Applications for summer internships at Olney Theatre Center are now open! Please submit your application by May 3, 2024.
Olney Theatre Center has internships available for high school and college students looking for opportunities to experience what it’s like working at a nonprofit regional theatre over the summer. Students can expect to gain experience in a fast paced professional environment, and gain connections with industry professionals. The length of each internship is dependent on the department needs with most taking place throughout June, July, and August.
These are unpaid positions, and as such, Olney Theatre Center is relatively flexible when scheduling working hours. Internships are eligible for Student Service Learning (SSL) hours. With permission from the school, students may also complete internships for course credit.
How to Apply:
Interested in interning at Olney Theatre Center over the summer? Fill out the Internship Application Form, selecting the specific summer position you are applying for. You will need to upload a resume. You can find descriptions of each position below:
If you are interested in an internship with Olney Theatre in a capacity outside of the summer, please fill out the general interest section of the Internship Application Form. You will need to upload a resume.
Available Summer Internship Opportunities:
PRODUCTION ASSISTANT/STAGE MANAGEMENT INTERN
The Production Assistant Intern will be part of our summer outdoor performance series called Olney Outdoors to ensure all production needs and requirements are met for each performance event. The intern will be expected to shadow the Stage Manager during select performances and tech. (Performances are often slated for Thursday, Friday, and Saturday evenings, with technical rehearsals slated for the preceding Wednesdays). Additionally, the intern will help the deck crew with loading in and loading out artist equipment for each performance. The internship will last a minimum of two weeks with the option to extend. The intern will choose which performances, along with the respective technical rehearsal, that they can attend.
Requirements:
- Experience with technical theatre.
- Taken courses in either Stage Management or Technical Theatre.
- Comfortable working in the summer heat
- Able to lift 50 pounds comfortably
- Eager to jump into new projects
- Comfortable working individually or on a constantly shifting team with varying personalities
- Be 18 years of age or older.
SOUND INTERN
The Sound Intern works with the Sound Supervisor and Associate Sound Supervisor to assist with setting up and taking down equipment for Olney Theatre Center’s summer outdoor performance series Olney Outdoors. The intern can expect to gain experience working with microphones, backlines, cables, and sound consoles. The Sound Intern will be expected to work select performances and their respective technical rehearsals (Performances are often slated for Thursday, Friday, and Saturday evenings, with technical rehearsals slated for the preceding Wednesdays). The internship will last a minimum of two weeks with the option to extend.
Requirements:
- Have experience working with sound equipment.
- Have taken courses in Sound design and technical theatre.
- Comfortable working in the summer heat
- Able to lift 50 pounds comfortably
- Eager to jump into new projects
- Comfortable working individually or on a constantly shifting team with varying personalities
- Be 18 years of age or older.
ELECTRICS INTERN
The Electrics Intern will work with the Lighting Supervisor and the Associate Lighting Supervisor to hang and focus the lights for our summer outdoor performance series called Olney Outdoors. The internship will take place from July 8th - July 21st. The Electrics Intern can expect to work with various lighting instruments and consoles. They will be up on ladders outdoors hanging lighting equipment.
Requirements:
- Knowledge of and experience working with common lighting equipment
- Taken courses in Lighting Design and Technical Theater
- Comfortable working with ladders and heights
- Comfortable working in the summer heat
- Able to lift 50 pounds comfortably
- Eager to jump into new projects
- Comfortable working individually or on a constantly shifting team with varying personalities
- Be 18 years of age or older
COSTUMES INTERN
The Costume Intern will work in the Costume Shop alongside the Costume Shop Manager and Associate, and Wardrobe Supervisor. The intern will assist in costume fittings and creation for the various productions over the summer. Additionally, the intern will assist the Costume Shop Manager with the organization of costume pieces for specific productions. The internship will span a minimum of two weeks starting in June, this time can be extended depending on the needs of the intern. During the internship, they will learn how to alter garments to fit a performer, how to rig garments for theatrical quick changes, and how to use hand and machine sewing to repair, alter, or build garments.
Requirements:
- A beginner's knowledge of hand and machine sewing
- An interest or knowledge of clothing history, theatrical history, costume crafts, jewelry making, and wig styling
- Able to lift 50 pounds comfortably
- Eager to jump into new projects
- Comfortable working individually or on a constantly shifting team with varying personalities
- Be 18 years of age or older.
SUMMER PROGRAM TEACHING ASSISTANT
The Summer Program Teaching Assistant works closely with our Teaching Artists and Educational Department to help run, organize, and instruct Olney Theatre Center’s three premiere summer learning programs: Summer Stock, Musical Theatre Intensive, and Summer Audition Studio. Assistants can expect to work alongside award winning industry professionals as well as our staff administrators with planning and assisting with program activities like theatre games and organizing the final presentation for friends and family. The Summer Program Teaching Assistant is expected to work for the two weeks of at least one of the summer programs. Assistants can expect to be available Monday through Friday from 9am-3pm.
Requirements:
- The ability to work independently and as a team
- Experience working with children
- Possess strong organizational skills
- Comfortable with public speaking
- Some knowledge or experience with theatre as a whole
- Must be in the 8th grade or higher
Summer Program Dates:
- Summer Stock ( Grades 4-6): July 8 - July 19
- Musical Theatre Intensive (Grades 7-9): July 22 - August 2
- Summer Audition Studio (Grades: 10-12): August 5 - August 16
If you have any questions about our internships or the application process, please reach out to education@olneytheatre.org.
