Guthrie Theater

About the Guthrie Internship Program 

The Guthrie Theater internship program provides college students and recent graduates an opportunity to engage in hands on professional theater training from Guthrie staff, artists and craftspeople. An internship with the Guthrie is a valuable supplement and follow-up to a strong theatrical education.

2009-2010 internships are available in Education, Lighting, Sound, Technical Production, Education, Company Management, Communications - Multimedia, Dramaturgy/Literary, Directing, Stage Management, Development and Costumes. We do not offer internships in acting.

Internships can run from a few weeks to a full season. The type of internship  applied for determines the length of internship. Please check the individual internship descriptions for timeframe. 

Internships at the Guthrie are unpaid; however, interns recieve other employee perks such as complimentary Guthrie tickets, invitations to meet and greets, staff meetings and more. 

Applicants must be at least 18 years old. It is recommended that persons interested in these positions apply anywhere from one to six months prior to their availability, depending on the specific internship they are applying for.  

How to Apply 

To apply for an internship, please complete the internship application and provide the following:

• three letters of recommendation from people who know your work well such as employers, professors, supervisors or mentors.
• a resume of work, theater experience and any relevant training.
• a personal statement of 500 words or less that answers all of the following questions:

1. Why are you interested in an internship with the Guthrie Theater?
2. What strengths would you bring to this internship?
3. What are your career goals and how would a Guthrie internship assist you in attaining those goals?

Please include the personal statement, resume and letters of recommendatoin with the completed application. If you are not including all of your letters of recommendation, please note when you will send them. Incomplete applications will not be considered.