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.

Guthrie Theater Internship Program Mission

The Guthrie Theater's Internship Program exists to provide interns with training and educational opportunities that will expand their knowedge of working in professional theater.

2010 Summer Internship Opportunities

The Guthrie is currently recruiting summer interns for 2010.  Interns may apply for summer internships from January 1, 2010 - April 30, 2010.  Applications received after the deadline will not be considered.  The summer internships run from June 1 - August, 31, 2010.  For certain internships, these dates may differ slightly.  Please read the internship description for the department(s) you are applying for to get the internship dates.   Please only apply for posted opportunities.  We do not offer internships in acting.

Directing and Stage Management internship applications are accepted year round.  These are the only internships you may apply for year round.   

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

Internship Applicant Guidelines:

1.  All applicants must be at least 18 years old and have met the education level requirements for the internship he/she is applying for.  Please read the internship description carefully.

2.  All applicants must be college students (undergrad or graduate) or recent graduates. (within the past 3 years).

3. We do not offer internships in acting.

4. Interns may apply for summer internships from January 1, 2010 - April 30, 2010. 

5.  Additional summer internships will be posted in the near future.  If you are interested in what other opportunities may become available, check this page at least once per week. 

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.
• Applications that do not include all of the requested info and recommendations are considered incomplete will not be reviewed until all materials are turned in. 
• Please make sure to turn in all materials prior to the deadline.  Materials received after the deadline will not be considered.