Internships with Proctors Collaborative

Capital Repertory Theatre is a proud member of the League of Resident Theatres producing year-round professional theatre in the heart of the Capital District. Click here for more information.

The primary worksite for internships with theREP is 251 North Pearl Street, Albany, NY 12207

Technical and production internship

Available during fall and spring terms.

Internship focuses include:

• • Theatrical lighting

• • Sound engineering

• • Costume construction

• • Scenic construction

• • Properties

• • Production management

This internship reports to the production manager and appropriate shop manager. Focus availability will depend on the technical needs of the shows in a given season. Ideal candidates will have a minimum of two years of technical experience in their field of interest or other relevant job training. Interns must be able to work independently, be detail-oriented, and be self-starters.

Dramaturgy internship

Available during fall, spring, and summer terms.

Research and dramaturgy internship reports to the associate artistic director. This position will gather information and research for the study guides that are sent out to teachers for the student matinees and touring productions. This position will also assist with the Next Act New Play Summit. Ideal candidates will be detail-oriented, interested in theatre, and have previous writing and play-reading experience. Please submit a brief writing sample, 500 words or less, with the application.

Community partnership internship

Available during fall, spring, and summer terms.

This internship reports to the associate artistic director. This internship will focus on building and maintaining relationships between theREP and community organizations. This position will help maintain the calendar of the Neighbors for Neighbors community program, be in touch with community members, and research and design community programs and events with the staff of theREP.

Company management internship

Available during fall, spring and summer terms.

Under our company manager, this intern will work one on one with visiting artists, making sure the day-to-day needs of all company members are taken care of. In addition, the intern will have a role in our on-site casting office. Duties include setting up and cleaning up of cast meals, compiling information for visiting artists and members of the press, creating welcome baskets, and filing casting paperwork. It’s a great opportunity to experience our company as a whole.

Acting instruction internship

Available during the summer term.

This internship will work as a teaching assistant for all Collaborative School of the Arts summer programs at theREP. Responsibilities can include facilitating check-in and check-out of students each day, leading acting games at the instructor’s direction, and leading warm-ups. Specifically, the Summer Stage Young Acting Company’s responsibilities can include acting as an assistant stage manager and/or assistant to the director/assistant director when needed, such as with dramaturgical work, taking blocking notes, line running, acting as mentor and leader of the acting company during breaks, lunches, and rehearsals. Also, this position will be cast in the Summer Stage Young Acting Company and will also be a member of the acting company.

Capital Repertory Theatre is an equal opportunity employer. theREP champions diversity throughout the organization and in the community and strongly encourages applications from members of traditionally underrepresented groups.

Candidates selected for consideration will be contacted for an interview. Interviews are required and can be completed either in person, on the telephone, or virtually.

 

Special event/HSMTA internship

Only available in the spring term, Jan.-May.

Join the Collaborative School of the Arts team in producing a one-of-a-kind regional event in partnership with the national Broadway League organization! The High School Musical Theatre Awards is a celebration of outstanding student achievement in high school musical theatre at Proctors. This annual program celebrates and awards regional high schools in the onstage and backstage aspects of their high school musicals. The winners of the Best Outstanding Performer awards go on to the National High School Musical Theatre Awards, aka the Jimmys, to compete for Best Actor or Best Actress in the nation.

While this is a year-round program, the intern would report to the Collaborative School of the Arts staff during the spring. The intern would take part in the activities across Proctors Collaborative, which includes attending meetings, collecting and organizing data, marketing, social media, and developing strategies for consistent and effective preparation for the final ceremony in May. Ideal candidates should have experience in Microsoft Word and Excel and have a love for musical theatre.

Summer programs, education, and community outreach internships

Available during the summer term; some nighttime and weekend hours may be required.

Internship focuses include:

• • Arts administration

• • Arts education instruction

• • Choreography

• • Directing

• • Film making

• • Theatre production/stage management

The Collaborative School of the Arts offers a full summer of creative and performing arts programs in dance, theatre, music, film, and more for all ages and skill levels. Students learn from industry professionals who provide pre-professional training in the arts. Some interns will serve as teaching assistants to professional teaching artists. Our summer programs serve students ages 6-19.

Proctors is an equal opportunity employer. Proctors champions diversity throughout the organization and in the community and strongly encourages applications from members of traditionally underrepresented groups.

Candidates selected for consideration will be contacted for an interview. Interviews are required and can be completed either in person, on the telephone, or virtually.

Television production internship

Available during fall, spring, and summer terms.

This internship reports to the Open Stage Media station director. Proctors was designated as manager and operator of public, educational, and government access cable television by the City of Schenectady and spurred the creation of a new broadcast entity, Open Stage Media at Proctors (OSM). Responsibilities can include programming (including inputting shows into the server and scheduling), video editing, social media engagement, and record keeping. Ideal candidates will be detail-oriented, have a good interpersonal demeanor, and have the ability to self-start projects. Experience with computers and Microsoft Office is required.

The primary worksite for internships with Proctors is 432 State St. Schenectady, NY 12305

Accounting internship

Available during fall, spring, and summer terms.

This internship reports to the comptroller. The finance department at Proctors manages accounts for Proctors, Capital Repertory Theatre, and Universal Preservation Hall. Responsibilities can include processing cash receipts, accounts payable, posting, monthly department reconciliations, assisting with the budgeting process, contract administration, preparing for the theatre’s annual audit, and other day-to-day needs of the department. The position affords a window into all aspects of theatre operations plus involvement in activities in other departments. Ideal candidates will be interested in theatre and/or financial management, be detail-oriented, have a good interpersonal demeanor, and have basic computer and data entry skills.

Company/production management internship

Available during fall and spring terms; some nighttime and weekend hours may be required.

This intern reports directly to the production manager. Responsibilities include assisting with advancing and providing the needs of Proctors productions; setting labor calls, renting equipment, arranging artist hospitality/accommodations/transport, and assisting with event settlement. This position is available in the fall or spring. Ideal candidates have an interest in production and/or company management, are detail-oriented, self-sufficient, and have a positive attitude. A valid driver’s license is required.

Relationships development internship

Available during fall, spring, and summer terms; some nighttime and weekend hours may be required.

This internship reports to the annual funds director in the Relationships department. The department is responsible for cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding donors and supporters of Proctors, Capital Repertory Theatre, and Universal Preservation Hall. Responsibilities include preparing and delivering donor communications, assisting with solicitation efforts, and collecting data for potential donors, patrons, or prospective donors. Ideal candidates will be interested in working in a non-profit industry, be detail-oriented, have customer service experience, be organized, and have moderate computer skills.

Marketing internship

Available during fall, spring, and summer terms.

These internships report directly to a member of the marketing team. The marketing department is a dynamic department that manages the marketing plans and community outreach for Proctors, Capital Repertory Theatre, and Universal Preservation Hall. Responsibilities can involve dissemination of marketing materials, assisting with community outreach, digital media buying, participating in marketing meetings and brainstorming, researching outreach techniques, working with street teams, assisting with community activities and events, contributing to social media, and other duties as assigned. All opportunities in this department provide each intern with a well-rounded marketing agency experience while focusing on their interest.

Graphic design internship

Available during fall, spring and summer terms.

This internship reports to the art director. Responsibilities can include the creation of a variety of promotional advertising pieces that include media-ready text, graphics and photos, graphic preparation, color production and layout of promotional advertising, managing creative service requests, and organization of all collateral produced. Ideal candidates have a working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite, including Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign, have experience with layout design, production, and offset printing preparation, can work independently, be self-starting, and have a good interpersonal demeanor. A portfolio review will be necessary.

Information technology internship

Available during spring and summer terms.

This internship reports to the information technology support specialist. This department is responsible for overseeing almost all networks and systems, including end-user support for Proctors, Capital Repertory Theatre, and Universal Preservation Hall. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, provisioning devices for employee use, making and deploying Ethernet cables, maintaining departmental & end-user documentation, maintaining ticket scanners and monitoring ticket scanning during matinee and evening performances, collecting and compiling data through the auditing of employees, and assisting with support help tickets. Ideal candidates will need to be detail-oriented, have a basic understanding of computer systems, and have an eagerness to learn. A positive attitude and an ability to work with others are also a must. Experience with Apple computers and Microsoft Office is required.

Programming internship

Available during fall, spring, and summer terms.

This intern reports directly to the director of programming and will work with all members of the department. The duties of this internship will shift with each semester based on the booking and planning cycle of the department. Responsibilities include researching local and national entertainment acts, assisting in the creation of offer sheets and contracts, organizing and maintaining event files, and assisting with ticket data research and reporting. The programming intern will attend all programming department meetings and will assist the department in the overall strategy. Ideal candidates have an interest in theatre and music of all kinds, possess strong communication skills, are willing to learn ticketing software, and have Microsoft Word and Excel fluency.

Equity, diversity, inclusion and access (EDIA) internship

Available during fall, spring, and summer terms.

This internship reports directly to the EDIA officer. It is a great opportunity to gain experience, mentorship, and insight into the administrative functions of theatre. Proctors Collaborative is seeking an intern who has high energy, is thoughtful in their contribution, is interested in theatre, and most of all, can work with diverse populations and is committed to EDIA initiatives. Responsibilities may include assisting the EDIA officer to ensure proper hiring practices, staff training, potential community partnerships, and inclusive educational programs.

History project internship

We are seeking interns to help us with a cross-disciplinary project involving cataloging and scanning of historic materials, research, and editing Wikipedia articles, supervised by a 20-year Wikipedia editor and professional writer. While some of this work might involve exploring archives at Proctors, much of it could be done at other libraries.

Universal Preservation Hall is the Performing Arts Education and Entertainment venue for Saratoga Springs. Click here for more information.

The primary worksite for internships with UPH is 25 Washington Street, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866

Non-profit management internship

Available during fall, spring, and summer terms.

This internship assists the staff of Universal Preservation Hall in event management, donor and community relations, and fundraising. It is an excellent opportunity to experience various aspects of non-profit management while working for a well-known community-based nonprofit organization.

Universal Preservation Hall is an Equal Opportunity Employer. UPH champions diversity throughout the organization and in the community and strongly encourages applications from members of traditionally underrepresented groups.

Candidates selected for consideration will be contacted for an interview. Interviews are required and can be completed either in person, on the telephone, or virtually.