Internships

SpeakEasy internships are an excellent way to learn more about the workings of a mid-sized professional theatre company through hands-on experience and mentorship.

Applications for Spring 2025 are due Thursday, October 31st (NOW EXTENDED!) at 5:00pm.

All internships are available for one semester (Fall/Spring/Summer) or are project based. Internships are a minimum of 15 hours per week, come with a travel stipend, and do not carry promise of employment after completion, though they may be used for school credit (if your college permits). In addition, we are happy to offer free tickets to our shows and events to all interns, along with full access to other company events whenever possible.

ARTS ADMINISTRATION

Administrative Interns gain exposure to all facets of managing a mid-sized non-profit theatre company, working closely with the Artistic, Development, Marketing, and Production departments as they:

• Prepare dramaturgical and marketing materials for upcoming productions
• Coordinate and assist with special events, readings, and benefits
• Lay the groundwork for donor and audience engagement initiatives
• Read and Assess play scripts for season consideration
• Build relationship with audiences and volunteers

Interns will be expected to help with general office duties, and to take on and manage a wide variety of necessary tasks throughout the semester. Candidates with a passion and love of theatre, solid writing and computer skills, and an outgoing and enthusiastic personality will be the best fit for this position. Arts Administrative internships are directly supervised by Alex Lonati, Director of Artistic & Community Programs.

To apply, please submit:

• A cover letter indicating your areas of interest and experience, your preferred start date, weekly availability (if available), and whether you plan to receive college credit for your internship
• A resume (or resumes) detailing both your administrative and theatrical experience
• The names and contact information of three (3) references
• Please follow the link below to complete a voluntary demographic census. Responses are not required for employment, are anonymous, and are not used for hiring decisions. https://forms.gle/aE5DUw4ZFUcb7iFw5

Application materials should be e-mailed to info@speakeasystage.com, with the position to which you are applying in the subject heading.

MARKETING

Marketing Interns assist SpeakEasy’s marketing team as they:

• Plan production marketing campaigns, including poster and postcard design, web design, ad placement, promotions, group sales, special events, business partnerships and more
• Work with the press to ensure a show gets maximum exposure, including photos, preview articles, reviews, and features
• Enact public relations efforts, including community building and outreach, educational efforts, and charity donations Interact with patrons and subscribers, and help the public learn about a production from all sides

Candidates for this internship should be motivated, with good people skills, computer literacy and experience with Microsoft Office (familiarity with Adobe Photoshop is a plus). The ideal applicant will have a basic knowledge of common social networking devices, such as Facebook and Twitter, and will possess superior writing skills. Some graphic design experience is preferable. Marketing internships are directly supervised by Jim Torres, Director of Audience Relations.

To apply, please submit:

• A cover letter indicating your areas of interest and experience, your preferred start date, weekly availability (if available), and whether you plan to receive college credit for your internship
• A resume (or resumes) detailing both your administrative and theatrical experience
• The names and contact information of three (3) references
• Please follow the link below to complete a voluntary demographic census. Responses are not required for employment, are anonymous, and are not used for hiring decisions. https://forms.gle/aE5DUw4ZFUcb7iFw5

Application materials should be e-mailed to info@speakeasystage.com, with the position to which you are applying in the subject heading.

Production management

Production Management interns assist SpeakEasy’s production management staff as they coordinate, design, and execute mainstage productions, special events and auditions. Interns have the opportunity to assist with multiple facets of the season, including:

• Hands-on work alongside technical and production management staff on our mainstage shows (when running)
• Coordinate schedules and meetings with production team
• Plan, organize, and execute load-in and strike of productions
• Maintain production stocks and supplies
• Attend rehearsals and design/production meetings as needed

Candidates should have some experience in technical theatre production (either professional, community, or educational), knowledge of Microsoft Office apps (especially MS Excel), as well as strong self-management and organizational skills.

Production Management interns are supervised directly by Dominique Burford, Director of Production and Claudia Bennett, Associate Production Manager.

To apply, please submit:

• A cover letter indicating your areas of interest and experience, your preferred start date, weekly availability (if available), and whether you plan to receive college credit for your internship
• A resume (or resumes) detailing both your administrative and theatrical experience
• The names and contact information of three (3) references
• Please follow the link below to complete a voluntary demographic census. Responses are not required for employment, are anonymous, and are not used for hiring decisions. https://forms.gle/aE5DUw4ZFUcb7iFw5

Application materials should be e-mailed to production@speakeasystage.com, with the position to which you are applying in the subject heading.

STAGE MANAGEMENT

Stage Management interns work alongside our professional stage managers and run crew on our mainstage productions, gaining essential knowledge in the responsibilities of a stage management team for professional plays and musicals. Internships in stage management are offered on a show-by-show basis.

Stage Management interns must be able to commit to a full 8-week production schedule, which includes rehearsals, tech, and performances. A mix of daytime, evening, and weekend availability is required based on the particular show to which you are assigned. Production schedules will be listed below to indicate when applications are open for that show.  

Prior experience in Stage Management at the community, professional, or educational level is required, though certain candidates with extensive training in theatre arts will be considered.

To apply, please email production@speakeasystage.com with a resume and cover letter detailing your previous experience and what interests you about the show to which you are applying. You should also include your full availability and any potential conflicts with the production schedule. You may be asked to complete a short survey to give us a fuller sense of your strengths and experiences in theatre production.

Please follow the link below to complete a voluntary demographic census. Responses are not required for employment, are anonymous, and are not used for hiring decisions. https://forms.gle/aE5DUw4ZFUcb7iFw5