High School and College 
Technical Theatre Internships

The City of Fairfax Theatre Company offers internships in Technical Theatre for our Summer Musical. Now accepting inquiries about our 2018-2019 season.

The City of Fairfax Theatre Company Technical Theatre Internship for students in High School or College advances the Company’s mission “to enrich, educate and connect our community” through educational and cultural experiences during our summer musical season.

Intern Duties

• Assist with various aspects of the technical side of theater.
• Participate actively in running and preparing for the CFTC Summer Musical at Lanier Middle School. Work in one or more of the following areas: stage management, set construction, sound, lighting, props & costumes.

Professional Development Opportunities

• The Technical Intern will have the opportunity to increase their basic knowledge of the technical theater work through leadership roles and active participation in the technical process, as well as insight into the administrative side of CFTC.
• Increased experience in opportunities including Sound and Lighting Design, Live Mixing Audio (theatrical/concert), QLab, SFX, Isadora, Basic Carpentry, and Costuming (technologies, wardrobe and design).

Qualifications

• At least one year of Technical Theater classes at an High School or College level.
• Should be flexible, creative, a team player, reliable, and have a good work ethic.
• Display a willingness to assist in load in/out, as artist liaison, and setup/tear down stage and seating on a daily basis.
• Recommendation from a technical theatre teacher or professor.

Season: Summer (late June-July)
Time Commitment: 40 hour minimum
Schedule: Availability during the day for intense build days, availability for evening rehearsals and shows.
Supervisors: CFTC Artistic Director, CFTC Summer Set Designer, CFTC Summer Musical Director
Compensation: All internships are unpaid and housing is not provided.
To Apply: email fairfaxcitytheatre@gmail.com 

2016 Theatre Interns
Christopher Newport University: Emily Hornton
2017 Theatre Interns
Fairfax High School: ​Jonathan Pepin, Cas Mercer, Kate Parr, Natalie Lambert, Nadia Nikkoui
Summer 2018 Theatre Interns
Gideon DeMarco, Troy Fry, Logan Klain, LYdia Kraiger, Natalie Lambert, Taylor Mead, Owen Murphy, Emily Grace Rowson