The ACTC internship program offers an exciting opportunity for undergraduate students to gain professional experience by working side-by-side with administrators, equity artists, and professional designers.
Interns undertake a variety of projects, which provide a challenging educational experience for them, while meeting the needs of the company. Intern assignments are awarded based upon the qualifications and interest of the applicant, as well as the specific needs of each production. ACTC directors and managers provide focused professional supervision and experience to each intern assigned to their areas. Duties for the intern include production support and work in the workshops with youth theare students.
Typically, internships are available in the follwing areas:
Stage Management, Front of House Operations (Box Office & Marketing), Scenery, Costuming, Audio, and Lighting.
ACTC offers internships during the summer months, typically from mid May to mid August. Students applying for the program are required to be registered for credit with Vanguard University. Some internship positions have dorm room housing available.
Continuing Vanguard University students should contact Internship Professor, David Pecoraro dpecoraro@vanguard.edu by April 1 for each summer season to schedule an interview.
FOR STUDENTS WHO DO NOT ATTEND Vanguard University:
Please mail the following to Internship Professor, David Pecoraro dpecoraro@vanguard.edu by April 1 for each summer season.
Applicants should submit: Internship application form <pdf> , cover letter, technical skills sheet (if design, tech. or stage management, <pdf>, and a current resume.
Course Description
THEA 450 - Theatre Internship (1-3 units)
Prerequisite: This must be arranged the previous semester and must be approved
by the student’s advisor. The student is to serve a 100-hour internship with one of
our approved professional theaters. Freshmen may not take this course.
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