Summer Internships Available at Spencer Community Theatre

Program Statement:

Spencer Community Theatre’s Internship Program is designed to train the next generation of theatre artists in the skills necessary to become a successful member of the theatre community, as well as to foster the appreciation of “community theatre”: theatre for all.  We offer practical hands-on experience tailored to suit the needs of our interns in order to provide a unique, individualized experience.  While immersed in the world of Community and Children’s Theatre, our interns gain experience and knowledge to become well-rounded theatre practitioners.

Internships Available:

Music Director Intern

Seeking Music Director Intern to direct all music for summer Children’s Theatre productions.  This includes, but is not limited to, conducting the operations of the musical portion of the production, planning with Play Director and Choreographer, preparing for and running all aspects of vocal and instrumental music, directing all musicians during performances, insuring the smooth functioning of personnel and production musicians and singers.  Students studying music or theatre encouraged to apply.  Internship begins early June and runs through early August.  All interns receive a small stipend and cooperation for college credit (pending approval from intern’s college or university).  Interns will need excellent communication, organization, and writing skills as well as a working knowledge of Microsoft Office.  The internship is 25 hours per week.  

Children’s Theatre Education Intern

Seeking Children’s Theatre Education Intern to assist in developing programming, teaching children’s theatre educational classes and workshops, and assisting with the production process.  Interns will be teaching skills such as acting, voice, creative dramatics, movement for the theatre, improvisations, and other theatre related skills.  Students studying theatre and/ or education encouraged to apply.   Internship runs late May through early August.  All interns receive a small stipend and cooperation for college credit (pending approval from intern’s college or university).  Interns will need excellent communication, organization, and writing skills as well as a working knowledge of Microsoft Office.  The internship is 25 hours per week.  

To Apply:

Interested applicants should send or email a résumé, cover letter and list of references to Cara Gerlock, Artistic Director, at info@spencercommunitytheatre.com or P.O. Box 1225, Spencer IA  51301.  Please note in which internship you are interested.  All applications should be received by February 15, 2008.