Multicultural Initiatives Summer 2013
Paid Theatre Internships
Deadline for Intern Applicant and Theatre Hosts: Tuesday, January 22, 2013
Postmarked or emailed by January 22, 2013
This PDF form may also be printed out and filled in maunally.
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
Ten weeks beginning in late May, 2013, and
ending early August 2013. One day 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 ten weeks. 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.
Some previous placements have included: Theatre Three, Shakespeare Dallas, Dallas Summer Musicals, Dallas Children's Theater, Kitchen Dog Theatre - all in Dallas; Amarillo Little Theatre, Stage West and Hip Pocket Theatre in Fort Worth, Theatre Arlington and CATS in Arlington, S.T.A.G.E. in Bulverde, WaterTower Theatre in Addison, Austin Musical Theatre, Unity Theatre in Brenham, Butterfield Stage in Gainesville, Ensemble Theatre, ACE Theatre, Stages Repertory Theatre, and The Alley Theatre in Houston, Point Theatre in Ingram, Flower Mound Performing Arts Theatre, SCP/Theatricks in Sherman, San Pedro Playhouse and Magik Theatre in San Antonio, Gem Theatre in Claude, Hill Country Community Theatre in Marble Falls, Temple Civic Theatre, Denton Community Theatre, ArtsView Children's Theatre in Longview, Baytown Little Theater, and Viva Les Arts in Killeen.
TERMS OF INTERNSHIP / REQUIREMENTS
- Interns must have a car or be responsible for own
local transportation.Intern must provide transportation to placements.
- Interns must be available for travel throughout the period.
- Interns must be able to commit to the completion of ten week 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. Intern must make a commitment for the entire summer.
- Interns must have demonstrated communication skills.
SELECTION PROCESS
Applications will be
reviewed by TNT staff and Executive Director. Up to eight (8) candidates
will receive scholarships, which include registration
fees and hotel room costs to
attend the TNT Annual Conference in Tyler, TX 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 13-16, 2013 in Lewisville, Texas.
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 or web PDF copy)
- Letter of recommendation from a college professor
in the student's field of study
- Complete resumé of work/experience/roles/teaching experience/technical
experience, etc. Include everything pertinent. Two page limit.
APPLICATION DEADLINE
Applications and attachments should be postmarked/emailed no later than
January 22, 2013, and sent to:
Multicultural Initiatives Internship
Texas Nonprofit Theatres, Inc.
1300 Gendy Street
Fort Worth TX 76107-4036
You may submit your attachments separately from your application, but all materials must be in by the January deadline. Applications and/or attachments postmarked or emailed after January 22nd will not be accepted.
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, 2013. The final decision of the
Interview Committee will be announced at the conclusion of the TNT Annual Conference in March. |
Funded in part by the
National Endowment for the Arts
and by
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