May 19 to July 14, 2025
High School Summer Musical Internship Program
Explore the Performing Arts hands-on and bring the Summer Musical to life.
Get Behind the Scenes!
May 19 to July 14, 2025
SUNY Potsdam Performing Arts Center
This summer, the Community Performance Series is offering a hands-on internship opportunity for five high school students who are passionate about the creative side of musical theater. Interns will collaborate with our team during the production of Something Rotten! and gain real-world experience in their chosen area of interest.
By participating in this program, interns will:
- Work side-by-side with theater professionals
- Build creative and technical skills
- Explore potential careers in the performing arts
- Boost their resume and college applications
Areas of Interest
Lighting
Sound Design
Sound Design
Sound Design
Sound Design
Sound Design
Set Design
Sound Design
Wardrobe & Props
Wardrobe & Props
Wardrobe & Props
Wardrobe & Props
Directing
Wardrobe & Props
Stage Management
Stage Management
Wardrobe & Props
Stage Management
Student Expectations
OSHA Safety Course
OSHA Safety Course
OSHA Safety Course
All students must complete a provided 10-hour OSHA safety course before attending the program.
Weekly Meetings
OSHA Safety Course
OSHA Safety Course
Attendance at weekly meetings on Mondays 4pm-7pm is expected.
Shop Hours
OSHA Safety Course
Rehearsal Attendance
All students are expected to work three hours in the shop every week, totaling 18 hours by the end of the program.
Rehearsal Attendance
Rehearsal Attendance
Rehearsal Attendance
All students must attend all tech rehearsals and performances of Something Rotten!
Final Project
Rehearsal Attendance
Final Project
All students will complete a culminating final project.
APPLICATION CHECKLIST
Online Application Form
Educator Letter of Recommendation
Online Application Form
All students intending to participate in the program must complete the following application form.
Parent Permission Form
Educator Letter of Recommendation
Online Application Form
For students under the age of 18, parent permission is required to participate in the HS internship program. Please print and sign the form, then email to cps@potsdam.edu.
Educator Letter of Recommendation
Educator Letter of Recommendation
Educator Letter of Recommendation
An academic letter of recommendation is required from a music teacher, dance teacher, voice teacher, or coach. Recommenders can email letters to cps@potsdam.edu.
This project is made possible with funds from the Statewide Community Regrants Program, a regrant program of the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature and administered by the St. Lawrence County Arts Council.
Investing in the future of performing arts through hands-on learning.
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