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The Naples Players is seeking motivated, confident, and creative young theatre artists to join our internship programs offered throughout the year: Spring, Summer, Fall, and Full Season. Interns work side by side with professional full-time staff to support and help produce the shows running during their term.
Unlike many programs around the country, TNP provides housing within walking distance of the theatre and downtown Naples, a weekly stipend, and design opportunities for qualified applicants. Because of these benefits and the hands-on nature of the work, the program is highly competitive, with nearly 300 applicants each year.
Application Deadlines
SUMMER
January 31st for the upcoming Summer
FULL SEASON/FALL
April 30th for the upcoming Fall
SPRING
September 30th for the following January
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
Internship Departments
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.
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.
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.
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.
Department Heads: Jason Wagaman (Technical Director)
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.
Department Head: Kohen Verrette (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.
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.
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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]
