Shubert Internship Program
2025 Internship Program
An Introduction to Theatre Careers Beyond the Curtain
SHUBERT ORGANIZATION PAID INTERNSHIPS FOR GRADUATING HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS AND FIRST YEAR COLLEGE STUDENTS
Application Period Open Now
Deadline to apply is March 21, 2025
Program Dates are July 7 – August 15, 2025
We are thrilled to announce the 2025 Internship Program from The Shubert Organization. The program offers serious theater students an opportunity to engage in the industry from beyond the stage. Emphasis is given to BIPOC students although open to all motivated, enthusiastic, and committed high school seniors and graduating students this summer.
With a focus on the industry from the theatre owner’s perspective, The Shubert Organization Internship Program will provide a general knowledge base of theatre administration and operations and offer hands-on project involvement as the organization prepares for the 2025-2026 theatre season. Part of Shubert’s overall commitment to help achieve greater diversity, equity and inclusion in the Broadway industry is to develop education programs and pathway training for Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC), and historically marginalized students who are looking for careers in non-performance areas of theatre.
The Shubert Organization is America’s oldest professional theatre company and the largest theatre owner on Broadway. Shubert currently owns and operates 17 Broadway theatres, six off-Broadway venues, and the Forrest Theatre in Philadelphia. In addition, Shubert’s innovative ticketing solutions offer unparalleled distribution and marketing to the theatre industry and beyond. Its consumer-facing brands—Telecharge for retail ticket sales and Broadway Inbound for ticketing to tour operators and the travel industry—sell millions of tickets each year.
Intern supervision and guidance will be provided by Shubert management and staff. Each student will be assigned a specific project to complete with real-time goals and objectives. Morning check-in meetings with managers will evaluate progress, offer feedback, and provide further instruction. Weekly inter-departmental intern lunches with the coordinators and senior staff will provide community building and expanded learning about career opportunities in theatre management, administration, and operations.
The internship will also introduce students to the scores of professional careers available in the theatre industry beyond the world of performance and help guide them to their natural skill set as they contemplate careers in theatre.
AVAILABLE INTERNSHIPS FOR 2025:
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Facilities
We’re looking for an individual who will shadow the facilities department on task and construction jobs throughout our theatres and office buildings. This will involve someone who is willing to be on their feet throughout the day and view/participate in meetings with consultants/subcontractors and other employees on completing a project. This will be a great way to see what is going behind the scenes of a Broadway production to keep the show going! - Broadway Theatre Management
Theatre Management is a collaboration between the Theatre Manager (House Manager) and the staff in the theatre. Staff includes Ushers, Box Office, Stagehands, Cleaners and Facilities. In addition, the Manager works in partnership with staff from the show, including Company (Show) Managers, Stage Managers, and others. The Theatre Manager is responsible for fulfilling the needs of the show as well as the audience. -
Ticketing
Shubert Ticketing powers ticket sales at the box office, Telecharge website and contact center, and over 80 distribution channels. The department manages on-sales, pricing, customer service, software development, and product management. The internship project will focus on accessibility and communication initiatives.
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS:
- Six-Week Program
- Paid Wage: $18/hr., 20 hrs./week
- Weekly Paid Public Transportation
- Focused Internship Projects
- Tours of Shubert’s Theatres
- Access to Broadway Shows and Events
OTHER DETAILS:
- Program Dates: Internships span 6 consecutive weeks between July 7-August 15, 2025, for 20hrs per week. Interested applicants should be available for the duration of the internship period.
- Eligibility: Students must be graduating High School 12th grade or a first-year college student at an accredited educational institution in the US. (See application for complete eligibility).
- Access: Though the internship aims to provide specific access to students from traditionally underrepresented communities, the opportunity is open to youth of all races, ethnicities, identities, and backgrounds.
HOW TO APPLY:
You can also download a PDF application here and email your completed application to internship@shubertorg.com.
DEADLINE TO APPLY:
Friday, March 21, 2025
QUESTIONS:
Top Photo, L to R: 2023 Interns Lara S., Zeta S., Elizabeth F., Zion R., Ratatosk C., Dylan G. at final Intern Lunch at Sardi’s.
Bottom Left: 2023 Interns getting a behind-the-scenes seminar on the HERE LIES LOVE set and seating design.
Bottom Right: 2023 Interns and Education and Training Co-Chairs Cassandra James and Tammie Ward on the Shubert Theatre stage.