Interns & Young Professionals

FSC’s Interns and Young Professionals Program is integral to our mission. Each year at FSC, interns benefit from the creative and collaborative experience FSC offers, honing a variety of skills and taking on major responsibilities with commitment and diligence. Working side by side with professionals, FSC’s interns have the opportunity to learn skills, make connections, and collaborate with those working in the industry every day. It is a testament to the mutual appreciation of this shared adventure that talented young people return summer after summer to help make FSC’s season a reality.

FSC's Interns and Young Professionals Program is funded by generous support from the A. Lindsay and Olive B. O'Connor Foundation, The Morgan McReynolds Foundation, The Community Foundation of Unadilla, The Otis A. Thompson Foundation, The Dewar Foundation, and the Anna L. Mabey Foundation.

2025 Interns and Young Professionals

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Alyssa Perillo

Alyssa (Stage Manager) began working at FSC as an intern in 2023 and returned the following year as the Assistant Stage Manager. This year, she is thrilled to be working at FSC as 2025 Season Stage Manager. In the off season, Alyssa co-directs the theater program at Unatego Central School, and most recently stage managed Eleemosynary at SUNY Cortland.

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Abigail Gregory

Abi (Intern) will begin studying Adolescent English Education at SUNY Oneonta in the fall. She has been involved in Franklin Central School’s Drama Club since 5th grade, her favorite role being Laurie in Treasure Island and Agent Mildew in The XYZ Files. She is very excited to become involved in the behind the scenes aspect of theater and to learn so much this summer.

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Sage Utter

Sage (Assistant Stage Manager) will be attending Marrywood University in the fall to pursue a degree in theater. They have been involved in the FSC drama club acting in various musicals and plays. Sage has several playwriting and voice acting credits with their most recent project being a self-produced cartoon. They are very excited to be returning this year and learning more about the many aspects that go into theater production.

Words From Past Interns

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“Working at FSC, you get to learn a little about everything, from working with the actors onstage to working with the tech crew behind the scenes. Everyone at FSC was so welcoming, and all are amazing teachers. With the experience I gained, I am able to problem-solve different tasks, and take what I learned and apply it to everyday life. I recommend this program to anyone who loves the arts and wants an amazing learning experience.”

– Hannah Baker, 2023

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“I would not be where I am today without my experiences at Franklin Stage Company. I am very proud of what I have accomplished at FSC, and grateful to FSC for creating a space for young people to learn and grow. Theatre is a medium in which we can learn about other people and other experiences without even being aware of it. Theatre allows us to see the humanity in our neighbors, and helps us treat them like the humans they are. Franklin Stage Company is the place to be for young professionals looking to build their skill set.”

– Grant Crowson, 2021–2023

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“My summer at FSC was a great experience and a great opportunity to participate in theatre. The staff and performers were very welcoming and eager to teach me. The Franklin community is unique and wonderful, and I recommend this program to anyone looking to gain more experience in professional theatre.”

– Valerie Waters, 2018