Summer 2020 Internship Opportunities - Saint Michael's Playhouse

Summer 2020 Internship opportunities:



The theater offers a variety of internships in PRODUCTION and ADMINISTRATION for undergraduates, graduate students and young professionals with an interest in professional theater training. Interns are trained by and work alongside professionals in the field. Some interns may be eligible to enroll in the Actors’ Equity Membership Candidate Program. Paid $175 weekly plus housing in an apartment-style dwelling with private bedroom.



Internships

Candidates must be serious about training for a career in theater and must possess previously acquired skills in areas of theatrical production work. Internships are offered in the following departments:



Administration

Company Management

Stage Management

Carpentry

Electrics

Sound

Props

Costumes

Paint

Interns work closely with professional directors, administrators, designers, production staff and equity actors. Schedules are rigorous; day AND evening crews. Four equity productions ANIMAL CRACKERS, BAKERSFIELD MIST, DESPERATE MEASURES, INTO THE BREECHES. Seeking candidates with previously acquired skills in theater production and administration. Applicants must show a strong interest in furthering their professional development and a commitment to working in an Equity stock theater.



Commitment:

Candidates must commit to the entire Saint Michael’s Playhouse Internship Program. May 29 – August 9, 2020.



How to apply:

For full consideration email cover letter, resume, and names and contact info for three references to John Devlin at jdevlin@smcvt.edu. The screening and hiring process will begin immediately upon receipt of applications.



Additional information:

Saint Michael’s College is committed to creating an environment that values and supports diversity, equity and inclusiveness across our campus community and encourages applications from qualified individuals who will help us achieve this mission.



Hiring is contingent upon eligibility to work in the United States and a successful completion of a background check. Must be able to climb a ladder. Must be able to lift 26-50 pounds.



Saint Michael’s Playhouse is a professional Equity summer stock theater with a fully equipped, air-conditioned, 366-seat, proscenium theater built in 1975. The Playhouse produces four mainstage shows and has been the professional theater company of Saint Michael’s College since 1947