TheatreWorks - Internships - Stage Management

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Stage Management Internship

TheatreWorks mounts eight stage productions each season and a New Works Festival. Stage management internships are available for most projects. Interns must be available full time - nights, evenings and weekends - during the rehearsal process. Stage management interns are not generally able to avail themselves of many of the enrichment activities due to the strenuous rehearsal schedules, but have more direct contact with the production process than other interns. Many stage management interns will choose to work in props or administration for some weeks prior to commencement of rehearsals, to gain a broader perspective of the company. Recommended for students who are seriously considering stage management careers.

Responsibilities

Depending on individual production needs responsibilities may include but are not limited to:

Assist with daily set up of rehearsal space, and in maintaining a clean, productive work environment
Phone/email/other communications to artists and staff
Errands in support of the rehearsal process or personnel, including transport of rehearsal props or small set pieces
Assist stage manager with costume flow charts, scene breakdown tables, etc.
Photocopy and distribute script and/or rehearsal updates
Take and/or transcribe rehearsal notes, assist in producing daily rehearsal reports

Experience/Background Requirements

Stage management experience at the college level or equivalent
Exceptional organizational skills required
Ability to multi-task under pressure
Interpersonal communications skills
Competence with Microsoft Office 2000 a plus
Background in music and/or dance a plus

Special Issues: Due to the flexible hours, and rehearsal locations, stage management interns must own or have access to their own car.

Dates/Hours

Hours and dates are by arrangement with the resident stage manager. Including some pre-production meetings and preparations, most internships run five to six weeks in length.

Wednesday Workdays/Special Events

One day each week, interns from all departments come together to support general company operations. On Wednesdays, interns assist in the warehouse in costume rentals or props, or in other labor-intensive projects. Cleaning and organizing rehearsal halls or distributing marketing materials to retail stores are examples of other possible Wednesday Workday projects. In addition, interns are expected to work on large company special events such Opening Night Receptions, the annual Season Announcement, or large patron fundraisers. Stage management interns are generally exempt from Wednesday Workdays due to the nature of their schedules.

APPLICANTS SHOULD SUBMIT

Application Form
Cover letter
Resume
Letter of recommendation

APPLICATION INFORMATION

Deadlines
Summer
Applications received by March 15 receive first priority for placement, however applications will be accepted through May 15 or until all positions are filled.

Fall/Winter/Spring
Applications are considered as they are recieved.

Required materials (listed below) should be sent to:

TheatreWorks Internships
P.O. Box 50458
Palo Alto, CA 94305.

The completed application form
A cover letter describing your interest in this program
Your resume
One or more letters of recommendation from those who have supervised your work
Writing samples or portfolios are required for some internships. Please review the detailed information for your area of interest

Email and/or telephone inquiries are welcomed. Call Jodi Corwin, Manager of Intern and Volunteer Programs at 650.463.1950 x116 or send email to jodi@theatreworks.org.

CLICK HERE FOR THE APPLICATION FORM