SO YOU WANT TO ACT?! —You may be cast in supporting and understudy roles in Mainstage shows, in lead and supporting roles in Second Stage shows, and then there’s our statewide outreach touring show. Start learning your lines!

STOP WATCH READY?. — You’ll ASM Mainstage shows under Equity stage managers, plus you’ll stage manage the Second Stage series as well as the statewide outreach touring show. Stopwatch ready?

BOOT UP THAT AUTOCAD! — Working beside seasoned designers and artisans, you’ll assist in the design and build of Mainstage shows. Then unleash your own creativity on Second Stage shows and the statewide outreach tour.

HAVE YOUR SIGHTS ON PRODUCING? — You’ll be given staff-level responsibility in every department — general management, marketing, box office, and outreach — as you work with our staff to promote and produce each and every show.

Since 1985, BoarsHead has provided professional training via an aggressively hands-on, season-long internship experience. Interns are involved in EVERY facet of the BoarsHead operation — YOU ARE A MEMBER OF OUR FAMILY! The hours are long but the rewards are many: Interns leave BoarsHead with amazing resume credits, an incredible breadth of knowledge about how professional theater is produced, and contacts, contacts, contacts!

In today's job market, it is imperative to have on-the-job experience. In the arts especially, formal education alone is not sufficient for a successful career. Second Company interns are exposed to all areas of the theater in order to gain knowledge of the inner workings of professional nonprofit theater. The program is designed to nurture future theater leaders.

The internship is a full-time, full-season commitment — approximately mid-August to mid-June.

The Second Company work in all aspects of the theater, including box office, artistic direction, production, tech, and administration. Interns are the running crew for main stage productions and the cast for the Studio Series. When appropriate, interns may understudy for the main stage and may possibly be cast in supporting roles for main stage

We providea weekly stipend, as well as many professional development and networking opportunities.

Second Company members may receive college credit and Equity Member Candidate points if they so desire.

All interns participate in the Young Playwright's Festival by performing, managing, or directing winning scripts by Michigan youth.

The Second Company also produces the Dark Night Series. Dark Night shows are produced on Monday and Tuesday nights; nights that theaters are typically closed. The interns produce any type of theater they wish and within very limited budget-guidelines.

To apply to the Second Company program please send the following:

• Cover letter detailing your interest in theater

• Current headshot and resume

• An essay discussing how you see your future as a theater professional and how this internship will play a role in securing that future

• Two (2) current letters of recommendation (include contact information for your references) to:

So, now you’re ready to leave the classroom. What better way to continue your theater education than to learn and teach in a professional theater? We have just the place for you...BoarsHead Theater’s Internship Program