Design/Production Internship

The Design/Production Intern at Magic Theatre will assist in all aspects of general production including design, company management, and production management.

Responsibilities include:

GENERAL PRODUCTION: basics of theatre management and upkeep; scheduling; budgets; facilities (basic maintenance of the operation). Serve as a liaison between Magic Theatre and the design and production teams. Help produce tech dinners and opening night dinners; coordinate with Literary Management Intern on liaison with Producers and Adopt-a-Play sponsors.

COSTUME: work with costume designers and costume assistants: assist with costume maintenance (e.g., laundry and repairs); help with costume alterations/fixes (requires sewing competence); escort designers on shopping trips/returns.

SCENIC: work with scenic designers and assistants: assist with painting, strike, load in, and scenery building; work closely with props designer.

LIGHTING: work with lighting designers and master electrician: assist with hang and focus, lighting strike; (possible) board operator on some shows.

SOUND: work with sound designers: assist with sound load-in.

OTHER: attend all production meetings (take and distribute notes); serve as an additional “hand on deck” during tech/previews.

Specific responsibilities will depend on the show and on the intern’s prior experience and demonstrated capabilities.

Specific Requirements
In addition to the general requirements for all Magic Theatre interns, the Design/Production Intern should have at least two years of technical theatre/production experience. Driver’s license valid in California is required; ownership of or access to a car is strongly preferred. IT skills are particularly desirable for this position.