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 2023 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: Education (2), Music Direction, Production, Costuming, Props, 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.
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

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: 6/26-6/30  Session 2: 7/31-8/4
• Internship Stipend: $250 SAF Sr. tuition credit for each session.

Music Direction

• Individuals in this position must be cast members in the SAF Sr. Show
• This internship involves serving as the assistant music director for SAF Jr.’s Summer 2023 production.  (6/26-7/21 plus pre-rehearsal period production meetings).
• Responsibilities may include (but may not be limited to) teaching music, working with soloists, managing materials, and general assistance in all aspects of the production.
• Attendance is required each day of the session in the first week (6/26-6/30) and at least 3 days a week in subsequent weeks based on schedule created by program director.
• Requirements: Ability to read music, teach music at a basic level, plunk out notes on a piano, etc.
• Applicant must have access to their own transportation.
• Internship Stipend: SAF Sr. full tuition credit

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

• 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. 
• Requirements: Experience/interest in costuming, strong organizational skills, daytime availability with advanced notice, and the ability to self-start and take initiative.   Access to own transportation a bonus.
• Internship Stipend: $100 SAF Sr. tuition credit OR stipend

Props

• 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 props for the production, including the formulation of a master props list, prop tables, and other duties. 
• This individual may be responsible for creating props from scratch and/or adjusting existing props.
• Requirements: strong organizational skills, crafting skills, daytime availability with advanced notice, and the ability to self-start and take initiative.  Access to own transportation a bonus. 
• Internship Stipend $100 SAF Sr. tuition credit OR stipend

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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