Help produce and promote summer productions for The Wolf Trap Opera Company: one of America’s most prominent career entry programs for young singers. The summer season generally includes three operas, a concert opera, and two recitals spread between two distinctly different venues: the intimate Barns at Wolf Trap and the expansive Filene Center. All productions are performed in the original language with full orchestra and are professionally conducted, directed, and designed.
All productions are performed in original language with full orchestra and are professionally conducted, directed, and designed. Opera Interns must have their own transportation and be willing to work the long hours that a production schedule requires.
Administrative Intern
Available summer
You help assist the Director and Administrative Director of Wolf Trap Opera and Classical Programming in the daily operations of the department, which include the coordination and distribution of daily schedules, artist and VIP ticket requests, guest lists, information packets, and more.
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WTOC Videography Intern
Available summer
Your primary responsibility will be to capture video footage of performances and rehearsals for archival purposes, edit the video for accessibility in the WTOC archive, and create short promotional videos for use on social media sites.
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Directing Intern
Available summer
A valued participant in the rehearsal process, you will assist the directors and stage managers with notating blocking and production documentation, You’ll also need to take detailed notes during rehearsals and convey that information to artists and staff in a sensitive manner.
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Stage Management
Available summer
Assist in running all rehearsals and performances of the Wolf Trap Opera Company, as well as function as an assistant stage manager for productions at The Barns at Wolf Trap and the Filene Center.
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Technical Theater Intern
Available summer
Gain hands-on lighting, scenic construction, props work, and running crew experience as you contribute to the technical aspects of the Wolf Trap Opera Company. Work side-by-side with professional directors, designers, and technicians in the building, mounting, and running two to three operas in The Barns at Wolf Trap during the summer season.
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Scenic/Prop Painting
Available summer
Work directly with the Wolf Trap Opera Company’s Charge Scenic Artist, designers, and professional scenic painters
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Costuming
Available summer
Work directly with the Wolf Trap Opera Company’s Costume Shop Foreperson, Costume Designer, and professional stitchers in costume construction, wardrobe maintenance, and dressing.
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