Meet the Interns and Apprentices

Emma Baumanis always loved music, but she wanted to explore the business side of the industry. A business management major with minors in philosophy and religion and leadership studies at Christopher Newport University, she saw an internship at Wolf Trap as the perfect opportunity.

As a Special Events Intern, Baumanis helped coordinate major fundraising events that raised over $2 million. She managed guest attendance logistics, interacted with donors, and even co-organized a networking event for interns alongside fellow intern Caitlyn Suarez.

“It was inspiring to work alongside such passionate, kind, and supportive people across all departments,” Baumanis recalled. “I am truly grateful for the chance to be part of the Wolf Trap community!”

• Fun fact: She’s a soprano in her university’s chamber choir.
• Favorite summer show: Sutton Foster & Kelli O’Hara | National Symphony Orchestra
• One word to describe her internship: Rewarding
• What’s next: Graduating in 2026, and exploring a master’s degree or a full-time role in entertainment

For Erin Geouque, Wolf Trap offered a perfect blend of her passions: nature, nonprofits, and the arts. With a background in communications from Johns Hopkins University and years of experience volunteering with local nonprofits, Geouque was ready to take her passion to a broader platform—one that combined professionalism with the performing arts.

As the Opera Communications Apprentice, Geouque dove into the inner workings of the Wolf Trap Opera team. She managed internal communications between artists, coaches, and stage management; served as an archival videographer during opera rehearsals; and photographed events. She also brought the process of staging Puccini’s Carmen to life on Wolf Trap’s social media, collaborating closely with the Communications & Marketing department.

“I really enjoyed the amount of responsibility I was given and how valued I felt,” Geouque shared. The experience not only honed her skills but boosted her confidence, preparing her for a future in the communications field.

• Fun fact: She’s a coxswain for the Capital Rowing Club.
• Favorite summer show: Dialogues of the Carmelites, Wolf Trap Opera
• One word to describe her internship: Fulfilling
• What’s next: Finishing her master’s degree at Johns Hopkins

Rei Linam’s journey started on the sidelines—literally. He began photographing sports in high school and at the University of Alabama. In time, he was drawn to the concert stage, where the dynamic energy of live performances sparked a new creative passion.

“When I saw that Wolf Trap offered a summer photography internship, I thought it was perfect,” Linam said. “I’ve lived in the Northern Virginia area for most of my life and had been to a few shows when I was younger, so it felt familiar and fitting.”

Throughout the summer, Linam captured everything from major concerts to promotional events. Whether it was a familiar band or a new favorite, each show offered him a front-row view of the magic.

• Fun fact: He collects vinyl records.
• Favorite summer show: Weird Al Yankovic—“Way more fun than I expected!”
• One word to describe his internship: Adventurous
• What’s next: Continuing photography, either in sports or concerts

For Sara Porjosh, this summer at Wolf Trap was a homecoming. She grew up attending shows at the venue, and in 2017, saw her very first opera—Wolf Trap Opera’s production of Tosca. That performance sparked a passion for opera that would shape her life and studies.

Now a vocal performance major at Carnegie Mellon University, Porjosh returned to Wolf Trap as an Artistic Administration Apprentice for Wolf Trap Opera. Her work involved producing written materials for opera events and supporting the team during performances. “I love all of the team members I have gotten to work with and artists that I have interacted with,” she said.

Porjosh’s connection to arts accessibility—and her firsthand experience as both an audience member and apprentice—made her journey especially meaningful.

• Fun fact: She went skydiving a year ago!
• Favorite summer show: Carmen, Wolf Trap Opera
• What’s next: Heading back to Carnegie Mellon for her junior year in vocal performance