Summer Internship Opportunities

BAM's Internship Program provides high school and college level students the opportunity to get hands on experience in Directing, Management, Design, Education, and more! Interning with BAM is a wonderful way for students to get involved on the creative side of this theatre organization, and many internships lead to bigger opportunities within the company in subsequent seasons. In fact, the majority of our staff today first began their BAM involvement as students and interns at BAMtheatre!

BAM also offers a Junior Performance Internship program for middle school students eager to get started in teaching and directing. Junior Internships are only offered through BAM Summer Camps and Broadway Tots camp.

***All Summer Camps and Mainstage Productions will take place at the BAM Building***

520 N. Cass Ave., Westmont, IL

Internship Applications for Summer 2026:

NOW OPEN!

SUMMER 2026 INTERNSHIP APPLICATION

BAM Summer Camps 2026

High School & College Interns will assist with the management and creative leadership of each BAM Summer Camps camp rehearsal day, as well as the final performance. Those who have interned for the BAM Summer Camps camp program have eventually gone on to assistant direct and, in some cases, direct their own sessions! Intern positions are available to high school and college students. Intern positions are voluntary, with high school and college-level interns receiving a modest weekly stipend.

Junior Performance Interns are available for middle school students (entering 6th, 7th, 8th, or 9th grade in the fall) to apply. Junior Interns will assist with teaching and management throughout the week and then perform alongside the campers for the final performance. Candidates with experience in BAM’s BCE programs will be prioritized for internship assignments, especially for Broadway Bound camp sessions. BAM also will have one or two junior interns assist with each "Tots" Camp. Junior Interns are volunteer positions.

BAM SUMMER CAMP SESSIONS SUMMER 2026

Morning Sessions (A & C Sessions) run 10:00 am - 1:00pm

Afternoon Sessions (B & D Sessions) run 1:30 pm - 4:30 pm

Week 1: Monday, June 8 - Friday, June 12

Session 1A - Annie Jr
Session 1B - Queens of the Castle
Session 1C - Annie Jr
Session 1D - Annie Jr

Week 2: Monday, June 15 - Friday, June 19

Session 2A - Hits from Kpop Demon Hunters
Session 2B - Hits from Kpop Demon Hunters
Session 2C - Hits from Kpop Demon Hunters
Session 2D - Hits from Kpop Demon Hunters

Week 3: Monday, June 22 - Friday, June 26

Session 3A - Shrek Jr
Session 3B - Go Wild!
Session 3C - Shrek Jr
Session 3D - Queens of the Castle

Week 4: Monday, July 13 - Friday, July 17

Session 4A - Queens of the Castle
Session 4B - Annie Jr
Session 4C - Annie Jr
Session 4D - Annie Jr

Week 5: Monday, July 20 - Friday, July 24

Session 5A - Hits from Kpop Demon Hunters (Ages 10-14)
Session 5B - Hits from Kpop Demon Hunters (Ages 6-9)
Session 5C - Shrek Jr
Session 5D - Go Wild!

Week 6: Monday, August 3 - Friday, August 7

Session 6B - Annie Jr
Session 6C - Hits from Kpop Demon Hunters (Ages 6 - 9)

Week 7: Monday, August 10 - Friday, August 14

Session 7B - Hits from Kpop Demon Hunters (Ages 6 - 9)
Session 7C - Go Wild!

Week 6 & 7: Monday, August 3 - Friday, August 14

Session 6/7A - Mary Poppins (2 Week Camp) - 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Session 6/7D - Mary Poppins (2 Week Camp) - 1:30 - 4:30pm

TOTS CAMPS

Sessions run 10am - 10:45 am

Session 1 (Broadway Tots: Annie)
June 8 - 12

Session 2 (Broadway Tots: Kpop)
June 15 - 19

Session 3 (Broadway Tots: Shrek)
June 22 - 26

Session 4 (Broadway Tots: Kpop)
July 13 - 17

Session 5 (Broadway Tots: Zoo)
July 20 - 24

Session 6 (Broadway Tots: Mary Poppins)
August 3 - 7

MAINSTAGE INTERNSHIPS 2026

This year, internship positions are available for both the BAM Summer Mainstage and the Broadway Kids Summer Editon Productions.

Each intern will be assigned a specific focus, and will complete tasks in the following areas:

Casting: You will assist to administer the auditions, and work with the actors during callbacks.

Directing: You will work hands on with the cast, directing selected scenes under the guidance of the director.

Management: Tasks might include organizing parent committees, designing t-shirts, leading the stage crew, and more.

Rehearsal: Interns will assist at every rehearsal, and may be granted the opportunity to lead a full rehearsal on their own.

Technical: Interns will be responsible for working with other BAM employees in engineering the technical aspects of the production. This could include lights, sound, hiring a stage crew, etc.

BROADWAY KIDS SUMMER EDITION - Up to four internship positions are available for the Broadway Kids Summer Edition program. Interns have the opportunity to experience a production from the very beginning (auditions) to the thrilling end (performance weekend)!

Candidates should possess a strong desire to learn about the educational and administrative side of theatre. The internship program is designed to act as a stepping stone for individuals who would like to eventually go on to become directors, managers, and educators. The ideal candidates should have a unique artistic vision for the stage, possess strong performance abilities, be extremely responsible and have a high level of maturity, and a be a person who is willing to take initiative. Internships are open to high school and college students.

Intern positions are voluntary, with high school and college-level interns receiving a modest weekly stipend.

PROGRAM SCHEDULE:

Tuesday, May 26, 5-8pm
Wednesday, May 27, 5-8pm
Thursday, May 28, 5-8pm
Friday, May 29 (Select Call), 5-8pm
Tuesday, Jun 2, 5-8pm
Wednesday, June 3,5-8pm
Thursday, June 4, 5-8pm
Friday, June 5 (Select Call), 5-8pm
Tuesday, Jun 9, 5-8pm
Wednesday, June 10, 5-8pm
Thursday, June 11, 5-8pm
Friday, June 12 (Select Call), 5-8pm
Tuesday, Jun 16, 5-8pm
Wednesday, June 17, 5-8pm
Thursday, June 18, 5-8pm
Friday, June 19 (Select Call), 5-8pm
Tuesday, Jun 23, 5-8pm
Wednesday, June 24, 5-8pm
Thursday, June 25, 5-8pm
Friday, June 26 (Select Call), 5-8pm
Tuesday, Jun 30, 5-8pm
Wednesday, July 1, 5-8pm
Thursday, July 2, 5-8pm
Monday, Jul 13, 5-8pm
Tuesday, July 14, 5-8pm
Wednesday, July 15, 5-8pm
Thursday, July 16, 5-8pm
Friday, July 17 (Select Call), 5-8pm
Monday, Jul 20, 5-8pm
Tuesday, July 21, 5-8pm
Wednesday, July 22 , 5-8pm
Thursday, July 23, 5-8pm
Friday, July 24 (Select Call), 5-8pm

TECH & PERFORMANCES

Monday, July 27, 12-4pm & 5-9pm - Tech
Tuesday, July 28, 12-4pm & 5-9pm - Tech
Wednesday, July 29, 12-4pm & 5-9pm - Tech
Thursday, July 30, 5pm call, 7pm Show
Friday, July 31 5pm call, 7pm Show
Saturday, August 1, 1pm call, 2pm Show & 6pm call, 7pm Show
Sunday, August 2, 1pm call, 2pm Show & 5pm call, 6pm Show
Tuesday, Aug 4, 5-9pm - Tech
Wednesday, Aug 5, 5-9pm - Tech
Thursday, Aug 6, 5-9pm - Tech
Friday, August 7 - 5pm call, 7pm Show
Saturday, August 8 - 1pm call, 2pm Show & 6pm call, 7pm Show

SUBMIT YOUR INTERNSHIP APPLICATION HERE!

BAM Summer Mainstage Production - Up to two internship positions are available for BAM’s Summer Mainstage program. Interns have the opportunity to experience a production from the very beginning to the thrilling end!

Candidates should possess a strong desire to learn about the educational and administrative side of theatre. The internship program is designed to act as a stepping stone for individuals who would like to eventually go on to become directors, managers, and educators. The ideal candidates should have a unique artistic vision for the stage, possess strong performance abilities, be extremely responsible and have a high level of maturity, and be a person who is willing to take initiative. The Mainstage internship is open to college students only.

Intern positions are voluntary, with high school and college-level interns receiving a modest weekly stipend.

PROGRAM SCHEDULE:

Auditions:
Sunday, May 17 - Auditions 5-9pm
Monday, May 18 - Dance Call 5-7pm, Additional Auditions 7-9pm
Wednesday, May 20 - Callbacks 5-9pm

Rehearsals:
Tuesday, May 26, 5-9pm
Wednesday, May 27, 5-9pm
Friday, May 29, 5-9pm
Monday, Jun 1, 5-9pm
Tuesday, Jun 2, 5-9pm
Wednesday, Jun 3, 5-9pm
Monday, Jun 8, 5-9pm
Tuesday, Jun 9, 5-9pm
Wednesday, Jun 10, 5-9pm
Friday, Jun 12, 5-9pm
Monday, Jun 15, 5-9pm
Tuesday, Jun 16, 5-9pm
Wednesday, Jun 17, 5-9pm
Friday, Jun 19, 5-9pm
Monday, Jun 22, 5-9pm
Tuesday, Jun 23, 5-9pm
Wednesday, Jun 24, 5-9pm
Friday, Jun 26, 5-9pm
Monday, Jun 29, 5-9pm
Tuesday, Jun 30, 5-9pm
Wednesday, Jul 1, 5-9pm