Intern Company Application

Intern Company Application

The Freeport Shakespeare Festival Intern Company will be composed of 8-10 young people who wish to further their theatre careers by working in a professional theatre. Interns can elect to perform only technical work or they will have the opportunity to audition and perform in the main stage production in small or medium sized roles. There is a possible opportunity for Equity Membership Credits after the theatre becomes fully sanctioned by Actors Equity Association.

The intern company will be hired prior to general auditions so that intern company members can participate in the general auditions. Interns will also be offered the chance to attend pre-production meetings in the spring with professional designers, production staff and administrative personnel.

Interns will be hired through a combination of application and audition for those who wish to be part of the acting company. All prospective interns must complete the enclosed application packet for consideration.

Interns will be paid a stipend of $100. In addition to rehearsal time, they will be responsible for approximately 10-15 hours per week of work in their assigned department. Interns will be reviewed at the end of the season and will have the chance to offer feedback on their experience.

Interns must be at least 16 years old by May, 2010.

In the first year of the festival, the intern company will be responsible for the tasks set forth below. All interns will be required to assist with strike duties at the conclusion of the final performance. A company of ten (10) interns will be hired for the 2010 production season, up to four (4) of the 10 positions below will additionally be considered for acting roles.

Scenery (2)
Electrics/Sound (2)
Costume build (2)
Properties (1)
Stage Management and administrative work (1)
Administrative/Company Management (1)
Dramaturgy/Directing (1)

Interns must indicate an area of interest on their applications. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis. Deadline for Internship Application is January 31, 2010. Interviews and auditions will take place in the early spring of 2010.

Download the application by clicking the link below.