Theater Event Planning & Front of House Internship

Join Our Team: 

Join our theatre team as an Entertainment planning Intern and front-of-house intern, where you’ll gain hands-on experience in venue management, event coordination, and the hospitality and entertainment industries!

This position is only available to students who are eligible to receive academic credit through their college or university

Knowledge & Skills Developed:
You will gain a comprehensive understanding of key theatre operations, including:

• Event Planning & Management
• Crowd Management, Safety & Security
• Front of House Management
• Volunteer Usher Program Management
• Catering, Hospitality & Patron Services
• Guest Experience
• Accessibility & General Maintenance

You’ll learn through direct instruction, professional mentorship, and hands-on involvement in each area. Additionally, you'll manage projects via ASANA and may complete an industry-based research project.

Professional Expectations:

• Attendance & Punctuality
• Time Management & Organizational Skills
• Problem-Solving Abilities
• Dependability & Professional Communication
• Capacity for Independent Work
• Confidentiality & Policy Compliance
• Exceptional Customer Service

Schedule Expectations:

• Attend weekly theatre meetings (as schedule allows)
• Two office afternoons weekly (8 hours total)
• FOH set-up before shows & strike after (as schedule allows)
• Opportunities to independently manage FOH for exceptional interns

This internship is designed to equip you with broad, real-world experience in the theatre and event planning industries.

This internship is offered to students seeking credit hours towards their degree.

The candidate who is selected for this position will have to successfully pass a drug screening and a criminal background check.

The Classic Center's EOE Statement

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), as amended by the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA), and consistent with this policy, The Classic Center makes reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless such accommodations would cause the employer an undue hardship. The ADA defines a disabled person as an individual who has a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities.

The Classic Center provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to any characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, and local law, including, but not necessarily limited to, race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age (40 or older), disability, and genetic information. The Classic Center is committed to maintaining a work environment that is free of inappropriate or unlawful conduct. In keeping with this commitment, The Classic Center will not tolerate harassment, discrimination, or the unlawful treatment of employees or applicants. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.