Internship Programs

The Playhouse offers paid internships for college students as well as unpaid pre-internship opportunities for high school and middle school students.

Year-round College Intern Position: Marketing and Philanthropy

The Playhouse uses interns throughout the year in marketing and public relations and philanthropy. This is typically one position per semester, working on projects for both departments.

The Spring 2026 and Summer 2026 internship positions have been filled.

Questions? Contact Lee Ann Bakros, marketing and public relations director, 515.974.5358, for more information.

Year-round College Intern Position: Production

The Playhouse uses interns throughout the year in production. This is typically one position per semester, working on projects for the technical department.

The Summer 2026 internship position has been filled.

Questions? Contact Nicholas Amundson, technical director, 563.292.8951, or Sam Stephen, technical director, 515.974.5363, or more information.

Summer College Intern Positions: Education, Costume & Technical

The Summer 2026 internship position has been filled.

PIP (Pre-Intern Program): Education

The Playhouse has an active apprentice program that pairs responsible teen volunteers with instructors in the education program. Requirements include availability to attend each class session, an interview with the education director, and a training session at the beginning of the semester.

- Haven’t been a PIP before? Go to this page and fill out the PIP application. You will be contacted to schedule an interview and with training opportunities.
- 2025-26 Winter and Spring PIP Opportunities
- Questions? Contact Robin Spahr, education director, 515.974.5365.

2025-26 Winter-Spring PIP Request Form

PIP Name*
First Last
Year of Graduation*
PIP School*
Requested classes*
Go to 2025-26 Winter-Spring PIP Opportunities above for schedule.
PIP Cellphone Number (xxx-xxx-xxxx)*
PIP Email Address*
Parent/Guardian Name(s)*
Parent Phone Number (xxx-xxx-xxxx)*
Parent Email Address*

Per Playhouse policy, we will copy parents on correspondence whenever possible.
Please indicate any scheduling conflicts, preferences, etc. here. We will do our best to work around them.*
N/A if not applicable. Call or email Robin Spahr if any questions at [email protected] or 515-974-5365.
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PIP (Pre-Intern Program): Technical Theatre

The Playhouse encourages those 14 and older to learn and master production roles in theatre. Teens may serve as light or sound board operators, spotlight operators, or assistant stage managers, or on work crews. Requirements include availability to attend tech rehearsals and all performances in the John Viars Theatre or Kate Goldman Children’s Theatre. Training provided. Contact Derek Phelps, volunteer coordinator, 563.292.8962, for more information.

Internship Programs

The Playhouse offers paid internships for college students as well as unpaid pre-internship opportunities for high school and middle school students.

Year-round College Intern Position: Marketing and Philanthropy

Year-round College Intern Position: Production

Summer College Intern Positions: Education, Costume & Technical

PIP (Pre-Intern Program): Education

2025-26 Winter-Spring PIP Request Form

PIP (Pre-Intern Program): Technical Theatre

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