Contemporary American Theater Festival ยท 4 weeks ago
Production Management Intern - 2026
Shepherdstown, West Virginia, United States
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$350/wk - $350/wk
Start in 2026 SpringThe Contemporary American Theater Festival at Shepherd University is seeking a Production Management Intern for the summer season. The intern will assist the Director of Production and Production Manager with planning, scheduling, and maintaining high-quality performances during the festival.
Entertainment
Responsibilities
Assist the Director of Production (DoP) and Production Manager (PM) with the planning and scheduling of Production Department work calls
Assist with budget tracking and may assist other Production Departments with shopping tasks
Assist the DoP and PM with ensuring the shows are maintained to a high quality level, and that shows run without technical issues
Assist with the changeover in one venue (typically 1.5 hours per day) based on need
Qualification
Required
Basic knowledge of theatrical terminology, schedules, and work practices is necessary
Ideal candidates for the Internship Company are team players: positive, flexible, eager to learn, work collaboratively, and value and practice anti-racist and anti-oppressive (ARAO) efforts
Preferred
Some experience in at least one other production department (lighting, carpentry, costumes, etc) is preferred
Benefits
Free air-conditioned housing within walking distance of the theaters and workspaces
1-2 meals per day during tech
Free use of university gym, pool, and laundry facilities
Company
Contemporary American Theater Festival
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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