Should I take theatre internship offer ? ($175/month)

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Got a contract in my email yesterday for a theatre internship that I was very excited about. Initially, I thought that I'd be working only one show, but I am expected to work 8 hour shift days, 6 days a week for four months . For 175/month. I know this would be great for my resume because they are a well known theatre company in this state. But, I can't live off that. I have bills and school to pay for. Not even counting the fact that I am worth more than that. I have experience in every area of theatre, and the position I'm wanting to have is arguably one of the best paid positions in the industry itself. I am still in school getting my degree as a theatre major. But I've put off my theatre classes this semester all for this internship. I don't know what to do. I think the only thing that's keeping me from declining is the experience and the resume slot. My brother says he'd rather me be a prostitute than take the offer sooo.

I did the math, it's roughly 40 dollars a week .But experience !

Posted Jan 13, 2026, 11:56 PM UTC

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