Internships

About Internships @ TNP

The Naples Players is searching for motivated, confident, and creative young theatre artists to fill the various internship programs offered throughout the year: Spring, Summer, Fall, and Full Season. Interns will work closely with the professional full-time staff members in mounting the productions available during the time of the program.

Unlike most programs around the country, housing located within walking distance to the theatre and scenic downtown Naples, a weekly stipend, as well as design opportunities for qualified applicants. Because of the unique qualities of the program, participation is highly competitive – with nearly 300 applicants every year.

Production Intern Requirements

Minimum 18 years of age
Full-time, part time, or recent graduate from a college or university
Majoring or minoring in Theatre or Theatre Education, or applicable degree
Minimum of 1 semester under degree
Basic knowledge in area of interest

Compensation for College Internship

$300/week
Housing at Bellasera Resort Hotel – 3 blocks from the theater
Free Tickets to Preview Nights and shows throughout the program
Specialty workshops for professional development
Networking with guest artists

Junior Intern Requirements

14 to 19 years of age
Enrolled in High School or transitioning into College
Participated in a Middle School or High School theatre, or equivalent arts program, or has demonstrated a strong interest
Interest and a willingness to learn and engage in technical, administrative, and educational theatre
Able to commit 10-15 hours a week.
Currently only accepting applicants who are local to the Naples Area

Interest Form

Compensation for Junior Internship

Free Tickets to Preview Nights and shows throughout the program
Specialty workshops for professional development
One on one mentorship with industry professionals
Networking with guest artists and college interns
Invitation to the annual NY trip

How to Apply For an Internship

To apply for a Production Internship or a Junior Internship, please submit a PDF copy of your Resume and Cover Letter to: Cole Butcher, Internship Director, [email protected]

Internship Departments

Costumes

Department Heads: Mollie Berman (Director of Costumes), Mary Anne McKerrow (Resident Costume Designer), Dayne Sabatos (Lead Draper/Shop Foreman)

Available: Full Season, Fall, Spring, Summer

The costume shop intern will be responsible for the creation of costume for TNP and the Academy, through building, buying, or renting. Interns will work closely with the department heads and lead volunteers either in the shop, or costuming them for each production.

Education

Department Head: Jen Price (Director of Youth Education), Julyssa Medrano (Assistant Director of Youth Education)

Available: Full Season, Summer

Education Interns will work with the Education Department and TNP’s Academy in a combination of ways: learning the administrative and creative side of traditional performing arts classes, coordinating events/community outreach programs, inclusive (ESE) classes, wellness classes, creating accessibility materials, and more.

Lights

Department Heads: Chris Riley (Director of Lighting)

Available: Full Season, Fall, Spring, Summer

The lighting intern will assist with with electrics, designing, and programming TNP and the Academy show during the course of their program. Interns will work one-on-one with the department heads to create the shows and maintain the current lighting stock.

Props

Department Head: Amy Hughes (Props Director)

Available: Full Season, Fall, Spring, Summer

The prop intern will assist in pulling, building, buying, or renting rehearsal and performance props needed for TNP and the Academy shows. Interns will work with the department head and volunteers in creating, maintaining, and cataloguing the current stock.

Scenic

Department Heads: Jason Wagaman (Technical Director) & Mike Santos (Resident Scenic Artist & Designer)

Available: Full Season, Fall, Spring, Summer

The scene shop intern will be responsible for helping draft, construct, and paint all TNP and the Academy shows during the course of the program. Interns will work closely with the department heads and lead volunteers to mount each production.

Sound

Department Head: Bradley Van Houten (Director of Sound)

Available: Full Season, Fall, Spring, Summer

The sound intern will assist with designing, engineering, and mixing TNP shows and the Academy musicals. Interns will work one-on-one with the department head to create the shows and maintain the current sound stock.

Stage Management

Department Head: Cole Butcher (Production Stage Manager), Taylor Matthews (Company Stage Manager)

Available: Full Season, Summer

Stage Managers will work with the Production Stage Manager to oversee each individual production of the TNP and Academy season from concept to close. SM interns will also be a part of the audition process and participate in administrative duties.