Organization: Chicago Tap Theatre
Post Date: April 29, 2025
Apply by: June 1, 2025
Chicago Tap Theatre is looking for interns to join our team! Chicago Tap Theatre’s mission is to share the creativity, history, and joy of tap dance.
CTT is a not-for-prot professional tap dance company based on the north side of Chicago with rehearsals and performances throughout the city. Our season consists of a home season, tours, and various local performances. Founded in 2002, CTT is a pillar of the Chicago dance community! CTT interns dive into the world of non-prots, develop mentor-type relationships, connect with the performance community in Chicago, and, of course, receive tap classes from CTT members!
We are currently looking for one intern to join us this fall! While the descriptions below cover most of our intern duties, CTT’s Production and Administration teams will work with our interns to identify and utilize their skill sets. Our internship program is built to mold each position to meet our intern’s interests and goals, so the duties may vary from week to week.
Production
Production Interns work closely with our Artistic Associate, Rehearsal Director, & Director of Operations to gain hands on experience in a professional rehearsal and performance setting. Interns will attend CTT
rehearsals through June and are welcome to learn rep with the company.
Interns will serve as a liaison to the Production Manager by documenting each rehearsal. Production interns will also collaborate with the Production Manager to provide support during production, tours, and intensives.
Responsibilities:
Remote
- Attend and notate weekly sta meeting
- Notate and communicate weekly task list to Artistic Director/Production Manager based on staff meetings
- Assist Director of Operations with venue and touring research
- Participate in full production planning cycle
In Person
- Attend CTT rehearsals each week
- Document rehearsals and maintain rehearsal video archive
- Participate in full production cycle
- Assists Production Manager during rehearsals, tech, and performances
- Take rehearsal footage for social media
Required Skills:
- Excellent communication and writing skills
- Attention to detail
- Able to manage multiple deadlines
- Familiar with Microsoft Suite, Google Drive, YouTube, Dropbox
- Tap Dancers encouraged, but not required
Time Commitment
- Minimum 10 hours per week
- August/September – December 2024 with the option to extend through the winter, spring, and/or summer
Pay
Unpaid, willing to work with University for college credit
All Interns receive free tap classes with Artistic Director, Mark Yonally, and the Company
Housing
No housing oered, but summer interns may stay with Loyola University Chicago’s summer intern housing. Find more information here: https://www.luc.edu/conference/housing/ internhousing/
Apply
To apply, please send cover letter and resume to msmith@chicagotaptheatre.com with Intern in the subject line.
