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Internships in Theatre Education

DO YOU LOVE MUSICAL THEATRE?
We seek energetic, creative individuals to assist with Costa Rica Theatre Camp 2022, an intensive summer theatre program for teens. 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.
Online Internship Application

Dates

7-week internship: June 5th - July 23rd, 2022 (7 weeks)
1-month Internship: June 22nd - July 23rd, 2022 (5 weeks)

Positions Available

Below are the required and/or preferred arrival dates for Staff based on specific positions. There are two possible arrival dates, June 5th and July 22nd. Based upon your availability you may apply for one or more of the following positions:
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  • Choreographer (June 5th, mandatory)
  • Stage Manager (June 5th, mandatory)
  • Assistant Media Director (June 5, preferred or June 22)
  • Assistant Producer (June 5, preferred or June 22)
  • Assistant Stage Director (June 5, preferred or June 22)
  • Assistant Music Director (June 5, preferred or June 22)
  • Costume Designer (June 5, preferred or June 22)
  • Assistant Technical Director (June 5 or June 22)
  • Theatre Generalist: Props, Pit Orchestra, Assistant Stage Manager, Dramaturg, Acting Coach, Vocal Coach, Stagehand or Sound Operator (June 5 or June 22)

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

Please read the detailed job requirements and responsibilities on the college interns section of our website before applying.
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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.

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
  • 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)
Detailed Job Descriptions

How to Apply

  1. 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.
  2. Complete the online internship application.
  3. Make sure you provide proof of your full COVID-19 vaccination schedule via the internship application.
  4. In addition to the application, please email your resume to Lisa Burns at director@farcornersmusicals.org (professional resume with education, work & volunteer experience is required; please also submit your theatre, dance and/or music resume if you have one)

Deadline: 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 Musical 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:
                                                         7-week Internship: $2985
                                                         1-month Internship: $2545

 
The internship fee includes:
  • Room & board (3 meals per day) with a Costa Rican host family
  • Weekly laundry with host family
  • Round-trip transportation between Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) and Monteverde
  • Staff retreat to beach location including meals, lodging & transportation
  • Tours & Activities in the Monteverde Zone (like Zip-lines, nature reserves, guided tours, etc)
  • Any COVID-19 testing required for travel or during the duration of the program, unless covered by your insurance
  • Training and supervision

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.
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  • Home
  • About
    • Mission and Philosophy
    • Video
    • Testimonials
    • Press
  • Donate
    • Local Business Sponsors
  • Participate
    • Classes and Workshops
    • Internships >
      • Job Descriptions
      • Apply Now - Summer 2022
    • Volunteer Opportunities >
      • Job descriptions
    • About Monteverde
  • Projects
    • Costa Rica >
      • Fiddler on the Roof 2017 >
        • Meet the Cast
        • Photo Gallery
      • Les Misérables 2016 >
        • Meet The Cast
        • Photo Gallery
      • Juego Malévolo 2015
      • The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee 2014
      • It's A Wonderful Life 2013
      • In The Heights 2013 >
        • Meet The Cast
        • Photo Gallery
        • Sponsors
      • Once On This Island 2012 >
        • Why Once On This Island?
        • Photo Gallery
        • A Parent's Perspective
        • A Board Member's Perspective
        • Sponsors
      • Little Shop of Horrors 2011 >
        • Cast Spotlight
        • Puppetry
        • Volunteer Profile
        • Sponsors
      • Oliver! 2010 >
        • Why Oliver!?
        • Meet the Cast
        • Photo Gallery
        • Sponsors
      • Urinetown 2009 >
        • Why Urinetown?
        • Meet the Cast of Urinetown
        • From the Audience of Urinetown
        • Photo Gallery - Urinetown
      • Music Man 2007
    • China >
      • Photo Gallery - Fiddler
      • Alumni Update China
      • Future Plans China
    • Mozambique >
      • Workshop May 2009
      • Workshop February 2010
      • Workshop September 2010
  • Contact
  • En Español