Production & Administrative Internships
Berkshire Theatre Festival, now Berkshire Theatre Group performing on four stages offers Production and Administrative Internships. Applicants for this program need to be students with some theatre experience who are looking to expand their knowledge with hands-on work and mentorship from professional department heads. Each intern is a crucial part of the creation and operation of the festival from running professional shows, to building sets, costumes, to house managing and working in our marketing and development and fund-raising events. This is the opportunity to gain familiarity and work experience in the theatre career you are headed towards. College credit is available by request. All internships include housing and meals. There is a one time fee for the meal plan.
Internships are available in the following departments:
- Carpentry
- Scenic Art
- Props
- Costumes
- Electrics
- Audio
- Stage Management
- General Production
- Company Management
- Development
- Marketing
- Audience Services
- Food Service
- Facilities
Part college dorm, part elite internship, and part intensive community experiment, the education program at Berkshire Theatre provides an experience unlike any other.
- Jeremy D. Goodwin, The Berkshire Record
How to apply...
To apply send cover letter, resume and three references (including phone numbers and email addresses) to:
Peter Durgin
PO Box 797
Stockbridge, MA 01262
For more information, contact
Peter Durgin
Director of Productions and Facilities
Frequently Asked Questions
Is room and board included?
Yes. Interns are housed in dormitory style housing. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are provided for Interns for a one time fee.
What are Berkshire Theatre Groups stages?
The Fitzpatrick Main Stage is a proscenium theatre in Stockbridge, MA. The Unicorn Theatre is a small thrust in Stockbridge, MA. The Colonial Theatre is a proscenium theatre in Pittsfield, MA. The Neil Ellenoff stage is an outdoor performance space hosted at The Mount in Lenox, MA.
What is the performance schedule?
Each theatre runs on a nightly basis with eight performances a week. The productions last about three weeks and do not run in rep.
Do I need a car?
We encourage you to bring a car if you are able to. Public transportation is available in the Berkshires but not readily accessible. Transportation to and from performances, class, and work calls will be the interns’ responsibilities.
Do interns return to BTF?
Interns from past years are often promoted when openings are available.
