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High School Internships

Delaware Shakespeare offers summer internships for high school actors who are interested in learning more about Shakespeare and being a part of a wonderful Delaware summer tradition. This is an incredible opportunity to be a part of our Summer Festival, getting an inside view of a professional theatre company working on one of the greatest plays ever written.

Overview

2018 Interns entertaining the pre-show crowd

High school interns serve as Wandering Bards, entertaining audience members during the pre-show picnic period.

Responsibilities

All high school interns are asked to:

  • Create and perform improv-based Shakespeare entertainments that are part of the pre-show Festival activities (1-2 times a week)
  • Volunteer at least one other time a week during the three weeks of the Summer Festival
  • Rehearsals are in June and July. Summer Festival runs July 15-31, 2022.

COVID-19 Protocols

Delaware Shakespeare will be a fully vaccinated company in 2022. Interns will need to provide proof of vaccination status, and follow other required COVID safety procedures.

To Be Considered

Download the High School Intern Application. Email the completed form to David Stradley at david@delshakes.org.

Original application deadline was May 16, 2022. DEADLINE HAS BEEN EXTENDED and we are still accepting applications! We’ll find a time for an in-person or Zoom audition, or invite you to send a video audition consisting of a 1-2 minute Shakespeare monologue (preferably via a YouTube or Vimeo link).

Recent News

Singing at Rodney Square – A Short Interview with Daniel L. Melo

Daniel L. Melo, Sebastian in the upcoming TWELFTH NIGHT, O LO QUE QUIERAS in CONCERT event at Rodney Square shares a few thoughts about preparations for the program. DEL SHAKES: We’ve been developing this musical for 2 1/2 years, but this is your first experience with it. What are some of things that you’ve appreciated […]

Help plan Del Shakes’ future – take this survey

Del Shakes is beginning a strategic planning process to imagine what’s possible for the company as we serve the community over the coming years. We’d love to hear your thoughts on the future of Del Shakes! Your experiences and ideas can help shape the path forward. PLEASE TAKE THIS 10-MINUTE SURVEY Survey respondents may choose […]

Reflections: Del Shakes’ Monthly Antiracism Learning Discussion

As part of its Antiracism, Access, and Equity Policy, Delaware Shakespeare committed to ongoing antiracism training for Board and staff. In 2021, the training took the form of an eight-part monthly Antiracism Learning Discussion. The discussions were focused on approximately 20 hours-worth of articles and videos originally compiled for New Repertory Theatre (Watertown, MA) under […]

Del Shakes Welcomes Mariah Ghant and Eric Mills to the Artistic Squad

The Del Shakes Artistic Squad is a rotating collective of artists that is part of the creative leadership of the company. You can read more about the Squad here. Artists serve two-year terms. Each year, we welcome two artists on, as two artists rotate off. In January 2022, we had our first planned rotation. Newton […]

2022 General Interest Auditions

BACK TO JOBS PAGE Delaware Shakespeare is accepting video auditions for general consideration for roles and opportunities in the 2022 Season. After two years of not holding auditions, we are looking forward to reconnecting with the area acting community, and welcome auditions from any actors who are interested in using classic plays to help a […]

Sponsors

    • New Castle County

      Matthew S. Meyer, County Executive. New Castle County's Rockwood Park is the summer home of Delaware Shakespeare. www.rockwood.org

    • Delaware Division of the Arts

      Delaware Shakespeare is supported, in part, by a grant from the Delaware Division of the Arts, a state agency, in partnership with the National Endowment for the Arts. The Division promotes Delaware arts events on delawarescene.org.

    • Janssen's Market

      Delaware Shakespeare is delighted to have Janssen's Market as our Picnic Sponsor. www.janssensmarket.com

    • Swigg

      Swigg is our Wine Shop Sponsor.
      www.swiggwine.com

Summer Festival Location

Rockwood Park
4651 Washington Street Extension
Wilmington, DE 19809
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4 S. Poplar Street
Wilmington, DE 19801
Phone: 302-468-4890
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We envision a Delaware where people from all walks of life celebrate and explore their shared humanity through the lens of Shakespearean works.
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