Internships

Volunteer Internships in Theatre Education

We seek energetic, creative individuals of any nationality to assist with Costa Rica Theatre Camp 2026,
an intensive summer theatre program for our community. Join us in the breathtaking Cloud Forests of Monteverde, Costa Rica as we put on a full production of a musical with a fantastic, diverse group of youth and adults.

Online Volunteer Internship Application

2026 Production

Dates

Full Internship: June 8th - August 5th, 2026 (8 weeks)

Flexible Internship: Dates for the flexible internship can be negotiated, but interns must be available between June 8th and August 5th, 2026 for a minimum 4 week commitment.

Positions Available

Below are the required and/or preferred arrival dates for interns based on specific positions. Flexible internship applicants may request a later arrival date, however, any interns requesting early departures will not be considered for a position.

Based upon your availability you may apply for one or more of the following internship positions:

FULL INTERNSHIP POSITIONS

Stage Manager (June 8th, required) - HIRED
Choreographer (June 8th, required) - HIRED
Assistant Choreographer (June 8th or later)
Assistant Director (June 8th or later) - HIRED
Assistant Music Director (June 8th or later)
Costume Designer (June 8th or later)
Assistant Media Director (June 8th, required)
Assistant Technical Director (June 8th, required)
Assistant Stage Manager (June 8th, required)
Assistant Producer (June 8th or later)

FLEXIBLE INTERNSHIP POSITIONS

Acting Coach (June 8th, required)
Dance Coach (June 8th, required)
Pit Orchestra Musicians (June 8th or later)
Vocal Coach (June 8th or later)
Accompanist (June 8th, required)
Lighting Designer/Operator (June 8th or later)
Sound Designer/Operator (June 8th or later)
Hair & Make-up (June 8th or later)
Scenic Designer (June 8th or later)
Stage Carpentry (June 8th or later)
Props Master (June 8th or later)
House Manager (June 8th or later)
Stage Hands (June 8th or later)

We strongly encourage you to select two or more possible positions on your application.

Please read the detailed job requirements and responsibilities here.

Our staff is a flexible, multidisciplinary team. Interns will be accepted into the program with a specific position, but should expect to take on a variety of responsibilities outside of the traditional tasks association with that position. We expect you to be forthcoming about your strengths as well as willing to help in areas with which you are less familiar.

These are intense, full-time positions. Interns work 8 - 10 hours per day and have one day off per week, which is why traveling within Costa Rica during your internship will not be possible.

You can also find funded volunteer opportunities here.

Required Qualifications

At least 18 years of age
High-school graduate; at least one year of college/university or equivalent work experience strongly preferred
Passion for musical theatre and working with children/youth
Experience working with children/youth/adults/elders
Interest in and open mind towards immersion in a new culture
Flexibility, patience and maturity
Leadership experience
Proficiency in your area of expertise
Commitment to abide by our drug/alcohol policy
Willingness to learn some Spanish (Spanish proficiency is valued but not required)
Have an open-minded and respectful approach to peaceful conflict resolution
Love for nature, sustainability and environmental conservation
Ability to work with performers who have little to no experience
Creativity and willingness to work in a non-traditional theatre setting where resources are limited
Excellent creative problem-solving skills
Attention to detail
Strong ability to give and receive constructive criticism
High level of self-awareness
Love for nature, sustainability and environmental conservation

Detailed Job Descriptions

How to Apply

Please review all of the information on this page, and read about our Mission and Philosophy and about Monteverde, Costa Rica before submitting your application.
Complete the online internship application.
In addition to the application, please email your resume to Managing Director, Dario Villalobos at the email address provided in the application form (professional resume with education, work & volunteer experience is required; please also submit your theatre, dance and/or music resume if you have one)

Deadline: Applications will be open from November 15th to May 1st. We consider internship applications on a rolling basis. Thus, we encourage you to submit your application early in order to secure your preferred position.

Cost of Participation & Financial Aid

Far Corners Community Theatre is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, and our program has an extremely limited budget. All international interns must contribute financially; many receive funding from their colleges/universities to cover part or all of the internship fee. We are happy to provide supporting documents needed in the process of applying for funding through your institution or receiving credit for your internship.

The internship fee is as follows:

Full Internship: $3500
Flexible Internship: $2500 (varies depending on number of weeks)

The fee does NOT include airfare.

The internship fee includes:

Room & board (3 meals per day) with a Costa Rican host family
Weekly laundry with host family
Work-related transportation within Costa Rica
Some tours and activities around Monteverde
Training and supervision
Spanish for Theatre classes for beginning and intermediate speakers

Need-based financial aid is available for international interns, covering up to 30-40% of the internship fee. Full scholarships are ONLY available to local Costa Rican interns.

The internship fee does not cover round-trip airfare to Costa Rica (Juan Santamaria International Airport, SJO) from your home country. Current roundtrip airfare for these dates from major US airports $400 to $800 for West Coast and $200 to $500 for the East Coast.

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Additional Opportunities

Spanish Language Study: There is an excellent Spanish-language school in Monteverde offering small-group (one to four students) conversational Spanish classes at levels with Costa Rican teachers. For those doing the full internship, we can arrange for you to take a one-week intensive class (4 hours per day) at an approximate cost of $300. If you are doing the short internship, or if you would like to take additional weeks of class, you can do so before or after the internship dates. The school also offers university credit, or you may be able to obtain credit through your university.
College Credit: Your university may offer you course credit for your internship with Far Corners Community Musical Theatre. We are happy to assist you with necessary documentation – please inform us as soon as possible about the requirements.
Travel: Costa Rica is a beautiful, interesting, and inexpensive travel destination frequented by young backpackers from around the world. While you will NOT have time to travel during your internship, we encourage you to travel before or after the program if you are interested. It is easy to travel from Costa Rica by bus to other parts of Central America. We are happy to provide you with tips and “insider” information as you make your plans.