Full Season Technical Theatre Internships - The Naples Players

The Naples Players is searching for motivated, confident, and creative theatre artists for our Full Season Internship Program. Interns will work closely with the professional full-time staff members in mounting the summer 2022-2023 season. Qualified interns may also have the opportunity to assist, co, or fully design for either KidzAct, Blackbox, or Main Stage shows throughout the season.



TNP's 2022-2023 season offerings from August to May: Blithe Spirit, By the Way Meet Vera Stark, A Christmas Carol the Musical, Southern Comforts, Disney's Newsies Jr., The Game's Afoot, The Sound of Music, The Brothers Grimm Spectaularathon, and The Drowsy Chaperone. Special events and readers theatre will also be a part of the programing, with potential additional pay for rentals.



The internship is approximately a 9 month program, with housing located walking distance to the theatre and downtown Naples. Start and end dates are negotiable.



Positions available stage management, scenic, sound, lighting, and/or props.



All interns are also provided with workshops throughout the season which can include: Resume/Cover Letter & Branding, Hydraulic Lift & Rigging Training, CPR/AED & First Aid, Crowd Control, Fire Safety, and Cross Departmental Training Days.



Requirements:

Minimum 18 years of age

Recent graduate, or enrolled full or part time at a college or university with an intent of graduating

Majoring/minoring in Theatre or Theatre Education, or applicable degree

Completed degree, or close to finishing

Basic knowledge in area of interest



The Naples Players is a one of the largest non-profit volunteer based theaters in the nation, located in scenic downtown Naples. The Players produce 6 plays, 3 musicals, reader’s theatre, and multiple children’s show every season. It consists of a professional full-time staff with experience ranging from regional theatre to off-Broadway and international, with guest designers and artists from around the country working on every production. The Naples Players is devoted to their community and relies on the generous 600+ volunteers who donate approximately 65,000 hours annually to create each season.



TNP is in the middle of a 15 million dollar capital campaign to renovate their home theater. Construction begins in December of 2022 and Interns and Fellowship participants will be actively involved as the company navigates and plans through the renovation phase of the campaign.



The Naples Players is dedicated to the health and safety of their communities. They have taken ample steps including:



1. Replacing all air filters with hospital grade MERV13 air filters.

2. Constant sanitation with First Defense in all areas, before and after use.

3. Installing REME HALO UV Units.

4. Every 90 days apply Belfort Bioprotect antimicrobial surface protectant.



A complete description of all health and safety can be found here:



https://naplesplayers.org/covid19/facility-health-plan/

https://naplesplayers.org/in-person-classes/covid-safety-policies-education/



For more information about The Naples Players, please see our website:

http://www.naplesplayers.org



To apply please send a PDF cover letter and resume to:



Cole Butcher

Internship Director

cbutcher@naplesplayers.org
Salary: 300.00/week + Housing