Multicultural Initiatives Summer 2008 Theatre Paid Internships
DESCRIPTION
Texas Nonprofit Theatres is a private,
nonprofit organization dedicated to serving the theatres of
Texas and the communities they serve. TNT, with the
support of the Texas Commission on the Arts,
sponsors internships to address the needs of theatres for
qualified assistance, and the need of students for
information about theatre careers and for job opportunities in
the field.
GOAL
The goal of the program is to expose students to
the theatre profession by:
- providing firsthand experience working
with and in theatres;
- giving an overview of current issues in
the profession;
- facilitating job opportunities through
contacts made in the Texas theatre community.
ELIGIBILITY
Candidates must be majoring
in theatre or theatre management, and must have completed their
Sophomore year by the time the internship begins in May.
Graduate students may also apply.
Applicants must be Texas students, or
Texas residents in school elsewhere.
Students of every race, religion, gender, and
ethnic and economic background are eligible to apply.
PERIOD AND SITES OF INTERNSHIP
Begins May 19, 2008, and
ends August 1, 2008. Two days (one at the beginning and one at the end) will be spent in
the TNT offices in Fort Worth. Following initial work
at TNT, interns will have five week residencies at
two different theatres - to be named. Please note: the host theatre chooses the intern they want, as opposed to the intern choosing the theatre.
COMPENSATION
Interns will receive $2,500
for the employment period. Lodging will be provided by the host theatres
during the residencies. Lodging could consist of an apartment,
a room in someone's home, a dorm room, etc.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Depending on the theatres chosen for
placements, the residencies may include artistic, technical, and
administrative experiences and duties. The focus of the internship is determined
by the individual theatres. Interns will
be mentored during their placements by the heads of
the divisions in which they work. Initiative is a must.
Interest is working with young people is a plus.
Previous placements included: Theatre Three in Dallas, Midland Community Theatre,
Shakespeare Festival of Dallas, Dallas Children's Theater, Amarillo
Little Theatre, Angelo Civic Theatre in San Angelo, Temple Civic
Theatre, Stage West in Fort Worth, Irving Arts Center, Theatre Arlington,
S.T.A.G.E., Inc., Bulverde, Denton Community Theatre, Dallas Theater Center,
Camille Players in Brownsville, Butterfield Stage in Gainesville, the State Theater Company in Austin,
the Alley Theatre in Houston, WaterTower Theatre in Addison,
Playhouse 2000 in Kerrville, The Gem Theatre in Claude, Kitchen Dog Theatre in Dallas,
Ensemble Theatre in Houston, Hill Country Community Theatre in Marble Falls,
and ArtsView Children's Theatre in Longview.
TERMS OF INTERNSHIP / REQUIREMENTS
Interns must have a car or be responsible for own
local transportation.
Interns must be available for travel throughout the period.
Interns must be able to commit to the completion of
the program. He or she will be asked to sign
a contract to confirm the commitment. If the contract is
broken by the intern, only the portion of the salary for which
the intern worked will be paid.
Interns must have demonstrated communication skills.
SELECTION PROCESS
Applications will be
reviewed by TNT Projects Committee and by the Executive Director. Eight (8) candidates
will receive scholarships, which include registration
fees and hotel room costs to
attend Conference 2008 and complete an interview
during conference. Student membership ($15) in TNT is
required for applicants who are accepted to interview, as is
attendance at conference workshops and events. Conference
dates are March 27-30, 2008 at the Sheraton in Irving.
Applicants should submit the following materials:
- Application Form (in theatre dept. office, on TNT's
web site, or call TNT to have one sent)
- Most current college transcript (official copy)
- Letter of recommendation from a college professor
in the student's field of study
- Complete resume of work/experience/roles/teaching experience/technical
experience, etc. Include everything pertinent. Two page limit.
APPLICATION DEADLINE
Applications should be postmarked no later than
December 7, 2007, and sent to:
Multicultural Initiatives Internship
Texas Nonprofit Theatres, Inc.
1300 Gendy Street
Fort Worth TX 76107-4036
Attachments are due in the TNT Office no later than January 23,
2008. Questions should be addressed to Linda M. Lee,
Executive Director, at the above address, or by telephone:
Phone: (817) 731-2238
Fax: (817) 731-2239
E-mail: tnt@texastheatres.org
Membership and Waiver Form.
| Applicants will be notified of acceptance for interview
by mid-February, 2008. The final decision of the
Interview Committee will be announced by mid-April, 2008. |
Funded in part by the Texas Commission on the Arts
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