PROTOTYPE Festival Internship

PROTOTYPE Festival Internship – January 2026

PROTOTYPE the annual festival of global opera-theatre and music-theatre works produced by Beth Morrison Projects, is seeking paid interns to assist in all areas of the world-renowned festival. Interns will support both artistic and administrative operations, gaining valuable experience in producing and arts administration.

Internship Duration: January 2 – 18, 2026 (with potential hours in December)

Core Responsibilities: Interns will be assigned to one or more of the following teams: Producing/ Company Management, Production, Marketing, Development, or Touring. Duties may include:

Attending technical rehearsals, load-ins, and strikes

Handling front of house and company management/ artist relations

Supporting cultivation events, box office, and front-of-house roles (ushering, etc.)

Assisting with administrative tasks (errands, paperwork, receipt management)

Specific Roles:

Want to gain skills around the overall organizing and backbone of a production? Consider applying for the Producing/Company Management/General Management Intern positions:

Assist in creating daily schedules and supporting administrative tasks

Attend rehearsals, load-ins, and strikes

Help prepare artist welcome packets and gifts

Support box office and ushering duties during the performances

Want to gain skills around the technical side of a production? Consider applying for the Production Intern position:

Provide hands-on support during rehearsals, load-ins, strikes, and productions

Ideal for aspiring stage managers, designers, and technicians

Want to learn how to get the word out and promote ideas about a new performance and festival? Consider applying for the Marketing Intern position:

Assist with social media content creation and copywriting

Capture behind-the-scenes content

Knowledge of Photoshop is a plus; Canva is required

Want to learn about how to raise money and execute special donor facing events? Consider applying for the Development/Fundraising Intern:

Support administrative tasks related to charitable giving

Greet donors and assist with front of house, ticketing, and donor event setup

Internships are tailored to individual interests and strengths based on availability and experience.

Qualifications:

Current students, recent graduates, or early-career professionals

Background in performing arts and an interest in arts administration

Strong organizational and project coordination skills

Positive, professional attitude and comfort working with the public

Additional skills (optional but beneficial): interest in opera or music-theatre, backstage experience, familiarity with marketing/social media, or fundraising

Schedule & Compensation:

Duration: January 2 – 18, 2026 (with potential December dates)

Full availability and flexibility required during the 17 day period

In-person work at theater spaces and the PROTOTYPE office in Fort Greene, Brooklyn, with some virtual work

Compensation: $17.00/hour for 30-40 hours/week plus a travel stipend for OMNY covering two weeks of the festival

Application Process: Submit a resume and cover letter (as a single PDF) detailing your interest and qualifications via our online application portal by Sunday, October 5th at 11:59 PM. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, so early submissions are encouraged. Selected applicants will be invited to a Zoom interview with PROTOTYPE’s Associate Producer.

Commitment to Diversity: At PROTOTYPE, we amplify diverse voices and believe our staff should reflect the identities of the artists we support. We strive to create an inclusive, respectful workplace and encourage applications from candidates from underrepresented communities in the performing arts. PROTOTYPE is an equal-opportunity employer.

Our Values:

Center art and artists: Our artists and their work are the driving force behind the impact BMP makes, and therefore are the focus of our efforts, advocacy, and decision-making. We commit to empowering artists at all stages of their careers by giving them the resources, support, and home for experimentation that they need to realize their full vision.

Focus on the future: Through our thoughtful cultivation of ground-breaking work and the next generation of artists, audiences, and producers, we contribute to the evolution of our culture.

Foster equity: Creating a platform for women and other historically marginalized voices in our field is necessary to ensure a canon that can speak to all audiences, now and in the future.

Cultivate a community: By connecting forward-thinking artists, producers, administrators, patrons, and audiences, BMP can build a movement to create lasting change in the industry.

Act with respect and integrity: Upholding an environment of trustworthiness, curiosity, care, and responsibility which is necessary for creativity to flourish.

About the Festival: PROTOTYPE is produced by Beth Morrison Projects, a trailblazer in the creation and presentation of contemporary, multidisciplinary opera-theatre and music-theatre works. The visionary festival is the only one of its kind in New York City and has become a model emulated across the country—producing and presenting a wide spectrum of works, from intimate black-box experiences to larger chamber opera productions, and valuing artistic, curatorial, and producorial risk-taking.

PROTOTYPE was co-founded in 2013 by Beth Morrison Projects and HERE under the leadership of Beth Morrison, Kim Whitener, and Kristin Marting, and returns for its thirteenth iteration from January 7-18, 2026.