Thank you for your interest in Adirondack Theatre Festival’s internship program for Summer 2026.
Deadline: December 5, 2025. Semi-final candidates will be contacted for a Zoom interview to take place by the end of 2025. Performance Interns may be required to send a self tape audition after the Zoom interview.
All Applicants should ideally be available May 26 through Aug. 9, 2026. However, schedules may vary by department and production. All applicants must be 18 years of age or older by the time the internship begins.
About ATF
Adirondack Theatre Festival is a professional not-for-profit company located in Glens Falls, NY. ATF strives to challenge, entertain, and nourish its audience through the development and production of new and contemporary musicals and plays. Adirondack Theatre Festival has produced 30 world premieres, of which many have gone on to receive productions in NYC, across the country and internationally. ATF produces a nine-week summer season of theatre with professional artists from New York City and across the country;(although interns participate for twelve weeks). .
Adirondack Theatre Festival strives towards creating an inclusive environment for all.
Summer Theatre Internships
ATF's summer internship offers a hands on experience across a full range of skills required to mount a professional production. While interns are assigned specific departments and supervisors, they are also expected to work outside their chosen area of focus.
In addition there is an intern project to produce the Children’s show - all positions would be needed including actors, director, designer, stage manager, sound design.
Internships are available in the following departments:
Administration: marketing, fundraising, house management, company management, special events
Stage management: assisting Equity PSM
Lighting/Projections: assisting Lighting supervisor
Sound: assisting Sound supervisor
Props/Paint: assisting set designer and TD
Wardrobe; assisting Costume designer
Performance: acting in the Children’s show, special events and Administrative help.
Additionally, if time allows, all internships may include attendance at first rehearsals and designer run-throughs. As well as round table discussions with professional artists.
Compensation
Interns may opt to receive either college course credit or a weekly stipend of approximately $200. Internships are typically full-time commitments which are scheduled according to the rules of Actors Equity Association. However, it is sometimes possible to balance an internship with a summer class or a part-time job. Applicants should specify any potential scheduling conflicts in their application. ATF strives to make its internship program accessible to all qualified candidates.
Housing
Adirondack Theatre Festival encourages applications from candidates who live and/or study in the Southern Adirondack/Capital region. A limited number of no-cost housing options are available for interns traveling from more than 45 minutes away. Interns who are able to bring their own vehicle are encouraged to do so.
2025 Application Deadline: December 5, 2025
Thank you for your interest in Adirondack Theatre Festival’s internship program for Summer 2026.
Deadline: December 5, 2025. Semi-final candidates will be contacted for a Zoom interview to take place by the end of 2025. Performance Interns may be required to send a self tape audition after the Zoom interview.
All Applicants should ideally be available May 26 through Aug. 9, 2026. However, schedules may vary by department and production. All applicants must be 18 years of age or older by the time the internship begins.
About ATF
Adirondack Theatre Festival is a professional not-for-profit company located in Glens Falls, NY. ATF strives to challenge, entertain, and nourish its audience through the development and production of new and contemporary musicals and plays. Adirondack Theatre Festival has produced 30 world premieres, of which many have gone on to receive productions in NYC, across the country and internationally. ATF produces a nine-week summer season of theatre with professional artists from New York City and across the country;(although interns participate for twelve weeks). .
Adirondack Theatre Festival strives towards creating an inclusive environment for all.
Summer Theatre Internships
ATF's summer internship offers a hands on experience across a full range of skills required to mount a professional production. While interns are assigned specific departments and supervisors, they are also expected to work outside their chosen area of focus.
In addition there is an intern project to produce the Children’s show - all positions would be needed including actors, director, designer, stage manager, sound design.
Internships are available in the following departments:
Administration: marketing, fundraising, house management, company management, special events
Stage management: assisting Equity PSM
Lighting/Projections: assisting Lighting supervisor
Sound: assisting Sound supervisor
Props/Paint: assisting set designer and TD
Wardrobe; assisting Costume designer
Performance: acting in the Children’s show, special events and Administrative help.
Additionally, if time allows, all internships may include attendance at first rehearsals and designer run-throughs. As well as round table discussions with professional artists.
Compensation
Interns may opt to receive either college course credit or a weekly stipend of approximately $200. Internships are typically full-time commitments which are scheduled according to the rules of Actors Equity Association. However, it is sometimes possible to balance an internship with a summer class or a part-time job. Applicants should specify any potential scheduling conflicts in their application. ATF strives to make its internship program accessible to all qualified candidates.
Housing
Adirondack Theatre Festival encourages applications from candidates who live and/or study in the Southern Adirondack/Capital region. A limited number of no-cost housing options are available for interns traveling from more than 45 minutes away. Interns who are able to bring their own vehicle are encouraged to do so.
