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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.

SF Shakes internships are open to anyone who is 16-25 years old and/or a current student. Our interns are paid to perform a variety of tasks in support of our summer programs, and work an average of 20 hours per week.

Interns are also required to attend at least four of six workshops.  We regret that we are unable to provide housing. See below for the application and a list of available internships- you may apply for more than one.  The application deadline for 2023 performance internships is March 10, and March 31 for all other internships.

*Actors’ Equity Association is phasing out the Equity Membership Candidate Program. Effective May 8, 2023, Equity will stop admitting new applicants to the EMC program. Current EMCs will retain their status for three years, including their priority access to Equity auditions.

Intern Application Form

performance

Performance interns play supporting ensemble roles in the Free Shakespeare in the Park production of Cymbeline and understudy professional actors.

  • 2 interns
  • $17.00/hour
  • Responsibilities also include assisting with set-up and tear-down before and after every performance, and assist with load-ins and strikes as the production moves to different locations. Interns may also be asked to participate in hospitality or publicity events. (All hours are paid.)
  • Performance interns should be available June – Sept, 2023.  Some conflicts may be permitted on a case-by-case basis.
  • During rehearsals (first 3 weeks), hours will be approximately 35-40 hr/week. During performances, hours will be approximately 12-15 hr/week, with an additional 4-5 hours for brush up rehearsals and strike week.
  • Mentored by the Artistic Director, the Free Shakes director, and Resident Artists of the company.
  • Video audition required for this position. Please submit a 1-minute Shakespeare monologue.

stage management

Stage Management interns assist the Free Shakespeare in the Park Production Manager, Stage Manager, and Deck Manager during rehearsals and backstage during performances.

  • 2 interns
  • $17.00/hour
  • Responsibilities include taking blocking notes, being on book during rehearsals, standing in for missing actors, setting props, set-up and tear-down before and after every in-person performance or film shoot, assisting with cues and backstage business, and assisting with load-in and strikes as the production moves to different locations. Interns may also be asked to participate in hospitality or publicity events. (All hours are paid.)
  • Stage Management interns should be available for prep time, rehearsals, and performances, June 20 – Sept 15, 2023.  Some conflicts may be permitted on a case-by-case basis. Priority given to those with best availability.
  • During rehearsals (first 3 weeks), hours will be approximately 35-40 hr/week. During performances, hours will be approximately 12-15 hr/week, with an additional 4-5 hours for brush up rehearsals and strike week.
  • Mentored by Production Manager, Stage Manager and Deck Manager.

production

Production interns assist Free Shakespeare in the Park, in the areas of Props, Wardrobe and Sound.

  • 2 interns
  • $17.00/hour
  • Responsibilities include assisting the Props Master, Wardrobe Supervisor, and Sound Technician with tech rehearsals, set-up and tear-down before and after every performance, and load-in and strikes as the production moves to different locations.
  • Production interns should be available for training, tech rehearsals, and performances, June 20 – Sept 15, 2023.  Some conflicts may be permitted on a case-by-case basis. Priority given to those with best availability.
  • During rehearsals (first 3 weeks), hours will be approximately 35-40 hr/week. During performances, hours will be approximately 12-15 hr/week, with an additional 4-5 hours for brush up rehearsals and strike week.
  • Mentored by Production Manager, Stage Manager, Deck Manager, and designers.

hospitality

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.

  • 2 interns
  • $17.00/hour
  • Responsibilities include assisting with set-up and tear-down before and after every performance, and load-ins and strikes as the production moves to different locations.
  • Hospitality interns should be available for at least 4 weekends of performances from July 17 -Sept 15, as well as some rehearsal and training time in June/July depending on responsibilities.
  • Hours will be approximately 12-15 hr/week, with an additional 4-5 hours for brush up rehearsals and strike week.
  • Mentored by Hospitality Manager and other SF Shakes staff.

Literary

Literary interns assist the Free Shakes director and dramaturge with research and program notes.

  • 1 intern
  • $17.00/hour
  • Responsibilities include creating a dramaturgical research file for the cast, providing program content, assisting with social media promotion of the production (including blog posts, Twitter and Facebook posts, etc.), and assisting rehearsals with text notes, research, time period details, etc.
  • Literary interns are encouraged to be available for a script workshop in April, and are required to be available in May for pre-production discussions and research, and for all rehearsals June-July.  Possible extension to work in Engagement and Hospitality.
  • Attend Engagement Team meetings and work closely with the artistic team to promote audience engagement.
  • Mentored by the Artistic Director and Marketing team.

education

Education interns assist Education staff and assistant teach at 2-week sessions of Shakespeare Camps.

  • 4 interns
  • $20.00/hour
  • Requires strong interest in supporting youth theatre education.
  • Prospective interns may express their interest either in education administration or teaching/managing camps.
  • Responsibilities include and are not limited to: leading warm-ups, supervising aftercare, teaching activities to campers, shadowing managers/teaching artists, assisting with camp administration.
  • Education interns should be available for at least three weeks from June-August and training in late June/early July.
  • Mentored by members of the Education staff.
Intern Application Form

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