<p>I know there was a thread on this last year but I couldn't find it. Looking for suggestions for summer internships (preferably paid) for college students who are theater majors. I realize that it will probably be a tech or assistant job and not acting. Any recommendations?</p>
<p>My S had a pretty great time with Oak Park Theater Festival in Chicago last summer. There’s no pay or housing, but it’s an equity house, so if you’re on stage at all (and most of them were), you get points. Most of the interns get very small parts in one show and/or an understudy role. they also do all the tech. </p>
<p>Actually, there is a stipend for OPTF interns – $100 for the summer. My son worked mornings at a donut shop in the loop to cover his food costs; we gave him a check for rent. </p>