A Comprehensive Experience
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
- 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.
How to apply
Schedule
Wednesday, May 7
Thursday, July 3
PROGRAM DATES
August 1, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15
Education Programs

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.
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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

FAQ
Yes, Technical Theater Production interns will receive $16.50 per hour.
Interns typically work on-site at The Apollo from Monday to Friday, during business hours (9:00 am EST to 5:00 pm EST). Additionally, you may be assigned to attend special events at The Apollo, which could take place outside of regular 9:00 am to 5:00 pm hours. You will be notified in advance of any schedule changes.
Yes, The Apollo can provide verification for successful completion and credit.
Please dress in comfortable, work-appropriate clothing for your technical theater internship. We recommend wearing closed-toe shoes, durable clothing, and items that you don’t mind getting dirty, as you may be handling equipment or working with materials that could stain. Be prepared for a hands-on experience where practicality and safety are key.
The personal reflection section gives us deeper insight into who you are and how the Apollo Theater can assist you in reaching your goals within the field. Please take time to carefully consider your responses before starting the form, and remember that each answer requires a minimum of 300 words. We strongly encourage you to conduct some research, as responses like 'I don’t know' will not be accepted."
Since this program is intended for high school juniors, The Apollo needs to verify that applicants are in the 11th grade. Please ensure that your submissions reflect the current school year and that your grade level is clearly visible.
You will receive an immediate email response from The Apollo once your application is submitted. Make sure to check your junk/spam folder for a message from Apollo Theater Academy.
First, have them check their junk/spam folders for an email from Formstack on behalf of Apollo Theater Academy. If they can’t find it there, reach out to The Apollo team at apollotheater.academy@apollotheater.org with your name, date of submission, the adult’s name, and their email address, and we will send them a link. Remember, recommendations are also due on the application deadline.
Candidates under the age of 18 who are selected will be required to submit a copy of their NYS working papers as part of the onboarding process. If you don’t already have them, please reach out to your school’s guidance counselor to begin the process of obtaining them.
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New York, NY 10027