Internships

Internships at the Hangar are designed to give creative and ambitious individuals who are interested in theatre the opportunity to work directly with professional theatre artists. Many Hangar interns have gone on to work professionally at nationally and internationally renowned theatre institutions. Most administrative internships are offered year-round, and production internships are offered during the summer. Depending on length of internship, interns may receive a small stipend, housing and/or possible college credit. Internships may also qualify for federal work-study programs at Cornell University and Ithaca College during the academic year. For questions please email the specific department. All applications may be sent to hangarinterns@gmail.com. Please include a cover letter, a recent resume and references.

Graphic Designer

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES: Artworker/Graphic Design intern to design artwork and a variety of publications and collateral. This individual will work under the direction of our Marketing Manager and artistic team to ensure branding consistency with our theatre. A high level of skill in the basic graphic design software products, such as Photoshop, Illustrator, and Indesign is required. For questions about this position email: marketing@hangartheatre.org.

Marketing/Communications Assistant

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES: Work closely with the Marketing Manager to assist in the marketing and public relations functions of the theatre. Projects are geared primarily in the areas of Publications, Publicity, Media Relations, and Marketing. Assist marketing manager in implementing and/or developing a marketing plan (this includes print, radio, TV advertising, distribution or help compiling direct marketing pieces, design of programs and posters for plays, publicity, and much more), work on market research, and other duties. Draft, revise and/or edit press releases, distribute and track publicity received in newspaper, radio and television. Prepare and distribute press packages. Assist with implementation of promotions, including radio and television ticket giveaways; conduct research related to new media outlets for the theatre. For questions about this position email: marketing@hangartheatre.org.

Photographer &/or Videographer

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES: Get the resume-building experience you will need to enter the workforce!  Work closely with the Hangar Artistic, Technical, and Marketing staff to capture the  highlights of the Hangar's productions and special events on film and/or video. Your work may be featured on our web site, print collateral, and local press. Learning to work in the collaborative, creative and fast-paced world of theatre will enhance your skills and build your portfolio. Light travel to local schools, locations, and the theatre may be required. Must have access to own equipment and editing tools. Other duties may include editing, selection of best for press photos, and producing for web.  For questions about this position email: marketing@hangartheatre.org.

Marketing/Administrative Assistant in Group Sales and Subscriber Services

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES: Assist Audience Services Manager and Marketing Manager in design and distribution of marketing materials for group sales, subscriber communication, and data collection/organization for group sales and subscriber services. This position is mentored by both the Hangar Theatre Marketing Manager and the Audience Services/Group Sales Manager. Candidate should possess professional written and verbal communication skills, excellent research and organization skills and a strong interest in Arts Administration and Marketing. Some graphic design experience a plus. Proficient in Excel, Word, and basic office software. For questions about this position email: audienceservices@hangartheatre.org

Development Intern

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES: Assists Development Department in fund-raising and stewardship activities of the theatre. Tasks to include tracking donor and prospect data in the foremost donor database software-Raiser's Edge (training provided), donor correspondence, preparation of financial reports, special event planning and support, raffle or other short-term fund-raising program management, prospect and foundation research, writing and proofreading of proposals, correspondence, reports. Candidates should have excellent communication skills, excellent attention to detail and high level organizational skills. For questions about this position email: nancy@hangartheatre.org. 

Front of House

This position assists House Manager with all aspects of the show relating to the audience including training of ushers, assisting patrons with special needs, maintaining supply of programs at the theatre, seating issues, assisting Box Office personnel with Will Call, counting ticket stubs and issuing daily house reports and the set up, break down and staffing of opening night receptions.

Position requires articulate, detail-oriented individuals with initiative and strong customer service skills.  For questions about this position email: audienceservices@hangartheatre.org 

Company Management Intern

The Company Management Interns will assist the Company Manager & Assistant Company Manager in arranging and providing hospitality to the acting company and guest artistic staff. These activities include, but are not limited to, arranging travel and housing, coordinating daily shuttle schedules, assisting in the special needs of the company and working to welcome artists to Ithaca and the Hangar Theatre. Applicants should have the ability to work effectively with many personality types. The ideal candidates will also possess excellent time management skills and will be highly organized. Most importantly, all candidates should have creative problem solving skills, the ability to multi-task under pressure, and an interest in hospitality and customer service.  For questions about this position email: eddie@hangartheatre.org

Production Internships

The Hangar Theatre offers hands on production internships and apprenticeships in all areas of technical theatre.  The Internships are designed for college students who have little or no professional experience but have worked on numerous productions at their college or university or, for those students looking to build on and expand their resumes in a particular area prior to working professionally or attending grad school.  There are two levels of Apprenticeship, one for college freshman (Technical Apprenticeships) and the other for middle and high school students (Production Apprenticeships).  The Technical Apprenticeships are designed for the college freshman with no professional experience and may have worked on only a couple of college productions so far. The Production Apprenticeships are for local middle and high school students.

 

These internships are designed to give aspiring professional college students the opportunity to:* learn and hone their craft alongside our professional staff;  

- make great contacts for future work (many return in other summers as staff members) through   the Hangar’s extended family;

-  contribute to the Hangar’s diverse season of plays;

- receive feedback throughout the summer about their work.

Internships run the entire summer (most are early June – late August/early September) and provide a weekly stipend (paid biweekly) and/or housing.  In some instances college credit may be arranged with your institution.  The Hangar will work with the intern to meet his or her school’s credit requirements; however, the intern is ultimately responsible for those arrangements.  Interns must be at least 18 years of age. For questions about this position email: Adam Zonder.  

Former interns have found employment with:  Advanced Lighting and Production Services Inc., Alliance Theatre, American Repertory Theatre, Arizona Theatre Company, Berkeley Repertory Theatre, Calf Audio, Capital Repertory Theatre, CENTERSTAGE, Children’s Theatre Company, City Theatrical Inc., Geva Theatre, Hartford Stage, INTIMAN Theatre, Louisiana State University, Manhattan Children’s Theatre, Meadowbrook Theatre, Merrimack Repertory Theatre, Mill Mountain Theatre, Missouri Repertory Theatre, Oregon Shakespeare Theatre, Portland Stage Company, Production Resource Group, Roundabout Theatre Company, Syracuse Stage Company, The Juilliard School, The Spoon Group, Trinity Repertory Company, Woolly Mammoth Theatre, Yale Repertory Theatre, among others…

Costume Shop/Wardrobe Internship

Two interns assist with: the building, altering, painting/dying of costumes for each Mainstage, KIDDStuff and Wedge production; actor fittings; restocking of costumes; shopping; maintaining cleanliness and organization in all costume and wardrobe areas. The interns also assists with: running costumes for KIDDStuff technical rehearsals and performances; dressing actors and presetting costumes; executing quick changes; maintaining cleanliness and organization of dressing rooms and wardrobe areas. There is a possibility one of the internships could be a year-long position.

Design Internship (Design Fellows)

Four design interns will spend the summer designing 9 shows (KIDDStuff and Wedge productions) and assisting on the Mainstage shows.  They will work with the four Drama League Directors, chosen to spend the summer at the Hangar leading the Hangar Lab Company.  This intense summer will help prepare young designers for the rigors of the real world.  This summer design training program was created to provide emerging designers the time, space, and resourced to practice as a designer.  

Electrics Internship

Two interns assist with the hanging and focusing of each Mainstage, KIDDStuff and Wedge production; dimmer checks before performances; troubleshooting problems; repairing and maintaining equipment as needed; constructing and wiring of any practicals; prep work for changeovers; maintaining cleanliness and organization in all electrics areas.  Interns also program and run the lighting console, alternating between Mainstage and KIDDStuff technical rehearsals and performances.  There is a possibility one of the internships could be a year-long position.

Paint Internship 

The intern assists with the painting of the Mainstage and KIDDStuff productions; including the mixing of colors and determination of techniques; maintaining cleanliness and organization in all paint areas. 

Props Internship

The intern assists with researching, constructing, purchasing, painting and borrowing of props for all Mainstage, KIDDStuff and Wedge productions; repairing and maintaining shop tools; preparing and executing strikes and load-ins; maintaining cleanliness and organization in all prop areas.  

Scene Shop Internship

Two interns assist with the building of the scenery for each Mainstage, KIDDStuff and Wedge production; repairing and maintaining the scene shop and tools; preparing for and executing strikes and load-ins; maintaining cleanliness and organization in all scenery areas.  There is a possibility one of the internships could be a year-long position. 

Sound Internship

Two interns assist with the hanging and patching of equipment for each Mainstage, KIDDStuff and Wedge production; sound checks before performances; troubleshooting problems; repairing and maintaining equipment as needed; prep work for changeovers; maintaining cleanliness and organization in all sound areas.  Interns also mix sound for all productions (both playback and wireless mic mixing), alternating between Mainstage and KIDDStuff technical rehearsals and performances.  Interns may also function backstage as Mic Technicians during musicals.  Sound Interns also assist with Mainstage Electrics changeovers.  There is a possibility one of the internships could be a year-long position.

Stage Management Interns

Four interns work on a rotation, established by the Production Manager, to Stage Manage Wedge Season productions, Assistant Stage Manage a KIDDStuff production, and Production Assist on one of the Mainstage shows where EMC credit can be earned.  There is a possibility one of the internships could be a year-long position.

Technical Direction Internship

The intern will work closely with the Technical Director and assist in the drafting of shop drawings for all productions.  Knowledge of basic scenic construction techniques and AutoCad (preferred) or Vectorworks is necessary.  The intern will also assist in load-ins and strikes.