Theatre Administration Internships for Summer 2023

Manhattan Theatre Club (MTC), a Tony Award-winning nonprofit theatre dedicated to producing innovative theatre of the highest quality by American and international playwrights, with a focus on presenting New York, American, and world premieres, invites individuals to apply for Paul A. Kaplan Theatre Management Program full-time Summer 2023 internships. For 50 years, MTC has been the creative and artistic home for America’s most gifted theatrical artists, producing works of the highest quality by contemporary American and international playwrights. MTC is an anti-racist organization that respects and honors all voices, and upholds the values of community and equity.

The Paul A. Kaplan Theatre Management Program provides a unique opportunity to learn about producing not-for-profit theatre both on and off-Broadway through intensive on-the-job training. Interns are assigned projects and responsibilities that contribute to the day-to-day running of the company. Additionally, interns’ relationships with their supervisor and mentor ensure that they are not only gaining valuable skills but also receiving continuous support and feedback. The training experience is further enhanced by an educational seminar series led by the industry experts on MTC’s staff as well as career development coaching with our human resources team. Program alumni go on to work in the industry at theatre companies producing on Broadway, off Broadway, and regionally; in casting offices, production companies, and theatrical advertising agencies; and, in allied arts and cultural organizations across the country.

We are accepting applications for summer internships in these departments: Artistic, Business, Casting, Company Management, Development – Fundraising and Grant Writing, Development – Individual Giving, Literary, Marketing, Marketing Sales and Analytics, and Production Management.

Compensation is $510 per week. All interns are offered complimentary tickets to MTC’s productions, paid time off (24 hours of sick leave and 16 hours of personal leave), and access to pre-tax commuter benefits.

The application deadline for the Summer 2023 semester is Monday, February 13 at 11:59pm EST. All components of the application (résume, personal statement, and letter of recommendation) must be received by this deadline in order for the application to be considered complete.

Please submit the following two items, in this order, as a single PDF document:

A professional work résumé that may include: education and training, work history, theatre/arts experience, and computer skills.

Personal Statement: Our mission at MTC is to produce innovative theatre of the highest quality by American and International playwrights, with a focus on presenting New York, American, and world premieres. We are committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion in every aspect of our work both on stage and off. Please write a personal statement of not more than 750 words responding to the questions below: 

·        Why are you interested in the department(s) you selected? What skills do you hope to further develop as a result of on-the-job training at MTC?

·        What specifically about MTC’s mission and history speaks to you and why?

·        How does your understanding of equity, diversity, inclusion, and access inform your aspirations as an arts administrator?

Additionally, as a PDF document separate from your résumé and personal statement, please submit a letter of recommendation from a current or former professor, supervisor, or mentor that speaks to your emerging strengths and opportunities for growth as relevant to an arts administration internship.

To learn more and submit an application, please visit: https://manhattantheatreclub.com/education/internships

MTC will hold three online open houses for potential applicants to learn more and ask questions about the summer internship. These events will take place via Zoom on January 10 from 5-6pm EST, January 25 from 7-8pm EST, and February 2 from 7-8pm EST. To register, please visit https://manhattantheatreclub.com/education/internships and scroll to the “How to Apply” section.

Manhattan Theatre Club believes that equity, diversity and inclusion should be essential elements of all activity within the organization. We have made it a priority to create and maintain an environment that is attractive to and supportive of all individuals regardless of their ethnicity, race, gender identity, age, national origin, religion, disability, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, education, marital status, language, military or veteran status, etc. MTC is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.