Production Intern

Overview

The Lyric Repertory Company, a professional theatre company at Utah State University in Logan, Utah, seeks a Production Intern with practical experience in theatre production. The position is seasonal and full-time with onsite residency required. 

Responsibilities

This internship is designed to give challenging, practical experience to enhance the student’s academic program, provide a well-rounded, hands on experience of how a show is executed through the different departments of a modern day scenic shop. Working with experienced carpenters and other scenic professionals will guarantee an understanding of team work and how each production department affects the final output of a project. Work alongside seasoned professionals, adhere to directions, timelines, tasks, and additional responsibilities as communicated by the Master Carpenter and Technical Director; participate in all areas of scenic construction, may work in other scenic related shops (paint, props) as needed; serve as run crew or assist concessions on all shows as assigned; assist with load-ins, cleaning, changeovers and strike week.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Currently enrolled in a university theatre or entertainment program.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Strong background in set construction and carpentry.
• Strong understanding of theatre and production practices.
• Run crew experience.
• Strong willingness to learn.
• Willingness to work at heights and tight places.

Required Documents

Along with the online application, please attach:

Resume/CV to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under “Resume/CV”.

**Document size may not exceed 10 MB.**

Advertised Salary

Commensurate with experience

ADA

This position requires considerable physical activity.  Employees must have sufficient strength to perform the duties and responsibilities of the position including heavy lifting (up to 75 lbs.) and/or pushing and pulling of heavy objects. Employees must be prepared to assume uncomfortable positions, such as crawling, kneeling, and squatting.  Employees work outside and will not be protected from weather conditions, including extreme cold and extreme heat for extended periods. 

College/Department Highlights

The Department of Theatre Arts

 

The Department of Theatre Arts offers a BFA in Performance, Design/Tech, and Theatre Education; a BA in Theatre (general studies); and an MFA with concentrations in Costume, Set, and Lighting Design. With approximately 100 students in the combined programs and a faculty that is continually active in the profession. The Department offers a robust slate of productions during the Utah State Theatre academic season. The professional arm of the Department is the Lyric Repertory Company, which provides USU students the opportunity to transition their craft from the academy to the profession, with productions during the summer as well as the academic year. More information is available at: https://cca.usu.edu/theatre/ and https://www.usu.edu/lyricrep/.

 

Utah State University is an R1 university under the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education and is an accredited institutional member of the National Association of Schools of Theatre (NAST).

 

Employment in this position is contingent upon a satisfactory background check. Utah State University is an AA/EO Employer and encourages gender and ethnic diversity. In recruiting for our team, we welcome the unique and diverse contributions that you can bring in terms of education, opinions, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expression, nation of origin, age, veteran’s status, color, religion, disability, sexual orientation and beliefs.

 

Caine College of the Arts

 

The Caine College of the Arts (CCA) seeks to make the arts more visible, more innovative, and more fully integrated into the intellectual life of Utah State University and the communities it serves. The CCA is a collaborative community, representing the collective strengths and voices of the arts and it acts as a conduit for connecting people and programs. The CCA offers a visiting artist program that brings important artists, designers, and scholars to campus, is home to award-winning faculty, features a world-class performance hall, offers internships with prominent artists and designers, and operates several international study opportunities. The College houses the Departments of Art + Design, Music, and Theatre Arts, and is closely affiliated with the Nora Eccles Harrison Museum of Art on the USU campus.

University Highlights

Founded in 1888, Utah State University is Utah’s premier