Internships

Through our partnership with the University of Central Florida, all spots for our 2022 – 2023 Acting/Education Internship will be filled with UCF MFA Acting Candidates. Orlando Shakes auditions for our 2023 – 2024 season will be announced at a later date. For more information, direct emails to anneh@orlandoshakes.org.Actors of all ethnic backgrounds are STRONGLY encouraged to attend our auditions.

Interns are given the opportunity to perform on our mainstage in at least two productions and may perform in staged readings for PlayFest, our new play festival. They work side-by-side in rehearsals with Equity actors and stage managers, and may have the opportunity to work with or audition for visiting directors. In addition, they have the opportunity to earn Equity Membership Candidate Points, and receive instruction on performing Shakespeare. Courses are taught by our resident master teachers, as well as Artistic Director Jim Helsinger.

As Actor/Educators, interns receive teacher training, preparing them to teach our K-12 school workshops, which introduce students to Shakespeare and the basic elements of theater. Interns also assist in teaching our Saturday classes for local youth, and serve as both administration and production support throughout the year.

Our Intern Training Program is sponsored in part through the generosity of the Florida Theatrical Association and features:

• Monthly Stipend
• Nine month contract
• Location near Theme Parks and Florida beaches

We estimate that ITP spend their time as follows:

• 40% in rehearsal/performance
• 40% in education
• 10% in administrative support
• 10% in production support

Our Summer Education Internship offers early career teaching artists the opportunity to gain experience in the Education Department of a professional theater. Interns assist in teaching summer camps, supervising lunch breaks, planning curriculum, and writing Curriculum Guides for our season. Interns receive training workshops in curriculum and career planning. This is a volunteer position, with no stipend. Summer Education Interns are needed from June through the beginning of August. Positions are available for the entire nine weeks or for portions of the summer.

Summer Education Interns:

• Must have their own housing
• Must have their own car
• Must be 18 years of age or older

We estimate that the Summer Education Interns spend their time as follows:

• 40% assisting teaching
• 40% supervising lunch break activities
• 20% writing curriculum guides or providing administrative support

To apply, call our Education Department at (407) 447-1700 ext. 254 or email Jenniferp@orlandoshakes.org.

Our Administrative interns are bright, curious, and self-motivated individuals with basic training and experience in theater who are committed to strengthening their skills and talents.

Interns undertake responsibilities as members of the staff, contribute ideas, participate in department and staff meetings, and complete projects under the guidance of their supervisors. Interns also participate in professional workshops and seminars, which provide contact with theater staff, guest artists, and members of the Central Florida arts community.

Part Time (20 hours) and Full Time (40 hours) internships available for qualified applicants in Development, Marketing and Communications, and Finance. Administrative internships are unpaid.