Jobs & Internships
Join the growing staff of award-winning Lantern Theater Company! We are currently accepting submissions for the following positions:
Education Director
Lantern Theater Company seeks a full-time Education Director (ED) to join our innovative, dynamic team for the 2008-09 season. The ED will design and implement all educational programming including school residencies, student matinee series, after school activities, master classes for teaching artists, group sales support, and other associated educational programming. Applicants should have strong communication skills (oral and written), computer knowledge, a positive attitude and collaborative spirit. Knowledge of the Philadelphia School District, standards driven instruction, and experience in writing curricula a plus. Targeted start date: 10/1/08. Salary commensurate with experience; health and dental provided. Reports to the Artistic Director. Some nights and weekends required. To apply, submit resume, cover letter, and salary requirements to Karyn Lyman, Lantern Theater Company, PO Box 53428, Philadelphia, PA 19105, or klyman@lanterntheater.org. No phone calls, please. Download job description
Administrative Interns
Lantern Theater Company seeks administrative interns to join our innovative, dynamic team for the semester or the full season. Interns provide valuable support in the areas of marketing, public relations, education and box office as well as other responsibilities depending on your goals and interests. Internships are part-time, tailored to fit around work and school schedules, and are generally 15-20 hours/week. Travel stipend or course credit available. Applicants should have strong communication skills (oral and written), basic computer knowledge, a positive attitude and collaborative spirit. Send resume and cover letter to: Karyn Lyman, Lantern Theater Company, PO Box 53428, Philadelphia, PA 19105, or klyman@lanterntheater.org.
Production Interns
Lantern Theater Company seeks interns to join our dynamic production team for the semester or the full season. Interns will have the opportunity to gain experience in lighting, costumes, stage management, scenery construction, painting, props and other responsibilities depending on your goals and interests. Internships are part-time, tailored to fit around work and school schedules, and are generally 15-20 hours/week. Travel stipend or course credit available. Applicants should have strong communication skills, a basic knowledge of tools, a willingness to learn, a great attitude and collaborative spirit. Send resume and cover letter to: Janet Embree, Lantern Theater Company, PO Box 53428, Philadelphia, PA 19106, or jembree@lanterntheater.org.
Teaching Artists
Each Spring and Fall, 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 six-week 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 Mike Dees at 215.829.9002 x104 or mdees@lanterntheater.org.
Lantern Theater Company is an equal opportunity employer.
Pictured: Ahren Potratz in "Master Harold"... and the boys (2006, Barrymore Award nomination for Outstanding Overall Production of a Play). Photo: Jeffrey Stockbridge.

