The 28th Annual Ojai Playwrights Conference & New Works Festival will take place July 20 - August 2, 2026.
Intern Applications are now open!
Ojai Playwrights Conference (OPC) offers internships to currently enrolled undergraduate students with an interest in the new play development process and theatre-making. If this sounds like you, please join us for two weeks in Ojai, California, to work alongside established and mid-career playwrights who are developing compelling new plays for the American theater.
This opportunity is suited for those eager to gain experience in producing, creative development, and arts administration. Candidates must be deeply interested in new work development and working directly with artists. Each intern will be paired with an artistic team, including a playwright, a dramaturg, and a director, along with their stage manager and actors, to work together on developing one new play throughout the Conference and Festival.
During week one of the Conference, interns will have the opportunity to see readings of the full line-up of Festival plays as well as develop their own creative process through writing exercises and discussions with Festival playwrights, directors, and dramaturgs. During the second week, interns will work more closely with the creative team of a single show, shadowing and providing support during workshop rehearsals, culminating in public performances. Interns also have the opportunity to take daily workshops from festival artists, resulting in the performance of a short piece during the festival weekend.
All interns will work closely with the Intern Manager, Company Manager, and the entire OPC staff to help build community and a successful two-week program.
Deadline to Apply: Monday, April 6th 2026 at 11:59pm PT
Interviews with finalist candidates will be scheduled between April 20 and May 1, 2026.
Applicants must be available July 18 - August 3, 2026 for the conference.
If you are interested in applying, please read the full information sheet for further details and requirements. The application can be found here.
Please send any questions to: [email protected].
