"The city's liveliest and most polished professional theater." - The Statesman
Theatre Internships
ZACH Theatre is always looking for great candidates to fill internship positions. Current college students, recent graduates and individuals with some theatrical experience who are looking for new opportunities to build their skills while working with a professional theatre company are encouraged to apply.
Internships are available in the following areas:
An internship at ZACH provides an invaluable experience in professional, non-profit theatre as well as an opportunity to expand your administrative and production skills. While we cannot provide housing or honorarium, the valuable networking opportunities here in Austin's thriving theatre community are a significant benefit. We are also willing to supervise Interns interested in working with us for credit at their university. Internships are 10-12 weeks in length and require that the Intern work approx. 20 hours per week. All Interns must have flexible work schedules. Interested candidates should send a resume & letter of interest to the appropriate department and address below.
Development: Holly Wissman, holly@zachtheatre.org
Theatre for Youth Marketing: Nat Miller, nmiller@zachtheatre.org
Education: Ellie McKay, emckay@zachtheatre.org
Costumes: Blair Hurry, bhurry@zachtheatre.org
Production, Stage Management & Technical Production: Victoria Coady, vcoady@zachtheatre.org
Our Mailing Address:
ZACH Theatre
1510 Toomey Road
Austin, TX 78704
Arts Administration & Management Internships
Development Intern
Learn the fundamental skills of building board and donor relations and gain experience in the research, solicitation and acknowledgment of a diverse community of donors--from government grants, foundations and individual contributions to major corporate sponsorship and fund-raising events. The development intern participates fully in the activities of a busy fundraising office: help plan special events, write grants, research funding opportunities, and help track and acknowledge gifts. Candidates should have excellent writing and communication skills and be computer proficient.
Theatre for Youth Marketing Intern
Gain experience in promoting ZACH's family audience and theatre for youth programming.
Theatre Education Internships & Apprenticeship
Each summer ZACH hires 7-8 Teaching Interns to provide instructional and administrative support to our summer classes, camps, and shows. The Summer 2013 application deadline has passed.
Production & Technical Department Internships
Company Management Internship
We are accepting one position to assist the company manager with auditions, casting and administrative duties. A college degree is preferred. Please provide a resume.
Props Assistant Internship
We are accepting one position to assist the Props Master with props design, construction, shopping, and rentals. Must have basic construction and craft skills and must also have transportation. A college degree is preferred. Please provide a resume.
Stage Management Internship
We are accepting two positions to work side by side with Equity stage managers, directors, and actors. They will be involved in the rehearsal and performance process for main stage productions. Applicants will need evening and weekend availability. Please provide a resume.
Costume Internship
We are accepting one position to assist the Costume Shop Manager in all aspects of costuming. Sewing skills and a working knowledge of costume construction are required. A portfolio and/or examples of a candidate's work and a college degree are preferred. Please provide a resume.
Wardrobe Internship
We are accepting one position assisting the wardrobe crew person. Position involves working backstage on a main stage production with costume and wig changes. Previous wardrobe experience, basic sewing skills and some knowledge of wigs and make up are preferred. Evenings and weekend availability is required. Please provide a resume.
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