ALLEY THEATRE PROFESSIONAL INTERNSHIP PROGRAM
Alley Theatre internships provide college and graduate school level students the chance to participate in and observe a professional theatre environment. Interns work with members of our experienced and talented staff. Each intern is responsible for accomplishing goals set by his/her staff supervisor. Many departments at the Alley have project-based operations which provide interns opportunities to work independently and see their efforts come to fruition.
Interns attend Alley performances, invited dress rehearsals, opening night cast parties, full staff meetings and department meetings.
Applicants to the program must be at least 18 years old and have a minimum of 12 hours of college credit.
Applicants are expected to demonstrate entry-level proficiency in their chosen areas of concentration and the desire to develop job skills through the diverse opportunities available at the Alley.
Intern applicants should possess basic computer literacy, excellent teamwork and communication skills, initiative and flexibility.
Applicants must be able to commit to a minimum of 25 hours per week for 12 consecutive weeks.
Internships are available in several administrative or production departments for the full season or during the fall, spring and summer terms.
AVAILABLE INTERNSHIPS
Prospective interns should note that at this time the Alley is unable to offer internships in design, acting or directing. However, a student aspiring to a career in design, acting or directing can benefit greatly from the experience of one of the other Alley Theatre Internships.
APPLICATION PROCESS
To apply for an Alley Theatre Internship, please submit the following:
- A personal statement of at least 250 words describing the applicant’s expectations of the internship, his or her areas of concentration, and how the internship experience relates to his or her individual career goals
- The applicant’s availability for an internship (dates, days and times)
- A current resume including educational experience
- A photocopy of the applicant’s valid driver’s license or photo id
- Two letters of recommendation from persons competent to judge the applicant’s character, skills, work habits, and probable success in the area of concentration (please include appropriate contact information)
Please submit all of application materials together. Do not send them separately. The complete application should be mailed, emailed or faxed to:
Rochelle Sanders, Training Programs Manager
Alley Theatre
615 Texas Ave
Houston, TX 77002
Email: RochelleS@alleytheatre.org
Fax: 713-222-6542
APPLICATION DEADLINES
To receive optimal consideration for an Alley Theatre Internship, please submit completed applications before the following application deadlines.
- FALL internship between September and December, completed applications should be received by July 1.
- SPRING internships between January and May, completed applications should be received by November 1.
- SUMMER internships between June and August, completed applications should be received by April 1.
Applications may be accepted after the deadlines only if intern positions remained unfilled.
COMPENSATION
At this time, internships at the Alley are non-paying. However, interns do receive other employee perks such as free parking and complimentary tickets to Alley productions. Interns are considered volunteers and will be supervised under a standard "Letter of Agreement" with the theatre and terminable at will by either party.
ACADEMIC CREDIT
Applicants seeking academic credit for their participation in the Alley Theatre Internships must do so through their sponsoring college or university. The Education & Community Engagement department will manage evaluations, paperwork and other necessary details to fulfill requirements.
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