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Broadway Theater Camp Intern

Des Moines Performing Arts
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Broadway Theater Camp Internship

Des Moines Performing Arts has an exciting short-term opportunity for current college students interested in theater and music education or arts management to serve as an intern with our Broadway Intensive and Broadway Academy camps for 9 days (about 1 and a half weeks) in July 2026. Come work with Broadway professionals as they share their experiences and knowledge with middle and high school students.

 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Supporting summer camp faculty in the execution of musical theater-based performance camps for middle school and high school students
  • Tracking student solo assignments
  • Assisting backstage during performance
  • Running sound equipment during rehearsals
  • Charting blocking
  • Assisting with dance and music rehearsals
  • Supervising lunches, breaks, and transition times
  • Collaborating with camp staff, college interns, other externs, and Broadway faculty

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Ability to create a sense of teamwork and community among camp participants and serve as a role model for students
  • Passionate about working with youth and the arts
  • Experience leading theater activities, preferred
  • Experience working with middle school and high school students, preferred
  • Experience with classroom management, desired
  • Resourceful, innovative, forward-thinking and committed
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Detail-oriented, strong organizational skills, with a high level of professionalism
  • In pursuit of a career in theater education, theater, music education or arts management

 

Pay - $16.00 per hour (plus overtime)

Seasonal opportunity – July 2026

 

Deadline to apply: February 16, 2026

  • Two internships are available
  • Nine to ten-day commitment
  • Must be available 40+ hours during the week of camp

Applications will be reviewed in the following week.  Interviews will be scheduled in February and March. 

Note: A cover letter is required. 

 

If you are passionate about theater, education, and musical theater, join us in helping young performers bring the magic of musical theater to life.    

 

APPLY AT DMPA.org      

QUESTIONS:  Contact Lynnae at LynnaeL@DMPA.org  

 

Des Moines Performing Arts’ Summer Camp internships offer excellent practical experience for college students with an interest in working with youth to develop their educational theater and production skills.