Production Intern
Ten Production Interns work with the Production Staff, learning and gaining experience through Festival set-up, company load-ins, and show-operating positions in one indoor theatre, an outdoor stage, and multiple non-traditional theatre venues.
During the first three weeks of the internship, Production Interns open and clean the theatres and studios, install complete lighting and sound systems, lay multiple dance floors, and hang repertory soft goods. During this pre-season period, the Production Department is instrumental in preparing the Festival grounds for public access. Production Interns and Staff participate in a variety of campus-wide projects and tasks to create the atmosphere for which Jacob’s Pillow is so well-known. During company load-ins, general jobs include hanging and focusing lights, laying dance floors, assembling scenery, maintaining wardrobe, and the loading and unloading of trucks alongside visiting companies.
Every show at Jacob’s Pillow is operated by the Production Staff and Interns, who rotate through backstage positions such as Light Board Operator, Sound Board Operator, Deck/Props, and Wardrobe. Typical show call duties include running lighting and sound consoles, moving scenery and props, operating rigging systems, and assisting in planning for upcoming performances. Interns are required to attend workshops in all aspects of production instructed by either Jacob’s Pillow Staff or visiting company artists and designers.
Candidates should demonstrate a genuine interest in technical theatre production/stage management and a strong desire to learn new things. They should be prepared to work long hours through frequent interruptions, lift up to 50 pounds, work regularly at heights up to 30 feet, as well as tackle projects both independently and collaboratively.
COVID full vaccination is required as a condition of employment for all staff, interns, and fellows.