Summer Technical Theater Internships - The Naples Players

The Naples Players is seeking motivated, confident, and creative theatre artists for our Summer Internship Program. Interns will work closely with the professional full-time staff members in mounting the summer 2026 season. Qualified interns may also have the opportunity to assist or fully design for TNP's main stage and educational theater program.



26-27 Shows will be announced February 1st. The summer includes a major contemporary main stage musical, a teen production, a student produced show, and a junior production.



The Naples Players has renovated its 22-million-dollar facility which includes six performance spaces (1 proscenium, 2 black boxes, 1 studio space, 1 outdoor stage, and lobby cabaret space), expanded capacity in the lobby, updated shops, an Arts Access Sensory Room for the main stage, and additional rehearsal spaces.



The internship is approximately a 12-15 week program, with housing located within walking distance to the theatre and downtown Naples. Start and end dates are negotiable (approximately May 2026-August 2026). Extensions into the full season of 2026-2027 internship position are available.



Positions available: stage management, scenic, props, lighting, sound, arts access, and education.



All interns have day-to-day check-ins with their department heads to establish daily and weekly tasks, then a once a month evaluation with the Internship Director and Director of Education to ensure both student and company goals are being reached. All interns are also provided with workshops throughout the season which can include: Resume/Cover Letter & Branding, Hydraulic Lift & Rigging Training, and Cross-Departmental Training Days.



Requirements:

Minimum 18 years of age

Enrolled full or part time at a college or university, or recent graduate

Majoring/minoring in Theatre or Theatre Education, or applicable degree (education, arts administration, non-profit administration, etc.)

Minimum of 1 semester under degree



The Naples Players builds community through exceptional access to the power of theater. We envision TNP as a cultural hub that leads a shift in the national perception of how theatres can impact their communities. The Naples Players is known for its deep community impact and consistent excellence, earning national recognition and major awards for its accessible programs, high-quality productions, and innovative partnerships that reach tens of thousands of people each year. Located in scenic downtown Naples, Florida, just blocks from the beach, TNP produces 6 plays, 3 musicals, readers' theatre, and multiple student shows every season. It consists of a professional full-time staff and guest artists with experience ranging from regional theatre to off- and Broadway and international.



TNP annually has over 800 individual volunteers who donate over 80,000 hours to help produce its year-round content.



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



http://www.naplesplayers.org



and read our Mission Report Card:



https://naplesplayers.org/about-us/community-impact/



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



Cole Butcher

Artistic Director of Production/Internship Director

cbutcher@naplesplayers.org
Salary: $300/week + Housing