Global Voices in Verse and Global Voices Theatre Collective are excited to offer a unique summer internship and project experience for high school, middle school, and college students who are passionate about the literary and performing arts. Supported by the Arlington Commission for Arts and Culture (ACAC), Mass Cultural Council (MCC), and ArtsArlington, these initiatives celebrate global poetry, diverse cultural narratives, and creative expression within our community.
About the Organizations
Global Voices in Verse is a community poetry platform founded by poet-educator Dr. Parmit Kumar Singh that brings together poetry lovers of all ages and languages. It fosters intercultural understanding and celebrates literary traditions from across the globe through monthly gatherings where participants read, discuss, and honor works from poets of many nations and languages.
Global Voices Theatre Collective is a dynamic theatre initiative that reimagines poetry through performance. Blending storytelling, theatre, and movement, the Collective produces creative productions that interpret poems on stage, connecting audiences—especially young people—to poetry in innovative ways.
What Interns Will Do
This internship is designed to give students hands-on experience in arts programming, communications, event coordination, and cultural research. Interns will:
- Gain practical work experience in organizing poetry and theatre events
- Communicate with poets, performers, and community partners
- Help manage and curate the organization’s social media platforms
- Write post-event summaries for the blog and news updates
- Conduct research on world poetry, themes, movements, and poets
- Select poems and poets to be featured at events
- Prepare and present biographies of poets and their works
- Support documentation and creative storytelling across platforms
This experience is ideal for students interested in literature, theatre, communications, arts administration, and community engagement.
Program Dates
March – August
Flexible engagement based on school schedules and student availability.
How to Apply / Contact
Interested students should contact:
- parmitcrassa@gmail.com
- Phone: 240-370-0572
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/globalvoicesinverse/
Why This Matters
This internship offers more than just resume building. It’s an opportunity to deepen your understanding of world poetry, build confidence in public communication, and collaborate with artists and community members. You’ll leave with real-world skills in event planning, writing, research, and storytelling—plus the satisfaction of helping bring global voices to life through verse and performance.