Scenic Art Internship

TheatreWorks mounts eight productions each season. The scene shop maintains five full time permanent staff members and hires additional contract carpenters, technicians, and scenic artists as needed. Scenic art internships are rare, and only offered when the scope of a particular project warrants the additional help. More often scenic art interns “cross over” into scenic and props construction. Interns should expect at least 50% time spent in standard scenic construction, with projects focused as much as possible on the scenic art elements of the build. Design internships are not offered. Recommended for students interested in scenic art careers in stage or film.


Responsibilities

Assist resident scenic artist, shop staff, props master, and overhire carpenters in all areas of scenic construction, scenic painting, and special crafts projects. Assist in the maintenance of a clean, productive shop environment. Interns are not expected to do tasks that are not already part of the staff/overhire workload. As the intern’s work quality and speed is evaluated through the early part of the internship, additional responsibilities and independent project assignments may be available. Interns are encouraged to be proactive and vocal about specific areas of interest and where possible, will be given opportunities for exposure in these areas.


Skills Requirements

  • One year scenic painting experience required
  • Two years college-level art classes or equivalent preferred
  • Proficient use of hand tools and smaller power tools required
  • Experience with larger power tools (table saws, radial arm saw, drill press, etc.) a plus


Dates/Hours

Summer interns work full time and for a minimum of 6 weeks. Fall/Winter/Spring interns may work part time if desired for a minimum of 12 weeks. Specific scheduling is arranged with the resident scenic artist or technical director.


Wednesday Workdays/Special Events

One day each week, interns from all departments come together to support general company operations. On Wednesdays, interns assist in the warehouse in costume rentals or props, or in other labor-intensive projects. Cleaning and organizing rehearsal halls or distributing marketing materials to retail stores are examples of other possible Wednesday Workday projects. In addition, interns are expected to work on large company special events such Opening Night Receptions, the annual Season Announcement, or large patron fundraisers.

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