BRIGHT LIGHTS INTERNSHIPS
The Bright Lights Internship at Shine Bright Performing Arts offers passionate high school and college-aged students the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in theatre production. Interns will play a key role in bringing our children’s productions to life while developing leadership, technical, and creative skills.
Production Internships
A production internship at Shine Bright Performing Arts offers passionate high school and college-aged students the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in theatre production. Interns will play a key role in bringing our children’s productions to life while developing leadership, technical, and creative skills.
This internship is ideal for students interested in stage management, technical theatre, or working with young performers. Interns will work closely with the production team, assisting with rehearsals, backstage operations, and show execution.
Intern Responsibilities:
Rehearsal Support
Assist directors, choreographers, and music directors in running rehearsals.
Help organize and distribute scripts, schedules, and notes to the cast.
Take attendance and ensure young performers are prepared for their scenes.
Assist with warm-ups and basic blocking or choreography review.
Backstage & Technical Support
Work as stage crew during tech rehearsals and performances.
Assist with scene changes, prop handling, and costume quick changes.
Help set up and strike rehearsal and performance spaces.
Operate or shadow technical positions such as sound, lights, or projections.
Function as Assistant Stage Manager, or calling Stage Manager, if able to demonstrate previous experience.
Costumes & Props Assistance
Organize and maintain costumes, props, and set pieces.
Assist with costume fittings and minor repairs.
Help ensure young actors have all necessary props and costume pieces for scenes.
Leadership & Mentorship
Serve as positive role models for younger cast members.
Encourage and support child performers during rehearsals and performances.
Assist in organizing cast bonding activities and warm-ups.
Qualifications & Skills:
High school or college students with a strong interest in theatre, production, or working with children.
Responsible, punctual, and able to follow directions in a fast-paced environment.
Strong communication and teamwork skills.
Prior theatre experience is required, with a preference for prior technical theatre experience. However, enthusiasm and a willingness to learn are most important!
Time Commitment & Expectations:
Interns should be available for rehearsals, tech week, and performances (schedule provided in advance).
Must attend an orientation and training session before beginning.
Commit to working collaboratively, professionally, and enthusiastically as part of the production team.
While this is a voluntary internship opportunity, it provides valuable resume-building experience and volunteer hour requirements.
Current Available Internship:
Disney’s The Jungle Book KIDS Production Workshop
The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical
Roald Dahl’s Matilda the Musical JR
Education Internships
An education internship at Shine Bright Performing Arts offers passionate high school and college-aged students the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in theatre education. Interns will play a key role in bringing our summer camps and/or school year education offerings to life while developing leadership and creative skills.
This internship is ideal for students interested in working with young performers in a performing arts capacity. Interns will work closely with teaching artists, assisting with the camp or class day.
Intern Responsibilities:
Camp/Class Operations Support
Assist teaching artists in running the camp/class day by modeling appropriate rehearsal/classroom behavior, helping students maintain focus, and providing additional classroom support.
Assist with warm-ups and basic blocking or choreography review.
Assist with check-in/out procedures and maintaining a safe environment for all.
Leadership & Mentorship
Serve as positive role models for campers.
Encourage and support campers during rehearsals and Shareformances.
Assist in organizing cast bonding activities and warm-ups.
Qualifications & Skills:
High school or college students with a strong interest in theatre, production, or working with children.
Responsible, punctual, and able to follow directions in a fast-paced environment.
Strong communication and teamwork skills.
Prior theatre experience is preferred, but not required. However, enthusiasm and a willingness to learn are most important!
Time Commitment & Expectations:
Interns should be available for the entire camp or class week they are contracted for:
Fall Homeschool Troupe Classes: Thursdays, 8:30 AM-12:15 PM
Must attend an orientation and training session before beginning.
Commit to working collaboratively, professionally, and enthusiastically as part of the education team.
While this is a voluntary internship opportunity, it provides valuable resume-building experience and volunteer hour requirements.
Current Available Internship:
Homeschool Troupe Grades K-5
Homeschool Troupe Grades 6-12
Apply using the application below!
Internship Application
Please fill out the following form to apply for Fall 2025 internship opportunities.