• Learn how a professional theatre company works while assisting in the day-to-day operations of the theatre.
• Be exposed to the various components that make up a major professional theatre company.
• Gain knowledge in your area of interest by helping with the specific needs of your department.
• Attain professional job skills and network with professionals in the industry.
• Receive complimentary tickets to all CPH performances as well as tickets to all CPH Opening Night performances and parties.
• Receive college credit, as arranged with your individual college or university.
  

Intern responsibilities: Interns work with Artistic Staff on projects in both the current season and future seasons. Duties include reading and critiquing scripts, assisting with casting, dramaturgy, research, and general administrative support for Artistic Staff. The intern must be extremely detail oriented, have excellent writing and researching skills, be self motivated, and demonstrate strong organizational, office, and verbal skills. The ideal candidate is interested in producing, directing and all aspects of how a play develops.

Intern responsibilities: Interns work with the Education Director and Education Associate to execute the educational programs. Responsibilities include reading scripts and creating study guides for teachers, assisting with Student Matinees and giving tours, maintaining contact information for schools and teachers, assisting with Play House College, and general clerical duties. Ideal candidates must have exceptional written and communication skills, enjoy working in a team environment, take initiative, and be flexible and creative. This intern is interested in teaching, administration, and finding new ways of taking theatre to the community.

Public relations intern responsibilities: The public relations intern will have outstanding communication, written, and interpersonal skills while paying special attention to detail. This candidate will maintain mailings and RSVP lists, assist the Public Relations manager and communicate with the press, manage in-house publicity such as lobby boards and gift cards, and assist with special events. Other duties include general clerical work such as filing, data entry, maintaining contact lists and connecting with contacts, and compiling mailings and supply orders. General computer knowledge is essential. The selected candidate should have an interest in marketing, public relations, communications, or non-profit management.

Marketing intern responsibilities: The marketing intern will research bloggers, national audience development trends in the arts, event calendars and contacts, and staff special events in order to promote The Cleveland Play House and the season. They will need to work some nights and weekends. Other duties include general clerical work such as filing, data entry, maintaining contact lists and connecting with contacts, and compiling mailings and supply orders. General computer knowledge is essential. The selected candidate should have an interest in marketing, public relations, communications, or non-profit management.

Digital media intern responsibilities: The digital media intern will take pictures and videotape key events including Opening Nights, pre-show and post-show talkbacks, Q & As, Tech Talks, parties & receptions, rehearsals, educational workshops, patron testimonials, interviews with actors/artistic staff/designers, volunteer & employee training segments, etc. This intern must also compress and encode media files for streaming or downloading. Other responsibilities include formatting digital photos for multiple purposes (hi-res for print and low-res for website); build, research or document digital image collections; properly label, log and archive digital photos and videotapes; manage professional camera, production, and equipment software. The intern will work with staff to ensure quality event coverage in terms of proper camera equipment and placement for professional production values and collaborate with the Marketing, Publicity, Development, Artistic, and Education staff to guide and evaluate creative development of digital media projects. The intern will be provided with equipment and scripts. Applicants must have photography, video production and editing experience. Potential candidates must be organized, resourceful, energetic and dedicated; multi-tasking is key! This is not a position for shy people. Candidates must be patient and respectful to our patrons, artistic staff and talent. Candidates must be professional and a fly on the wall when working live events.

Intern responsibilities: Interns conduct research on potential corporate sponsors, as well as compile information for sponsorship packets. Duties include maintaining donor files and assisting with donor mailings and acknowledgements. Other requirements include assisting with donor events, researching prospects, grant-writing activities, database maintenance, and preparations for committee meetings. The ideal candidate enjoys working with people, is industrious and able to multi-task, and has excellent organizational and computer skills. This is an ideal internship for those with an interest in non-profit administration and fundraising.

Human resources intern responsibilities: Research best-practices in HR policies as well as HR law – assist with a revamp of the employee handbook and benefits manual – assist in updating internal forms and new-hire packets – work with new hires to enroll them in company health insurance and to answer questions – work with the safety committee to develop, implement, and monitor an internal safety program – assist in updating and maintaining accurate employee records – discover ways to reward employees for exemplary performance.

Finance intern responsibilities: Assist in the creation of a comprehensive finance office policies manual – learn basic operations using QuickBooks accounting program – research problem invoices and account coding issues – assist with ongoing operational projections and the creation of internal reports – assist in compiling financial and attendance data for use in fundraising proposals, industry surveys, etc. – work with insurance agents to ensure we have cost-effective insurance providers and proper coverages. Other projects as assigned.

The ideal candidate is a business or finance major, or someone contemplating a career in non-profit administration. Multi-tasking and discretion are essential. Must be highly PC-literate and proficient in the MS Office suite. Experience with accounting software and database software is a plus.

• Please note production internships are full time, 40 hours a week.
• There are no summer production internships available.
• Housing may be available for interns from out of town.
• Internships are subject to availability and depend on the needs of the season.

Stage Management
Fall: Aug. 16 - Dec. 26 (19 weeks)  |  Winter/Spring: Dec. 27 - May 1 (18 weeks)
The stage management intern gains training in and exposure to the responsibilities and duties of a professional stage manager. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: paperwork, running rehearsals, disseminating information between different production departments, director and designers, noting blocking and tracking props. Interns will assist the Equity stage manager and production assistant throughout prep week, rehearsals and tech. They will also work as a backstage crew member for performances. The intern will learn about the Actors Equity Association-LORT contract rules and regulations. Applicants should be a recent graduate with a desire to obtain professional experience in the field of stage management. The ideal candidate would have exceptional organizational and personal skills and prior stage management experience.

Electrics
Fall: Aug. 16 - Dec. 19 (18 weeks)
Candidates should have basic knowledge of theatre lighting and electrics.  The Electrics Intern works under the supervision of the Production Electrician and will assist the I.A.T.S.E electrics staff. Responsibilities will include equipment maintenance, hanging and focusing light plots and will work as an Assistant to USA Lighting Designers. The ideal condidate should have a desire for comprehensive knowledge of modern lighting equipment, basic design skills, and a theater background with technical theater experience. They should be detail-oriented, organized, interested in a high paced, multitasking environment and self-motivated.

Properties
No internships are currently available.
The properties intern will work closely with the Properties Master and Artisans researching, shopping and constructing props for each production. The intern will have the opportunity to assist the professional Scenic Designers with installing and creating set dressing. The ideal candidate will have knowledge in and experience working with graphic editing programs, such as Adobe Photoshop. Projects assigned to the intern may involve sewing, metal work, upholstery, carpentry, and crafts. Experience with these skills preferred. They should be detail oriented, organized, interested in a high paced, multitasking environment and self-motivated.

Scenic Art
No internships are currently available.
Scenic art interns work with resident Scenic Artists, shop staff, and carpenters in all areas of scenic construction, scenic painting, prop construction, and special crafts projects. This internship is recommended for students interested in set design or scenic art careers.  Scenic painting interns should have some basic skills in drawing, painting, and paint color mixing.  They should also be comfortable working on their feet all day and working on ladders. They should be detail-oriented, organized, interested in a high paced, multitasking environment and self-motivated.

Costumes
Winter/Spring: Dec. 27 - May 1 (18 weeks)
The costumes intern assists the Costume Shop Manager and staff in all aspects of construction, shopping, fitting and maintenance of costumes for each production. They will be a part of the costume design process from start to finish. Depending on the applicants’ skill and desire, they have the ability to be the assistant to a professional USA Costume Designer. Applicants should have basic costume construction and sewing skills. They should be detail-oriented, organized, interested in a high paced, multitasking environment and self-motivated.

Sound Design
Winter/Spring: Dec. 27 - May 1 (18 weeks)
This internship is ideal for a recent graduate who has a desire to complement his/her educational background with practical experience while working towards a career as a professional sound designer or engineer. The intern will work closely with the Resident Sound Designer and Sound engineer during the season. They will learn the various aspects of sound design, ranging from live recording sessions, recorded music and effects, to the mixing of vocals and sound during a performance. The ideal candidate will have previous experience with live mixing and audio editing programs such as SFX as well as knowledge of sound equipment operation and installation.