School of Theatre Interns

Qualifications

• Must be a 18+ or a high school Sophomore, Junior, Senior with 2 years minimum of experience under Matthews Playhouse Apprenticeship 

• Interest or experience in the performing arts along with interest or experience in arts education and teaching.

• Ability to lead a classroom of 15 or more students independently.

• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally to staff, students and parents while maintaining a safe environment through supporting student well-being, confidence, and personal growth.

• Attention to detail and ability to work in a collaborative environment.

• Flexibility, ability to work independently, willingness to take initiative.

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Daily Responsibilities

• Assist and provide support to Lead Teaching Artists in the classroom. Classes range in discipline and include script writing, music, acting, and dance.

• Assist in day to day functions of camp, including student pick up & drop off and classroom management.

• Teaching or assisting teaching planned activities (example: teaching choreography, blocking scenes)

• Assist with weekly sharings, whether it be through being backstage, helping writing the script or songs, helping to create props and costumes, supporting individual students, etc.

• Actively work with students ages 4-17 in groups and lead groups in activities and games​

Time Commitment:

● Classes run Fall Semester and Winter Semester. Then we transition into Spring Productions

● Commitment of one Semester (Fall or Winter) Commitment in the one semester provides eligibility for assisting with the Spring Productions

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Compensation:

• College Interns will be paid Starting Rate of $20.00 per hour

• High School Student Apprentices are Volunteers and will not be compensated. We will be more than happy to write a letter of recommendation, sign off on International Thespian Society volunteer hours, and discuss additional volunteer rewards as appropriate.