SCENIC CARPENTRY & STAGE OPS

SUMMER STOCK AUSTIN INTERNSHIPS

Launch Your Career in a Professional Repertory Season

Impact Arts’ Summer Stock Austin College Internships puts undergrad and grad students inside a professional repertory season run with Impact Arts and Texas Performing Arts (Professional Theatre on UT Austin Campus). Build credits and portfolio material while assisting pros across directing/choreography, design/tech, management, film/media, and arts admin as productions move from concept to curtain across partner shops and stages. Eligible for academic credit; some roles offer stipends.

We are looking for folks with experience in theatre and/or film. Stipends are commensurate with experience and position. Some internships are unpaid and others range from $300-$1500 for an approximate 6-week commitment. Some positions have full or partial remote options.

All internships are mentored by working professionals (designers, department heads, or supervisors).

SCENIC CARPENTRY & STAGE OPS

Mentored by the Technical Director/Shop Lead

Work in world-class fabrication shop at UT under professional TD and Team

• Fabricate scenery (wood/metal/plastics/fabric)
• Assist rigging and installs
• Serve as deckhand: presets, shifts, changeovers, strike, restore

Good fit if: power-tool savvy; can lift 50+ lbs; safety-first

Key Locations – SSA 2026

Where the work happens: rehearsal, remote prep, and final performances.

Costume Shop (June): Dripping Springs, Texas

Scenic Shop: Texas Performing Arts Scene Shop *(UT Austin campus)*

All other June work: Remote (via Zoom, Slack, Google Drive)

Rehearsal Facility (Late June): To Be Determined – Greater Austin Area

Tech & Performances: McCullough Theatre @ UT Austin *Texas Performing Arts*

Compensation, Credit & Eligibility

SSA offers a range of internship types, stipend opportunities, and academic credit pathways.

Paid & Unpaid Internships:

Unpaid roles are mentored, learning-focused entry points for candidates with little or no experience.

Stipends (if paid):

$300–$1,500 based on experience, aptitude, and role scope. Amount is finalized after interviews and stated in the offer letter.

College Credit:

Available through Austin Community College (ACC), or we’ll support credit through your home institution with forms, evaluations, and time logs.

Terms:

Schedule, expectations, and stipend disbursement are outlined in the offer. Stipends are fixed amounts, not hourly wages.

Why SSA?

• Hands-On Experience: Get real-world experience in a fast-paced, professional atmosphere.
• Mentorship from Industry Experts: Learn from seasoned professionals and acclaimed artists.
• Skill Development: Hone your craft in a supportive, dynamic environment.
• Network Building: Connect with a community of like-minded peers and industry contacts.