Olney Theatre Center has internships available for high school and college students who are seeking hands-on experience at a non-profit regional theatre. Students can expect to gain experience in a fast-paced professional environment, develop connections with industry professionals, and learn more information about various career pathways in the performing arts.
These are unpaid, volunteer intern 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.
Please note: Olney Theatre Center Internships are only available to individuals local to the District of Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia area, or those who have housing in the DMV area. You are required to provide a DMV residential address for verification.
How to Apply:
If you are interested in internships during the school year, please complete the General Interest section of the Internship Application Form and select general interest. You will be asked to upload a resume. We will accept Summer internship applications starting Wednesday, January 28. The due date for applications is Friday, March 13.
Internship availability is subject to change
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 on 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. This internship will primarily take place in the month of August.
Requirements:
- Experience working with sound equipment
- Completion of courses in Sound Design and Technical Theatre
- Comfort working in the summer heat
- Ability to lift 50 pounds comfortably
- Eagerness to jump into new projects
- Comfort working both individually and with a variety of team members
- 18 years of age or older
SUMMER PROGRAMS TEACHING ASSISTANT
The Summer Programs Teaching Assistant works closely with our Teaching Artists and Educational Department to help run, organize, and instruct Olney Theatre Center’s summer learning programs: Discovery Stage, Summer Stock, Musical Theatre Intensive, Tech and Design Intensive, and Summer Audition Studio. Assistants can expect to work alongside award-winning industry professionals and staff administrators to plan and assist with program activities and to organize 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 must be available Monday through Friday from 8:30 am-4:30 pm.
Requirements:
- Comfort working both individually and with a variety of team members
- Experience working with children
- Strong organizational skills
- Comfort with public speaking
- Some knowledge or experience with theatre as a whole
- Must be in the 8th grade or higher
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