Summer 2021 Internship Applications Open Now Through Jan. 8!
Seattle Children’s Theatre, one of the largest professional children’s theatres in the US, offers over 15 internship positions to support Drama School programming each summer, including nearly 200 camps and classes for students ages 3½ -18, partnership camps across the city, and programming for the upcoming season and school year.
The Internship Program is an exciting opportunity to develop hands-on experience in theatre education through classroom observation, teaching artistry, and arts administration or content marketing, while building professional relationships in the field. In addition, interns receive professional development opportunities to increase proficiency in theatre and education.
The length of an internship is dependent on position, however they are typically early June through end of August for approx. 40 hours a week. Interns are required to attend professional development, master classes, and networking opportunities that are provided throughout the summer. Stipend is $225/week plus compensation for a bus or parking pass. Housing not provided.
Summer 2021 Available Internship Positions:
- Teaching Artist Internship**
- Arts Administration Internship**
- Content Marketing Internship (Remote Internship)
At this time SCT is only offering in-person internships for Summer 2021 for the Teaching Artist and Arts Administrative Internships and will adapt to virtual learning if needed. SCT will be closely watching all state and city health mandates relating to Covid-19 and will update any new information as it is received. They are currently not offering production internships at this time.
You can also see below for an article from an SCT intern talking about their experience in the program:
Connection in the Midst of Covid-19: How SCT Made Me Feel Welcome from 2,500 Miles Away
Summer Internships go far beyond working in our classrooms and our stages. Hear from Summer 2020 Drama School Intern Chloe Tower about the ways that the internship created a wonderful sense of community and support during an unusual time!