Dramatic Arts Internships: Intern abroad in Athens, Greece
Immerse yourself in the creative world of theatre and film production, where you’ll go beyond the spotlight to explore what brings a performance to life. Gain internship experience behind the scenes, from set design and stage management, to script development and production planning. You’ll build practical skills in the arts, collaborate with professionals, and hone your resume within an industry that thrives on creativity and storytelling.
What to expect from your Dramatic Arts internship:
- Deepen your arts and culture knowledge.
- Gain internship experience with mentorship from experienced professionals.
- Immerse yourself in the vibrant artistic culture of Greece, a country rich in theatrical tradition.
Your internship abroad host organization:
- Theaters
Internship details
If you’re passionate about theatre, film, and storytelling - and want to be part of real productions while learning how things come together behind the scenes - this Dramatic Arts internship is for you! Based in Athens, the world’s birthplace of Western drama, interns have scope to assist with rehearsals, set prep, backstage work, and more. Collaborate with a diverse crew and build hands-on experience from within the lively arts scene of Athens.
This is an in-country internship, with accommodation provided. You can explore remote internships, if you are looking for an internship program that you can undertake from home.
Dramatic Arts interns can become part of the action, assisting production teams and contributing to the creative and technical tasks which bring a performance to life. Whether you’re curious about directing, set design, stage management, or the tech that powers it all, this is your opportunity to explore different paths, gain practical insight, and learn from people who’ve made this industry their craft.
Interns may assist professionals across a wide range of departments, such as:
- Production & Direction: Help with planning and coordination while learning how creative decisions are made.
- Set & Costume Design: Assist with building sets and creating costumes that help bring the story and characters to life.
- Tech Crew: Get hands-on experience with lighting, sound, and other technical elements that make a performance work.
- Makeup, Hair & Props: Support the team in preparing actors and managing props and on-stage details.
- Cinematography & Media: Work with the camera, sound, and visual teams to help capture and shape the final performance on screen.
In all cases, interns should expect that the first week of your experience will focus on settling in and gaining some introductory knowledge, as you will not “hit the ground running”. Rather, you should start with learning about the placement to gain an understanding of what you can build upon, develop, learn, and contribute. Ensure that you ask questions and provide feedback during the introductory period, so that your supervisor understands how you’re progressing. This will help them to better understand important details, such as how quickly you learn, what you find challenging, what you find interesting, etc.
Understand and expect that individual internship experiences vary, as the specific placement that you’re assigned will depend on review of your resume and your current level of studies and experience. Therefore, if you’re at a more introductory level, you should reasonably expect a more introductory internship. Likewise, if you’re interning for a shorter duration, you will have a different experience from someone who is interning for a longer duration. Placement preferences are considered but always subject to availability.
Typical Schedule
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Monday to Friday, up to 8 hours per day
What are the career benefits of interning abroad as a Dramatic Arts Intern?
Dramatic Arts interns learn from a qualified and experienced supervisor, and can be involved in:
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Planning and coordination.
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Set and costume design.
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Lighting, sound, and other technical elements.
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Makeup, hair and props.
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Camera, sound, and visual teams.
Professional development opportunities:
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Gain practical understanding of production workflow and teamwork in the arts.
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Develop your experience portfolio with diverse opportunities.
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Increase your understanding of live and recorded performance settings.
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Obtain industry insights and networking opportunities.
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Gain practical skills and boost your employability, with guidance from Intern Abroad HQ’s Experiential Learning Curriculum to support your learning and cultural intelligence.
Are you eligible for this internship?
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Academic credit available for all internships
Get course credit from your college or university while completing your internship abroad or a remote internship program. It's a great way to meet your academic requirements and gain valuable experience at the same time.
Learn about course creditProgram fees
Applying for our Dramatic Arts Internship is completely free! The support package covers the assistance we provide in finding your internship and arranging your living accommodations in your host country, ensuring you thrive during your program.
Please note that a deposit of US$499 is required to confirm your place. The remaining balance (minus your initial US$499 deposit) is due at least 60 days before your internship start date.
Duration |
Program Fee (USD) |
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| 2 weeks | $2,324 Equivalent to $166 /day |
| 3 weeks | $2,834 Equivalent to $134 /day |
| 4 weeks | $3,404 Equivalent to $121 /day |
| 5 weeks | $3,874 Equivalent to $110 /day |
| 6 weeks | $4,339 Equivalent to $103 /day |
| 8 weeks | $5,129 Equivalent to $91 /day |
| 10 weeks | $5,854 Equivalent to $83 /day |
| 12 weeks | $6,244 Equivalent to $74 /day |
| 16 weeks | $8,044 Equivalent to $71 /day |
| 20 weeks | $9,134 Equivalent to $65 /day |
| 24 weeks | $10,074 Equivalent to $59 /day |
- Airport pick-up
- Accommodation
- 24/7 in-country support
- Program orientation
- Dedicated support before, during, and after your internship
- In-country guidance for social and tourist activities
- Sourcing and securing your internship placement
- Personalization of your internship plan
- Coaching from your supervisor
- Documented portfolio of your experiential learnings
- Academic credit facilitation
- International reference letter
- Certificate of Internship Completion
- All meals
- All in-country transportation
- Transfer back to the airport at the end of your internship program
- Visa (if required), flights, travel insurance (mandatory), vaccinations, criminal background check
- Personal spending money for snacks, drinks, public transport, laundry, and leisure activities during your free time.
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Arrival and Orientation
Internships in Athens begin every Monday. Exceptions may be made to this when start dates are shifted to avoid public holiday disruptions or closed when the program has already reached capacity. Note that there are typically less placements available during August, due to the summer vacation period in Greece. Interns may choose to spend a minimum of 2 weeks, up to a maximum of 12 weeks.
Airport pick up and accommodation are included in the Program Fee. The accommodation is covered from the Sunday night before the Monday start date - interns are required to arrive no later than the Sunday before their Monday start date, as all orientations are held on Mondays. Upon arrival, interns will be met, greeted, and transferred to the accommodation.
The typical port of entry is the Athens International Airport Eleftherios Venizelos (ATH). In order to receive the airport pick up service, interns are required to arrive on the Sunday before their Monday start date, between 9am and 6pm. An extra charge applies to any airport pickups outside this timeframe.
If you are planning to spend time independently in Greece prior to your internship and will not require an international airport pick up, we can discuss alternative arrival logistics with you.
The last night of the accommodation is the Friday night of the final week, leaving interns free to depart on Saturday. Extra nights of accommodation can be arranged in advance, if requested, and are subject to availability.
Orientation covers important details for your internship, including introductions, information about culture, customs, rules, expectations, safety, language lessons, cultural excursions, and more. Your specific internship placement orientation will follow the general orientation, as you’ll be shown how to travel to and from your internship and be introduced to the team you’ll be joining.
Please note that all participants are advised not to book flights until they have first registered to confirm their internship placement.
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Accommodation and WiFi
Interns are accommodated in clean and comfortable, furnished apartments. Upon the confirmation of specific internship details for each participant, accommodation arrangements are made, taking into consideration the location of internship placements, to ensure that any commute time is as convenient as possible.
Bedding and furnishings are provided, as well as common areas such as lounge, kitchen and laundry facilities. Standard amenities include whiteware (i.e. washing machine, stovetop, fridge, microwave) and clean linen (i.e. bed sheets, pillows, towels). Cleaning is provided ahead of a new occupants arrival. Outside of this, occupants are responsible for respecting common areas, keeping them clean, tidy and comfortable for all guests. Laundry facilities are also available within the accommodation. Accommodation does not always include WiFi (or the WiFi may be slower than what you’re used to at home). All interns are encouraged to purchase a local sim to ensure they have sufficient access to the internet.
In most cases, between two to six guests can be accommodated per apartment, so interns should be prepared to share living arrangements. Each guest will have a single or double bed. Rooming arrangements are same-sex, however the apartments themselves may be mixed gender. Single sex apartments are possible, but this needs to be specified in advance and is subject to availability. If you are interning alongside a friend, please let us know and we can aim to ensure you’re accommodated together (subject to availability).
Due to the layout of the city’s urban and residential areas, it is normal to expect an approximate commute (to / from an internship placement) of around 30 minutes. Interns should budget approximately 30 Euro per month for transportation (about US$35). The Athens Metro system makes it easy to get around the city and explore. All accommodation for the internship programs is located close to public transportation and large shopping areas.
It is important to note that an accommodation bond will be requested from the accommodation provider. The cost of the bond is US$400, so you must budget for this. However, this bond is fully refundable to you, upon your departure, provided that inspection has been completed to confirm that you have not caused damage to the property.
Please note that the accommodation pictured in the photo gallery of this webpage is provided as an example. Since we work with more than one apartment, the exact accommodation that you’re assigned may differ from the photos. However, you can expect a similar standard and similar amenities, to what is shown here.
Meals
Internships on this program do not include meals, as affordable supermarkets are easily accessible. Greece has a thriving coffee culture which is delightful to partake in (there is also WiFi in almost all coffee shops and restaurants). Try Ellinikos (a favorite style of coffee) along with Freddo Espresso / Cappucino and Frappe.
For eating out, interns may budget approximately 3 - 5 Euro for a light breakfast (about US$5 - 7) and 5 - 10 Euro for a simple lunch (about US$5 - 12). There are ample dining options ranging from budget to high end. Greek cuisine offers a range of incredible dishes to experience, including well known classics such as Moussaka and Souvlaki. The Mediterranean diet features meat (cow, chicken, lamb), pasta, rice, pulses, vegetables, and a variety of fish and seafood. When in doubt, skip straight to dessert and order Galaktoboureko (with ice cream)!
Essential country information
| Capital | Athens |
| Population | 10.75 million |
| Languages | Greek |
| Currency | Euro (€ - EUR) |
| Time zone | UTC+02:00 |
Weather and climate:
With its Mediterranean climate, Athens is one of the warmest capital cities in Europe. The summers are long, hot and dry and the winters are mild. The best time to visit Athens for the hot weather is from mid June to mid September. The hottest month is July, in which the temperature may peak around 92°F / 33°C. Heatwaves in Greece may occur but they are usually not prolonged (that coast moderates temperatures with coastal breezes). The cooler months are November through March. During this period, it rarely gets any colder than 42°F / 5°C in Athens (February is the coldest month). Rainfall in Greece varies throughout the year, although the summer months are drier in comparison. December is usually the wettest month of the year. Outside of Athens, the climate of Greece remains primarily Mediterranean. However, due to its mountainous regions, there is a range of microclimates and local variations. Snow regularly falls in the high mountains.
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