THEATRE PRODUCTION SUMMER INTERN
CATEGORY:
INTERNSHIP
M&D Playhouse
North Conway, NH
US
CONTACT NAME
Madison Smith
JOB DETAILS
DESCRIPTION
Theater Production Manager Summer Intern
Organization:
M&D Playhouse
Location:
North Conway, NH
- Playhouse at the Eastern Slope Inn
Position Type:
Summer Internship (Part-Time
Duration:
Late June or July 1st
- Early August 2026 (Flexible Start and End Dates)
- 6 Weeks
Compensation:
Stipend ($200 per week) and academic credit available (as approved by
Universities)
Local hires only, M&D will not be able to provide housing for Intern
About M&D Playhouse
M&D Playhouse is a nonprofitmunity theater dedicated to producing high-quality theatrical
experiences, fostering arts education, and engaging audiences throughout the Mount
Washington Valley region.
Position Summary
M&D seeks a summer intern either currently enrolled, or having just graduated from a collegiate
theatre program. The Theater Production Manager Summer Intern will work closely with artistic,
technical, and administrative staff to support the planning and execution of summer productions
and educational programming. This internship provides hands-on experience in theatrical
production management, scheduling,munication, logistics, and backstage operations.
The ideal candidate isanized, proactive, and interested in pursuing a career in theater
production, stage management, arts administration, or technical theater. They are currently
enrolled or have just graduated from a collegiate theatre program.
Responsibilities
- Assist with production scheduling and calendar management
- Coordinatemunication between directors, designers, technicians, and cast members
- anize production meetings and distribute meeting notes
- Track production deadlines and project milestones
- Support rehearsal and performance operations
- Assist with volunteer coordination and backstage logistics
- Maintain production documents, contact lists, and technical paperwork
- oversee equipment, props, costumes, and set inventory
- Provide support during load-in, technical rehearsals, performances, and strike
- Perform additional administrative and production-related duties as assigned
Qualifications
Preferred candidates will have:
- Current enrollment in or recentpletion of a theater, arts administration, stage
management, technical theater, or related program
- Stronganizational and time-management skills
- Excellent written and verbalmunication abilities
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Proficiency with Google Workspace or Microsoft Office
- Interest in collaborative artistic environments
- Ability to work evenings and weekends as required by rehearsal and performance
schedules
Prior production, stage management, or technical theater experience at the academic or
professional level is required.
Learning Opportunities
Interns will gain experience in:
- Production management practices
- Budgeting and resource coordination
- Rehearsal and performance operations
- Volunteer and artist management
- Technical theater workflows
- Nonprofit arts administration
- Event and project management
- Opportunities to shadow department heads (Director, Designers, AD, TD)
Physical Requirements
- Ability to lift up to 25 pounds
- Ability to stand and move throughout rehearsal and performance spaces
- Comfortable working in backstage and technical environments
- Comfortable with ladders and either previous use of, or willingness to learn to use,
powertools
To Please submit:
1.
Resume
2. Brief cover letter describing your interest in theater production and past experiences
3. Two references who can speak to your work in theater, either professional or
academically
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
Email:
Producing Artistic Director Madison Smith at madisonsmithmdplayhouse
Subject Line:
Production Manager Summer Internship Application
DURATION
Jul 1, 2026
- Aug 16, 2026
SALARY
$200
NON-UNION
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