Technical Theater Internships & Scholarships
The Lensic’s team of talented, experienced technicians are dedicated to sharing their knowledge with the next generation of theater professionals. More than 200 students have completed our internship program since 2002, and many have gone on to professional careers at venues like Carnegie Hall, Popejoy Hall, and the Lensic.
Technical Theater Internships
The Lensic’s Technical Theater Internship program provides young people in our community with basic to intermediate training in all areas of the behind-the-scenes world of live entertainment production. The Lensic provides a full range of opportunities and dedicated support for our interns on stage, in the classroom, and into their futures.
The internship program is open to students in grades nine through twelve at schools in Santa Fe and nearby areas. Up to twelve student interns are selected each year. At the end of the program, some interns may be selected for a two-week paid summer internship, where they work shoulder-to-shoulder with technical staff members.
The program is centered in practical application. After learning the basics of onstage safety, interns work closely with the Lensic staff in simulated and real production settings to learn the fundamentals of
- audio design and engineering
- lighting design and setup
- basic stage rigging
- safety
- projection design
- stage and production management
- professionalism in the theater.
Emphasis on the science, engineering, and mathematical aspects of technical theater will provide context for concepts students learn in school classrooms.
Students who complete the Lensic’s internship program will leave with a strong foundation for a variety of careers, including technical theater, an industry expected to experience 10 percent job growth through 2029, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor and Statistics.
To Apply
Internship applications are accepted from August 1 through September 7, 2025. We will contact each qualified applicant to set up an interview. If equally qualified students apply, preference will be given to high school juniors and seniors. Students are encouraged to apply the following year if they are not selected the first year they apply. This program typically runs fifteen sessions between October through April.
Questions? Please reach out to Caitlin Volz, Education Manager, at cvolz@lensic.org
Technical Theater Scholarships
To Apply
Applications are accepted from graduating high school seniors that have participated in the Lensic’s Technical Theater Internship program. Scholarship applications open in January and are accepted through April 15, 2026. Please check back in for more information.
