Internship Program
Summer 2021 Internships
The application deadline for Summer 2021 has passed. Thanks to those who submitted applications; you will be contact by early March. Please check back later in 2021 to meet our Summer intern cohort.
About The Internship Program:
Seattle Children’s Theatre is one of the largest professional children’s theatres in the US, producing 5 professional Mainstage productions during the school year. Each summer, SCT Education Programs offers over 15 internship positions to support Drama School programming including nearly 200 camps and classes for students ages 3½ -18, partnership camps across the city, and programming for the upcoming season and school year. The Internship Program is an exciting opportunity to develop hands-on experience in theatre education through classroom observation, teaching artistry, and arts administration, while building professional relationships in the field. In addition, interns receive professional development opportunities to increase proficiency in theatre, education, and administration.
Internships typically run from early June through end of August for approx. 40 hours a week; the length of internship is dependent on position. Interns are required to attend professional development, master classes, and networking opportunities that are provided throughout the summer. Stipend is $225/week plus compensation for a bus or parking pass. Housing not provided.
At SCT we are working to become an anti-racist organization, and we value a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. We are committed to diversity in all areas of our work and encourage applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identify or expression, age, national origin, marital status, citizenship, disability, and veteran status. We strongly encourage applications from members of underrepresented groups.
Available Internships for Summer 2021: Teaching Artist Internships**, Arts Administrative Internship**, and Content Marketing Internship.
**At this time SCT is only offering in-person internships for Summer 2021 for the Teaching Artist and Arts Administrative Internships and will adapt to virtual learning if needed. SCT will be closely watching all state and city health mandates relating to Covid-19 and will update any new information as it is received. We are currently not offering production internships at this time.
Learn More
As a leader in Theatre for Young Audiences and Theatre Education, Seattle Children’s Theatre’s (SCT) programming is known for its excellence. The SCT Internship Program began in 1999. In these last 20 years, more than 400 interns have passed through the program. Of the last 6 intern classes alone, nearly 70% have gone on to find careers in theatre/theatre education. This program fosters talent, creates a network of valuable professional connections, and provides job training, all of which contribute to the workforce development system. More than 30% of SCT’s current employees are an alumnus of the Internship Program.
Still not sure if the Internship Program is right for you? Hear from one of Summer 2019's Drama School Interns, Emma Harmon, on all the ways the program surprised and inspired her or from one of Summer 2020's virtual Drama School Intern, Chloe Tower, about how the program created a sense of community, even while participants were miles apart.
Hear from Emma Hear from Chloe
How To Apply
Teaching Artist and Arts Administrative Internships:
Rolling applications accepted until January 8th, 2021 at 11:59 PM, PST. If you have questions about your submitted application, please email drama dramaschool@sct.org.
Content Marketing Internship:
Rolling applications accepted until January 8th, 2021 at 11:59 PM, PST. If you have questions about your submitted application, please email drama carolyneh@sct.org.