Internship Basics

To enrich the educational opportunities presented through the WHSAF program, we are pleased to announce a limited number of internship opportunities for our Summer 2025 season.
These internships are designed to give students interested in aspects of theater arts the opportunity to work alongside professionals in the field to learn and grow in their area of choice.
Internships will be available in the following disciplines this summer: Elementary Education (2), Secondary Education, Production, Costuming, Stage Management (2+), and other potential customizable opportunities.  See specifics for details on these opportunities.
Applicants must have at least ONE YEAR of experience with the West Hartford Summer Arts Festival OR permission of the production team. 
All applicants must complete the following steps:

1. Provide a resume with all relevant experience listed.
2. Provide a letter of intent explaining your interest in the position.
3. Provide a letter of reference.  
4. Submit all of these items through the application form below. 

Available Opportunities

Internship Specific Details

Elementary Education (2)

• Individuals in this position must be cast members in the SAF Sr. Show
• This internship involves assisting with the SAF Mini one-week sessions. 
• Responsibilities include facilitating the creation of crafts and materials, assisting with one-on-one instruction, running of games and warmups, leading of movement, and general production assistance to the camp director.
• Attendance is required each day of the session from 30 minutes before the start of camp to 30 minutes after.
• Applicant must have access to their own transportation.
• Applicants are invited to apply for one or both sessions.  Session 1: 6/23-6/27  Session 2: 7/28-8/1
• Internship Stipend: $250 SAF Sr. tuition credit for each session.

Secondary Education (2)

• Individuals in this position must be cast members in the SAF Sr. Show
• This internship involves assisting with the SAF Junior four-week camp.  
• Responsibilities include facilitating the creation of crafts and materials, assisting with one-on-one instruction, running of games and warmups, leading of movement, and general production assistance to the camp director.
• Attendance is required each day of the session from 15 minutes before the start of camp to 15 minutes after.
• Applicant must have access to their own transportation.
• Internship Stipend: Full SAF Senior Tuition Credit + additional stipend

Production

• Individuals in this position must be cast members in the SAF Sr. Show
• This internship involves assisting with front-of-house, program development, assisting the production manager in coordinating between front and back of house, and other duties as assigned.
• Requirements: laptop access, proficiency with Microsoft programs, strong communication skills, excellent grammar, spelling, usage skills.
• Internship Stipend: $100 SAF Sr. tuition credit

 Costuming (2+)

• Individuals in this position may or may not be cast members in the SAF Sr. Show
• This internship involves assisting with the organization and management of costumes for the production, including assisting in measurements, cleaning and storage of costumes, and other duties as assigned by costume designer. 
• This internship may also involve the creation and/or alteration of costume pieces. 
• Requirements: Experience/interest in costuming, strong organizational skills, daytime availability with advanced notice, and the ability to self-start and take initiative.  Extra consideration given to individuals with sewing/crafting experience. 
• Internship Stipend: $100 SAF Sr. tuition credit for cast members

 
Stage Management (2+)

• Individuals applying for Stage Manager may NOT be cast members in the SAF Sr. show.
• Individuals applying for Assistant Stage Management MAY be cast members in the SAF Sr. show. 
• This internship involves the stage management of the summer production of The Hunchback of Notre Dame.
• Responsibilities include but are not limited to implementation of schedules as determined by production team, recording notes on all production aspects (blocking, dance, music, etc), facilitate communication between all creative and technical departments, call all technical cues during performances, and other duties. 
• Requirements: Some daytime availability, previous experience, excellent communication and organization skills, working knowledge of all aspects of theater production.
• Internship Stipend: Variable

 
Other/Custom
Have another idea that isn’t listed here?  Write us a proposal to go with the rest of your application materials.  Additional internships will be filled at the discretion of the Production Team.
 

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