Theater

The Award-Winning Arden Theatre Company is seeking hardworking and committed applicants for its Dr. Mindy Goldberg Rose Internship. This paid internship offers students and emerging professionals the opportunity to work alongside Arden professionals in various departments. Through hands-on learning, you will walk away with a deeper understanding of the field and professional connections at one of Philadelphia's premier theatres. 

Eligibility and Compensation

Reporting to Penn Live Arts’ Lighting Supervisor, this position functions primarily as a lighting specialist but will be called upon as a general stage technician or venue supervisor as needs warrant. As a lighting specialist, this role is responsible for assisting in coordinating, installing, and operating all production lighting requirements and management and maintenance of all lighting equipment in Penn Live Arts’ inventory.

The Arts League is looking for a full time position managing our grants and donorship and marketing efforts.  

Responsibilities:

• Seek out and nurture grants for specific programs as well as entire operations.
• Coordinate donor campaigns and maintain donor relationships through an online database.
• Create and execute marketing campaigns supporting specific programs as well as the entire operation.  

Expectations:

Responsibilities:

❖ Igniting students' curiosity about the range of your discipline.

❖ Co-creating with students at least two seasonal showcases over the school year.

❖ Collaborate with other teaching artists and school coordinators to develop a cohesive creative community honoring student voice and choice.

❖ Create and conduct scope and sequence lessons, supplies provided by PAEP.

❖ Supply clearances to work within the Philadelphia School District.

❖ Attend PAEP professional development offerings.

Site & Times:

Walnut Street Theatre in Philadelphia seeks applicants for the position of non-AEA Stage Manager for WST for Kids production of A Christmas Carol. Rehearsals will begin November 21st and continue through tech until December 4th (Thanksgiving off). Performances (13 total) run December 6th through December 21st in the mornings. Applicants should have experience working in an educational setting with student performers and similarly sized musicals. Experience running tech and calling a show is required.

The full-time Sound & Projection Engineer (SPE) will work in the Center for Performing and Cinematic Arts (CPCA) serving the Temple University Theater Department and the Boyer College of Music and Dance/Opera productions by providing audio and projections support, and lighting area assistance as needed, for all main stage and student organization production seasons.

Swarthmore College is a highly selective liberal arts college located in the suburbs of Philadelphia, whose mission combines academic rigor with social responsibility. Swarthmore has a strong institutional commitment to inclusive excellence and nondiscrimination in its educational program and employment practices and encourages candidates who will further advance the goal of fostering a diverse and inclusive community. As one of the nation’s finest institutions of higher learning, Swarthmore College is global in outlook and draws students from around the nation and world.

Title: Communications Intern

Department: Communications 

Reports to: Director of Communications 

Status: Unpaid Internship 

Duration: 6 months, up to 20 hours per week

Summary

Join the Communications team in supporting the storytelling and public presence of The Philadelphia Orchestra. During your internship, you will contribute to year-long social media and public relations campaigns while gaining hands-on experience working for a major non-profit performing arts institution. 

This is an unpaid internship. 

Reporting to Penn Live Arts’ Director of Events and Guest Services, the Assistant Director of Venue Sales plays a key role in driving revenue growth and ensuring exceptional client experiences across PLA’s venues. With a strong focus on sales, business development, and client relationship management, this position is responsible for marketing, booking, and executing external rental events and internal University events. The Assistant Director will uphold the highest standards of customer care while overseeing event logistics, vendor partnerships, and client communications.

About Wolf Performing Arts Center

Wolf Performing Arts Center is a 501(c)(3) organization located in Bryn Mawr, PA that “Provides a safe, inclusive space for young people to express their authentic selves through learning and experiencing theater.”