Administrative/General Management interns work with The Shakespeare Theatre's management team in several areas related to both daily and long-range operations of the theatre, including contracts and budgeting, box office, front-of-house, company management and general management.

Artistic/Casting interns work directly with the Artistic Director, Associate Artistic Director and Assistant to the Artistic Director, acting as liaisons with members of the summer company. Responsibilities include daily administrative tasks, scheduling and attending auditions, communicating with New York casting agencies, observing select Main Stage, Outdoor Stage and training program rehearsals, research and dramaturgical work on select projects, organizing the SPTP Seminar Series, as well as assisting with scheduling and management of the Late-Nite Series and Late-Nite Cabaret.

Company Management interns assist The Shakespeare Theatre's Company Manager in tending to the needs of a company of over 350 artists, many of who are in residence for all or part of the summer. Learning opportunities include organizing many special events for company members and audiences, as well as becoming familiar with the theatre's contract with Actor's Equity Association, fulfilling requirements for actor benefits, travel arrangements and company housing. Bceause it overlaps many different areas, Company Management is an ideal place to gain an overview of the interrelationships among all departments of a major regional theatre.

Costume Construction & Design interns, in addition to assisting the Costume Shop Manager and constructing costumes for Main Stage productions, work directly with guest designers. Costume interns will have the opportunity to become familiar with the varied styles of The Shakespeare Theatre's professional designers while also becoming familiar with the best resources for fabrics and costumes in Manhattan and the surrounding area. The Shakespeare Theatre's Late-Nite Series also affords the opportunity for costume design interns to showcase their own particular talents.

Costume Shop Management interns are heavily involved in all aspects of coordinating and planning the costume elements of all Shakespeare Theatre productions. Initially working full-time in the costume shop under the supervision of the Costume Shop Manager, interns are given a hands-on opportunity to see how all aspects of the shop work together. As the summer progresses, they assist with management and communication within the shop, as well as coordinate with designers and other departments.

Development/Fundraising interns assist The Shakespeare Theatre's Development Department in all aspects of fund-raising. Responsibilities include maintenance of donor histories in The Shakespeare Theatre's database, assisting in the preparation of grant applications and fund raising activities, compiling support materials and other administrative duties. Also, development/fundraising interns assist in the planning of special donor events.

Directing interns assist The Shakespeare Theatre's professional directors on Main Stage, Outdoor Stage, and Next Stage Ensemble productions. All directing interns also direct members of The Apprentice Company in a classic non-Shakespearean scene night presentation.

The directing intern program focuses on observation, not only by assisting on shows as noted above, but also sitting in on select rehearsals for other Summer Professional Training Program projects, classes and workshops.For those directing interns showing exceptional promise, the internship takes a more hands-on "lab" approach, incorporating independent projects in the Late-Nite Series directed by the intern under the guidance of professional staff members.

All directing interns meet weekly with the Director of Education and Associate Artistic Director to discuss the status of independent projects as well as critical analysis of the various Late-Nite and Main Stage projects presented during the summer. These meetings are supplemented with master classes, workshops and Q&A sessions with resident and guest theatre artists. Other responsibilities include research and dramaturgical work for select productions.

The directing internship is the most competitive internship offered at The Shakespeare Theatre—please note the strict application deadline. Directing internships may also be available in the spring or fall, to accommodate production needs beyond the period of the SPTP.

Education interns assist the Education Department in coordinating various aspects of the professional training program, including rehearsal and class schedules, the planning of special events for training program members, and the management of the Next Stage Ensemble -The Shakespeare Theatre's summer touring company. In addition to administrative and management duties, creative opportunities are also available depending on individual intern experience and interests. Education interns with teaching experience or interest may assist in teaching members of The Shakespeare Theatre's Junior & Senior Corps program. Those with a strong writing and research background may help produce study guides, maintain scripts, or perform dramaturgical work for Late Nite Series projects.

Lighting Tech & Design interns assist the Lighting Supervisor. Responsibilities include light board programming and operation, hanging and focusing instruments, and assisting guest lighting designers. The Shakespeare Theatre's Late-Nite Series also affords the opportunity for lighting design interns to showcase their own particular talents.

Marketing & Public Relations interns assist with community and media relations efforts, as well as the implementation of sophisticated marketing strategies to sell both subscription and single tickets. Duties include preparing and submitting press materials, assisting with media inquiries and interviews, photo calls, print production, database management, collection and maintenance of press clippings, and tallying audience survery results.

Patron Services interns work directly with Box Office Manager and the House Manager to assist with the various aspects of The Shakespeare Theatre's numerous patron programs and needs. While in the Box Office, the intern will gain experience with the Theatre Manager software system, a sophisticated ticketing and marketing system, and receive training in customer service, phone sales and computerized ticketing systems, while working in a fast-paced box office environment. While assisting the House Manager, s/he will participate in all aspects of front-of-house operations, including scheduling and communicating with volunteers, researching new items for the gift shop, and placing orders with vendors. Patron Services interns will also assist with the planning and organizing of Opening Night celebrations and other special events.

Production Management interns assist the Director of Production and Facilities in coordinating all the logistical operations for The Shakespeare Theatre's season. Duties include: pricing and purchasing supplies and scenic materials, scheduling apprentice crew calls, scheduling and assisting with the execution of strikes and turnarounds, monitoring production budgets, upkeep and maintenance of the theatre, and acting as a liaison between the Production Department and the production staff. Production interns also attend weekly staff and production meetings, and help facilitate production needs for the Late-Nite Series, the Late-Nite Cabaret and the Next Stage Ensemble.

Props interns assist the Resident Props Master. Responsibilities include the acquisition and/or building of props for each show, maintenance of props during performance runs, maintenance and storage of props in The Shakespeare Theatre's extensive prop and scenic shop, as well as some scenic painting, depending upon the needs of each particular production.

Scenic Construction interns work with the Technical Director and professional staff as part of the team that builds and mounts each Main Stage and Outdoor Stage production. Each day, these interns report to either one of the theatres or The Shakespeare Theatre's expansive Production Center, acquiring and utilizing newly-learned skills to construct all scenic elements for the season. Though traditional woodworking and carpentry approaches are most common, in recent years, The Theatre's technical shops have incorporated a great deal of metalcraft and welding techniques.

Scenic Design & Painting interns assist the Technical Director, Scenic Charge Artist/Resident Assistant to the Scenic Designer and guest designers. Responsibilities include shop work, scenic painting, prop construction, design research, some model building and assisting the Main Stage and Outdoor Stage designers. Select scenic design interns may be chosen to design for projects in the Late-Nite Series.

Sound Tech & Design interns work directly with the resident and guest sound designers, guest composers, and musicians. Interns will work with the latest recording, digital editing, MIDI and audio playback technologies while assisting the Resident Sound Engineer in the creation and operation of the sound for each production and the daily care and maintenance of both the Main Stage and Outdoor Stage sound systems. Select sound interns may be chosen to design for the Next Stage Ensemble, or for the Late-Nite Series.

Stage Management interns work directly with Equity Production Stage Managers, seeing productions from rehearsal through performance, where the interns are often in charge of backstage running crews. Equity Membership Candidacy (EMC) points are available for rehearsal and performance weeks. Stage management interns also have the opportunity to work on productions with the Next Stage Ensemble summer touring program, and projects in the Late-Nite Series. When not in rehearsal or performance, stage management interns work with the Production Manager, gaining important hands-on experience in a variety of areas helpful to stage managers. Many stage management interns have worked their way up the professional ladder with us, eventually earning their Equity union card with The Shakespeare Theatre. Stage management internships may also be available in the spring or fall, to accommodate production needs beyond the period of the SPTP.

Technical Direction interns are heavily involved in the various aspects of planning and coordinating the scenic elements of all Shakespeare Theatre productions. Initially working full-time in the scene shop, interns are given a hands-on opportunity to learn how all aspects of the shop function together. Interns assist with management and communication within the shop, as well as coordinate with designers and other departments. Technical direction interns also oversee, with the guidance of Shakespeare Theatre professional staff, all scenic aspects of the Next Stage Ensemble summer touring productions.

Wardrobe/Wigs interns work with the Wardrobe Supervisor to dress actors and maintain the costumes, wigs and makeup for each show on the Main Stage and the Outdoor Stage. Basic skills in stitching and mending garments are required. Interns learn how to interact with and aid actors; maintain and restyle wigs; launder, repair and mend costumes; and acquire a number of industry "tricks" used to maintain costumes.