Internships

Redding Performing Arts Center (RPAC) is one of the leading arts organizations in Northern California. With educational programs in Theatre, Dance, Music, Visual Art, and Comedy, it offers a myriad of classes and opportunities for students of all ages.

Redding Performing Arts Center’s Mainstage Theatre also hosts a theatrical season of plays, musicals, and concert series that have become a mainstay of Redding and Northern California’s cultural milieu. In keeping with our parallel values of both theatrical and educational excellence, RPAC is pleased to offer internships for both high school students as well as college students and early career professionals.

HIGH SCHOOL THEATRE INTERNSHIPS

High School Internships are year round and run on a semester schedule. High School interns can earn credit toward RPAC classes and workshops, have access to RPAC production tickets at free or discounted rates, and have priority sign ups for volunteer opportunities throughout the year. At RPAC, we love to tailor internships to students’ interests and needs: if you don’t see an area you’d be interested in, we’d love to talk! 

Application Form for High School Internship

Internships are available in the following disciplines:

STAGE MANAGEMENT

Interns will stage manage our Children’s Theatre, Youth Theatre, and/or High School Performance Theatre shows. There may additionally be opportunities for backstage run crew with our mainstage productions.

PRODUCTION

Interns will serve on technical crews for set building, properties management, paints, lighting, sound, and/or costumes. The internship will be tailored to the student’s individual interests and talents. Design training and experience may be possible if the student shows interest, aptitude, and motivation.

THEATRE ADMINISTRATION/BOX OFFICE

Interns will work alongside our artistic team in the administrative office. Interns will be exposed to the daily and cyclical workings of the educational and theatrical divisions of RPAC. Opportunities may also extend to front-of-house responsibilities for shows, box office, and concessions.

EDUCATION

Interns will be teacher’s assistants for our Children’s and Youth Theatre programs. Students will manage attendance and classroom setup/teardown, help coordinate backstage during shows, and learn the full-year progression of Children’s and Youth Theatre classes and shows. Depending on student interest and ability, opportunities may extend to assistant directing and choreography assistance.

College and Early Career
Internships

For College and Early Career Internships, please send your resume and an email introducing yourself to: brandon@reddingpac.com

Internships are available in the following disciplines and may be custom-fit for each intern:

STAGE MANAGEMENT/ASSISTANT DIRECTION

~Interns will stage manage our Children’s Theatre, Youth Theatre, High School Performance Theatre shows, and/or summer camps.
~Interns may stage manage our mainstage productions.
~Depending on experience, the intern may fulfill an assistant director or assistant stage manager role in combination with other duties.

PRODUCTION

~Interns will serve on technical crews for set building, properties management, paints, lighting, sound, and/or costumes. The internship will be tailored to the student’s individual interests and talents. Design training and experience may be possible if the student has existing experience and/or shows interest, aptitude, and motivation.

THEATRE ADMINISTRATION/BOX OFFICE

~Interns will work alongside our artistic team in the administrative office. Interns will be exposed to the daily and cyclical workings of the educational and theatrical divisions of RPAC. Opportunities may also extend to front-of-house responsibilities for shows, box office, and concessions.
~Other areas of responsibilities could include: marketing/social media, ticketing, enrollment, etc.

EDUCATION

Interns will be teacher’s assistants for our Children’s and Youth Theatre programs. Students will manage attendance and classroom setup/teardown, help coordinate backstage during shows, and learn the full-year progression of Children’s and Youth Theatre classes and shows. Depending on student experience, interest, and ability, opportunities may extend to assistant directing and choreography assistance.

College Intern Requirements:

~Strong interest and aptitude for theatre and the performing arts
~Ability to complete assigned projects alone and as part of a collaborative team
~Strong communication skills and attention to detail
~Ability to prioritize and multitask
~General can-do learner’s spirit; willingness to perform other related work as required
~Driver’s License and own vehicle preferred; reliable transportation required

College and Early Career Internships are offered in year-round, semester, and summer seasons. Redding Performing Arts Center cooperates with the academic requirements of a college student’s home institution, and internships can be tailored to each student’s individual needs.

Our summer internship typically fulfills the following:
~120-240 hours logged over 6-12 weeks for a summer internship
~Once an intern and RPAC have agreed upon a schedule and the plan is approved by the student’s college, an intern agreement will be signed and logged with the home institution. Included in the agreement are the following:
               -Hours per week and duration of weeks agreed upon with start and end date
               -Duties assigned, general scope of work
~Internship hours will be logged by the intern and signed off by their supervisor

In addition to college credit, Interns can earn credit toward RPAC classes and workshops, have access to RPAC production tickets at free or discounted rates during their internship, and have priority sign ups for volunteer opportunities throughout the year. At RPAC, we love to tailor internships to students’ interests and needs: if you don’t see an area you’d be interested in, we’d love to talk!

Note: These job classification descriptions are intended to be generic in nature. They are not necessarily an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The essential duties, functions and responsibilities and Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) designation may vary based on the specific tasks assigned to the position.

Submit resumes and internship inquiries to: reddingpac@gmail.com