Production Interns

The Milwaukee Repertory Theater is accepting applications for the following internships: Lighting Design, Electrics, Costumes, Scenic Artist, and Stage Management. First show opens in early September; final shows open in early April. Production work begins early August, dependent upon the position. Housing and a $50 a week grocery stipend are provided for each non-local intern. Applications are accepted until all positions are filled. We are interested in receiving applications from a broad spectrum of people, including women and minorities. Send cover letter, resume with references to: Production Internships, Melissa Vartanian, Production Manager, Milwaukee Repertory Theater, 108 E. Wells Street, Milwaukee WI 53202. For additional information: Email: mvartanian@milwaukeerep.com.

Public Relations & Marketing Internship

The Marketing department is seeking an individual to assist the Public Relations Director in pr-related projects. Duties include writing press releases, playwright bios and targeted promotional letters; reading and researching plays; assisting with the publication production process, special events and mailings; updating media lists, preparing media kits, maintaining press clippings and processing donation requests.

Candidate should possess excellent written and oral communication, computer, data entry and research skills and good sense of humor! This is a great opportunity to intern in a fast-paced, professional theater environment. Internships are available for the fall, spring and summer semesters for 12 to 15 hours per week. Although this is an unpaid position, you will receive tickets to all Rep productions and have access to opening night receptions.

The Rep is an equal opportunity employer and seeks qualified candidates from diverse backgrounds. Send resume, three writing samples and cover letter to: Cindy Moran, PR Director; Milwaukee Repertory Theater; 108 East Wells Street; Milwaukee, WI 53202. You will be contacted by phone or e-mail for an interview if we think you would be a good fit for us.

Administrative & Artistic Internship

The Rep is seeking an individual to assist the Administrative and Artistic departments on special projects. This position will provide the best opportunity to learn and be a part of the behind the scenes world of professional theater.

Candidate should possess excellent written and oral communication, computer, data entry and research skills and good sense of humor! Internships are available for the summer, fall, and spring sessions. Although this is an unpaid position, you will receive tickets to all Rep productions and have access to opening night receptions.

The Rep is an equal opportunity employer and seeks qualified candidates from diverse backgrounds. Send resume and cover letter to: Diane Dalton, Milwaukee Repertory Theater, 108 East Wells Street, Milwaukee, WI 53202. You will be contacted by phone for an interview.

Development Internship (1)

Milwaukee Repertory Theater’s fast paced, high-output, Development department is seeking a responsible, motivated intern to commit to 15-20 hours per week. Interns would experience day-to-day fundraising operations in one of the country’s most dynamic professional theaters.

This position will expose the intern to the donation processing, special event planning, identifying future prospects, direct mail campaigns and maintaining an active grants calendar. Excellent writing and organizational skills are required as well as proficiency in Microsoft Office applications. This is an excellent opportunity to gain a working knowledge of generating healthy contributed revenue streams in a leading non-profit theater. Interns would come into contact with individuals of all levels of theater management and gain valuable insight into the burgeoning field of arts administration. Although this is an unpaid position you will receive tickets to Rep productions and have access to opening night receptions.

Send resume, writing sample and cover letter via email to: Jim Farrell jfarrell@milwaukeerep.com

Development Internship (2)

Milwaukee Repertory Theater’s fast paced, high-output, development department is seeking a responsible, motivated intern to commit to 15-20 hours per week. Interns would experience day-to-day fundraising operations in one of the country’s most dynamic professional theaters.

This position reports directly to the Director of Corporate and Foundation Relations and will expose the intern to the maintenance of a major grant calendar with an eye toward researching and scheduling proposals to new funding partners. Excellent writing skills are required as this intern would assist in writing new proposals with an extraordinary attention to detail. This is an excellent opportunity to gain a working knowledge of generating healthy contributed revenue streams in a leading non-profit theater. Interns would come into contact with individuals of all levels of theater management and gain valuable insight into the burgeoning field of arts administration. Although this is an unpaid position you will receive tickets to Rep productions and have access to opening night receptions.

Send resume, writing sample (showing good narrative and persuasive skills), and cover letter via email to: Jim Farrell jfarrell@milwaukeerep.com