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Frequently Asked Questions


1. Q: How long do your internships and fellowships run?
A: Our professional internships, both administrative and production, and fellowships are season-long commitments. Currently, this means that our 2007-2008 interns will work from late July/early August 2007 to late June/early July 2008.

2. Q: What is a complete application?
A: Applications for production and administrative internships must include the following:

  1. a completed Shakespeare Theatre Company application form
  2. a current resume
  3. two letters of recommendation (if possible, please include in application packet; letters should be sealed and signed)
  4. a writing sample and/or portfolio (please note: original materials should NOT be submitted as they will not be returned)

3. Q: How are interns compensated? Is housing available?
A: Interns receive $150 weekly to cover living expenses, paid bi-weekly. No taxes are deducted from this amount. Housing is provided for all out-of-town interns and fellows. STC housing is fully-furnished, includes all utilities, and is located in a residential neighborhood of Capitol Hill within walking distance of the Administrative offices as well as the Metro.

4. Q: How does the application process work?
A: Applicants will receive a confirmation e-mail upon receipt of all application materials. If you are invited to interview, you will be contacted directly by the Training Programs Manager or Training Programs Coordinator. We begin scheduling interviews in February. All applicants, regardless of whether or not they have been interviewed, will be notified by May.

 5. Q: How competitive is admission to the Internship and Fellowship programs?
A: Each year, we receive roughly 300 applications for approximately 20 administrative and production internships. We receive around the same number for the acting and artistic fellowships.

6. Q: Do you offer summer internships?
A: We offer summer internships in the Education Department to work with Camp Shakespeare and Summer ShakesPEERS. Candidates interested in teaching are encouraged to apply. We may have openings in other departments depending on need; please e-mail STCinterns@ShakespeareTheatre.org to learn more.

7. Q: Who is eligible for an internship?
A: Typically our interns have an undergraduate degree in theatre or are in the early stages of their professional careers. While qualification requirements differ from internship to internship, all of our interns must show a desire to further their careers in theatre.

8. Q: When are applications due?
A: Applications are due Monday, March 31, 2008 for the 2008-2009 season. We will begin accepting applications for the 2008-2009 season on January 1, 2008.