2026 SUMMER INTERNSHIP PROGRAM

Playhouse on Park is thrilled to announce our limited paid internship opportunities for this summer! Whether you're looking for Part-Time or Full-Time positions, we have exciting options available. Our Professional Internship Program, through Playhouse Theatre Group, Inc. (PTG), is thoughtfully designed to open doors for college theatre artists and emerging professionals. This is your chance to gain invaluable hands-on experience as part of a supportive and collaborative team.

Interns play key roles in our professional company and will receive a weekly stipend, plenty of professional development, and incredible networking opportunities! We are excited to potentially offer internships in a variety of concentrations, including Company Management, Education, Marketing, Technical Theatre, Stage Management, and Fundraising/Development. Each intern will be paired with a mentor, ensuring personalized guidance throughout the program. To make the experience even more meaningful, internships can often be customized to align with your unique strengths and goals. Interns will focus on a primary concentration while also contributing to secondary disciplines, which may include Development, Literary work, and Performance.

The 9-week Full-Time program runs from Monday, June 15th to Sunday, August 16th, 2026. Below are descriptions of the concentrations available:

CONCENTRATION DESCRIPTIONS:

• Company Management: Interns will work closely with the Company Manager as a vital link between departments. Responsibilities may include preparing travel arrangements and transporting artists, maintaining production housing, managing first aid kits and tool inventories, interfacing with Actors’ Equity Association and other unions as needed, assisting with budgets, contracts, and daily operations that keep our non-profit theatre running smoothly. Candidates should have multitasking and problem-solving skills, as well as basic proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel experience is a plus!).
• Education: Interns in this area will assist the Director of Education with summer programming for young actors and actresses. Duties include developing curriculum, assisting teaching artists, leading activities, handling administrative tasks (such as registration), communicating with families, preparing study guides, and maintaining educational databases. Applicants should aspire to careers in Theatre, Music, or Dance Education, have experience working with children, and possess strong performance arts training and basic administrative skills.
• Marketing: Marketing interns will collaborate with the Director of Marketing and team to promote the upcoming season. Tasks include designing print and digital materials, writing press releases, managing social media platforms, and assisting with PR events. Interns will also work with the marketing committee on group sales and special event promotions. Knowledge of graphic design software is highly welcomed, along with multi-tasking and problem-solving abilities.
  
• Technical Theatre: Interns will support the Production Manager and Technical Director in lighting, scenery, and sound for the summer production. They’ll work with industry professionals, assist with setup, load-ins, strikes, and even sound design execution during performances. Knowledge of scenic painting or sound engineering is a wonderful asset for this role.
• Stage Management: Working alongside our Production Stage Manager, interns in this concentration will assist during rehearsals and performances. Responsibilities include setting up rehearsal spaces, organizing props, taking notes on blocking, and ensuring smooth show operations. Expect to gain hands-on experience with load-ins, changeovers, and more while being an integral part of the production.
• Development / Fundraising:Development interns will join the Development Directors and Executive Director to work on everything from advertisement sales and sponsorship solicitation to grant writing and donor database maintenance. You'll also assist with fundraising events and may attend offsite fundraising activities. Candidates should have strong organizational skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel familiarity is a plus!). Some box office work may also be included.

We can’t wait to welcome passionate and driven individuals to this year's internship program. If you’re ready to take your first step into the thrilling and collaborative world of professional theatre, we encourage you to apply—this summer will be one to remember!

Playhouse on Park is committed to developing a work environment that is reflective of the diverse community that it serves. Applicants from all populations and underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply. Consideration for employment will be given to all applicants without regard to race/ethnicity, gender identity/sexual orientation, age or ability. Playhouse Theatre Group, Inc. is committed to a policy of non-discrimination. Playhouse Theatre Group, Inc. does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, sexual identity, marital status, unfavorable discharge from the military, handicap, or disability in its hiring practices, programs and activities.

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