Arts Leadership Training Program

Marin Theatre Company produces world-class theater for the Marin County and Bay Area communities.

We strive to set a national standard for intimate theater experiences of the highest quality, featuring provocative plays by passionate playwrights.

We pursue a dialogue with our community that addresses our national and local concerns and interests and assists us in finding a new understanding of our lives.

We create future artists and arts patrons through innovative programs for youth.

Become an arts leader today by gaining practical experience in a supportive nonprofit environment. Through Marin Theatre Company's Arts Leadership Training Program, you'll not only enhance your skills, but also put them to use as an integral member of our team. With connections to theaters in the Bay Area and beyond, MTC is the perfect place to start your Career!

The Arts Leadership Training Program is designed for anyone who is transitioning from college to a career path in theatre and the performing arts. The program offers year-long internship opportunities in artistic direction, dramaturgy and literary management, production and stage management, education, graphic design, communications and social media, and administration. Marin Theatre Company is an equal opportunity employer, and encourages qualified applicants of all genders, races, ethnicities, physical abilities, and sexual orientations to apply.

Descriptions of Internships

The Artistic Direction Internship is designed for individuals who are looking to pursue a career as an Artistic Director. The position is a well‑rounded introduction to how the artistic department functions and how it is led and managed by the Artistic Director. The Artistic Direction Intern will report directly to the Artistic Director, the Literary Manager, and Casting Director. This position requires knowledge and some experience in directing, administrative duties, and computer skills.

The Artistic Direction Intern will assist with company‑wide projects and events and maintain communication within the Artistic department. The Artistic Direction Intern will serve as Assistant Director for 1‑2 productions in the season, participate in season planning, attend rehearsals and meetings as the Artistic Director’s representative when needed, support artistic programming within the Education department, and support company events as assigned.

The Literary Management/Dramaturgy intern works with the Literary Manager/Dramaturg. Duties include reading new plays and writing evaluations, reviewing script submissions and maintaining the script database and script library; assisting with research on upcoming productions, writing program notes and creating lobby displays; preparing dramaturgical packets, researching dramaturgical questions for productions and assisting as needed in rehearsals for upcoming main stage productions and new works readings, copying scripts, and various administrative support duties.

Exact duties determined based on interest and skill level. This position is ideal for candidates pursuing Literary Management/Dramaturgy.

The Production Management Internship is an opportunity to gain an understanding of the procedures used in managing all design and technical elements that go into a season of theatre. The intern will learn skills such as scheduling and budgeting for a season as a whole, management of expenses, serving as a liaison between designer and director, being a part of a production team, and rounding out their familiarity of lighting, sound, scenery, props, costumes, and other area of production.

Working directly with the Production Manager…