32 Rising Theatre Professionals Will Join The Muny as 2026 Summer Interns
Students represent 25 universities from 12 states — plus Washington, D.C., and the U.K.
ST. LOUIS — Thirty-two interns will take on important roles across all Muny departments this summer, gaining hands-on professional experience with the team that brings St. Louis’ Tony Award-winning outdoor theatre to life.
This year’s interns represent 25 universities from 12 states — plus Washington, D.C., and the United Kingdom.
“Our interns are an integral and vital part of creating the Muny season,” said Muny Director of Education Tali Allen. “I continue to be amazed and impressed by the impact of the program and the energy these students bring to our campus each summer.”
The competitive Muny internship program is open to rising college sophomores, juniors and seniors, as well as seniors who are about to graduate, who are pursuing a career in theatre. Producing and directing positions are made available to MFA graduate students.
“We are delighted to welcome this year’s class of Muny interns, including 10 students returning from last season,” said Charlie Mueller, Muny education programs manager. “We selected these talented individuals from a record number of applicants, all eager to make connections and take part in the learning opportunity of a lifetime.”
The 2026 Muny interns:
- Theron Abel, Loyola University Chicago, development
- Adrien Armstrong, Emory University, producing administration
- Christine Chupailo, University of Michigan, wig and makeup
- Anna Collins, Florida State University, stage management assistant
- Charlotte Corcoran, Washington University in St. Louis, electrics
- Tucker DeGregory, Columbia University, directing
- Kaitlyn Dorsey, Howard University, production management
- Julia English, Syracuse University, scenic paint
- Margaret Fecko, Washington University in St. Louis, stage management assistant
- Arden Grant-Davie, Royal Central School of Speech and Drama, stage management assistant
- Michael Hamburg, University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music, stage management production assistant
- Carter Haney, Webster University, musical direction
- Jazmine Johnson, Truman State University, preshow sound assistant
- Sarah Kaplan, Barnard College, directing
- Isai Leal, University of Houston, stage management production assistant
- Ashley Loeb, Pratt Institute, costume shop material coordinator
- Jamaal Muhammad, Milwaukee School of Engineering, props carpentry
- Jordan Pincus, Carnegie Mellon University, scenic design
- Ginny Pisoni, Webster University, stage management production assistant
- Panayiota Preovolos, Carnegie Mellon University, automation
- Maya Reddy, University of Southern California, costume design
- João Ribeiro, Principia College, preshow sound assistant
- Max Rodriguez, Boston College, directing
- Myah Shelton, Northwestern University, education
- Ian Sonnabend, Emerson College, sound design
- Carrena Spann, Case Western Reserve University, directing
- Lara Stone, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, stage management production assistant
- Kaycee Swierc, Carnegie Mellon University, directing
- Matthew Valunas, Columbia University, stage management production assistant
- Cameron Williams, University of Houston, education
- AJ Yi, Harvard University, musical direction
- Meixin Yu, Carnegie Mellon University, video design
Muny interns have the unique opportunity to work closely with professionals from unions including the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees, United Scenic Artists, the Stage Directors and Choreographers Society, the American Federation of Musicians and the Actors’ Equity Association.
Positions are paid and include a partial housing stipend.
The Muny operates year-round with a full-time staff of 35. Each summer, the number of employees grows to over 1,100 in production and administration — onstage, behind the scenes, front of house and more.
Muny internships are offered as part of the Crawford Taylor Education Initiative. Learn more at muny.org/internships.
About The Muny
Now in its 108th season in St. Louis, The Muny — the recipient of the 2025 Regional Theatre Tony Award — is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to producing exceptional musical theatre that is accessible to all, continuing its remarkable tradition in Forest Park. As the nation’s oldest and largest outdoor musical theatre, The Muny welcomes more than 300,000 patrons each summer for seven world-class productions under the stars. Learn more at muny.org, and follow along at facebook.com/munytheatre, instagram.com/themuny and youtube.com/themunytv.
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