Lighting/Sound Intern - Gulfshore Playhouse

Gulfshore Playhouse, a not-for-profit, professional theatre company located in Naples,

Florida, is seeking a Props/Carpentry intern for our 22-23 season of plays.

Gulfshore Playhouse offers a diverse season of straight plays and small musicals

ranging from venerated classics and Broadway hits to contemporary works and world

premieres. The Playhouse is passionately committed to producing high-quality,

professional theatre which exceeds the expectations of the cultured residents and

visitors of Naples, FL, many of whom are regular theatre patrons in New York, Chicago,

Boston, Philadelphia, and Washington, D.C.

Gulfshore Playhouse has performed for many years in an intimate 200-seat venue at

the Norris Center, a municipal building run by the City of Naples. The Playhouse is in

the final phases of a $66M capital campaign and has broken ground on the Baker

Theatre and Education Center, a state-of-the-art facility, featuring a 350-seat mainstage

with a Broadway-sized stage, a 125-seat flexible space, rehearsal studios, classrooms,

and rental space. This is an extraordinarily exciting time for the Playhouse, which is

experiencing unprecedented growth, and the Sound and Lighting Intern will have the

opportunity to participate in it.



Status: Internship for duration of the 22-23 Season

Start Date: August 29, 2022 – May 28, 2023

Representative Duties:



Assist Master Electrician and Sound Engineer in the hang, focus, strike, and general

upkeep of each production

● Conduct preshow checks and perform any necessary troubleshooting

● Operate the sound and light boards for performances

● Maintain excellent communication with stage management, production staff, and

backstage team throughout the production process

● Check daily stage manager rehearsal and performance reports for notes concerning

lighting or sound that need to be addressed



● Follow through with completion of daily notes as assigned by Master Electrician and

Sound Engineer

● Assist in other departments, including but not limited to carpentry, paints, props, and

costumes

● Adhere to all safety protocols at all times

● Provide support for special events

● Any other duties as assigned

The ideal candidate is a strong, team-spirited self-starter who is excited to join a tireless,

rapidly-growing, and attitude-forward regional theatre. Candidates should be friendly, excellent

with patrons, staff, and visiting actors alike, and possess excellent communication and

organizational skills. The Playhouse values hard work, kindness, generosity, passion, and

grace-under-pressure. Intern will be expected to work extended hours on occasion when

necessary to meet goals. Weekend and evening hours are required including attendance at

performances, special events, and/or meetings that may happen outside normal hours.

Qualifications:

● One to two years experience in the field (including at the college level)

● Classwork or experience in lighting and sound

● Experience in carpentry, paints, or props a plus but not required

Benefits:

Furnished housing with private bedroom and shared living space, internet and cable included.

Washer and Dryer in apartment. Apartment complex has a pool and fitness center on site.



Gulfshore Playhouse is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse

staff; we strongly encourage people from underrepresented groups and diverse

backgrounds to apply.



Our Charter: https://gulfshoreplayhouse.org/charter/



Salary: weekly stipend of $250/wk plus housing

Gulfshore Playhouse is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse

staff; we strongly encourage people from underrepresented groups and diverse

backgrounds to apply.



Please send a cover letter, resume, and a list of references to jobs@gulfshoreplayhouse.org




Salary: $250/week stipend with housing