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Education

Summer Internship

2025 SUMMER INTERNSHIP APPLICATIONS ARE NOW OPEN!

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY

The Shirlee & Henry Fonda Theatre Academy Summer Internship is open to high school juniors and seniors. It’s the perfect way to gain valuable experience working in a theatre and with students in an educational capacity. The SHFTA Summer Interns will be assisting teaching artists during our Summer Session. These internships are paid & interns must submit an application below. Applications are due by April 16, 2025 & applicants will be emailed with more information the week of April 21, 2025.

INTERNSHIP REQUIREMENTS: 

      • Applicants must be at least 16 years of age
      • Applicants must be a junior or senior in high school
      • High school graduates (May 2025) are eligible to apply
      • Applicants should be responsible, prompt, and have a positive attitude
      • Applicants should have interest in theatre and/or education

INTERN RESPONSIBILITIES:

      • Assist with room set up & tear down each day
      • Assist with check in & check out for participating students
      • Assist teaching artists and directors during the camp day
      • Other duties as assigned

INTERNSHIP STIPEND:

      • $500 – June Internship
      • $500 – July Internship

INTERNSHIP SCHEDULE:

      • Onboarding & Training (middle of May, date & time TBD)
      • Monday – Friday | 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
      • JUNE INTERNSHIP: May 27 – June 27
        • There is no camp Monday, May 26
      • JULY INTERNSHIP: July 7 – August 1
      • Friday Performances 4:30 – 5:30 pm
      • List any known conflicts in the application
        • Absences may result in a deduction of pay

Please send any questions to Sarah Schrader | Education Coordinator | sschrader@omahaplayhouse.com

 

2025 Application

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