Sierra Madre Playhouse (SMP) is seeking a PRODUCTION INTERN who is ready to kickstart a career in performing arts production. Engage in an exciting range of activities designed to cultivate your professional skills as SMP produces and presents its 2025 season. As PRODUCTION INTERN, you will work closely with SMP's Company Manager, Technical Director, and Production Manager, who possess 50+ years of combined professional experience in mentorship and the performing arts. You will play an important role in bringing artistic vibrancy to our stage as you gain hands-on experience in production coordination, stage management, lighting and sound equipment operation, and costume and set maintenance. This experience will also translate into skills development critical to arts production, including event management, creative problem-solving, communication, working within a diverse team, time management, and more. This position will work 15 to 20 hours per week from July through November.
The ideal candidate will: – Possess an interest in the performing arts and arts access – Possess excellent verbal, written, and organizational skills – Act responsibly and with a friendly and professional demeanor – Be inquisitive and willing to learn new skills – Demonstrate familiarity with Microsoft Windows Office Suite and Google Workspace – Apply acquired knowledge about SMP in daily interactions with staff Candidates should be motivated, sociable, collegial, dependable, and adaptable team players. SMP values fresh perspectives/ideas to accomplish tasks and realize goals. Candidates will be offered a flexible weekly schedule based on the interns schedule and to be coordinated with leadership. Some remote work will be allowed.
For over a century, Sierra Madre Playhouse (SMP) has been a cornerstone of the artistic community in L.A. County, dedicated to producing high-quality performances and promoting an appreciation for the arts. SMP is a 99-seat performing arts center located in the community of Sierra Madre. Our purpose is to provide extraordinary live performances while maintaining the stewardship of our historic theater for future generations. SMP views performance as a means to build community and foster civic engagement. Each season delivers arts experiences in a spectrum of genres (e.g., theater, music, dance, film, comedy, family-friendly productions) to over 14,000 patrons, offering distinctive and timely performances set in cultural and historical context that engage, educate, and entertain.
Interested applicants may submit their resume and cover letter to: Beryl Tsang, Company Manager, at btsang@sierramadreplayhouse.org with “Production Intern - [applicant name]” in the subject. No phone calls please.