apollo theater academy
Technical THEATER production internship
Learn how to apply technical elements of theater such as lighting design, audio engineering, videography, carpentry, and production design, to live and recorded stage productions from the pros at The Apollo
Apply For Summer 2025
Internship runs from July 7, 2025 – August 15, 2025
Paid Position
Internship runs from July 7, 2025 – August 15, 2025
Paid Position
Internship runs from July 7, 2025 - August 15, 2025
Paid Position
Internship runs from July 7, 2025 - August 15, 2025
Paid Position

A Comprehensive Experience

Selected interns will learn how to develop an event through all of the following departmental lenses:
Audio Engineering
Lighting Design
Marketing
Videography
Production Design/Carpentry
Programming
Development
Education
Marketing
Operations
Production
Programming
This is a paid opportunity. Over six (6) weeks, interns are trained by and assigned to work with members of The Apollo’s production crew to learn what goes into creating events at The Apollo.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

You should apply to the Apollo Theater Academy Technical Theater Production Internship if you…
  • Have a serious interest in learning about careers in technical theater production.
  • Are currently in the 11th grade and will be entering the 12th grade in September 2025.
  • Are a New York City resident in the five boroughs.
  • Enjoy working collaboratively as part of a team.
  • Are available to attend the entire program: Mondays - Fridays, July 7, 2025 – August 15, 2025 (as well as special event dates, as assigned), including Mandatory Intern Orientations, July 1 - 3, 2025.
  • Are available to attend (with a parent/guardian) a Program Orientation Tuesday, May 27, 2025.
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How to apply

Applying for the Apollo Theater Academy Arts Administration Internship is easy as one, two, three:
1
Review the program qualifications and requirements listed above.
2
Carefully read the instructions on the application form.
3
Complete the application form before the application deadline. Incomplete and late applications will not be viewed.

Schedule

The Apollo Theater Technical Theater Production Internship is six (6) weeks in length. Interns work onsite at The Apollo on Mondays - Fridays weekly during business hours (9:00am EST - 5:00pm EST). Additionally, interns will be assigned to attend special events at The Apollo. Before applying, please strongly consider whether or not you can commit to attending the entire program.
Key Dates
Monday, April 7
Application Deadline
Monday, May 5
Wednesday, May 7
Group Interviews
Tuesday, July 1
Mandatory Program Orientation
Wednesday, July 2
Thursday, July 3
Mandatory in-person Intern Orientation
Monday, July 7
The 2025 Technical Theater Production Internship Program begins

PROGRAM DATES

Orientation
July 1 - 3
Internship
July  7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 21,  22, 23, 24, 25, 28, 29, 30, 31
August 1, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15
*The internship will not be in session during Spring Break.

Education Programs

A School Tour at Apollo Theater

The Apollo offers engaging music, dance, and theater instruction while highlighting its rich history and ongoing significance to Harlem and Black culture. Programs are inquiry-based, interactive, and interdisciplinary, and Apollo School Programs connect to national, state, and local arts and academic standards.

Discover more about The Apollo’s workshops and residencies, School Tours, School Day Live performances, distance learning options, and partnerships and special projects.

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Apollo School Apprentices

The Apollo Theater Academy provides opportunities for young adults in the performing arts and entertainment fields through workshops, internships, apprenticeships, and events.

  • The Arts Administration Internship explores the impact of arts administration on live and recorded productions at The Apollo, where students develop a concept for the signature summer event, Teen Takeover.
  • The Technical Stage Production Internship assigns students to work with members of The Apollo’s production crew, where they gain experience applying technical elements of theater such as lighting design, videography, audio engineering, carpentry, and production design to live and recorded stage productions.
  • The Apprenticeship program provides college students and recent graduates with training and mentorship as they work with Apollo staff to design, implement, and produce their own projects and/or events.
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With Professional Learning workshops, Apollo Education energizes, inspires, and provides K-12 educators with resources and hands-on activities to connect the arts to classroom curricula, all while meeting educational and arts standards.

Professional Learning workshops are available to educators from all grade levels and disciplines. Workshops are intended to benefit both educators and their students and to provide educators with methods and strategies for teaching and learning through the arts and across disciplines. The Apollo is a NYS-approved provider for Continuing Teacher and Leader Education (CTLE) credits.

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Apollo Stories is an interactive digital learning hub for high school educators who want to spark critical thinking in the minds of their students. It provides lesson plans, resources, and activities that explore justice, culture, and identity. The inaugural lessons are built around The Apollo’s world premiere stage adaptation of Ta Nehisi-Coates' Between the World and Me.

Geared towards activating and amplifying the voices of high school-aged students, the program gives young people a framework to understand and navigate issues of contemporary America and reflects The Apollo’s commitment to utilizing the arts and humanities to foster conversation centered on the Black experience.

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Apollo School Tours highlight the legendary history and performers of The Apollo, and the impact on music and performing arts development. All tours are thematic, inquiry-based, interactive, and use multimedia. They also connect to national, state, and local arts and academic standards. Bring your students to experience the legacy and learn the history of The Apollo!

For questions, please email The Apollo at school.programs@apollotheater.org.

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