Festival Internship

2026 CNPF Festival Internship

About the Colorado New Play Festival 

The Colorado New Play Festival (CNPF) is an annual event held in Steamboat Springs, Colorado that celebrates the creation and development of new theatrical works. Founded in 1996, the festival brings together playwrights, directors and actors in a collaborative environment where new plays are developed, rehearsed and publicly read. 

For more than 25 years, CNPF has supported the development of well over 100 new scripts, with a significant number going on to full productions across regional theaters and New York stages, many achieving national recognition.

The festival’s goals center on advancing the art of storytelling as an essential part of the human spirit, nurturing a diversity of voices, and providing a unique platform for playwrights to refine their work in partnership with professional theatre companies. The week culminates in staged readings that offer audiences a first look at fresh, original plays.

Festival Internship Duties:

• Work closely with the Festival Producer and Company Manager, aiding in administrative tasks and communication.
• Manage logistics by tracking and distributing resources like scripts, props, and technical equipment.
• Greet attendees and provide information about the schedule and events.
• Oversee the setup, breakdown, and maintenance of event spaces.
• Assist with Box Office and Front of House duties as necessary.
• Assist with errands as necessary.

Essential skills: time management, personable, works well in a team, can lift more than 25 lbs 
 

Festival Internship Compensation:

• $500 stipend
• Ground Transportation Stipend (maximum value $100 per vehicle)
• Housing in a condo at Chateau Chamonix. Condos have a kitchen, living and dining area, and a washer & dryer. Each intern has their own bedroom & bathroom.
• Housing for interns provided from June 8 - 15
• Most meals provided by the Festival

Location: Onsite - Steamboat Springs, CO, United States

Schedule: Full time

Employment duration: Temporary or seasonal

Estimated start date: 6/8/2026

Estimated end date: 6/15/2026
 

Qualifications:  Successful candidates will be current or recently graduated students in the state of Colorado. Valid driver’s license required, ability to bring ones own vehicle will be beneficial. 
 

Number of hires: 1

To Apply: Please submit a resume, cover letter and two references

Hiring Team: Savana Leveille - savana@cnpfsteamboat.org