Paid internships in our summer programs
Are you looking to launch your professional theatre career AND serve your community? SF Shakes is looking for motivated, professionally-oriented students and young people to join our summer intern company. Check back here next year to apply for internships in 2026, and see below for an example of the internships we offered in 2025.
Are you looking to launch your professional theatre career AND serve your community? SF Shakes is looking for motivated, professionally-oriented students and young people to join our summer intern company.
Check back here next year to apply for internships in 2025, and see below for an example of the internships we offered in 2024.
Performance interns play supporting ensemble roles in the Free Shakespeare in the Park production of Cymbeline and understudy professional actors.
Stage Management interns assist the Free Shakespeare in the Park Production Manager, Stage Manager, and Deck Manager during rehearsals and backstage during performances.
Production interns assist Free Shakespeare in the Park in the areas of Props, Wardrobe and Sound.
Hospitality interns assist with Free Shakespeare in the Park audience interaction and engagement, including survey administration, customer service (setting up chairs, handing out programs, etc), and concessions.
Literary interns assist the Free Shakes director and dramaturge with research and program notes.
Education interns assist Education staff as Assistant Teachers at 2-week sessions of Shakespeare Camps. In addition, Interns are required to attend a week of training at the beginning of the summer.
*This internship position is only accepting applicants of 18 years or older
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