked to assist with direction, choreography, music coaching, stage management, and administrative duties. The intern will work with teaching artists and a production team to create cohesive designs for the performance. The building offers the following housing options, subject to availability: Single bedroom in shared suite. This observership is geared towards individuals who want to see the entire process of producing a professional theatre production from the Directors perspective. Housing is not provided. Grant Scott, 12 Actor, Taproot Theatre Company The program also provides a cultural and intellectual context for the work being created and . Alanna Piek, 13 Acting Studio Teacher, Taproot Theatre Company Santa Rosa Beach, FL. Continued Involvement with Taproot This is a new initiative started in the 2022-2023 season. Zeapoe Matalda, 17 Dramaturg, Taproot Theatre Company Directors are creative, patient, team players, skilled compromisers, and natural leaders. This internship is for individuals with specific musical theatre experience that have a desire to pursue theatre education or directing. SOUND DESIGN INTERNSHIP - 1 position available This internship is for individuals who have interest and are seeking practical experience in prop design. For a full description of this position, including responsibilities and benefits, click here. The Technical Director supervises, maintains, monitors, and reports detailed schedules of design, set construction, and props. Complimentary Tickets to Plays Global Experiences' summer internships abroad provide tremendous opportunity to gain invaluable work experience during college or after graduation. Qualified applicants will be contacted for a phone interview in late February. Production Intern: Assist Literary Manager/Artistic Department Focused on bringing the classics to the stage, this Pasadena-based company offers acting internships in four-month intervals. Search through many theater internships and hundreds of other internships that are located around Boston, Massachusetts. Internships are generally held by undergraduate and graduate students, or recent college graduates. Interns have come from New York, Illinois, Minnesota, Iowa, Texas, and more to work with Taproots staff and on productions. Responsibilities include designing, pulling, and altering existing pieces, and acting as the backstage dresser for performances when needed. Jenny Cross Summer semester interns must complete an average of 15 hours per week for at least 9 weeks. Pay Rate: $18.70/hour Opening Night: Friday, March 24, 2023 Jewell Mainstage Observerships run for the duration of the rehearsal period for one of Taproot Theatres Mainstage professional productions. Production Designer, Scenic & Sound Designer, Lindsey Long Opening Night: Friday, July 14, 2023 Director of Education & Outreach, Jenny Cross Music directors are patient, team players, skilled compromisers, and natural leaders who have a strong background in music working with both vocalists and instrumentalists. Hours: Specific call time/schedule varies and will be assigned by Production Manager, Associate Artistic Director, and Mainstage Director This internship is for theatre students and/or early career theatre professionals who self-identify as Christian and who have an interest in learning more about theatre production at a professional theatre company. Observerships are generally held by undergraduate and graduate students, or recent college graduates who have an interest in pursuing directing. They collaborate with the artistic team and designers to tell a cohesive story, create stage pictures, do dramaturgical research, communicate their concept to visual designers, and coach actors in scenes. For a full description of this position, including responsibilities and benefits, click here. They create an exciting, safe, and visually interesting performance space for the show. STAGE MANAGEMENT INTERNSHIP - 2 positions available. As a summer intern at SELF! As it is in Heaven Administration Intern: Assist Development Department Opening Night: Friday, July 14, 2023 Individuals will receive complimentary tickets for the show they are observing. intern will assist as needed during the performances for each camp, may have the opportunity to observe Jewell Mainstage rehearsals and performances. They also create all relevant lighting paperwork, hang and focus instruments, and program cues. This internship is for individuals who have interest and are seeking practical experience in prop design. Go to Apprencticeships Page . This internship is for individuals who have interest and some experience in lighting design or stage electrics. During technical rehearsals, they assist with quick changes, show laundry, pressing, or steaming and assist with mending and repairs necessary, as directed by the wardrobe head. Opening Night: Friday, March 24, 2023 To encourage teamwork and personal integrity, To foster self-esteem and appreciation for live theatre. PO Box 30946 Additional shows will be added as they arise. If you are interested in short-term internships, please email kidstage@villagetheatre.org for volunteer opportunities. Additional Requirement: Vision & Call interns are required to attend a Vision & Call retreat (hosted by M.J. Murdock Charitable Trust) on October 6 8, 2023. The intern will work with teaching artists and a production team to create cohesive designs for the performance. Summer Internship Housing. SCENIC DRESSER/PROPS DESIGN INTERNSHIP - 1 position available This internship is for theatre students and/or early career theatre professionals who self-identify as Christian and who have an interest in learning more about theatre administration at a professional theatre company. Furnished housing, utilities (electricity, heat, internet) and a $103 weekly stipend will be provided. Administration Intern: Assist Development Department Hours: Specific call time/schedule varies and will be assigned by Production Manager, Associate Artistic Director, and Mainstage Director For a full description of this position, including responsibilities and benefits, click here. Internship Dates: June 2023 May 2024,split into three quarters: Summer (June August), Fall (October December), Winter/Spring (February April) Typically Monday Thursday evenings, Saturday during the day (plus Friday rehearsals on 3/10 and 3/17) Typically Monday Thursday evenings, Saturday during the day (plus Friday rehearsals on 3/10 and 3/17) Director of Education & Outreach (425) 392-1942 Housing Options. Lindsey Long From interacting with professional actors, stage managers, and technical teams, this observership spans from the production meeting to first read to opening night. If a show is not listed below, there is no observership position available. Responsibilities may include shopping for props and prop materials, pulling and altering existing props, construction of new props, and returning used props to storage. J. Michael Tumblin, 13 Director (Road Company, Christmas Touring), Taproot Theatre Company Start and end dates may be flexible to accommodate school schedules. This intern is required to attend, June 2023 May 2024,split into three quarters: Summer (June August), Fall (October December), Winter/Spring (February April), Taproot Theatre Company (Greenwood, Seattle, WA). Teaching interns work with students, lighting interns write cues, stage management interns tech and call Acting Studio shows. Opportunities are available for both bachelor's and master's level interns. Hamilton, 09 Actor, Seattle, WA / Social Media Manager, Theatre Battery The Hello Girls A Noise Within. In addition, the intern will act as Light Board Operator for performances and may have the opportunity to observe Jewell Mainstage rehearsals and performances. All internship opportunities are unpaid and do not include housing benefits. Once the show opens, the Stage manager has the ultimate responsibility to run the show and maintain the artistic integrity of the performances. Once the show transitions to the stage, the Assistant Lighting Designer assists the lighting designer in programming light cues for the show, design spotlight cues, and acts as the light board operator during performances. Once the show transitions to the stage, the Production Assistant/Stage Management Assistant works backstage to support the Assistant Stage Manager and crew in all backstage work. The intern will work with teaching artists and a production team to create cohesive designs for the performance. Shelby Parsons, 11 Former Director of Education & Outreach, Taproot Theatre Company Hamilton, 09 Actor, Seattle, WA / Social Media Manager, Theatre Battery, Jenny Estill, 11 Middle School Drama Teacher, Lakeside School, Melanie Hampton, 11 Acting Studio Teacher / Playwright / Actor, Taproot Theatre Company, Shelby Parsons, 11 Former Director of Education & Outreach, Taproot Theatre Company, Baylie Heims, 11 Stage Manager / Dramaturg, Taproot Theatre Company, Sarah Diener, 12 Acting Studio Teacher / Actor, Taproot Theatre Company, Daniel Cole, 12 Lead Lighting Engineer, AV Factory, Grant Scott, 12 Actor, Taproot Theatre Company, Isaiah Custer, 13 & 14 Marketing Associate, Village Theatre, Claire Schuttler, 13 Touring Actor / Acting Studio Teacher, Taproot Theatre Company, J. Michael Tumblin, 13 Director (Road Company, Christmas Touring), Taproot Theatre Company, Alanna Piek, 13 Acting Studio Teacher, Taproot Theatre Company, Rowan Sullivan, 14 Sound Designer / Sound Board Operator, Taproot Theatre Company, Emily Paul, 15 Acting Studio Teacher, Taproot Theatre Company, Anna Lund, 15 Education and Outreach Program Coordinator, Taproot Theatre Company, Tiffany Bailey, 16 Box Office Lead/Group Sales Coordinator, Taproot Theatre Company, Lindsey Long, 16 Director of Education & Outreach, Taproot Theatre Company, Cassie Fitzgerald, 16 Summer Studio Production Coordinator, Taproot Theatre Company, Zeapoe Matalda, 17 Dramaturg, Taproot Theatre Company, Byron Walker, 17 Touring Actor, Taproot Theatre Company, Rose Hope, 17 Costumer / Stitcher, Taproot Theatre Company, Rachel DeBoer, 18 House Manager, Taproot Theatre Company, Glen Hodges, 18 Touring Actor / House Manager, Taproot Theatre Company, Rebecca Reeder, 18 Props Designer, Taproot Theatre Company, James Faley, 19 Associate Director of Education & Outreach / Touring Actor / Acting Studio Teacher, Taproot Theatre Company, Alina Sunoo, 18 & 19 Education & Outreach Summer Associate, Taproot Theatre Company, Casey Burgess, 20 Acting Studio Teacher, Taproot Theatre Company, Lauren Drake, 20 Acting Studio Teacher, Taproot Theatre Company, Aurora Behlke, 20 Acting Studio Teacher, Taproot Theatre Company, Savannah Fisher, 21 Acting Studio Teacher, Taproot Theatre Company, Logan Hyer-Long, 21 Acting Studio Teacher, Taproot Theatre Company, Mackenzie Breda, 22 Acting Studio Stage Manager, Taproot Theatre Company, BOX OFFICE: When a musical theatre camp is not scheduled, the intern will be assigned to another one of Taproots summer camps. Travel costs and other expenses for this retreat will be paid for by Taproot. The Prop/Scenic Design intern will be assigned to the Acting Studio summer camp program and act as prop master and set dresser for student showcase productions. Taproots Vision & Call internship program is sponsored by the M.J. Murdock Charitable Trust for the primary purpose of increasing the pool of talented emerging leaders entering the theater industry and for the secondary purpose of mentoring young Christian leaders and empowering them to pursue their specific calling. Opening Night: Friday, July 14, 2023 While there is never a guarantee of employment following an internship, Taproots interns have had a reputation of staying involved with the company long after their internship has finished. The Lighting Design intern will be assigned to the Acting Studio summer camp program and act as lighting designer for showcase productions. Theatre Administration Internship