SUMMER INTERNSHIP PROGRAM:
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West Virginia Public Theatre began in 1985 as Lakeview Theatre.  Today, known nationally as West Virginia Public Theatre (WVPT), we produce as many as seven Broadway musicals each summer to the Morgantown area and the region.  Each production is carefully cast and designed using professional actors, artists, designers, etc. from all over the united states.  This provides an exceptional opportunity for interns to work side-by-side with experienced, talented and connected individuals making their mark in the very same field(s) you are interested in pursuing.

The Mission:

An Equity LOA LORT D producing company, WVPT is West Virginia’s only professional musical theatre and largest arts provider.  The theatre’s mission is to entertain, challenge and enrich the quality of life for participants through the performance of live theatre.  This is accomplished by providing quality productions, introducing new audiences to live theatre and facilitating educational outreach programs to create appreciation for future audience growth in the arts.

In 2009, West Virginia Public Theatre played to an audience of nearly 30,000 patrons and has served over 700,000 patrons during its history.  The theatre attracts nearly 80 school groups and 50 bus tour groups annually.

PERFORMANCE FACILITY:

In 2010 WVPT is performing all their productions in their new home, The Morgantown Events Center.  This state-of-the-art facility is connected to the Waterfront Place Hotel located on the Monongahela River.  It will seat 700 audience members, and have top-notch sound and lighting systems.  All shops are located off-site.

WVPT INTERNSHIP PROGRAM:

An internship shouldn’t be applied for casually.  It is a very demanding post, whether you’re creating a press release, perfecting a period dress, or finishing a set load-in or strike, or learning an intricate dance step these tasks are vital to the success of each production.

Through the internship program, WVPT offers an opportunity to work with professional artists in the production of professional shows.  This gives students the chance to gain invaluable experience and knowledge from the career artists.

The load is considerable – 49 performances in 7 weeks – but the rewards of learning the trade of your future in one summer are gratifying.  As a WVPT intern, you may concentrate on a number of areas:

Stage Management
Marketing
Company Management
Costume construction
Wardrobe
Props
Lighting
Sound
Deck Crew
Set Construction
Performing

AVAILABLE TO ALL INTERNS:

Once you are accepted into the internship program at WVPT and live more than 20 miles from the Morgantown area, you will be provided free housing throughout the season if you live 20 miles or greater from the Morgantown area and a modest weekly stipend to help with food and other costs.

INTERNSHIP GUIDELINES:
All Interns must be 18 years of age or older and have a valid drivers License.
Interns will need to be able to climb ladders, use power tools, work around or with paint, lift heavy objects, work extended hours, and work early June to mid August.  Performing interns are subject to an audition process as our professional actors.

HOW TO APPLY:
Download Internship Application

If you are interested in a summer or Christmas holiday internship at West Virginia Public Theatre, please complete the form attached and send with a cover letter, your resume, and three (3) references.  Please send to:

West Virginia Public Theatre
Two Waterfront Place, Suite 270
Morgantown, WV  26501