ADMIN, TECHNICAL, AND EDUCATION INTERNSHIPS - The Shakespeare Theatre of NJ

DESCRIPTION:

The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey’s Intern Company is designed for early-career professionals interested in specific non-acting areas. Interns are in residence in one department throughout the summer under the guidance of The Shakespeare Theatre’s professional staff. Internships offer in-depth practical training and provide the opportunity to gain hands-on experience at a professional level while obtaining connections with respected artists, administrators, technicians, and educators. By participating in The Shakespeare Theatre’s Intern Company, one can begin forging professional alliances helpful to one’s theatre career. Some prior experience in the field of interest is required for most internships.



HANDS-ON TRAINING is at the core of the Intern training experience. The schedule is busy, the expectations are high, and the experience is invaluable. With staff and guest artists guiding and mentoring them through their daily projects, Interns gain a realistic view of the demands, rigor, and pace of a major professional regional theatre.



WORKSHOPS, SEMINARS AND MASTER CLASSES conducted by guest artists and resident theatre professionals supplement students’ hands-on training. Past sessions have included resumé and portfolio creation and review, interview techniques, and many more.



THREE TIER-APPROACH TO TRAINING: Though the experience is individualized for each student, there are some guiding philosophies that drive the overall Training Program experience. Regardless of the area of study, the training for each individual participant follows a three-tier model of training.



OBSERVATION – During the course of the summer, participants will attend up to 20+ different theatre projects at the Theatre, providing important opportunities to see and assess professional and peer work while honing one’s critical eye. Participants will also have a chance to see and assimilate different techniques utilized in their areas of study while working alongside members of the staff as well as acclaimed guest artists.



EDUCATION – Master classes, workshops and seminars are scheduled throughout the summer. Each session is designed to provide new skills and insights for the participant in subjects specifically targeted to his/her area of study, as well as subjects important to theatre in general.



EXECUTION –Designers get to design, Educators get to teach, and stage managers get to stage manage; the list goes on and on. It is important to us that students have the opportunity to put into practice the skills that they have gained over the summer. Whether as daily work in their department, or through specific opportunities for them to take ownership of and responsibility for specific independent projects, participants will leave with increased confidence and important resume-building projects.



ADMINISTRATIVE INTERNSHIPS:

•Business Management

•Company Management

•Development/Fundraising

•General Theatre Administration

•Marketing & Public Relations

•Patron Services

•Photography/Media



PRODUCTION & DESIGN INTERNSHIPS:

•Costume Construction & Design

•Lighting Tech & Design

•Production Management

•Properties

•Scenic Construction & Design

•Scenic Painting

•Sound Tech & Design

•Stage Management

•Technical Direction

•Tour Management

•Wardrobe/Wigs



ARTISTIC & EDUCATION INTERNSHIPS:

•Artistic/Casting

•Directing (Please note the strict application deadline: April 10, 2020)

•Dramaturgy/Education Admin

•Education



SENIOR INTERNSHIPS (PAID):

•Costume Design/Construction

•Lighting Design

•Sound Design

•Scenic Design/Construction

•Scenic Painting/Props





“I’ve been talking to my friends about our internships this past summer...

The education and experience I got blew everyone else out of the water.”



“I learned the most working alongside professionals; the camaraderie was unlike anything I have experienced so far.”



“I actually feel I’ve learned and grown more here than I have in... three years [of undergrad].”





Take the summer on, and push your craft to the next level with The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey’s Summer Internship Program.



Find out more about the Internship at ShakespeareTraining.org .



Apply today!



Application Deadline: April 24, 2019



DURATION: May 25 — August 3, 2019