Thank you for your interest in an internship with The Old Globe! We are happy to bring in fresh eyes and new energy to help make our space an even better place to work, to make theatre matter to more people.

Year-round, we seek interns for a variety of departments. Below is a list of available internship opportunities.

Arts Engagement

Stage Management

Arts Engagement

The Arts Engagement Department is happy to announce six internships for 2021 for the following areas:

• Directing (May 1–August 13)
• Dance (May 1–August 13)
• Music (May 1–August 13)
• Stage Management (May 1–August 13)
• Technical Design Teaching Artist (May 1–July 9)
• PR/Marketing (Ongoing)

All positions will be virtual and paid on an hourly basis. The first four will specifically be for our Summer Shakespeare Studio program, a youth-based actor intensive.

Virtual interviews will begin in May and continue until the positions are filled. Please send any questions or concerns to internships@TheOldGlobe.org.

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Stage Management

The Old Globe, with leading support from Subaru of El Cajon, is pleased to announce five stage management internship positions for the 2021 season.

The application period for the following 2021 stage management internship opportunities is now open:

• Two-Show Internship:
  •  7/23/21 to 11/7/21 (one position available)
    
    
• One-Show Internships:
  • 7/2/2021 until 8/15/21 (Hair – two positions available)
  • 7/23/21 until 9/17/21 (The Gardens of Anuncia – one position available)
  • 10/1/21 until 11/4/21 (Globe for All – one position available)

Applications for the July shows will be accepted through May 31, 2021.  Applications for the fall show will be accepted through September 30, 2021.

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, 5 to 6 days a week. Internship lengths vary so please see detailed listings above. Candidates should be at least 18 years old at the start of the internship.  

Academic Credit
If you wish to receive academic credit, it is your responsibility to coordinate class credit with your school. The Old Globe will be happy to cooperate with your institution to complete any necessary paperwork.  Current enrollment in an academic program is not a prerequisite for this program.

Compensation
Stage management internships will be paid a non-exempt hourly rate of $14/hour. Additionally, interns will be considered company members and will receive perks such as complimentary tickets and free entrance to Balboa Park attractions.

To Apply

The Old Globe is committed to fostering a culture of equity, diversity, and inclusion in all areas of our operation, therefore we strongly encourage applications from populations underrepresented in the theatre field. Multilingual candidates are also strongly encouraged to apply.

Click the button below to access our application form. You will be asked to submit a cover letter and resume. If you have any questions, please reach out to internships@TheOldGlobe.org.

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