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My Internship Experience at Quirk!

Writer: Quirk Theatre
Quirk Theatre
Jul 4, 2023
2 min read

Updated: Jul 6, 2023


My name is Sofia and I have interned at Quirk as an assistant producer for the last couple of weeks through the University of Exeter’s Professional Pathways programme. This is my first experience in an internship role, and my time at Quirk has been creative, engaging, and super fun!


I have been doing a wide variety of tasks since my internship began, including updating Quirk’s website and social media channels, creating marketing campaigns, and supporting the PR strategy for the Christmas show, ‘Five Children & It’. As a Gen Z, it goes without saying that I am an avid social media user and enjoyed making Instagram and Facebook content to promote the show the company online. I have been planning a media timeline and learning the ropes of fabricating successful marketing campaigns that align with the company goals. Tasks like these have been very exciting due to the bubbly, eccentric energy of Quirk.


Learning the history of the company has been really insightful and has increased my already huge appreciation for theatre and performing arts. The shows are written, rehearsed, and produced with such a collaborative effort that makes the company feel like a family; some of the creative aspects are outsourced to young children, increasing the feeling of community within Quirk. I was pleasantly surprised to learn how committed Quirk are to improving accessibility for both employees and audience members alike – a prime example of this being the addition of relaxed performances. My working environment has been flexible and encouraging and I’ve felt like my contributions are making a real change!


Over the course of my internship, I have attended many ‘Quirkshops’, which have been a chance for me to learn from the writers and directors of the company through guided interactive workshops. These have been an incredible opportunity to gain an insight of how a theatre company is run and how to improve these specialist skills that are often hard to find classes for.


Overall, my experience interning at Quirk has been fantastic. I have completed varied and fulfilling tasks, met amazingly talented people, and felt like I have made a difference in the company. I can’t wait to see how the company grows and I have no doubt that ‘Five Children & It’ will be a phenomenal show!


Written and published by Sofia!

 
 
 

13 Comments


Henry Wid
Henry Wid
Aug 25

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freeaiwork
Aug 12

What a lovely write-up, Sofia! It’s refreshing to hear how hands-on your internship was, especially with the mix of marketing and community work. The relaxed performances and Quirkshops sound like such thoughtful touches. It’s clear Quirk isn’t just about putting on shows but building genuine connections. For anyone documenting creative projects like this, pairing your storytelling with visuals can really help bring the behind-the-scenes energy to life. For creators looking to enhance visual content, a Free AI Image Generator can be a practical addition to their workflow. Best of luck with the Christmas show—I’m sure it’ll be a hit!

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Tommy Harding
Tommy Harding
Jun 15

This sounds like an amazing first internship experience! It’s great to see how you’ve been involved in such a diverse range of tasks, from social media content creation to marketing campaigns and PR support. Hands-on opportunities like these provide valuable real-world skills and help build confidence in a professional environment. The creative and energetic culture you describe makes the experience even more rewarding. Much like an online class helper, practical experiences can accelerate learning and personal growth.

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Tanya Singh
Tanya Singh
Jun 11

Many students consider this option for medical education because of the academic environment, practical learning opportunities, and international exposure.


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Cherry sin
Cherry sin
Apr 22

Interesting discussion! Has anyone tried a bulk url opener? It’s really useful when you need to open many links quickly.

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