DMR Adventures Seasonal Intern Charlottesville, VA · Charlottesville, VA · Intern Company website

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DMR Adventures provides professional performing arts training FROM the professionals. Our high-caliber instruction is designed to inspire passion, discipline, confidence, and commitment in every student we serve. At DMR, education and mentorship go hand in hand. Students learn not only performance skills, but how to collaborate, lead, and contribute meaningfully to an artistic community. Whether a student is stepping onstage for the first time or preparing for advanced training, DMR Adventures offers a welcoming, challenging, and professionally grounded environment.

Position Summary

A DMR Adventures Intern is an important part of our team and a valued member of our staff community. In this role, you’ll gain hands-on experience supporting both the creative and operational sides of our theatre productions and summer camp programs.

Interns play a meaningful role in bringing productions to life—helping behind the scenes, supporting young performers, and contributing to the day-to-day efforts that keep everything running smoothly. This position is ideal for individuals who are excited to learn, collaborate, and be part of a fast-paced, creative environment.

Position Overview

In this role, you’ll support both production and administrative functions at DMR Adventures, assisting with theatre productions and summer camp activities. This is a hands-on opportunity to learn how creative ideas come together from planning to performance in a dynamic performing arts setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide production support for rehearsals, performances, and related activities
• Assist with administrative tasks related to theatre operations and summer programming
• Support student performers, teaching artists, and production staff as needed
• Help with setup, breakdown, and general coordination of activities and events
• Perform other duties as needed and as assigned to support the success of DMR programs

Intern Expectations & Commitments

• Commit to providing both production and administrative support throughout the internship period
• Communicate any schedule conflicts in advance when committing to a program
• Maintain flexibility, as time commitments may increase based on production or operational needs
• When assigned to a production, attend all scheduled rehearsals and performances
• During productions, serve in a backstage role as assigned

Work Schedule & Availability

This position operates on a flexible, as-needed schedule based on programming demands.

• Work schedules will vary and may include mornings, evenings, and weekends
• Interns are expected to be available to support operations across a seven (7) day work week, as needed
• Weekly hours are expected to average no more than 40 hours during active program periods
• Due to the nature of this role, flexibility, reliability, and responsiveness are essential

Ideal Candidate

• Interest in theatre production, arts administration, or working with youth in performing arts
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to work with children of various ages and grades
• Ability to adapt in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
• Willingness to take initiative and support a variety of tasks
• Dependable, organized, and responsive

Physical & Work Environment Requirements

• Ability to stand for extended periods
• Ability to lift and move light to moderate equipment (as needed)
• Comfortable working in rehearsal spaces, performance venues, and office environments

What You’ll Gain

• Hands-on experience in theatre production and arts administration
• Exposure to all aspects of mounting a production and running summer programs
• Opportunity to work closely with directors, teaching artists, and leadership
• A collaborative and supportive creative environment