Internships & Work Study
As you plan your career it is important to assess your skills and
interests and to work closely with your advisor to gain the kinds of
experiences and knowledge that you will need to obtain your first
position. A well planned internship, summer theatre experiences and work
off campus are all strongly encouraged by the Department. By the time
of graduation your resume should reflect a range of experiences in
different venues.
Internships
Make connections by applying for an internship at one of the Twin
Cities' many theatrical companies and nonprofits. Students in the past
have interned at the Guthrie, Hennepin Theatre Trust, the Fringe
Festival, and many more. Talk to your advisor or the Career Development Center for additional resources.
Work Study
Hamline University Department of Theatre
and Dance employs over 50 students in our work study program. The work
study program focuses on preparing students to work in a professional
theatre setting by giving them practical experience in all aspects of
theatre production such as set
construction, costume design, lighting design, sound design, video
production, and arts administration.
Students may apply to work in one of nine theatrical shops, focusing on one aspect of theatrical production. You do not need past experience in
theatre production, but with help from our faculty and staff, you will
graduate with the knowledge and skills necessary to thrive in the
professional world.
Light Shop
The Light Shop is responsible for the hanging, focusing, and programming of the light plot for each production.
They gain skills in...
- Hanging and focusing lighting instruments
- Programming lighting cues
- Electrical problem solving
- Designing light plots
Scene Shop
The Scene Shop is in charge of the construction of all sets for the Hamline University Theatre & Dance Department.
They gain skills in:
- Woodworking
- Scenic painting
- Welding
- Construction
Costume Shop
The Costume Shop is responsible for the design and construction of the costumes for all mainstage productions as well as hair and makeup.
They gain skills in:
- Garment construction and design
- Blood effects and Prosthetics
- Wig styling
- Hair and makeup design and consultation
Prop Shop
The Prop Shop is crucial in making the set come to life by providing the set dressing and props for each production.
They gain skills in:
- Prop construction
- Set dressing construction and selection
- Special construction projects depending on the production (i.e. chain metal work, puppet construction, woodworking, etc.)
Sound & Media Shop
The Sound and Media Shop is responsible for designing new sound and musical scores of Hamline's theatrical productions, as well as creating promotional videos and visual effects.
They gain skills in:
- Soundboard operation
- Audio set up
- Musical arrangement
- Sound effects
- Video recording and editing trailers for theatrical productions
Box Office
The Box Office performs patron relations and advertising for Hamline University Theatre.
They gain skills in:
- House Management
- Ticketing and Sales
- Public Relations and Marketing
- Print and Social Media Outreach
- Brand Management
Theatre Archives
Archives is responsible for the preservation of past Hamline University Department of Theatre & Dance productions as well as the cataloguing of current and future productions.
They gain skills in:
- Organizing information from past and current productions
- Archiving and organizing the Theatre Library
- Collaborating with other shops to provide necessary information
Questions?
For inquiries, please contact Department Chair Bill Wallace at bwallace@hamline.edu or call 651-523-2405