Employment
Working at The Theatre Lab means being a part of a dynamic team dedicated to transforming lives through theatre education. Check this page and subscribe to our emails for the latest updates on employment opportunities.
Internship Opportunities
Are you a college student or recent graduate interested in a career in the theatre arts, nonprofit management, or arts education? The Theatre Lab offers internships in arts administration and summer arts education, providing valuable professional development and mentorship from senior staff, interaction with top-level theatre professionals, and free enrollment in Theatre Lab classes.
To inquire about current internship opportunities, please email your cover letter and resume to Rachel Lipetz (rachel@theatrelab.org).
Work-Study Opportunities
Volunteer to Earn Free Adult Classes: Usher at Theatre Lab
Ushers make performances possible! As an usher, you are allowed *free* entry into the show. Ushers also receive a $30 class credit for any individual show worked, and a $150 class credit for any full run of a show worked (e.g. if you ushered all four performances of Shakespeare in Love, the $150 class credit would apply). Ushers should be prepared to arrive at the venue up to an hour before showtime.
To apply, send a brief email to Bryanda Minix (bryanda@theatrelab.org) with your name and ushering experience (if any), and we’ll let you know about upcoming opportunities.
About The Theatre Lab
The mission of The Theatre Lab School of the Dramatic Arts is to “transform lives through theatre education.” We make the artistic, personal, and academic benefits of high-quality dramatic arts instruction accessible to youth and adults in Washington, DC. Founded in 1992, TTL serves approximately 2,500 students each year with award-winning theatre classes and programs. We make extensive efforts to serve underserved youth and adults from diverse communities, providing more than $165,000 in scholarships in 2025 and offering innovative drama outreach programs for incarcerated youth, seniors in assisted living facilities, and homeless women in substance abuse recovery.
The Theatre Lab is an equal opportunity employer committed to the values of diversity, equity, inclusion, antiracism, and anti-oppression.