Seeking Artists for 2026!

May 25 - June 28

Pay: $7.25/hour for approximate total compensation of $1,500

Qualifications:

Technical skills in the construction and acquisition of scenery and props, including soft goods.

Experience in planning productions, particularly without a permanent scene shop.

Experience in construction planning and budgeting.

Effective leadership and communication in the technical process.

Responsibilities:

Create and present a budget for scenic and props design.

Construct scenery and props for touring production.

Plan use of rental truck to transport all technical equipment.

Install and strike all scenery and props.

Supervise Props Intern

Typical Schedule:

40 hours/week, including evenings and weekends during Tech and Performances.

Application Requirements: 

Cover letter, resume, 3 references, portfolio or 3-5 documents that are representative of scenery and props construction.Description text goes here

Non-union position.

Dates of Employment: May 19 - June 28

Pay: $7.25/hour for approximate total compensation of $1,900

Qualifications:

Demonstrated skills and experience in stage management and standard theatrical production practices.

Responsibilities:

Assist Stage Manager with Pre-Production work as assigned.

Assist Stage Manager with the running of all rehearsals, performances, and production meetings.

Assist with prop tracking, scene shifts, and line notes

Send out rehearsal and performance reports and daily calls as assigned.

Oversee the backstage crew and complete run crew duties as necessary.

Help maintain a safe working environment.

Typical Schedule:

PSC operates under an AEA/URTA Tier 1 agreement: 42 hours of rehearsals/performances in a 6-day work week.  The stage management team will typically work an additional hour before and after the rehearsal call.  The ASM position is eligible for overtime pay.

Application Requirements: 

Cover letter, resume, 3 references, portfolio or 3-5 documents that are representative of stage management workDescription text goes here.

Compensation: $300/week; $1,500 total

Skills required/preferred before the internship:

Knowledge of Microsoft Word/Excel, Google Drive, and Google Suite (required)

Strong time management and communication, and problem-solving skills (required)

Proactive, self-motivated, and passionate about theatre (required)

Willingness to speak with individuals and community groups

Ability to be effective on a team with shared goals and responsibilities (required)

Video recording and editing skills (preferred)

What Interns can expect to learn/gain from the internship:

Introductory training in patron relationship management software (Arts People/Neon One), email management software (Mailchimp), project management software (various), and assessment software (Qualtrics).

Observation-based and hands-on training in Community Relations, Development, Front-of-House Operations, and Theatre Management

Skill development in written (formal and informal) and verbal (large audience, small group, and individual) communication

Skill development in team management and coordination

Skill development in patron relations and fundraising

Local and national networking opportunities

Understanding of professional theatre operations

Typical workload:

Before Opening, interns will connect PSC with community groups for each of our six venues and develop audience engagement tools, including but not limited to: media interviews, social media, website/print, and in-person dramaturgy sessions.

During performance weeks, interns will continue audience engagement but shift to front-of-house operations, including box office, ushering, audience support before the show and during intermission, pre- and post-show audience assessments, and post-show engagement.

Pre-Opening (2 weeks): 25 hours/week, mornings and afternoons

Opening Week: 36 hours, mix

Performance Weeks (2 weeks): 25 hours/week, afternoons and evenings.

Compensation: $300/week; $1,500 total

Skills required/preferred before the internship:

Knowledge of Microsoft Word/Excel, Google Drive, Google Suite, Instagram, and Facebook (required)

Strong time management, communication, and problem-solving skills (required)

Proactive, self-motivated, and passionate about theatre (required)

Ability to be effective on a team with shared goals and responsibilities (required)

Knowledge of Canva, Photoshop, Illustrator, and TikTok (preferred)

Video recording and editing skills (preferred)

What Interns can expect to learn/gain from the internship:

Introductory training in social media management and metrics software, email management software (Mailchimp), and project management software (various)

Observation-based and hands-on training in Press Releases, Media Interviews, Social Media Management, Website Design, Front-of-House Operations, Cash Management, and Theatre Management

Skill development in graphic design and video design

Skill development in team management and coordination

Local and national networking opportunities

Understanding of professional theatre operations

Access and introductory training in the URTA agreement for Actors’ Equity Association as it applies to Marketing and Promotion

Typical workload:

Before Opening, interns will create social media and website content based on the PSC social media strategy and calendar, including but not limited to interviews with PSC team members, vendors, and community partners.  Interns will coordinate distributing and posting print advertising and signage at each of the six venues.  Interns will coordinate and oversee media interviews with PSC team members.  Interns will also help develop a merchandise and concessions strategy.

During performance weeks, interns will continue marketing but shift to front-of-house operations including box office and concessions before the show and during intermission and post-show donation collection and cash management.

Pre-Opening (2 weeks): 25 hours/week, mornings and afternoons

Opening Week: 36 hours, mix

Performance Weeks (2 weeks): 25 hours/week, afternoons and evenings

Compensation: $300/week; $1,500 total

Skills required/preferred PRIOR to the internship:

College-level theatre production or stagecraft course (required)

Experience running a light board (we will train you on our board) (required)

Good work ethic (required)

Ability to work independently and on a team (required)

Organized, keeping up a tidy work space, cleaning up at end of work day (required)

Follow instructions (required)

Hands-on experience with construction and painting in a scene shop/paint shop, using scene painting techniques beyond base coating (preferred)

What Interns can expect to learn and do as part of the internship:

Assist in lighting instrument positioning, focus, and programming

Assist in organizing & preparing lighting inventory for tour

Assessing needed repairs and replacements

Assist with run of show including backstage run crew opportunities

Typical schedule:

Typical schedule follows the company rehearsal schedule, however days will start before the cast arrives and end after the cast departs. Load-in Days at the venue may begin as early as 8 am.

Compensation: $300/week; $1,500 total

Skills required/preferred PRIOR to the internship:

College-level theatre production or stagecraft course (required)

Ability to use basic tools for props/scenery (required)

Good work ethic (required)

Ability to work independently and on a team (required)

Organized, keeping up a tidy work space, cleaning up at end of work day (required)

Follow instructions (required)

Hands-on experience with construction and painting in a scene shop/paint shop, using scene painting techniques beyond base coating (preferred)

What Interns can expect to learn and do as part of the internship:

Helping to load sets/props in/out

Assist in organizing & taking inventory of props/sets

Assessing needed prop/set repairs and assist with completing repairs and touch ups

Assist with construction of needed props

Assist with painting of props

Assist with run of show including backstage run crew opportunities

Typical schedule:

Typical schedule follows the company rehearsal schedule, however days will start before the cast arrives and end after the cast departs. Load-in Days at the venue may begin as early as 8am.

Compensation: $300/week; $1,500 total

Skills required/preferred PRIOR to the internship:

General interest or knowledge in costumes (required)

Willingness to learn (required)

Hand and machine sewing experience (preferred)

What Interns can expect to learn and do as part of the internship:

Basic hand and machine sewing

How to create wardrobe paperwork and run a show

Basic alterations

Repair work

How to take fitting notes

Typical schedule:

Studio Weeks Monday-Saturday, 9am-5pm

Tech schedule matches the companys’ rehearsal schedule with the Wardrobe Team usually coming in prior to the actors’ arrival and leaving after the actors’ departure.

Please also let us know:

Your level of sewing information/experience.

Your boundaries if you are running a show/if you have ever run a show.