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Summer Internship

The application process for 2025 Internships has closed.

Check back in the Spring for Summer 2026 application information.

About Summer Internships

The Shirlee & Henry Fonda Theatre Academy (SHFTA) 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. SHFTA Summer Interns assist teaching artists during our Summer Session. Internships are paid & interns must submit an application. More information about the application process and deadline dates will be announced in Spring 2026.

Internship Criteria:

  • 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