High School Intern Training Program

Lighting Internship

Description: 
This internship involves one-on-one training with a professional lighting designer in all areas of electrics on a specific production.  Interns assist with hanging, circuiting and focusing lights.  They also gain valuable experience in troubleshooting, programming the light board and maintaining equipment.  Lighting interns are often able to participate on the crew of the production as a spotlight operator, and stipends are available for each crew position filled. Members of the Willows Theatre staff serve as mentors to each intern, providing training and background as needed for the tasks at hand.  At the completion of their internship, interns will receive written evaluations and/or recommendations, letters of reference, and a certificate of achievement. 

Pre-performance commitment:

• Training class:  3 hours

• Designer watch:  one evening

• Hang and circuiting: two afternoon/evenings

• Focus: two afternoon/evenings

• Light board programming:  two afternoon/evenings

• Dry tech: one afternoon

• Technical rehearsals:  one weekend

Performance commitment:

• Spotlight operator: at least three performances per week (musicals only)

Skill required:

• Basic computer skills

• Team player, ability to work cooperatively with peers and professionals

• Able to follow instruction clearly and safely

• Well-organized, detail oriented, and punctual

• A strong interest in pursuing a career in the arts

Time frame: 

Stipend:

• There is no stipend for pre-production internships

• Interns who are chosen to act as spotlight operators receive a per-performance stipend equal to their age

Supervisor:

• Pre-performance:  Lighting Designer

• Performance: Stage Manager

Click here to apply online.  You will also need to submit one letter of recommendation from a teacher, coach, director, priest, rabbi, boss, or some other person who can speak highly of your shining qualities.  (No relatives please!)

Click here to apply online