Volunteering
Phoenix Theatre needs help from people like you. Ready to make a difference? Check out the volunteering opportunities below.
Ushers
Join the oldest and finest arts institution in the state by becoming a volunteer usher for the Phoenix Theatre. We are currently searching for out going, friendly and energetic volunteer ushering help. The Phoenix Theatre season consists of four musicals and two plays that run from Sep.-Jun. Ushering once for each run will entitled you to one complementary ticket and one discounted ticket. That means you get to see all six performances free and bring a guest at a discounted rate! For more information on the season visit our home page. To get more information about volunteer ushering (dress code, physical requirements, and scheduling) please contact our Patron Services Coordinator at (602) 889-5287
Current Job Opportunities at Phoenix Theatre
Teaching Artist Positions
Phoenix Theatre Education always accepts resumes to fill positions as Theatrical Teaching Artists and educational program support staff. Interested applicants should be highly motivated, passionate about sharing their skills and talents with others in an educational environment, have experience working with children, and should carry a positive attitude and sense of humor for the unexpected. Positions include instructors for after school programs, camp instructors, summer conservatory instructors, master class teachers, directing opportunities, school based touring performances, etc.
Positions, hours and pay vary. Some positions include performance opportunities.
Please submit resumes or request more information with Beck, Director of Education at
a.beck@phoenixtheatre.com.
Young Apprentice Program Participants
Youth ages 16-20 can apply for the Young Apprentice Program at Phoenix Theatre. Members of YAP will work with the Director of Education and other Educational Program Staff in various educational learning environments. Placements include
serving as camp counselors during spring break and summer break camps, assisting instructors in master classes and other
classroom learning, developing and facilitating arts and crafts projects with younger children, teaching games and theatre technique to younger children and more.
Youth interested in serving in YAP must be in good academic standing and be eager and interested in working with younger children. There is no pay for these positions but YAP members may receive discounts for master class trainings and workshops at Phoenix Theatre, reduced rates for camps and conservatory trainings, school credit, experience and exposure working in a professional theatre company, group rates to mainstage productions, social event opportunities, and other assistance and training geared toward the development of a theatrical and/or educational career.
Youth interested should submit the following:
1) Cover letter no longer than one page, 12 pt font, Times New Roman stating why you are interested in participating in the Young Apprentice Program; what you believe you can contribute to the Phoenix Theatre Education Department; what you hope to gain from the experience; and what kinds of things you would like to be able to do.
2) Resume highlighting theatrical experience, classes taken, additional training, and experience working with or caring for younger children.
3) Please include all appropriate contact information including youth and parent/guardian phone and/or email.
Phoenix Theatre’s Production Department is always on the look out for volunteers and overhire crew.
PLEASE NOTE: The Phoenix Theatre has closed it's 2008/2009 season and will begin it's 2009/2010 in late August. We will not be hiring any overhire or in need of volunteers until the start of our 2009/2010 season.
If you are interested in volunteering or working on an overhire crew please send your resume to Nick Weitekamp Assistant Production Manager
n.weitekamp@phoenixtheatre.com.
Internship Opportunities
Click here to download Phoenix Theatre's internship brochure.
Internship opportunities at Phoenix Theatre are designed to provide an enriching, career-broadening experience for qualified college students and recent college graduates. The level of responsibility and the ongoing workload of an ever-growing artistic institution require that interns be highly motivated, energetic and self-reliant. Please read each individual internship posting to submit your application for consideration. A personal interview is required as part of the final selection process.
Scheduling is flexible, though many internships are full-time and 10 months in duration. School-year internships are typically 2-3 days per week. All production department positions are full time. Phoenix Theatre does not currently offer internships in directing, acting or design.
The Theater currently has intern programs in the following areas:
- Casting and Company Management Intern
- Costume Shop Intern
- Development Intern
- Education Intern
- General Management Intern
- Lighting Intern
- Marketing Intern
- Properties Intern
- Sound Intern
- Stage Management Intern