CLO Internship Programs

Spend Time in the Real World of Musical Theater and Arts Management

Since 1973, CLO’s Internship Program, with the financial support of the CLO Guild, has been attracting a talented mix of energetic students from across the country and providing them with the building blocks for successful careers. The CLO Internship Program has resulted in college credits for some students (check with your college advisor) and has influenced many to pursue their interest professionally.

CLO Summer Internships

Pittsburgh CLO's Internship Program offers a unique opportunity for interns to get "hands-on" experience by working closely with Pittsburgh CLO production and administrative staff members in such areas as Choreography, Costumes, Direction, Lighting Design, Public Relations, Stage Management and more!

• All CLO internships are unpaid, however, interns are provided with $100 per contracted work week to help off set expenses.
• Start and end dates for internships vary by position
  
  • Administrative: Early May - Mid August
    Production: Late May - July
    Education: Mid June - Mid August
• Offered to students 18 years of age and older

Choose the internship that best fits your talents and goals:

Cabaret Theater	Graphic/Web Design	Public Relations
Choreography	Hair Design	Sound Design
Company Management	Lighting Design	Special Events/ Admin
Costume Coordination	Music	Stage Direction
Development	Production Management	Stage Management
Education & Outreach	Property Coordination	Video Production

 
Click here for more information on the Summer Internship Positions.

Click here for a list of FAQs about the CLO Internship Program.

Internship Application Schedule

Internship Applications are accepted through March 1st of each year and interviews will be held in February and March.

Click here to download the 2013 Internship Brochure & Application

 

Gene Kelly Awards Internship

In addition to its extensive Summer Internship Program, the Pittsburgh CLO offers the Gene Kelly Awards Internship each January through May. The Gene Kelly Awards Internship deals exclusively with coordinating the annual Gene Kelly Awards for Excellence in High School Musical Theater and provides students with real-world experience in event management, publicity and theatrical production.

Click here for more information on the Gene Kelly Awards Internship.

The 2013 Gene Kelly Awards Internship has been filled. Be sure to check back here in September for the 2014 Internship.

 

Read what some of our past interns had to say about their experiences!

Right in the heart of the action, interns play an instrumental role in bringing a production to life on stage. Here is what some of the past interns had to say:

“As the Musical Direction Intern, I help take care of any transpositions, help prepare all the music for the orchestra and assist principals and the ensemble in learning their vocals. The hours are long, but knowing the show couldn’t go on without you is well worth it.”
-Carson, Musical Direction

“Working at the Pittsburgh CLO is a very rewarding experience because it provides student interns with real work experience and gives them the opportunity to network with professionals within their field of study.”
-Emma, Development

“As far as I know, CLO is the only company of its caliber in the country that offers an internship in choreography – and I am most grateful for that.”
-Tara G., Choreography

“CLO has created this program for interns who are motivated, have a strong work ethic and like doing productive work. I can say the work is tough, but when done well, it is noticed and it has your name attached to it.”
-David, Musical Direction