Join the growing staff of the award-winning Lantern Theater Company! We are currently seeking qualified candidates for the positions listed below.

Lantern Theater Company seeks a Stage Management Intern to join our production team for The Island by Athol Fugard, John Kani, and Winston Ntshona, and directed by Peter DeLaurier. You will provide valuable support while enhancing your skills, building your resume, and expanding your networks. Rehearsals begin 4/24/12, technical rehearsals are 5/11/12-5/15/12, and performances are 5/17/12-6/10/12 with a possible extension through 6/17/12. SM Intern must be available for all tech rehearsals and performances. Responsibilities will show prep, moving scenery, and general assistance with production and SM duties. Previous backstage and sewing experience a plus. Internships are unpaid, but weekly travel stipend or course credit is available as well as free theater tickets and participation in special theater events. To apply, please send resume and cover letter describing your career objectives to Meghan Jones, Production Manager, at mjones@lanterntheater.org.

Lantern Theater Company seeks Production Interns to assist with scenic construction, scenic painting, stage lighting, costumes, and props. You will work with stage technicians, designers, artistic staff, program/education coordinators, and theater management while enhancing your skills, boosting your resume, and expanding your career networks. The ability to manage projects and tasks with minimal supervision is required as is the ability to lift at least 40 pounds; backstage experience is a plus. Production Internships are 14+ hours per week with flexible scheduling to accommodate your school/work commitments. Internships are unpaid, but weekly travel stipend or course credit is available as well as free theater tickets and participation in special theater events. To apply, please send resume and cover letter describing your career objectives to Meghan Jones, Production Manager, at mjones@lanterntheater.org. NOTE: Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.

Lantern Theater Company and program partner After School Activities Partnerships (ASAP) offer teacher training and placement for local theater artists interested in building a teaching resume. The program begins with a master class led by some of Philadelphia's best theater educators, preparing participants for the challenges of teaching theater in classrooms. In exchange for this valuable training, participants are asked for a short-term volunteer commitment, leading a weekly after school drama club at a site in Philadelphia. Placed at a site by ASAP and mentored by the Lantern's education staff, this program offers both training and classroom experience in a fun, nurturing environment. For more information, contact Joshua Browns, Education Director, at jbrowns@lanterntheater.org.