Production Internships
Costumes
Costume interns assist in costume construction, shop maintenance, and running
of the company’s mainstage productions and other projects. The shop consists
of draping teams of three (draper, first hand and stitcher), a crafts department,
and a management team. Interns work in several areas over the course of an
internship. Costume work spans many eras and styles, including corsetry, tailoring,
millinery and armor. Basic sewing skills are required; a portfolio or examples
of work are desirable.
Electrics
Electrics interns assist the Lighting Department with show preparation, hang,
circuiting, focus, and equipment maintenance. The intern will work
on Shakespeare Theatre Company shows, outreach events, and booked-in rental
productions at the Lansburgh Theatre and Sidney Harman Hall, as well as Academy
for Classical Acting shows at the Rehearsal Hall. The ideal candidate
will have experience trouble-shooting problems, programming light boards,
building practicals, repairing lighting fixtures, and have a basic understanding
of lighting design.
Production Management
The Production Management intern reports to the production management department
and is involved in all aspects of production management including: production
planning, supporting production events, completing special research projects
and assisting with contracting and financial tracking. Special requirements
include strong administrative and organizational skills, experience with
spreadsheets and word processing as well as the ability to work with a broad
range of people and attend to numerous projects concurrently. Prior experience
with technical theatre required, good writing and communication skills a
must.
Stage Properties
The stage properties intern assists the Property Shop staff in all aspects
of building and procuring props for the company’s mainstage productions
and outreach projects. Basic construction skills are required, and the intern
must be willing to drive the company van and have a valid driver’s
license. Previous experience in painting, graphics, welding, upholstering,
finish carpentry or armory is preferred; a portfolio including examples of
work is required.
Sound
The sound intern works with the Sound Department staff in providing technical
and creative support. Internships are designed around the interests of qualified
applicants and can include systems maintenance, installation and engineering;
assisting with performance runs and changeovers; assisting designers and
composers; and design opportunities with education and internship projects.
Previous experience with sound engineering for non-musical theatre and examples
of paperwork and recordings of designs and compositions are required for
all design-interested applicants.
Stage Management
Stage management interns work closely with Equity and non-Equity stage managers,
assisting in all aspects of stage management, from pre-production preparation
into rehearsal and through the run of the show as part of the running crew.
Interns may have the opportunity to stage manage special events and are eligible
to receive EMC points.
Technical Direction
Technical direction interns assist the TD and ATD in drafting, budgeting and
planning of each main stage production, attending all meetings to see the
process from all angles. Requirements should include a degree or training
in technical theatre, including skills in drafting, carpentry and metal work.
Exposure to rigging, automation and motion control would be a plus. |
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