Building knowledge, Building resumes, Building relationships…Building resources
An important piece of The District’s mission is to mobilize resources to strengthen our community. In order to accomplish this mission, The District strives to build partnerships with other organizations, create ways for community members to learn from one another, and shape future opportunities for children and teens to experience the arts.

Classes, Workshops, and Theatre Experience
The District has made available to community members class and workshop opportunities for children, teens, and adults. Each theater company has opportunities. In addition to taking a class, many also have opportunities for community members to audition and take part in theatrical productions.

Season Auditions are typically held in March, but other opportunities become available throughout the year. Be sure to check us out on Facebook to keep informed on upcoming workshop and audition opportunities!

Internship Opportunities
Internship Opportunities are available for students, recent graduates, and seasoned workers looking to build their knowledge base and resume.

Instructional Intern:
These internships will give students an opportunity to study curriculum design and pedagogy through practical application. Instructional Interns will also interact with and teach children and teens enrolled in educational programming.

Event Management Intern: These internships will give students looking for administrative experience an opportunity to work events, learn different processes for payment and registration, and assist in developing targeted marketing plans for special events and fundraisers.

Production Intern:
These internships give students an opportunity to learn what it takes to work in production. Students will utilize the skills they have developed in their program to help with set design and assembly and/or costume design and assembly. Several openings are available for students wishing to gain experience working as a board operator (sound and/or light).

Music Performance Intern:
Music Performance internships give music students an opportunity to gain experience by performing in a theatrical production. Students will participate in the rehearsal process, and learn what it is like to perform alongside actors.

Costume Design Intern:
The Costume Designer will spend time developing their skills as designers. Students will also be asked to participate in helping with assembly, educating performers on their costume, run fittings, etc.

Job Shadowing Opportunities
Starting in January 2013, The District will have Job Shadowing opportunities that give community members and students an inside look at a specific career; light design, sound design, educational leadership, production design, music performance, and more. A participant in the Job Shadowing program will experience a typical workday and see first-hand how the organization runs, and how work gets done in the field of their choosing. They learn the expectations arts organizations have of new employees, and gain a sense of how that work fits their interests and skills. The schedule for a Job Shadowing participant can vary from a few days to possibly a full semester. It is likely you will spend most of your time observing others, asking questions, and getting advice and information.

Common Questions

What is the difference between being a Volunteer and an Intern?
Internships are typically given to an individual looking for focused experience/study in a particular area (teaching, production, administration, marketing, etc.). Typically Interns are affiliated with a university, training program, or course of study. A Volunteer is a community member who volunteers their time and serves on a committee, regardless of whether or not they are a student. Volunteers may do an array of different tasks for the organizations, while interns will typically only be assigned tasks within their concentration area.

What is the difference between an Internship and Job Shadowing Experience?
Internships are typically done for course credit, affiliated with a university or course of study. The Job Shadowing Experience is open to any adult, whether or not they are part of a specific program. University students wishing to Job Shadow will need to seek approval from their training program and/or the Educational Director.

How do I get started!?
Simply email education@theredhouse.org with your interest.