Professional Internship Program
Huntington Theatre Company Professional Internships
The Professional Internship program allows college graduates to bridge the gap between their educational experiences and professional careers in regional theatre. We seek creative, reliable, committed individuals with previous theatre training and relevant skills.
Professional Internships are available only as full-time season commitments, from September to June. (See below for information about shorter-term internships.)
Internships are available in the following areas:
- Artistic (Casting & Literary Management)
- General Management
- Marketing/ Public Relations
- Development
- Education
- Costumes
- Electrics
- Sound
- Scenery
- Properties
- Paints
- Production Management
Responsibilities:
Interns will participate as staff members within assigned departments on various projects. For example, Scenery interns may work on budgeting and purchasing, as well as set construction and load-in. Artistic/Literary interns may assist with local casting calls, read and evaluate scripts, and write articles for Huntington publications. There will be some administrative work too (such as copying and filing) — we all have to do that — but interns will be integral parts of each department.
Benefits:
You will be provided hands-on, applicable experience. You will be a full member of the team, included in department and full staff meetings. You will work with and be assigned duties and projects from experienced Huntington Theatre Company staff members.
Members of the Professional Internship Program will participate in Intern Workshops with theatre staff, guest artists, and other members of the professional arts community. This is an opportunity to connect with each other and outside theatre professionals, and expand your understanding of other departments, their functions, and their roles in the institution.
Each intern will receive complimentary tickets to all Huntington Theatre Company productions.
The current professional interns take break after the first rehearsal of All My Sons.
Compensation:
A weekly stipend is provided, but it may not be enough to fully cover living expenses. Housing is not provided. Interns have the opportunity, if schedule permits, to be hired by other departments, such as Front of House and Box Office, to supplement their stipend. Applicants should carefully consider their financial needs.
Click here to see the 2010-2011 Professional Internship Brochure.
Click here for Frequently Asked Questions.
Short-Term Internships:
Applications for shorter-term internships, typically for academic credit, are accepted on a rolling basis. You must contact your academic institution directly to determine credit rules; this is solely the applicant's responsibility. Shorter-term applicants should e-mail a resume to
internships@huntingtontheatre.org or mail to the address below.
How to apply:
Huntington Professional Internship applications must include:
- Application form (pdf)
- Resume of theatre and related experience
- Cover letter, stating your expectations and career goals
- Literary, Marketing, and Development applicants must include writing samples
- Two letters of recommendation (from work supervisor, professor, or other relevant source)
Please gather all materials (Letters of
Recommendation may be sent separately) and:
MAIL TO:
Internship Program
Huntington Theatre Company
264 Huntington Avenue
Boston, MA 02115
or FAX TO:
617-353-8100 Attention to Internship Program
or E-MAIL TO:
by the deadline April 5th, 2010.