Internships and Volunteers

Internships

Administrative interns only. No summer internships are available.

For high school students: Paper Mill's Theatre School Internships are open to high school students who assist with Theatre School classes for two hours per week. A number of special benefits, including complimentary tickets and shadowing opportunities are available to Theatre School Interns. Theatre School internships run from September through April and applications are usually available the preceding June.

For college students and college graduates: Paper Mill offers non-paying internships in all areas of administration, including education programming, marketing, fundraising and finance, casting and non-union production management. Internships are available only during the presenting season from September through June. Paper Mill Playhouse does not provide housing for interns and internships are not available during the summer months.

To apply for an internship please e-mail your resume along with a cover letter which describes your areas of interest, your relevant skills, and details about your availability to:

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Volunteers

Paper Mill Playhouse welcomes and values the contributions of volunteers in many aspects of its work. We have many different kinds of opportunities that are sure to interest people with different time frames, availability, skills, and interest areas.

Please note that Paper Mill Playhouse does not use volunteers in its production departments (i.e., stage management, the scene shop, the costume shop, or the stage crew). For more information about volunteer opportunities contact Sarah Collins, Volunteer Coordinator, by email at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or call 973-379-3636, ext. 2265, and leave a message that includes your email address.

All new volunteers will be asked to submit an information form and will be interviewed. Some volunteer opportunities are long-term, while others are project based, or short term. Our administrative, development, education, and marketing departments have frequent need of volunteers for various projects as well as for longer-term commitments.

Fundraising: Help our fundraising staff with research, record keeping, and solicitation. Marketing: Help with mailings, design, and other projects. Help us utilize Twitter, Facebook and other new media to spread the word about our performance schedule and upcoming events. We’d like to share photos, video and other special announcements to members of our social media family.

Volunteer Ushers: We have an ongoing need for volunteer ushers. Volunteer ushers greet and help seat patrons, hand out programs, direct customers to front of house facilities, such as concessions, box office, art gallery, and the infrared headset rental. Arriving one hour prior to curtain time, volunteer ushers stuff inserts in programs and assist House Ushers. Please let us know of your interest.

Paper Mill Playhouse is looking for people with a pleasant public demeanor who enjoy helping and assisting patrons during their time at the theater. Volunteering at Paper Mill Playhouse is a great opportunity to support your local theater, see world-class performances and enhance the experience of patrons at Paper Mill Playhouse. All volunteers must be sixteen years of age or older; ability to walk up steps and stand for at least an hour; read small print on tickets; quickly locate patron seats in the theater; and easily take direction from the House Management Team. Volunteer Usher duties include: greet and help seat patrons; hand out programs, direct customers to front of house facilities, such as concessions, box office, art gallery, and the infrared headset rental; stuff insets in programs; and assist House Ushers. Volunteer Ushers will meet at least twice annually for orientation and job training on a designated Saturday afternoon. An interview is required to become a volunteer usher. If interested please contact Sarah Collins, Volunteer Coordinator, at 973-379-3636, ext. 2265, or by email at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

PAPER MILL PLAYHOUSE, a not-for-profit arts organization, is one of the country's leading regional theaters. Paper Mill Playhouse programs are made possible, in part, by funds from the New Jersey State Council on the Arts/Department of State, A Partner Agency of the National Endowment for the Arts, and by funds from the National Endowment for the Arts. Additional support is provided by generous contributions from numerous corporations, foundations, and individuals. Paper Mill Playhouse is a member of Theatre Communications Group, the National Alliance for Musical Theatre, the Council of Stock Theatres, and the New Jersey Theatre Alliance.