Organization: Chicago Tap Theatre
Post Date: July 29, 2026
Apply By: August 3, 2026
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-profit 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-profits, 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 1-2 interns to join us for the summer! 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 & Operations
Production & Operations Interns work closely with our Rehearsal Director & Director of Operations to gain hands on experience in a professional rehearsal and performance setting. Interns will attend CTT rehearsals 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 biweekly intern check in meetings
- Assist Director of Operations with venue and touring research and preparation & other administrative tasks
- Complete administrative tasks such as emailing partners, creating documentation for CTT systems & processes, and more
In Person
- Attend CTT rehearsals as needed
- Document rehearsals and maintain rehearsal video archive
- Participate in full production cycle, working backstage or front of house as needed, & assist with running additional community event
- Fall 2026 tech/show week is Dec 11-12
- Assist Production Manager during rehearsals, tech, and performances- Participate in postering for shows & educational events around the city
- Plan and execute community events with the support of the Director of Community
Engagement
- For Fall 2026, this includes (but not limited to) Navy Pier performance Sept 19/20 and Chicago Tap Allstars Winter Wonderland show December 12. Interns need to be available to work these events. May also include community classes and additional events at Loyola Park Fieldhouse (regular classes on Tuesday evenings)
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
Expected approx. 10-15 hours/week.
Time Commitment
Mid Aug-Mid Dec 2026, exact dates negotiable depending on school schedule.
Pay
Unpaid, willing to work with University for college credit
All Interns receive free tap classes with Artistic Director, Mark Yonally, and the Company
Apply
To apply, please send resume to msmith@chicagotaptheatre.com with Intern in the subject line.
