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The Dr. Thomas & Marilyn Beck Scholars Program

The Beck Scholars Program is a 10-week summer internship that will encompass relevant job experience and a variety of skill development opportunities, such as new skills training, skill translation, site specific work, job shadowing, industry networking, mentoring, career counseling and exhibition, performance and design opportunities. It allows students in the School of the Arts to train in arts and creative industries, or to translate and develop their skills in non-arts industries.

Students will complete their programs by making presentations of their internship experience and learning, including but not limited to the School of the Arts Advisory Board, School of the Arts leadership team, the Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, and other affiliated colleagues.

The Beck Scholars Program includes:

  • A summer internship that is 10 weeks, 30-40/hr per week and 6 credit hours
  • A $6,000 stipend (paid by Boise State Financial Aid) to help pay for internship credit hours, provide the equivalent of a living wage for hours worked and any internship-related travel and expenses

Upon successful program completion, Beck Scholars:

  • May receive letters of professional recommendation from their internship agency supervisors upon request.
  • May request letters of professional recommendation from the School of the Arts representatives.
  • May apply for the Excellence in Undergraduate Research and Creative Activity (EURECA) Cord, which is a newly instituted graduation cord that seeks to recognize Boise State students who have demonstrated commitment to development as a researcher or in creative work while pursuing their undergraduate degree.
  • May receive honorary membership on the School of the Arts Student Advisory Council.

2025 Beck Scholars Program applications are now open.

Please click through the 2025 summer internship opportunities you can apply to through the Beck Scholars Program as a student in the School of the Arts.

2025 Summer Internships in the School of the Arts

Summer 2025 internships with the Idaho Shakespeare Festival

The interview process is virtual for all production and technical candidates. Interviews will be in-person for Education and Company Management candidates.

Requested application materials include:

  • Cover letter
  • Resume
  • Portfolio, if available and applicable
  • Conflicts
  • References

The deadline for submissions is February 9, 2025.

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Available internships with the Idaho Shakespeare Festival

Summer Education Intern

  • The Summer Education Intern assists in helping with camp performances, classroom prep, student management and teaching a class if the artist is interested in doing so.
  • Location: Idaho Shakespeare Festival (ISF) admin office

Production Assistant / Run Crew

  • The Production Assistant works as a member of the stage management team during our rehearsal process and then transitions to being part of our run crew for tech and performances.
  • Location: ISF admin office and ISF Amphitheater

Prep Electrician

  • This role will assist the Electrics team with prepping the theater for the top of season. Duties include cleaning, repairing and inspecting instrumentation under the leadership of the LE and ALE. Prep Electrician may be asked to check systems and communicate needed repairs, if applicable, as well as install and focus lights as instructed by the LE, ALE or lighting designer.
  • Location: ISF Amphitheater

A2 – Audio Assistant

  • A2 works as part of the sound team. Duties include set up and tear down of all necessary equipment for preseason theater prep as well as on a daily basis during performances. A2 will assist the Sound Supervisor and A1 with monitoring and/or troubleshooting any issues with microphones or sound equipment during nightly productions.
  • Location: ISF Amphitheater

Scenic Intern

  • Working as part of the scenic team, this internship will give you exposure to the scenic construction, installation and strike process. Requirements include: carpentry skills, familiarity and comfortability with power tools and a minimum weight lift capacity of 50lbs. Due to our theater being outdoors, Scenic Interns can work in challenging conditions including high heat.
  • Location: ISF production shop

Properties Intern

  • Working as part of the properties team, this internship will provide a window into construction and creation of props used in our productions. Supporting the Properties Lead, the intern may be asked to assist with shopping, building or procuring necessary materials. Valid Driver’s License not a requirement, but a plus.
  • Location: ISF production shop

Costumes Intern

  • Working as part of the costumes team, this internship will give you exposure to the design / fitting process as well as the construction, maintenance or organization of theatrical costuming. Requirements include: sewing skills.
  • Location: ISF production shop

Company Management Intern

  • The Company Management Intern is an introduction to the hospitality industry. Internship will include assistance with booking and coordinating travel; delivering packages or running errands as requested; picking up and delivering cars to our artistic and production staff. Company Management is an integral part of the success and comfort of the artists. Person must be passionate about problem-solving. Valid Driver’s License is a requirement.
  • Location: ISF admin office

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