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Teaching Internship
This internship is for individuals with theatre experience and/or professional training, and a desire to pursue education, theatre or directing. This internship takes place during the months of June, July, and August, when teaching interns are teamed up with the instructors of our Acting Studio Summer Camp Program. Interns will assist teachers with teaching daily warm-ups, technique, and rehearsals of the showcase pieces. These pieces range from a collection of scenes to a full-scale musical, and everything in between. Interns may be asked to assist with direction, choreography, music coaching, stage management, administrative duties and program creating. 35 hours per week.
Advisor: Sara K. Willy, Director of Education
Stage Management Internship
The Stage Management internship is for individuals seeking practical stage management experience. Stage Management interns will be assigned to the Acting Studio Summer Camp Program and act as stage manager for up to 6 showcase productions. The intern is expected to take notes during rehearsals, facilitate production meetings, coordinate with tech interns, create paperwork and maintain a production book for each showcase. He or she will then act as Stage Manager for the showcase performances and will call the show. In addition, the intern may be asked to assist the Production Stage Manager as needed. The Intern is expected to work up to 35 hours a week.
Advisor: Rebecca Olson, Production Stage Manager
Costume Internship
This internship is for people interested in costume design and shop management that have some prior knowledge and experience working with costumes. Costume interns will be assigned to the Acting Studio Summer Camp Program and act as costume designer for all showcase productions. Interns will be given the opportunity to design for the supercamps, pull and alter existing pieces for the smaller showcases, and act as dresser for showcases when needed. In addition, the intern will assist the costume shop manager with shopping, stitching, cutting/draping, and fittings for the upcoming period Mainstage production. This intern may be required to attend production meetings. 25-35 hours per week.
Advisor: Sarah Gordon, Costume Shop Manager
Sound Internship
This internship requires some experience in basic sound operations and/or design. Sound interns will be assigned to the Acting Studio Summer Camp Program and act as sound designer for showcase productions. The intern will work with the lead teachers and intern production team to create sound designs for each showcase performance. The intern will learn to use sound software such as SFX and Adobe Audition to build sound designs. In addition, the Sound Intern might have the opportunity to operate the sound board for showcase performances and/or Mainstage performances. Time commitment: 15-20 hours per week.
Advisors: Rebecca Olson, Production Stage Manager; Dustin Morache, Assistant Technical Director
Lighting Internship
The lighting design internship requires some experience in stage electrics. Lighting interns will be assigned to the Acting Studio Summer Camp Program and act as lighting designer for showcase productions. The intern will work with the lead teachers and intern production team to create lighting designs for each showcase performance. The intern will build cues in the ETC Insight II light board within the existing light plot getting experience in designing, cueing and teching a production. Time commitment: 15-20 hours per week.
Advisors: Rebecca Olson, Production Stage Manager; Dustin Morache, Assistant Technical Director
Prop Internship
This is for individuals seeking practical experience in prop design. Props interns will be assigned to the Acting Studio Summer Camp Program and act as prop designer for showcase productions. The intern will work with the lead teachers and intern production team to create prop designs for each showcase performance. This will include: shopping for props and prop materials, pulling and altering existing props, construction of new props, maintaining the workspace and returning used props to storage. Time commitment: 15-25 hours per week.
Advisors: Advisors: Rebecca Olson, Production Stage Manager; Dustin Morache, Assistant Technical Director
Teaching Internship
This internship is for individuals with theatre experience and/or professional training, and a desire to pursue education theatre or directing. Interns will have the opportunity to assist teachers in our Acting Studio with daily warm-ups, acting technique and rehearsals. These classes range from scene study to a full-scale musical, and everything in between. In addition, interns will have the opportunity to work closely with the Director of Education in the daily running of an educational program including student registration and correspondence. Interns may be asked to assist with direction, choreography, music coaching, stage management as well as administrative duties. This internship requires 35 hours per week
Advisor: Sara K. Willy, Director of Education
Directing and/or Literary Assistant Internship
Directing interns will be asked to work as an assistant to the director for Mainstage and touring productions. They will be asked to attend rehearsals and work with the director and the stage manager during the rehearsal process. Directing Interns may also work as Literary Assistants and Dramaturges for TTC productions, reading and researching plays. The Intern is expected to work 15 –20 hours a week. There are up to six Directing internships available, corresponding to the six season productions.
Advisor: Karen Lund, Associate Artistic Director
Assistant to the Producing Artistic Director or Associate Artistic Director and/or Literary Internship
These internships are for individuals willing to assist the PAD/AAD in day-to-day theater operation. They will assist the PAD/AAD by assisting with theatre correspondence, paperwork and various other projects depending on the needs of the individual and the needs of PAD/AAD. They may also work as Literary Assistants for the theater and as Dramaturgs for TTC productions. The Intern is expected to work 10-15 hours a week.
Advisors: Scott Nolte, Producing Artistic Director & Karen Lund, Associate Artistic Director
Stage Management Internship
The Stage Management internship is for individuals seeking practical stage management experience. A stage management intern will be assigned to a production and will assist the stage manager during the rehearsal process (essentially acting as ASM). The Stage Management Intern will learn to recognize and communicate all administrative details associated with a production including creating paperwork, taking blocking notes and running a show backstage. The intern may also be provided opportunities to stage-manage Acting Studio Showcases and Road Company touring shows. The Intern is expected to work up to 30 hours a week.
Advisor: Rebecca Olson, Production Stage Manager
Costume Design Internship
The Costume Shop internship is for individuals seeking costume design, construction, wardrobe, and shop management experience. The internship will include assisting guest and resident designers with building resident and touring shows, running wardrobe and dressing Mainstage productions. Individuals applying must have completed coursework in costume design or costume history, and have some stitching experience. The intern is expected to work an average of 20 hours a week, duration of the internship to be determined by the intern and advisor.
Advisor: Sarah Gordon, Costume Shop Manager
Technical/Design Internships: Sound, Lights, & Props
The technical theatre internship is for individuals with advanced skills in the area of their desired internship. Technical interns will receive practical and professional experience in technical theater production with an opportunity to work as an assistant to the designer and run a show. The parameters of this internship are dependant on the individual’s skills and needs. Applicants need to have completed course work and have practical experience in their design area. A coursework portfolio and references may be requested. The Intern is expected to work an average of 20 hours a week. Applicant and technical staff will determine length of internship.
Advisor: Mark Lund, Production Design Supervisor
Development Internship
This internship is for individuals seeking hands-on, supervised experience in the intricacies of non-profit theater development and fundraising. Duties will include assisting with fundraising events, researching foundations, correspondence with donors and writing and revising proposals to companies and foundations. The position calls for excellent writing skills and familiarity with standard software applications, as well as an interest in non-profit management. We prefer a university student with a junior year standing or above. The Intern is expected to work 5-10 hours a week.
Advisor: Gary Kingsbury, General Manager
PR/Marketing Internship
Marketing Interns will assist in all aspects of Public Relations and Marketing communicating to the media, Taproot audiences, and the general public about Main Stage productions, touring programs, and Acting Studio. The position calls for excellent writing and research skills and competency in MS Office software applications. Desktop publishing and graphic design experience a plus. Applicants should be Junior year college student or above and be majoring in Communications, Marketing or Business Administration. Theater majors with an interest in arts organization administration and relevant experience are also encouraged to apply. The Intern is expected to work 10 to 20 hours a week.
Advisor: Margaret Shultz, Director of Marketing/Development, & Daytona Strong, Communications Manager
Front of House Internship
This internship is for individuals seeking practical experience in house management and concessions management. Candidates must be comfortable working with the public and be detail oriented. Previous theatre experience is a plus. The position calls for excellent customer service skills and familiarity with standard software applications, such as Word. The Intern is expected to work 10 - 15 hours a week.
Advisor: BryAnna Schimon, Audience Services Manager