The Ivoryton Playhouse is an historic, not for profit, 280-seat, professional theatre located on the Connecticut Shoreline. The Playhouse operates a year-round season, which includes eight main stage productions, educational programs, special events and a Summer Children’s Theater Series.
A summer internship at the Ivoryton Playhouse offers students and recent graduates the opportunity to expand and develop technical theatre skills, make professional contacts, and develop the insight and experience necessary to pursue a career in theatre.
This year, the playhouse is very excited to be able to offer two options for internship experiences:
The Production Internship is designed for students aspiring to careers in technical theatre, production or design, including but not limited to the following: Carpentry, Costuming, Lighting, Painting, Run Crew, Scenic Design, Technical Direction, Properties, Production Management and Stage Management.
The Performance Internship is designed for students aspiring to be actors, dancers and/or singers. Performance Interns will work closely with professional directors, actors, stage managers, and staff as the internship takes them from the first day of rehearsal, through the opportunity to perform on stage in a professional production.
Internships run from mid-May to early-September.
Ideal candidates must be at least 18 years of age, enrolled in college or be a recent graduate and should be working towards a career in theatre or performing arts. Please refer to FAQ document for other candidate information.
For FAQ please follow this link: Ivoryton Playhouse Summer Interns FAQ
For an application form for a Production Internship, please follow this link:
Ivoryton Playhouse Summer Internship Application – Production
For an application form for a Performance Internship, please follow this link:
Ivoryton Playhouse Summer Internship Application – Performance
The application deadline is Friday, March 1, 2019. All applications postmarked by that date will be accepted.
The internship positions will be filled by March 15, 2019.
Contact dnischan@ivorytonplayhouse.org for more information.
The Ivoryton Playhouse is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer.