Emerging Professionals Program
Interested in a career in the arts?
SCT’s Emerging Professionals Program develops the next generation of theatre professionals in the Theatre for Young Audiences (TYA) field. For over 20 years, our programs have prepared students through hands-on experience working with young people, reflection assignments, and networking opportunities while teaching the essential skills for a future career in the arts. Enter our programming at any stage that coincides with your existing experience.
Internships
Every summer, SCT offers an internship with our Education & Engagement Department in the Adrienne Dillard-Coons Drama School. Program types vary on career path and coincide with our Summer @ SCT camps and classes.
Over the course of the summer, SCT interns work closely with Education & Engagement Department Staff and Teaching Artists to gain an introductory knowledge of the many aspects of our summer camps and classes program.
Teaching Artist Internship
The Teaching Artist Internship program is an exciting opportunity to learn how to be a professional teaching artist while gaining hands-on experience instructing in classrooms for ages 3.5-18. This internship is a paid experience and allows interns to be part of our seasonal staff.
Over the course of SCT summer camps and classes, our Teaching Artist Interns engage in a rigorous practicum program. Similar to a college class, this cohort will observe classroom instruction, build curriculum, learn about extended care programming, engage with after-work learning assignments, and practice teaching while attending professional development meeting with mentors and networking events. Our goal is to ensure individuals finalize their internship feeling confident about what it means to be in the profession of teaching artistry. Teaching Artist Interns will have opportunities to observe multiple faculty members, gain exposure to different teaching artist styles, and network with Guest Artists within the field. To learn more about our faculty and read their biographies, visit our Education Programs Faculty page.
View our Teaching Artist Internship Program Overview to learn more. For additional information about program benefits and application process, please see the FAQs below.
Applications for Summer 2025 have closed.
Education Administrator Internship
The Education Administrator Internship is an opportunity to develop hands-on experience in arts administration in a professional setting. This internship is a paid experience and allows interns to be part of our seasonal staff. Interns will develop a wide range of administrative skills from learning database operation software, sharpening planning skills, to learning programmatic operations, and connecting with other administrative departments at SCT. Administrative interns will be mentored by the Education & Engagement administrative staff while gaining the opportunity to work and network with other departments while in the program. To learn more about our staff, please visit our Contacts & Staff page.
View our Education Administrator Internship Program Overview to learn more.
Applications for Summer 2025 have closed.
Marketing Internship
The Marketing Internship is a paid opportunity to gain hands-on experience in managing and growing an organization’s online presence. Interns will develop skills in content creation, campaign planning, and analytics, while learning to use social media tools and strategies to engage audiences. They will also collaborate with marketing and administrative teams to support organizational goals. This role offers valuable experience in a dynamic, creative environment while enhancing your professional portfolio. Marketing interns will be mentored by the Marketing Department staff while gaining the opportunity to work and network with other departments while in the program. To learn more about our staff, please visit our Contacts & Staff page.
View our Marketing Internship Program Overview to learn more.
Applications for Summer 2025 have closed.
FAQ
Who can apply?
Students who are either 20+ years old or are rising juniors, seniors, or graduate candidates in higher education institutions who are interested in teaching artistry or non-profit theatre administration. To receive an alert when applications are posted, please join our mailing list to stay up to date with all things SCT.
When does the application cycle start?
Every year, SCT will accept applications in November, host an interview process in December/January, and inform candidates of their placement by the end of January.
What benefits does this program offer?
This is a paid internship and is treated as a summer learning course. SCT provides the following benefits to interns:
- A weekly payment of $747.36. Compensation is applicable to payroll taxes.
- Free ORCA Passport transportation pass or Seattle Center parking pass.
- Verifiable in-field experience from one of the most prominent theatres for young audiences in the United States.
- Program verification for college credit.
- For Teaching Artist Interns, there are approximately 324 hours of teaching practicum over the course of the program.
- For Administrative Interns, there are approximately 396 hours of administrative practicum over the course of the program.
Apprenticeships
Interested in teaching artistry? During the school year, SCT’s Teaching Artist Apprenticeships provides a structured learning program that takes an in-depth look at classroom instruction and management.
Over the course of the school year, SCT Apprentices work closely with Education & Engagement Department Staff and Teaching Artists to gain a deeper understanding and knowledge of curriculum building, classroom instruction and management, while developing their career as a teaching artist.
SCT does not offer apprenticeships at this time. For more information, email emergingprofessionals@sct.org.
Fellowships
SCT works with higher education institutions to provide deep dives into Theatre Education Program Management. These programs vary in length or commitment and will be tailored to the individual’s interest.
Over the course of the school year, the SCT Fellow works closely with Education & Engagement Department Staff and Teaching Artists to gain a deeper understanding and knowledge of program administration. This individual will polish a wide range of adminisrative skills ranging from managing database operation software, developing program operation plans, to supporting programs, and connecting with other administrative departments at SCT.
To request a fellowship with SCT or get more information, email emergingprofessionals@sct.org.