ARTISTIC INTERN

The Artistic Intern will support the Artistic team across a range of creative and administrative initiatives. Responsibilities may include assisting with script review, supporting casting processes, coordinating artist logistics, and contributing to various artistic development projects. This role offers a broad introduction to the inner workings of a regional theater’s artistic department and the collaborative processes behind bringing productions to life.

Internship Duties:

• Reading and evaluating play submissions and scripts in consideration for future programming
• Providing administrative support for artistic projects and department operations
• Observing rehearsals or artistic meetings as available and appropriate
• Supporting the creation of materials for internal or external communications (e.g., program notes, dramaturgy packets, or season prep documents)

Internship Requirements

• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and problem-solving abilities, with a disposition for flexibility and customer service experience.
• Knowledge of Microsoft 365 and other relevant software programs or the willingness to learn.
• Interest in theater-making and the artistic processes behind productions
• Attention to detail and ability to stay organized while managing multiple tasks
• Comfort with handling confidential or sensitive information professionally
• Willingness to take initiative and work both independently and collaboratively
• Familiarity with contemporary theater and/or new play development is a plus
• Ability to demonstrate and support the Theater’s racial justice efforts by applying anti-racist tools and practices to individual and departmental processes and systems, and to contribute to a work environment that encourages knowledge of, respect for, and engagement with persons of all cultures, identities, and backgrounds (for more information see www.ppt.org/racialjustice)

Duration: Start immediately and continue through mid-December 2025, with the possibility of extending through the end of May 2026.

Hours: 10-15 hours per week with flexibility around your academic schedule. Combination of in-office and remote work.

Compensation: This is an unpaid position. However, students may be eligible to earn college credit, depending on their institution’s requirements.

Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion, Equity: At Pittsburgh Public Theater, we aim to ensure that every individual who enters our space feels seen, heard, and valued. Our employees’ experiences and perspectives are key to our success, and we believe inclusion is everyone’s responsibility. Ideal candidates will contribute to a work environment that supports and nourishes the lives and experiences of our staff, community, and all those with whom we partner. Ideal candidates must be willing to broaden their multicultural competency and knowledge in support of our diversity, inclusion, and equity commitment. Interns will be committed to these practices and will join our team in working toward a welcoming, safe, multiculturally competent workplace.

Application Information: Please email mstasny@PPT.org your resume and include the position(s) you are interested in. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, so early submissions are encouraged.