Intern at Aurora
We love interns! They can get hands-on experience in any of our departments.
If you love theatre and are interested in learning and working alongside us, please reach out to education@auroratheatre.com.
Audio Assistant: Training with Audio Engineer, training and hands on experience with wireless microphone system, experience working in live performance event environment. Additional audio training available for interested candidates.
Wardrobe Assistant: Training with Wardrobe Supervisor, opportunities to learn alterations, costume care, and experience working backstage in a live performance environment. Additional wig care and styling, and costume construction training are available for interested candidates.
Lightboard Operator: Training from Head Electrician on theatrical lighting instruments, and lighting console. Hands-on experience with operational tests for smart lighting fixtures, and with operating console in a live performance environment. Additional training with electrics and light hang and focus available for interested candidates.
Props Assistant: Training with Props Designer on property construction, purchasing, and tracking. Hands-on experience with creating unique properties, and property repair and maintenance.
Teaching assistant Intern: Lead warmups and games/exercises in the classroom. Utilizing time and classroom management. Create content and a safe space for young talent. Develop scripts and performances. Act as a stagehand or board operator as needed.
Box Office Intern: Use Tessitura to perform ticket sales and record patron information. Communicate effectively with patrons via walk-up, phone, and email for general inquiries and to sell tickets. Keep up to date on all productions, programming, and season subscription packages at the Aurora Theatre and Lawrenceville Arts Center.
Costume Intern: Work with designer, apprentice, and/or wardrobe supervisor to build and create costumes/pieces for productions. Interns may work during ongoing live performances. Perfect for those with an interest in fashion, costumes, and sewing.
Front of House Intern: Greet Patron Walkups. Distribute Will Call tickets, and sell tickets with knowledge and confidence. Work with volunteer ushers.
Tech Theatre Intern: Learn hands-on skills in technical theatre production. Assist professional carpenters and electricians in the construction and installation of theatrical scenery, sound, and lighting. Excellent introduction to technical skills for those interested in working in theatrical, concert, film/tv production.
Scenic Artist Intern: Get hands-on skills as a scenic artist. Work with professionals in the execution of professional designs and learn different painting techniques.
Music Intern: Assist the resident Music Director to create, develop, arrange, transpose, and compose music for concerts, cabarets, and full musical productions and performances. Work with music software. File and sort music compositions. Observe band rehearsals, job shadow in the orchestra during live performances. Students with advanced skills may get to play in the orchestra pit during live ongoing performances.