PROFESSIONAL THEATRE INTERNSHIP PROGRAM

The Alley Theatre's Internship Program offers hands-on experience in one of the country's finest regional theatres, which works regularly with many of the best and brightest theatre artists and theatre professionals in the world.

The internship program provides 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 learn the Alley Theatre's history and mission, take (and in some cases lead) tours of the building, and gain a thorough understanding of current issues affecting the professional theatre.

Interns attend Alley performances, invited dress rehearsals, opening night cast parties, full staff meetings, and department meetings.

Interns also meet regularly as a group to share experiences and learn about other areas of the theatre.

Interns are encouraged to meet with and interview artists and senior members of the staff.

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 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.

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 internships.

The Alley is pleased to cooperate with institutions that offer academic credit for internships; the Education & Community Outreach Coordinator will manage paperwork and other necessary details to fulfill requirements.

Internships are available in several administrative and/or production departments for the fall, spring, or summer terms. Interns may be accepted for 12 to 15 weeks during the fall or spring term and for 6 to 12 weeks during the summer term. By special arrangement, an intern may rotate through different Alley departments, but under no circumstances will an intern be employed for more than 12 consecutive months.

TO APPLY
Interested candidates must submit complete applications to the Department of Education & Community Engagement on or before the stated deadline.

You can download an application form in pdf format. You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader Version 4 to access this file format (Most new computers come with Adobe. If you do not have Adobe, it is very simple, useful, and FREE to download).

If you would prefer to have an application mailed to you, please send a SELF ADDRESSED, STAMPED ENVELOPE to Internships, Alley Theatre, 615 Texas Ave., Houston, Texas 77002

A complete application includes an application form, a current resume, college transcripts (a photocopy is fine), two letters of recommendation from faculty and/or a former or current employer, and a detailed statement of purpose for each area of interest. (For example, a candidate wishing to be considered for an internship in either stage management or marketing would need one statement of purpose for each department.)

For more information, contact Julia Traber via email or call 713/315-5423. 

APPLICATION DEADLINES
All materials must be received by:
Fall internships: July 15
Spring internships November 10
Summer internships April 5

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 will be employed under a typical "Agreement of Employment" with the Theatre, i.e., terminable at will by either party.

AVAILABLE INTERNSHIPS
Production Internships:
Costumes
Lighting and Sound
Production Management
Properties
Scenery (Carpentry and Painting)
Stage Management

Theatre Administration Internships:
Company Management
Development
Education & Community Engagement 
Marketing
Public Relations