Here at Parkway Playhouse, we’re dedicated to providing a high-quality theatre education for all students, regardless of financial need. In 2023-24, through donations, we were able to provide 30 scholarships for students, ages 5-18, for classes, camps, and productions.

Will you help us continue to provide these opportunities by donating towards this mission? Just click the button below to give and select “Parkway Playhouse Junior Scholarship Fund.”

These students are our future actors, directors, teachers, and technicians, and Parkway Playhouse is a space where they can feel accepted, make new friends, and have life-changing theatrical experiences and we’re dedicated to helping them succeed!

Here at Parkway Playhouse, we’re dedicated to providing a high-quality theatre education for all students, regardless of financial need. In 2023-24, through donations, we were able to provide 30 scholarships for students, ages 5-18, for classes, camps, and productions.

Will you help us continue to provide these opportunities by donating towards this mission? Just click the button below to give and select “Parkway Playhouse Junior Scholarship Fund.”

These students are our future actors, directors, teachers, and technicians, and Parkway Playhouse is a space where they can feel accepted, make new friends, and have life-changing theatrical experiences and we’re dedicated to helping them succeed!

If you are between the ages of 13 and 18 (rising 8th graders through rising seniors) and want to explore theatre, Parkway Playhouse’s Junior Apprenticeship Program is a perfect venue. Apprentices grow and earn valuable experience that helps towards future goals. At the end of the apprenticeship, each participant will leave with a certificate of completion, a thicker resume, some work experience, and fun summer memories!

Returning Apprentices: Parkway Apprentices who worked with us last summer will choose a specific area in theater to focus on: scenery, costumes, lighting, publicity, box office, or theater education. Students will acquire 100 service hours between May 1 and November 15, with 60 hours in their focus area, and 40 in other areas. Students must serve as running crew for at least one Mainstage or Junior show.

New Apprentices: New Parkway Apprentices will acquire 100 service hours between May 1 and November 15 in all areas of theater. Students must serve as running crew for at least one Mainstage or Junior show, and must work as an assistant for at least one summer camp. Other hours can be earned building or painting set, making props and costumes, or assisting with box office and front of house duties. New Parkway Apprentices are limited to five students.

For more information, please email [email protected] or call 828-682-4285.

If you are between the ages of 13 and 18 (rising 8th graders through rising seniors) and want to explore theatre, Parkway Playhouse’s Junior Apprenticeship Program is a perfect venue. Apprentices grow and earn valuable experience that helps towards future goals. At the end of the apprenticeship, each participant will leave with a certificate of completion, a thicker resume, some work experience, and fun summer memories!

Returning Apprentices: Parkway Apprentices who worked with us last summer will choose a specific area in theater to focus on: scenery, costumes, lighting, publicity, box office, or theater education. Students will acquire 100 service hours between May 1 and November 15, with 60 hours in their focus area, and 40 in other areas. Students must serve as running crew for at least one Mainstage or Junior show.

New Apprentices: New Parkway Apprentices will acquire 100 service hours between May 1 and November 15 in all areas of theater. Students must serve as running crew for at least one Mainstage or Junior show, and must work as an assistant for at least one summer camp. Other hours can be earned building or painting set, making props and costumes, or assisting with box office and front of house duties. New Parkway Apprentices are limited to five students.

For more information, please email [email protected] or call 828-682-4285.

We’re excited to offer 3 paid college internship positions in 2025!

Matilda The Musical Internship
Internship Length: 5 Weeks
Dates of Internship: May 11 – July 6, 2025 (We’ll work with your school schedule if needed!)
Pay: $800

College interns will focus on all the elements of the production. They will work with the director, stage manager, and designers to assist with set and costume builds, and lighting focuses, as well as assist with rehearsal and performance needs. Interns will work afternoons and evenings with production staff during builds and rehearsals. Rising college sophomores with an interest or major in technical theater, stage managing, or directing may apply.

Bloodletting in These Hills Internship
Internship Length: 5 Weeks
Dates of Internship: June 29 – August 10, 2025
Pay: $800

College interns will focus on all the elements of the production. They will work with the director, stage manager, and designers to assist with set and costume builds, and lighting focuses, as well as assist with rehearsal and performance needs. Interns will work afternoons and evenings with production staff during builds and rehearsals. Rising college sophomores with an interest or major in technical theater, stage managing, or directing may apply.

Disney’s Descendants Internship
Internship Length: 3 Weeks
Dates of Internship: June 29 – July 20, 2025
Pay $500

College interns will focus on theater education as they assist with a production camp for 12-18 year olds. Interns will be responsible for helping students rehearse the production, as well as
leading technical students in creating costumes, sets, and props for the production. Interns will work afternoons the week before camp for pre-production duties, and 10am-4am during camp. Rising college sophomores with an interest or major in theater education may apply.

Please note that internship housing is not available at this time.

We’re excited to offer 3 paid college internship positions in 2025!

Matilda The Musical Internship
Internship Length: 5 Weeks
Dates of Internship: May 11 – July 6, 2025 (We’ll work with your school schedule if needed!)
Pay: $800

College interns will focus on all the elements of the production. They will work with the director, stage manager, and designers to assist with set and costume builds, and lighting focuses, as well as assist with rehearsal and performance needs. Interns will work afternoons and evenings with production staff during builds and rehearsals. Rising college sophomores with an interest or major in technical theater, stage managing, or directing may apply.

Bloodletting in These Hills Internship
Internship Length: 5 Weeks
Dates of Internship: June 29 – August 10, 2025
Pay: $800

College interns will focus on all the elements of the production. They will work with the director, stage manager, and designers to assist with set and costume builds, and lighting focuses, as well as assist with rehearsal and performance needs. Interns will work afternoons and evenings with production staff during builds and rehearsals. Rising college sophomores with an interest or major in technical theater, stage managing, or directing may apply.

Disney’s Descendants Internship
Internship Length: 3 Weeks
Dates of Internship: June 29 – July 20, 2025
Pay $500

College interns will focus on theater education as they assist with a production camp for 12-18 year olds. Interns will be responsible for helping students rehearse the production, as well as
leading technical students in creating costumes, sets, and props for the production. Interns will work afternoons the week before camp for pre-production duties, and 10am-4am during camp. Rising college sophomores with an interest or major in theater education may apply.

Please note that internship housing is not available at this time.