Apollo Theater Academy 2017 Summer Internship Program

Apollo Theater Academy

2017 Summer Internship Program

The Apollo Theater Academy 2017 Summer Internship Program provides high school students with opportunities for professional and personal development as they explore managerial and production careers in the performing arts and entertainment industries.

Interns learn about non-performance careers and what takes place behind the scenes at the Apollo Theater. THIS INTERNSHIP WILL NOT TEACH YOU HOW TO BE A PERFORMER. Interns are assigned to work alongside staff members of the Apollo Theater for six weeks in various production departments to learn about lighting design, videography, audio engineering, carpentry and prop creation; interns will also be exposed to careers in arts administration while learning what it takes to produce live shows.

YOU SHOULD APPLY TO THE SUMMER INTERNSHIP PROGRAM IF YOU… • have a serious interest in learning about careers behind the scenes in the performing arts and entertainment industries • are currently in the 11th grade and will be entering the 12th grade in September 2017 • enjoy working on projects as part of a team • will be available to attend the entire program: Monday-Friday, July 3 – August 11, 2017 (as well as special event dates as assigned) • will be available to attend (with a parent/guardian) a mandatory parent orientation on the evening of May 31, 2017

This is a paid internship. The application process is competitive. Not everyone who applies will be selected to participate.

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THE SUMMER INTERNSHIP PROGRAM YOU MUST… • be enrolled in High School, currently in the 11th grade • be a New York City resident • have valid GREEN working papers (if under 18) • have a social security card (only required if accepted) • be available to work Monday-Friday from July 3 through August 11, 2017

YOU MUST SUBMIT YOUR COMPLETED APPLICATION BY

**Application Due Date Extended** FRIDAY, MAY 12, 2017

Here is the ONLINE FORM