Foundation Theatres is passionate about supporting the next generation of theatre makers. Our Work Experience Program will provide opportunities to secondary school students to experience how live venues operate.
Work Experience
Our Work Experience Program provides secondary school students with the opportunity to experience how live venues operate.
Our Work Experience Program
In 2026, Foundation Theatres will offer week-long work experience to six secondary students to visit our venues and learn from our experienced staff. The successful applicants will spend time onsite at the Capitol Theatre and Sydney Lyric. Your week will be split across all aspects of our business including technical operations, facilities management and maintenance, front-of-house operations, food and beverage service, ticketing, merchandising and administration.
Our Work Experience Program gives secondary students the chance to work with other like-minded students whilst being mentored by leading professionals in the performing arts industry.
Anyone over the age of 16 with a passion for theatre, who can listen and talk to all range of people and is willing to work as part of a team is encouraged to apply. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, experiences, cultures and languages. If you love theatre and are ready to learn, this could be an experience you’ll never forget.
2026 Program
In 2026, our Work Experience program will take place from Tuesday 18 August - Friday 21 August. Our program includes 2 late finishes at approximately 10pm. Students must have a parent or guardian that can collect them from the theatre after these finishes.
Applications are now open and will close on 30 June 2026. Selections will be announced on 7 July 2026. All applicants will be notified if they have been successful or not. All costs associated with undertaking this work experience is to be covered by the applicant.
Application Process
Apply nowTo apply, you must be:
- At least 16 years of age
- Enrolled in an Australian school or tertiary education program
- Be covered by your educational institution's Public Liability Insurance. You will be asked to supply this before being accepted for the program.
Please upload a video telling us a bit about yourself and why you want to do Work Experience with us. Please include:
- If you have visited our theatres before and what shows you have seen;
- Your hobbies;
- What you’d like to do when you leave school; and
- Any other fun and interesting facts about you.
Applications are now open and will close on 30 June 2026.
Apply now. We can’t wait to hear from you!