INternships at magic Theatre

Magic Theatre guarantees you will be in the thick of theatre operations.  Interns receive hands-on training and experience while working side-by-side with top theatre professionals.

Magic Theatre currently offers Production and Artistic Internships.  Each intern will work primarily in one of these departments.  Depending on the theatre’s needs and the intern’s interests, interns may also occasionally be asked to work on special projects in other departments.

Dates and Time Commitment
 
Artistic Internships are offered during the following three sessions:
Fall – September through December.  Deadline to apply August 1st. 
Winter – January through May.  Deadline to apply December 1st.
Summer – June through August.  Deadline to apply April 1st.

Artistic interns are expected to work 16 hours per week (hours may be scheduled as two full days or spread throughout the week).  Artistic Interns will also occasionally need to work on evenings or weekends to assist with auditions and festivals.      

Production Internships are offered on a show-by-show basis.  Hours are determined on an individual basis. 

Artistic Internship Duties

Artistic Interns work primarily in Casting, Literary, and as assistants to the Artistic Director.  Depending on the theatre’s needs and the intern’s interests, the intern may specialize in one of these areas, or gain experience in all three.

In Casting, interns process headshot submissions, update the casting database, assist with auditions, and attend shows and report back to the casting director. 

In Literary, interns log in and keep track of the 600-800 scripts received yearly, read and critique scripts for the Literary Manager, sit on the Literary Committee, and assist with staged reading festivals.

As assistants to the Artistic Director, interns work in the Artistic Director’s office assisting with day-to-day tasks such as taking phone calls and scheduling meetings, as well as working on special projects such as dramaturgical research for productions and attending Artistic Staff meetings

Production Internship Duties
During the season Production interns are involved in running shows backstage or in the booth. They also build and paint scenery/ props, hang and focus lights, procure and build costumes, and operate and maintain the sound systems. In addition, interns are involved in the daily maintenance of the Magic’s two theatres, shop space, and storage areas. The specific responsibilities of individual interns will be based on a combination of the needs of the Magic and the professional interests of the prospective intern. Please be advised, technical interns should be able to lift at least 40lbs.

How to Apply:
To apply for a Production Internship, please submit a cover letter and resume to:
Sara Huddleston: sarah@magictheatre.org.

To apply for an Artistic Internship please download the intern application form <link to the intern app form> and submit it along with a resume and 1-2 page writing sample to Erin Gilley: ErinG@magictheatre.org

Questions?
Call (415) 441-8001 ext. *826 or email ErinG@magictheatre.org