Employment &
Internship Opportunities
Wagon Wheel Center for the Arts is always looking for talented and passionate people to join our team, either as staff or interns.
Front-of-House Team
Wagon Wheel Center for the Arts is always looking for skilled and courteous individuals to join the front-of-house staff. Employees in this role facilitate guest services during events, including concessions, cleaning, and more.
Interested in joining the front-of-house team? Fill out the below application and our team will be in touch.
Summer Internship Opportunities
All 2023 summer season internships have been filled at this time. We encourage everyone interested to apply again next summer.
The Summer Internship program provides high school students or undergraduate students with experience in several different technical theatre fields.
- Production Team
- Assistant Stage Manager
- Wig/Make-up
2023 Summer Season Hiring Information
At this time, we have completed hiring the technical team and staff for our 2023 Summer Season. We thank everyone for applying and hope that you will consider submitting your application again for future job opportunities. Please check back for upcoming available technical positions for our 2023 holiday show. Show title to-be-announced soon!
The Wagon Wheel is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building a culturally diverse and equitable environment. All are encouraged to apply.
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About Summer Internships
All 2023 summer season internships have been filled at this time. We encourage everyone interested to apply again next summer.
Summer Internships
The Summer Internship program provides high school students or undergraduate students with experience in several different technical theatre fields. The program is recommended to those actively pursuing potential careers or further education in the theatre arts but is not required. The Summer Internship program is an amazing opportunity for those serious about their professional theatre training as it is a chance to be completely immersed in musical theatre and explore future career possibilities. From the end of May through August, interns will have the opportunity to participate in various departments of all the professional productions in the Wagon Wheel Summer Season. The Wagon Wheel relies on the professionalism, dedication, and hard work of its company members to maintain its high artistic standards. It is imperative that those chosen to participate in the internship program also possess these attributes as well as an enthusiasm and passion for theatre.
Production Team
Work under the direction of the Technical Director to assist with all aspects of the rehearsal and tech process including, but not limited to: props, scenic elements, costumes, performance running crew duties, shop maintenance and organization. Potential performance opportunities are available upon auditioning at the Warsaw audition for local youth/teens.
The production team internships will begin mid-May and run through the end of August. Exact start and end dates of the internship are negotiable. Must be available to work long hours with only one day off, every other Monday. Housing is not included and must provide own transportation to and from the theatre daily. Full Summer Internship Stipend = $1,000
Assistant Stage Manager
Work under the direction of the Artistic Director and the Production Stage Manager to assist with all aspects of the rehearsal and tech process including, but not limited to: pre-planning for each production, tracking of props/costumes, taking line notes, assisting with daily paperwork, supporting actors with line memorization, and other stage management and/or run crew duties as assigned by the Production Stage Manager.
The ASM internship will begin mid-May and run through the end of August. Exact start and end dates of the internship are negotiable. Must be available to work long hours with only one day off, every other Monday. Housing is negotiable and must provide own transportation to and from the theatre daily. ASM internship is a paid position starting at $250/week depending on experience.
Wigs/Make-up
Work under the direction of the Wig/Make-up designer to assist with production demands including, but not limited to: basic wig styling, wig fittings and alterations, inventory and maintenance of storage and stock, other craft projects, nightly wig maintenance and clean-up, make-up/wig application and quick changes within a production.
The Wigs/Make-up internships will begin mid-May and run through the end of August. Exact start and end dates of the internship are negotiable. Must be available for every nightly performance (and Sunday Matinees), but daytime schedule is somewhat flexible. Housing is not included and must provide own transportation to and from the theatre daily. Full Summer Internship Stipend = $800
