Summer Internships at Seattle Children’s Theatre
At Seattle Children’s Theatre (SCT), we are proud to be one of the most prominent theatres for young audiences in the United States and the world. Our mission is to provide children of all ages and backgrounds access to professional theatre, with a focus on new works, and theatre education. For many children, we are the first, and sometimes, sole, exposure they have to live theatre.
Intern with Us!
Renowned SCT Education Programs offers over 20 internship positions in the summer to support nearly 200 camps and classes for students ages 3½ -21, and for our Summer Season productions for students grades 4-12.
Being an intern is a rewarding and enriching experience wherein you’ll be fully immersed in the workings of SCT. Previous interns have gone on to work at many professional theatres around the country, including as staff members at SCT, Seattle Theatre Group, Book-It Repertory Theatre, Seattle Repertory Theatre, The 5th Avenue Theatre, Jet City Improv, and The Village Theatre, as well as regionally at theatres such as Arena Stage, Lexington Children’s Theatre, Stages Theatre Company, Metro Theatre Company, The Rose Theatre Omaha, and the Children’s Theatre Company, amongst many others.
Types of Internships Offered:
We have a multitude of exciting internships available, including Teaching, Administrative, Stage Management, Lighting, Sound, Costume, Set, Props, Choreography, and Music Directing. Click below for more information.
- Drama School
- Stage Management
- Choreography
- Music Directing
- Arts Administration
- Sets
- Props
- Costumes
- Sound
- Stage Lighting
The ideal candidate for these positions will have a minimum of two years of college or demonstrate equivalent experience. SCT is an equal opportunity organization. We value a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. We are committed to diversity in all areas of our work and encourage applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, marital status, citizenship, disability, and veteran status. We strongly encourage applications from members of underrepresented groups.
Info: Internships run June – late August for 40+ hours a week; length of internship dependent on position. Professional Development opportunities vary on the internship. Internships are paid a stipend of $200/week, plus compensation for a bus pass or parking. Housing is not provided.
To apply: Application deadline: 11:59pm PST, February 12, 2019. Applications available at sct.org. We ask that you submit a cover letter, resume and three professional references. Applicants are notified of their status by April 2, 2019.
Email Laura Knote, Associate Director of Education, Drama School, at internships@sct.org for more information!