Wolf Trap Opera Company (WTOC) InternshipsAvailable: Summer

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The Wolf Trap Opera Company is one of America's most prominent career-entry programs for young singers. Its intensive 12-week summer season generally includes 2 fully-staged operas and 2 recitals at The Barns at Wolf Trap and 1 opera at the Filene Center.

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.

Available WTOC Internships:

• Directing
• Administrative
• Stage Management
• Technical Theater
• Scenic/Prop Painting
• Costuming

Directing

Job Description

• Participate in the rehearsal process
• Assist the directors and stage managers with notating blocking and production documentation
• Take notes during rehearsals and convey information to artists and staff

Requirements

• Interest in pursuing a career in opera stage direction
• Experience in musical theater or opera production
• Ability to read music
• Knowledge of or experience in opera highly desirable

Administrative

Job Description

• Assist the Director and Administrative Director of Wolf Trap Opera & Classical Programming in the daily operations of the department
• Compile and edit program materials and recital text booklets
• Edit other materials related to classical programming
• Coordinate and distribute daily schedule
• Coordinate artist and VIP ticket requests and guests lists for opera performances
• Compile information packets for artists
• Other projects as required

Requirements

• Interest in pursuing a career in opera or classical music administration
• Strong computer skills (MS Word and Excel)
• Strong communication skills
• Strong organizational skills/ability to multitask
• Familiarity with opera and classical music highly desirable

Stage Management

Job Description

• Assist in running all rehearsals and performances of the Wolf Trap Opera Company
• Function as assistant stage managers for productions at The Barns at Wolf Trap and Filene Center

Requirements

• Experience in musical theater or opera stage management
• Ability to read music
• Knowledge of or experience in opera highly desirable

Technical Theater

Job Description

• Contribute to the technical aspects of the Wolf Trap Opera Company, including hands-on lighting, scenic construction, props work, and running crew
• Work side by side with professional directors, designers, and technicians in building, mounting, and running the season's operas at The Barns at Wolf Trap

Requirements

• Prior experience in technical theater

Scenic/Prop Painting

Job Description

• Work directly with the Wolf Trap Opera Company's Charge Scenic Artist, designers, and professional scenic painters

Requirements

• Prior experience in scenic/prop painting

Note: Rolling applications for Scenic/Prop Painting Interns are accepted beginning November 1.

Costuming

Job Description

• Work directly with the Wolf Trap Opera Company's Costume Shop Foreperson, Costume Designer, and professional stitchers in costume construction, wardrobe maintenance, and dressing

Requirements

• Prior costume shop or equivalent experience

Note: Rolling applications for Costuming Interns are accepted beginning November 1.