Undergraduate Student Opportunities
Quantum Games Internship
Theatre Internship
Film Internship
Apprentice Producer Internship
MRSEC Research Experience for Undergraduates (Summer Only)
Leadership Alliance Internship (Summer Only)
Graduate Student Opportunities
Postdoctoral Scholar Opportunities
QuSTEAM Influencer Opportunity
Science / Technology / Arts Professionals Opportunities
Volunteer Opportunities
Testimonials
Embedded within UChicago's Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering, STAGE is a devised theatre and film lab dedicated to meaningful collaborations among scientists, technologists and artists. The work that STAGE generates conveys the flavor, substance and texture of scientific activity to give audiences visceral experiences that ignite their curiosity.
What are we looking for?
STAGE is looking for dedicated undergraduate students from all academic disciplines to work with art, science and technology professionals along with UChicago faculty, staff and students on STAGE's theatre and film projects.
Undergraduate students with hybrid interests and skills, i.e., science and engineering students who have experience or interest in theatre and/or film; artists, performers, designers, dramaturgs and students from other disciplines who have experience or interest in science and/or technology.
STAGE is particularly interested in candidates who are inspired by STAGE's non-traditional method of devising stories through collective research and collaborative play. STAGE requires that UChicago undergraduate students commit to a minimum of two consecutive quarters of work with the Lab.
Interested UChicago undergraduates should apply via Handshake. Positions are unpaid for an initial volunteer period after which STAGE will assist you in identifying on campus resources for undergraduate interns such as Metcalf grants.
Current project openings:
Theatre:
Entanglement
The River Project
For more information on responsibilities and skills requirements for STAGE's Theatre internships, click here.
Film:
Curiosity: The Making of a Scientist
For more information on responsibilities and skills requirements for STAGE's Film internships, click here.
Apprentice Producers work on all of STAGE's projects. For more information on responsibilities and skills requirements, click here.
How to Apply:
As part of your application, please submit your CV, including GPA, along with a cover letter and short statement describing either:
- What your previous theatre or film experience entailed, and why you're interested in working with STAGE and in a new way?
OR, if you don't have previous theatre or film experience,
- Why are you interested in working with STAGE?
Include hours per week that you would be able to commit to STAGE over the course of two quarters or more. Send your CV and cover letter to: stagelab@uchicago.edu.
Application Timeline:
For Summer Quarter: apply mid-January through mid-May
For Fall Quarter: apply mid-April through mid-August
For Winter Quarter: apply mid-October through mid-December
For Spring Quarter: apply mid-January through mid-March
Summer internships for non-UChicago undergraduates:
MRSEC REU (Research Experience for Undergraduates) is a program of the Materials Research Science and Engineering Center (MRSEC) at the University of Chicago and is open to undergraduates not attending UChicago - click here for more information and how to apply (deadline is typically in February).
The Leadership Alliance Summer Research Early Identification Program at the University of Chicago is open to underrepresented undergraduates not attending UChicago - click here for more information and how to apply (deadline is typically in February).