The Croswell Opera House in Adrian, Michigan, is now hiring theater interns for summer 2022.
These are full-time, paid positions. The rate of pay is $350 per week, and housing may be available for people from out of the area. Interns will work approximately 13 weeks, from May to August, and be a crucial part of our summer and fall productions. Some evening hours will be required, and all interns will be expected to work on production weekends.
Croswell interns are considered full members of the artistic team and have the opportunity to work alongside professional directors, designers and other members of the creative staff. We offer a professional and fast-paced, yet fun, friendly and supportive environment.
About the positions
- Costume shop interns: These interns will build and alter costumes, style hair and wigs, attend some rehearsals, and serve as wardrobe or run crew during performances. Strong sewing skills are mandatory, as our costume team produces a large number of costumes in a very short time. Fitting, cutting, draping and tailoring skills are also required.
- Technical interns: Responsibilities will cover a wide range of technical theater disciplines, with an emphasis on carpentry. Interns may also work in lighting and sound, and will serve as run crew during performances.
- Properties interns: These interns will use a variety of media to design and build props for the summer’s shows and will also serve on the run crew for performances.
- Box office intern: This person will focus primarily on the box office but will also take on a variety of business office responsibilities including marketing and communications.
Application requirements
Applicants must either be enrolled in college as of fall 2022 or have graduated no earlier than December 2021, and must also be 18 years old as of the internship’s start date. For all but the box office position, students who are focused on careers in technical theater are preferred.
To apply, please send a cover letter, resume and at least three references to Jen Letherer, production manager, at jletherer@croswell.org. Online portfolios are helpful. The application deadline is Monday, January 31. Positions are typically filled by mid-March.
Why the Croswell?
The Croswell Opera House takes pride in offering professional-quality experiences in a collaborative community theater setting. Many Croswell alumni have gone on to become accomplished theater professionals, including Tony Award-nominated scenic designer Tobin Ost; Matt Lacey, stage manager for several Broadway shows; and Heather Yerrick, wardrobe supervisor for the San Francisco production of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child and former wardrobe supervisor for the Chicago production of Hamilton. The Croswell seats about 640 people and is the oldest theater in Michigan, in continuous operation since 1866.
For more information about Croswell internships, please email jletherer@croswell.org or call 517-263-6868. To learn more about the Croswell Opera House, visit our website at croswell.org or follow us on Facebook or Instagram.