Internship Opportunities in Theatre and Education

Teaching Artist School Year Internship at the Omaha Theater Company

2011-04-04T06:43:00.000-07:00

The Omaha Theater Company is looking to hire one more recent college graduate for its teaching artist internship program. This program is geared toward students who want to enter educational theater (such as becoming a high school drama teacher, become a professional teaching artist, enter graduate school in TYA, or working for a professional children’s theater) as a career. These students work full time during the 9 month school year (August 11-May 18). The responsibilities for these interns can include assisting with acting, creative drama and musical theater classes, working with after school programs with “at-risk” middle school students, writing plays for young performers, helping with study guide lay-outs and content , acting in one or two mainstage productions, co-directing a teen theater production, performing in a Theater in Education touring play, and leading workshops with school groups. Interns are paid a weekly stipend and are provided free housing.

Interested applicants should send a letter of interest, a sample lesson plan, and a current resume (with education, experience working with kids, and theater experience) to Brian Guehring, Education Director, briang@rosetheter.org.

Interested candidates are encouraged to apply by April 29th, 2011.

The Omaha Theater Company for Young People is one of the largest professional theater for young audiences in the country. We are housed in a restored 1927 vaudeville theater and our programming includes a mainstage season of theater for young audiences, a summer youth theater, an award winning teen theater program, and extensive classes and workshops for kids aged 4-18. Our mission is to use theater and dance to educate and enrich the lives of young people.

Internship with Actors Theatre of Louisville’s Education Department

2010-10-19T09:09:00.000-07:00

Join Team Education at Actors Theatre as an Education Intern/Teaching Artist and help create outstanding artistic and learning experiences for young people. Serve as artistic/education ambassador throughout our region’s school systems and youth service organizations, as well as community, treatment and placement centers. Conduct classroom workshops and lead playwriting residencies. Develop lesson plans, research and write study guides, and collaborate interdepartmentally at Actors Theatre, while contributing to the Humana Festival College Days Weekend and the New Voices Young Playwrights Festival. Members of traditionally underrepresented groups are particularly encouraged to apply. Successful candidates have a passion for sharing the power of live theatre with young people and a strong sense of collaboration. Formal classroom teaching experience not required, but previous experience working with young people and a reliable car are musts.

For an application or more information about the intern program please visit: http://www.actorstheatre.org/intern.htm

For further information regarding Actors Educational programming, please visit: http://www.actorstheatre.org/education.htm

Application Deadline: March 1, 2011 for 2011-2012 Season. We will also accept applications and conduct interviews at the College Days weekend March 18 - 20, 2011. Applicants will be informed of our decision no later than April 1^st, 2011. Summer: No deadline.
Additional Materials Required: Please include both a brief writing sample (essay or article) and a brief lesson plan with your complete Internship application.

Compensation: The internship includes a small grant as well a teaching artist payment. Interns are also reimbursed for mileage. Contact srahe@actorstheatre.orgfor details.
Send your application to: Steven Rahe, Education Director: srahe@actorstheatre.org

Arts Management Intern - American Alliance for Theatre and Education

2010-09-03T10:10:00.000-07:00

The American Alliance for Theatre and Education, the national professional organization for the field of theatre and education based in Bethesda, MD, seeks two Arts Management Interns. The AATE internship program provides learning opportunities and on-the-job experience to college juniors/seniors, graduate students, and recent college graduates with a professional interest in arts and/or non-profit management. To learn more about AATE, please visit www.aate.com.

BENEFITS:

Training: The intern will gain valuable experience in non-profit management. The intern, with their supervisor, will develop a list of learning goals that they would like to accomplish. Interns are trained and supervised by AATE staff and, when possible, have interaction with board members.

Career Support: Interns who complete the program gain a valuable professional reference from a national arts organization with recognized leaders in the field. In addition, staff is available to assess the intern's interview skills and provide feedback on his/her résumé.

Hands-On Involvement: Interns are an integral part of the AATE staff. Interns will have the opportunity to create new projects, resources, and other materials for the organization. Interns will take part in a weekly staff meeting with other AATE staff members and provide input on the organization’s progress.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The intern is expected to work at least 15 hours per week for 10-12 weeks. They will participate in daily office activities, contribute skills and ideas, and produce excellent work.

In addition to general office support, the intern will create an ongoing project, which must adhere to the following guidelines. The project must:
1. be a subject of interest to the Intern or applicable to their major/area of interest.
2. provide a service to AATE members or the organization itself.
3. once completed, be tangible enough to serve as a portfolio piece to be used in future job-seeking and interviewing.

In addition to the selected project, interns will provide general office support to the Executive Director and other AATE staff. Interns will help implement recruitment and marketing campaigns. Selected interns will help with website and social media maintenance. Other duties may be assigned to an intern in their specific area of interest.

HOW TO APPLY

Submit the following in one complete package:

* Cover letter discussing career goals and area of interest, computer skills, and when you are available to start. (Start and end dates are flexible provided that at least ten weeks are completed.)
* Résumé.
* Two letters of recommendations.

Send application materials to Kelly Prestel via email at internships@aate.com. Please include “Intern Application” in the Subject line of your email.

For questions, please contact Kelly Prestel at 301-951-7977.

COMPENSATION

$250 stipend OR college credit. Stipends will be dispensed in two installments - 50% midway through the internship and 50% upon completion. If you wish to receive credit for your internship, please indicate as such in your cover letter.

Internship Opportunities at Actors Theatre of Louisville

2010-02-19T14:31:00.000-08:00

Join Team Education at Actors Theatre as an Education Intern/Teaching Artist and contribute to creating nearly 30,000 creative learning experiences for young people annually. Serve as an artistic/education ambassador throughout our region’s school systems and youth service organizations, as well as community, treatment, and placement centers. Conduct classroom workshops and lead playwriting residencies. Develop lesson plans, research and write study guides, and collaborate interdepartmentally at Actors Theatre, while contributing to the Humana Festival College Days Weekend and the New Voices Young Playwrights Festival. Applicants with teaching experience in other arts related fields are encouraged to apply. Formal classroom teaching experience not required, but previous experience working with young people and a reliable car are musts.

For an application or more information about the intern program please visit: http://www.actorstheatre.org/intern.htm

For further information regarding Actors Educational programming, please visit: http://www.actorstheatre.org/education.htm

Summer MFA Teaching Artist Internship

2010-01-19T14:35:00.000-08:00

The Coterie Theatre and Heart of America Shakespeare Festival Education Departments are partnering together to offer a paid internship to graduate students studying in the fields of Theatre for Young Audiences, Shakespeare, and/or Theatre Education. The Teaching Artist Internship is dedicated to nurturing future theatre professionals by providing them with the opportunity to interact with youth, grades K - 12, as well as collaborating with local teaching artists.

The Coterie Theatre and Heart of America Shakespeare Festival believe that practical experience is essential to developing innovative teaching artists and that through our interaction with these emerging artists our programs and the field of teaching artistry will be strengthened.

For more information contact, Meghann Henry, Education Director, Coterie Theatre (816) 474-6785 ext. 237 or Kara Armstrong, Education Director, Heart of America Shakespeare Festival (816) 531-7728.

Internships at City Theatre Company of Pittsburgh

2010-01-19T14:30:00.000-08:00

City Theatre's mission is to provide an artistic home for the development and production of contemporary plays of substance and ideas that engage and challenge diverse audiences.

Internship tracks include marketing/public relations, development, stage management, design, education/teaching artist, and administrative. Internships can be full or part time, for credit, and for the summer season, one or two semesters, or a full year. There is no stipend. Get more information and download the application form: http://www.citytheatrecompany.org/education/internships.html

Internships at Orlando Repertory Theatre

2010-01-19T14:14:00.000-08:00

Orlando Repertory Theatre
1001 E. Princeton Street
Orlando, FL 32803
407-896-7365
www.orlandorep.com

Contact/Email:
Carrie Kasten, 407-896-7365 x222, carriek@orlandorep.com

Mission Statement:
To inspire new connections between children, adults, parents and educators through the shared experience of art and literature as theatre

Internship Types:
For university credit
Project specific
Generalized/Single track
Touring
Full-time/Part-time
With stipend ($100-$150/week is average)
Without stipend

Internship Tracks:
Marketing/Public relations
Stage management
Education/Teaching artist
Administrative
Combination

Provided:
Stipend
Class credit
Full-time/Part-time

Duration:
One semester
Two semesters

TYA Shows Each Season:
Six

Other Shows:
Two or three youth academy productions performed as a class through our education department

Performance Spaces:
Three – one proscenium stage, one thrust stage, one black box theatre

Can Interns Audition for Productions?
No

Equity Candidacy Program:
No

Education Department?
Yes

Partnering Organizations:
The University of Central Florida, Walt Disney World, Universal Theme Parks, Sea World, and many local theatre companies.

Intern Responsibilities:
The Orlando Repertory Theatre is seeking interns in the costume shop, scene shop, stage management, and the education department. Contact Carrie Kasten for specific internship responsibilities

How to Apply:
Email a resume and cover letter to carriek@orlandorep.com

Internships at Adventure Stage, Chicago

2010-01-19T14:08:00.000-08:00

Adventure Stage Chicago at the Vittum Theater
1012 N. Noble St
Chicago, IL 60622
(773) 278-7471
www.adventurestage.org

Contact/Email:
Tom Arvetis, x122, tom@adventurestage.org

Mission Statement:
We create dynamic theatre for young audiences that sparks imagination, inspires
dialogue, and celebrates community among young people, families and artists

Internship Types:
For university credit
Project specific
Generalized/Single track
Full time/Part time

Internship tracks:
Marketing/Public relations
Stage management
Education/Teaching artist
Research
Administrative
Combination

Provided:
Class credit

Duration:
One month
Summer season
One semester
Two semesters
Full Year

TYA Shows Each Season:
Three

Other Shows:
Three to six presentations

Performance Spaces:
One

Can Interns Audition for Productions?
Yes

Equity Candidacy Program:
No

Education Department:
Yes

Partnering Organizations:
We do work with a number of other Chicago institutions. We seek motivated individuals who would be eager to take advantage of these networking opportunities

Intern Responsibilities:
Candidate must be self-movitated and capable of working independently. Because we
have a small staff, interns are depended on to complete many projects

How to Apply:
There is no formal application. If interested, please contact Tom Avetis at the information above

Internships at Asolo Repertory Theater

2010-01-19T14:02:00.000-08:00

Asolo Repertory Theater
5555 N. Tamiami Tr.
Sarasota, FL 34243
(941) 351-9010
www.asolo.org

Email/Contact:
carolyn_mills@asolo.org, Carrie Mills, ext.3320

Mission Statement:
To entertain, engage and inspire through the highest quality repertory theatre and superior education programs

Internship Types:
Generalized/Single track
Full-time
With stipend

Internship tracks:
Marketing/Public relations
Develoment
Stage management
Education/Teaching artist
Administrative

Provided:
Housing
Stipend

Duration:
Summer season
Two semesters

TYA Shows Each Season:
One family show:

Other Shows:
Nine to ten

Performance Spaces:
Three

Can Interns Audition for Productions?
No

Education Department:
Yes

Partnering Organizations:
Florida State University

Intern Responsibilities:
The responsibilities run the gamut of the extent of the theatre - you could be doing anything!

How to Apply:
Cover letter, resume and references to Corrine Gabrielson, Asst. Managing Director

Internships at Children's Theatre of Charlotte

2010-01-19T13:56:00.000-08:00

Children's Theatre of Charlotte
300 E. 7th St
Charlotte, NC 28270
(704) 973-2800
www.ctcharlotte.org

Contact/Email:
Brenda Arko, brendaa@ctcharlotte.org

Mission Statement:
To enrich the lives of young people ages 3-18, of all cultures, through theatre and education experiences of the highest quality

Internship Types:
For university credit
With or without stipend (seasonal)

Internship Tracks:
Marketing/Public relations
Development
Education/Teaching artist
Administrative

Provided:
Housing (summer only)
Stipend (summer only)
Class credit
Classes/workshops for interns

Duration:
Summer season
One semester

TYA Shows Each Season:
Ten

Other Shows:
More than two preschool shows, two special events

Performance Spaces:
Two

Can Interns Audition for Productions?
Not currently

Equity Candidacy Program:
No

Education Department:
Yes

Partnering Organizations:
We are housed in a building with the Public Library of Charlotte and Mecklenburg County. There are some intern opportunities there as well (www.imaginon.org)

Intern Responsibilities:
Summer education interns work predominantly with our summer camp program. Seasonal interns choose an emphasis on education, production, audience services or development.

How to Apply:
Download an application at www.ctcharlotte.org

Internships at Dallas Children's Theatre

2010-01-19T13:50:00.000-08:00

Dallas Children's Theater
5938 Skillman
Dallas, TX 75231
(214) 978-0110
www.dct.org

Contact/Email:
gina@dct.org, robyn@dct.org

Mission Statement:
To inspire young people to creative and productive lives throug a professional season of productions and education programs

Internship Types:
For university credit
Project specific
Generalized/Single track
Touring
Full-time/Part-time
With or without stipend

Internship Tracks:
Combination, any

Provided:
Stipend
Class credit
Classes/workshops for interns

Duration:
Summer season
One semester
Two semesters
Full year

TYA Shows Each Season:
Eleven

Other Shows:
Student shows

Performance Spaces:
Two

Can Interns Audition for Productions?
Yes

Equity Candidacy Program:
Yes

Education Department:
Yes

Intern Responsibilities:
Depends on the person and their abilities and interests

How to Apply:
Contact Gina Waits: Gina@dct.org; identify yourself as an AATE member

Internships at Irondale Ensemble Project

2010-01-19T13:45:00.000-08:00

Irondale Ensemble Project
PO Box 150604
Brooklyn, NY 11215
(718) 488-9233
www.irondale.org

Email/Contact:
Peter Duffy

Mission Statement:
To create theatre that is a strong voice for social change and is a deep commitment to artistic excellence. By using theatre as an educational tool in schools, prisons shelters and other community settings, we believe Irondale has a direct, often life-changing effect on our audience. Central to the work is the exploration of collavoration, creativity, pedagogy and the process of theatre-making through the long association of theatre artists

Internship Types:
For university credit
Project specific
Full-time/Part-time

Internship Tracks:
Acting
Marketing/Public relations
Development
Stage management
Education/Teaching artist
Research
Administrative
Combination

Provided:
Classes/workshops for interns

Duration:
One month
Summer season
One semester
Two semesters
Full year

TYA Shows Each Season:
Varies
Other shows

Performance Spaces:
One

Can Interns Audition for Productions?
Yes

Education Department:
Yes

Partnering Organizations:
Yes

Intern Responsibilities:
Everything from curriculum and education guide development, teaching in schools, to photocopying

How to Apply:
Contact Peter Duffy for more information.

Internships at Lexington Children's Theatre

2010-01-19T13:18:00.000-08:00

Lexington Children's Theatre
418 West Short St
Lexington, KY 40507
(859) 254-4546
www.lctonstage.org

Contact/Email:
Jeremy Kisling, x226, jkisling@lctonstage.org

Mission Statement:
LCT is a non-profit, non-equity, fully professional children's theatre staffed with professional artists and educators dedicated to intellectual and cultural enrichment of young people.

Internship Types:
For university credit
Generalized/Single track (by department or interest)
With or without stipend

Internship Tracks:
Acting
Marketing/Public relations
Stage Management
Education/Teaching Artist
Combination

Provided:
Housing
Stipend
Food stipend/Per diem
Class credit
Classes/Workshops for interns

Duration:
Summer season
Full year

TYA Shows Each Season:
Ten

Other Shows:
One musical

Can Interns Audition for Productions?
Yes

Equity Candidacy Program:
No

Education Department:
Yes

Intern Responsibilities:
Full hands-on experience; interns play a vital role in the operations of the theatre

How to Apply:
Visit www.lctonstage.org or send resume and cover letter to LCT

Internships at Omaha Performing Arts

2010-01-19T13:13:00.000-08:00

Omaha Performing Arts
1200 Douglas Street
Omaha, NE 68108
(402) 345-0202
www.omahaperformingarts.org

Contact/email:
Michael Miller (education manager), mmiller@omahaperformingarts.org, (402) 661-8442

Mission Statement:
Omaha Performing Arts is a presenting organization, bringing world class performers in a variety of genres (classical and jazz music, dance, Broadway and more) to Omaha area audiences.

Internship Types:
For university credit
Project specific
Generalized/Single track
With stipend

Internship tracks:
Marketing/Public relations
Development
Education/Teaching Artist
Administrative
Combination

Provided:
Stipend

Duration:
Summer season
One semester

Other Shows:
Several series, including a jazz/classical/dance/Broadway/"a la carte" with theater and more

Performance Spaces:
Three - concert hall, large proscenium, "black box" space

Can Interns Audition for Productions?
No

Equity Candidacy Program:
No

Education Department:
Yes

Partnering Organizations:
Omaha performing arts partners with a wide range of other Omaha-area arts organizations on a variety of projects.

Intern Responsibilities:
Our internship program is still in an early, somewhat experimental phase. We prefer for interns to work with a variety of departments on specific projects. Most of these projects are related to the administrative issues in a presenting organizations (marketing, development, some production, etc.).

How to Apply:
Contact Michael Miller, Education Manager, for more information.
Eventually, an online application process is planned.

Internships at Omaha Theatre Company

2010-01-19T13:06:00.000-08:00

Omaha Theater Co.
The Rose
2001 Farnam St.
Omaha, NE 68102
(402) 502-4636
www.rosetheater.org

Contact/Email:
briang@rosetheater.org

Mission Statement:
To use theater and dance to educate and enrich the lives of young people and their families

Internship Types:
For University Credit
Project Specific
Full-time/Part-time
With or without stipend

Internship Tracks:
Directing
Stage management,
Education/Teaching artist
Combination

Provided:
Housing
Stipend
Class credit
Classes/workshops for interns

Duration:
Summer season
One semester
Two semesters

TYA Shows Each Season:
Seven professional, eight teen, seven youth

Other shows:
Four ballet

Performance Spaces:
Two

Can Interns Audition for Productions?
Yes, after internship

Equity Candidacy Program:
No

Education Department:
Yes

Intern Responsibilities:
Co-teaching, co-directing youth shows, creating study guides, lesson planning

How to Apply:
Send letter and resume to Brian Guehring, Education Director by the January prior to desired internship start date.

Internships at Salina Performing Arts Academy

2010-01-19T12:54:00.000-08:00

Salina Community Theatre
PO Box 230
Salina, KS 67401
(785) 826-6126
www.salinatheatre.com

Contact/Email:
Education Director John Henningsen, 785-827-6126, John.sct@sbcglobal.net

Mission Statement:
The mission of Salina Performing Arts Academy is to enrich the cultural life of the community, to preserve and expand the American musical as an art form, to educate new audiences and to nurture aspiring artists. SPAA exists to support and expand musicians, actors, singers, dancers, technical artists and most important, students of promise, as well as those whom are already established by bringing together both the theatre’s resources and the community. By using the standard of artistic excellence, for which Salina Community Theatre is known, SPAA programs gives young emergent talent the opportunity to work alongside professionals in a truly collaborative atmosphere.

Internship Types:
For University Credit
Full time/Part time
With stipend

Internship Tracks:
Acting
Directing
Marketing/Public relations
Stage management
Design
Education/Teaching artist
Administrative
Combination

Provided:
Housing
Stipend
Class credit
Classes/Workshops for Interns

Duration:
Summer season

TYA Shows Each Season:
Four in the season, two over the summer session

Performance Spaces:
Two with a black box in construction

Can Interns Audition for Productions?
Productions are for students aged 4th grade to high school senior

Equity Candidacy Program:
No

Education Department:
Yes

Partnering Organizations:
We have many partnerships with local organizations that are interested in artist from all over the country

Intern responsibilities:
Interns will work with local youth performers to put up two full length musicals. Interns will get the opportunity to design, direct, choreograph, stage manage, etc. Interns will be supplemented by professional theatre staff

How to apply:
Contact John Henningsen, Education Director
Salina Community Theatre
303 E. Iron Ave.
Salina, KS 67401

or John.sct@sbcglobal.net

Internships at Seattle Children's Theatre

2010-01-19T12:47:00.000-08:00

Seattle Children's Theatre
201 Thomas St.
Seattle, WA 98109
(206) 443-0807
www.sct.org

Contact/email:
Karen Sharp, karens@sct.org (ext. 1126)

Mission Statement:
To provide young people with high quality, innovative, participatory theatre arts education and training. (See website for more.)

Internship Types:
Full time/Part time
With or without stipend

Internship Tracks
Education/Teaching artist

Provided:
Mileage/Travel reimbursement
Stipend

Duration:
Summer season
Full year

TYA Shows Each Season:
Six

Other Shows:
Summer youth productions

Performance Spaces:
Two

Can Interns Audition for Productions?
No

Equity candidacy program:
Yes

Education Department:
Yes

Partnering Organizations:
School-based

Intern Responsibilities:
Assistant teaching, directing, administration

How to Apply:
Formal application to Karen Sharp

Internships at Seattle Repertory Theatre

2010-01-19T12:35:00.000-08:00

Seattle Repertory Theatre
155 Mercer
P.O. 900923
Seattle, WA, 98109
(206) 443-2222
www.seattlerep.org

Contact/email:
See website

Internship Tracks:
Marketing/Public relations
Development
Stage management
Design
Education/Teaching artist

Provided:
Stipend

Duration:
Two semesters

TYA Shows Each Season:
Two

Performance Spaces:
Three

Can Interns Audition for Productions?
Yes

Equity Candidacy Program:
No

Education Department:
Yes

Partnering Organizations:
BookIt Theatre
Seattle Children's Theatre

Intern responsibilities:
See website

How to Apply:
See website