WS - INTERNSHIP - Appalachian Center For The Arts Stage Management Intern - FWS

University of Pikeville • Pikeville, KY

6d • Onsite

About The Position

This internship provides hands-on experience in production management at the Appalachian Center for the Arts, a regional arts hub in downtown Pikeville. The intern will support the production team during performance-based summer camps for children and a new adult summer camp. This role offers opportunities to apply academic knowledge in a real-world setting, build problem-solving and design skills, and network with performing arts professionals. The intern will gain insights into technical theatre operations and their contribution to overall success.

Requirements

• Must be a registered UPIKE student.
• A current UPIKE student with interest/major/minor in Theatre or relevant field.
• Experience in working with, teaching, and/or supervising children.
• Experience and knowledge of theatre and theatre production is helpful.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Enjoyment in working with children.
• Strong leadership skills.
• Detail-oriented and organized.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Able to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Comfortable working both independently and in a team environment.
• Must be able to manage stress, stay focused, and maintain professionalism in various situations.
• Student must work a minimum of 80 hours in the semester.
• Student must enroll concurrently into CVL 401: Integrated Internship Experience and successfully complete this course.

Responsibilities

• Assist the stage manager with all rehearsal prep duties: setting up the space, taping out the ground plan, and other duties as necessary.
• Assist stage management in communication between director, actors, designers, tech, and parents/guardians of participants.
• Maintain and distribute necessary paperwork, including: deck run sheet, costume tracker, entrance/exit plot, and any other relevant paperwork requested by the stage manager.
• Attend all production meetings and rehearsals.
• Ensure the stage floor is swept and mopped before every tech rehearsal and performance.
• Run the deck during tech rehearsals and performances, managing deck crew, scenic pieces, props, and maintaining an accurate run sheet.
• Assist with facility care, including preparing rehearsal halls, returning spaces to neutral, and assuming responsibility for safety and maintenance of the building on performance dates.
• Be on site for all performances, responding to emergencies and problems with maturity and intelligence.
• Attend show strike.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed