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The Studio Theatre’s Apprentice Program is a 50-week opportunity for on-the-job career training and experience. It is designed to enhance students’ education by providing real life work experience in the professional environment. In addition to specific areas of specialization, there is also the opportunity to gain knowledge in the workings of other areas of the theatre resulting in a well-rounded experience.
Under the supervision of the Director of Education, the program has eight areas of specialization:
Acting Conservatory/ Administration
Public Relations and Communication
Development
Literary/Public Programs
Carpentry/ Scene shop
Stage Management
Production/Company Management
Prodcution/Electrics
All apprentices participate in group projects as well as individual department exchanges that allow the chance to see first hand the roles that various departments play. Like staff members, apprentices work a 40-hour week and also participate in both department activities and theatre wide activities that may require working evenings and/or weekends. The schedule is rigorous and offers the chance to work alongside the finest professionals in the area’s premiere stage for the best in contemporary theatre.
PERKS
Educational seminars with topics such as: Literary and Casting; Technical Theatre; Education and Outreach; Front of house and the Audience; Fundraising; PR and Marketing; Starting and running a theatre.
Social events that are also educational. Hosted by board members, apprentices this past year received a guided tour of Washington DC, toured and experienced live programming at NPR, and had an outing to a baseball game.
Apprentices can see any Studio Theatre production as often as they wish and are also able to see many Washington DC area theatre productions for FREE.
Two guest comps for each Studio Theatre production.
Apprentices are entitled to a 50% reduction in tuition for classes and workshops at The Studio Theatre Acting Conservatory.
Housing (provided for 6 of the 8 positions) is located within a few minutes of walking distance from the theatre, in the heart of the exciting Dupont Circle area, Butler House, named after Susan L. Butler- Board Chair Emeritus, is the theatre’s newly renovated historical residence. It has fully furnished studio apartments each with full kitchen and sleeping alcove and also has a rooftop deck, a common room for social activities and on-the-premises laundry facilities.
Bi-weekly stipend
Upon completion of the program, apprentices have gone on to establish careers working in various professional theatres around the country, including The Studio Theatre.
Below are brief descriptions of each area of specialization.
FOR THE 2008-2009 SEASON:
ADMINISTRATIVE/ CONSERVATORY APPRENTICE. THIS POSITION IS FILLED
Responsibilities include
Assisting in class registrations
The Arts Motivating Youth Program
Host for students’ final scene presentations
Managing the conservatory’s space
Distribution of promotional material and direct mail projects for the Theatre
Assisting in the day-to-day needs of the Administration and Conservatory Departments.
Full-Time with stipend.
50-week commitment begins July 21, 2008. EOE
TO APPLY
Send Resume/References to:
ATTN: Apprentice positions
The Studio Theatre
1501 Fourteenth Street NW
Washington, DC 20005
OR fax:(202) 588-5262.
OR e-mail to internship@studiotheatre.org.
PUBLIC RELATIONS AND COMMUNICATION APPRENTICE.
THIS POSITION IS FILLED
Responsibilities include:
Liaison with college press
Participate in Season planning
Assist with publications fulfillment
Attend PR Meetings
Distribution of flyers and other promotional materials
Assemble press and review packets
Research marketing opportunities
Additional duties as assigned.
50 week Commitment starting July 21, 2008. EOE
TO APPLY:
Send resume/references to:
ATTN: Apprentice positions
The Studio Theatre
1501 Fourteenth Street NW
Washington, DC 20005
OR fax:(202) 588-5262.
OR e-mail to internship@studiotheatre.org.
DEVELOPMENT APPRENTICE. THIS POSITION IS FILLED
Responsibilities include:
Assist the Development Associate in record keeping
Assist the Development Associate in administration of the department
Conducting subscriber research
Scheduling Trustee and Donor meetings
Contacting foundations and corporations
Coordinating and assisting in fundraising events
Additional duties as assigned.
50 week Commitment starting July 21, 2008. EOE.
TO APPLY:
Send resume/references to:
ATTN: Apprentice positions
The Studio Theatre
1501 Fourteenth Street NW
Washington, DC 20005
OR fax:(202) 588-5262.
OR e-mail to internship@studiotheatre.org.
LITERARY / PUBLIC PROGRAMS APPRENTICE
We are no longer accepting resumes for this position
Responsibilities include:
Research and writing for The Studio Theatre season productions·
Curate and conduct post-performance discussion series
Assist in preparing educational materials
Outreach and liaison to local schools and teachers
Outreach and liaison to neighborhood groups
Read and evaluate plays
Assist with correspondence to playwrights
Organize script library
Update literary database
Additional writing projects as assigned
Assist in the day-to-day needs of the Literary department
50 week Commitment starting July 28, 2008. EOE
TO APPLY:
Send resume/references and writing samples to:
ATTN: Apprentice positions
The Studio Theatre
1501 Fourteenth Street NW
Washington, DC 20005
OR fax:(202) 588-5262.
OR e-mail to internship@studiotheatre.org.
CARPENTERY/ SCENE SHOP APPRENTICE.
THIS POSITION IS FILLED
Responsibilities include:
Carpentry
Metalwork
Rigging
Mechanics
Special crafts.
MIG knowledge and/or experience preferred.
Must be able to read and build from blueprints and mechanical drawings.
The apprentice will work closely with Technical Director.
50 week Commitment starting July 21, 2008. EOE.
TO APPLY:
Send resume/references to:
ATTN: Apprentice positions
The Studio Theatre
1501 Fourteenth Street NW
Washington, DC 20005
OR fax:(202) 588-5262.
OR e-mail to internship@studiotheatre.org.
STAGE MANAGEMENT APPRENTICE
THIS POSITION IS FILLED
The Apprentice will work with equity Production Stage Managers, as well as the entire production department team, led by the Theatre’s Associate Producing Artistic Director. Apprentice will be in direct contact with actors, designers, directors and Theatre leadership. When not in rehearsal, apprentice may work in Production and in other departments or on special projects depending on skills, interest and necessity. 50-week commitment begins July 21, 2008. EOE
TO APPLY:
Send resume/references to:
ATTN: Apprentice positions
The Studio Theatre
1501 Fourteenth Street NW
Washington, DC 20005
OR fax:(202) 588-5262.
OR e-mail to internship@studiotheatre.org.
PRODUCTION/ COMPANY MANAGEMENT APPRENTICE.
THIS POSITION IS FILLED
Responsibilities include:
Arrange housing and travel for visiting artists. Maintain Artist Housing.
Provide administrative assistance to production office.
Provide assistance to production shops as needed.
Must have valid driver’s license and be comfortable driving company 7-person van.
Must have great phone communication skills.
Additional duties as assigned
50 week Commitment starting July 21, 2008. EOE
TO APPLY:
Send resume/references to:
ATTN: Apprentice positions
The Studio Theatre
1501 Fourteenth Street NW
Washington, DC 20005
OR fax:(202) 588-5262.
OR e-mail to internship@studiotheatre.org.
PRODUCTION/ ELECTRICS APPRENTICE
THIS POSITION IS FILLED
Responsibilities include
Program ETC Express Board with professional designers for 7 productions.
Support Master Electrician in light hanging, focus, strike and general maintenance
Light Board Operator for 7 productions.
Support Master Electrician for all sound system setup, strike, and maintenance.
Participate in special projects for the production department
Provide assistance to production shops as needed.
Previous experience programming light boards required.
Familiarity with Clearcom and SFX software a plus.
Must be comfortable at heights on ladders and catwalks.
Additional duties as assigned
50 week Commitment starting July 23, 2007. EOE.
TO APPLY:
Send resume/references to:
ATTN: Apprentice positions
The Studio Theatre
1501 Fourteenth Street NW
Washington, DC 20005
OR fax:(202) 588-5262.
OR e-mail to internship@studiotheatre.org.
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SUMMER 2008 INTERNSHIPS
Administrative/ Conservatory Interns POSITION FILLED
Clerical duties
Assist with direct mail projects
Assist with reception of guests, incoming calls, and deliveries to the office
Distribution of Flyers and other promotional handouts
Assist in class registrations and welcoming new students
Assist in hosting students’ final scene presentations
Assist in the Arts Motivating Youth Program
Updating the school database
Assist in the day-to-day needs of the Administration and Conservatory Departments
Development Intern
THIS POSITION IS FILLED
Gather and prepare grant materials
Conduct donor research
Update invitation and donor lists
Data entry and database management
Assist planning and coordinating meetings
Computer and research skills required
Must be organized, personable, self-motivated, and able to multi-task
Provides the student with experience in the inner workings of the Fundraising department
Business Intern THIS POSITION IS FILLED
Assist with accounts payable activities for the Theatre
Assist with Business Department Budgeting process
Assist with Preparation for the Theatre’s Annual Audit
Help maintain Department Filing
Help maintain central database for the Theatre
Additional projects assigned based on skill level
Assist in the day-to-day needs of the Business department as needed
Literary Intern THIS POSITION IS FILLED
Assist with research and preparation of next season’s performance guides
Read and Evaluate plays
Assist with correspondence to playwrights
Organize script library
Update literary database
Writing assignments as assigned
SCENE SHOP- Set construction, lighting, electrics, sound THIS POSITION IS FILLED
The interns below will work on The Studio Theatre 2ndstage summer production in one of the following positions:
POSITIONS WORKING ON 2NDSTAGE ARE FILLED
Assistant Stage Manager- Assist the Stage Manager as needed. This is ideal for a mature and responsible student who has significant previous experience in Stage Management.
Run Crew- Help coordinate scene changes, costumes changes and maintenance, and prop tracking. This is ideal for a student who is interested in and has previous experience in Stage Management and/or run crew.
Light Board Operator- Run the light board for all performances and help maintain the light design. Work as the assistant to the Master Electrician. Assist with hang and focus.
Sound Board Operator- Run the soundboard for all performances and help maintain the sound design. Assist in sound hangs and installs. Assist the sound Designer as needed. Must have significant experience in sound engineering/live mixing.
Students who work on The Studio Theatre 2ndstage summer production (see above) will also work in one of the following areas:
Paints and props- Assist the set and props designers for The Studio Theatre as well as The Studio Theatre Secondstage. Students must have experience and skill in paints and props.
Production Administration- Assist the Production department in casting, auditioning, database management, files maintenance and day-to-day operations of the department.
Facilities- Assist the Facilities Manager in the day-to-day and periodic maintenance for the theatre. Inventory of the theatres’ equipment and appliances. Renovation and maintenance of the theatre’s actor housing facilities.
To apply for an internship at the Studio Theatre
Fax, mail or email completed application form to
ATTN: Summer Internship.
Fax: (202) 588-5262. Mail: The Studio Theatre Inc. 1501 Fourteenth Street NW Washington DC 20005. Email: internship@studiotheatre.org
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION IS MARCH 21, 2008
All Interns have the opportunity to attend first rehearsals, staff run-thrus (the last rehearsal before tech), and opening nights of the Studio Theatre’s performances for the 2007-2008 season.
FALL 2008 INTERNSHIPS
Information on the 2008 Fall internships will be posted at the end of July. Please check back at that time.
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