While The Old Globe does not offer a formal internship program, individual departments sometimes have openings for non-paid interns for various projects. For more information, please contact the director of the area in which you wish to volunteer your services.
The Old Globe Technical Center Internship
The Old Globe Theatre is seeking applicants for a paid internship in the Scenic Department. This internship is designed as an introduction to Theatrical carpentry and scenic arts for residents in southeastern San Diego where the Technical Center is located.
The intern will have the opportunity to learn both practical craft skills and good work habits by working alongside experienced theatrical craftspersons. The intern can expect to learn shop maintenance skills, basic hand tool use, power tool skills, basic painting techniques and theatrical construction methods. The intern will be exposed to all daily activities from material handling, layout and assembly of scenic units, finish prep, painting, and shop clean up.
Applicants must be residents of southeastern San Diego; high school graduates or equivalent; have interest and experience in carpentry, painting, or metalworking; and have an interest in theatre. Applicants must also be available to work 28-40 hours per week (between Monday and Friday) beginning at 8:00am each day, for a 10-week commitment.
To apply please send resume and/or letter of interest to: Tech Center Human Resources, The Old Globe, PO Box 122171, San Diego, CA 92112, email to HR@TheOldGlobe.org or fax to (619) 235-2185.
Stage Management Internship
We are currently accepting stage management internship applications for the 2010-2011 season. There is one internship available on August: Osage Country from March 29, 2011 through May 20, 2011. There are three internships available on the Shakespeare Rep from April 11, 2011 through July 17, 2011. Applications for these shows are due by February 1, 2011. Please contact us for more information about other opportunities. See below for application details. Applicants should have a strong interest in professional stage management. Interns will work alongside AEA stage managers throughout all aspects of the rehearsal process. Interns will be involved in daily rehearsals, technical rehearsals, production meetings, and understudy rehearsals. There will be opportunities to observe the calling of shows, backstage operations, etc. The Old Globe is one of the country’s finest regional theatres, attracting nationally known actors, directors and designers. The stage management internship is a full-time commitment, 6 days a week. A typical internship lasts 8 weeks, though the length of internship could be adapted to fit school schedules.
Academic Credit
It is the responsibility of the intern to coordinate class credit with the intern’s school. The Old Globe will be happy to cooperate with your institution to complete any necessary paperwork.
Compensation
At this time, stage management internships at the Old Globe are not paid positions. Interns will be considered company members, however, and will receive other perks such as complimentary tickets and free entrance to Balboa Park attractions.
To Apply
Please send a cover letter, resume and two letters of recommendation to:
