High School Internships

Educating the next generation of Theater Arts professionals is an integral part of SPARC’s mission. These internships provide job-based learning to high school students interested in Theater Arts.

SPARC (LSF) has given me so many gifts, from leading me to a profession that I love to teaching me fundamentals that will support me for the rest of my career. Most importantly, coming back to LSF feels like coming home. Livermore Shakespeare Festival’s intern and apprentice programs offer an opportunity unlike any other and gives their students skills that will become integral to their success in the professional world.

Karlie Teruya
Graduate
University of Southern California

About the Program

Who

SPARC seeks high school students local to the Livermore area who are responsible, hardworking, and interested in spending their summer with a professional theater company. These internships provide students with on-the-job training and the opportunity to work alongside theater professionals. No experience is required.

What

Interns must be available approximately 12 hours per week, (3 rehearsals or work calls each week). Hours can be flexible due to students’ schedules, and some interns may choose to participate to a greater degree if summer work and family vacations allow for it. If a student is not available 12 hours a week, then they can sign up for our volunteer program.

These are unpaid internships. Earn letters of recommendation for college, community service hours, and free tickets.

DRESSERS:

Dressers are needed for a fast-paced show with numerous quick changes. Work closely with the actors.
Evenings, June 25th – July 30th

LIGHT/ SOUND BOARD OPERATOR:

Sound and Light Board Operators will set-up, operate, and put away equipment for performances.
Evenings, June 28th – July 30th

LOAD-IN / STRIKE HELPERS:

Looking for volunteer hours for school? Help us load-in, build, clean up, and tear down the stage.
Mornings/Afternoons June 28th – 29th and July 29th – 30th

REHEARSAL INTERNS:

Rehearsal Interns experience what it’s like to be in a professional rehearsal room. They may participate being on book, pulling props, and setting up and clearing the rehearsal space. Schedules are flexible. Interns are not required to attend every rehearsal.
Afternoons/Evenings May 28th – July 5th

PRODUCTION INTERNS:

During the production’s performances they may assist with box office, front of house, concessions, or setting up and clearing the stage. Schedules are flexible. Interns are not required to attend every performance.
Evenings June 28th – July 30th

Where

Rehearsals take place at the SPARC indoor studio space at 2172 Railroad Ave, Livermore, CA. Tech and performances are outdoors at Darcie Kent Vineyards, 7000 Tesla Road, Livermore, CA.

When

Summer 2024 between May 28th – Jul 30th.

How

To be considered, please email Education@SPARCtheater.org with INTERNSHIP in the subject line. Accepting applications now. Selection is ongoing.

Parental consent is required. SPARC does not offer transportation.

Busy students can choose to be in the Volunteer Core. These volunteers invest less than 12 hours per week. They will be invited to specific events, for specific tasks, and won’t be needed every week.