This is an excellent opportunity for an intern to get hands-on experience in the administration and production of a live touring festival that has become a cherished annual event in Los Angeles. From working alongside production and artistic personnel, coordinating earned income strategies, ideating promotional engagement, interacting with a large audience and donors, and experiencing a diversity of tour locations throughout LA County, this internship offers behind-the-scenes access to producing theatre. This position will work approximately 30 hours a week from June - Sept with the ability to extend through the Fall.
Meticulous attention to detail, great attitude, enthusiasm for the arts, strong organizational and administrative skills, great phone etiquette, computer savvy, ability to work in high-pressure, deadline-driven situations, strong written and verbal communication skills, ability to work evenings as well as days, ability to lift 50 lbs, ability to follow-through, and a team player. The Intern will need to provide their own car for transportation to and from the office workspace in the South Bay of LA and the performance tour venues that are throughout LA and Orange Counties.
Shakespeare by the Sea (SBTS) is a non-profit theatrical organization that has been operating in San Pedro, California since 1998. SBTS operates an Admission FREE touring summer Shakespeare Festival and a professional AEA Membership Company theatre that produces new, contemporary, and classic works in an intimate 65-seat venue in the San Pedro / LA Waterfront Arts District.
Interested applications can submit their resume and brief cover letter to Artistic Directors at pad@shakespearebythesea.org