INTERNSHIP POSITION INFORMATION

Administrative Assistant/Producer's Assistant – Assist with administration of Metamorphosis throughout the production including, but not restricted to, word processing, oversee production finance, compile management meeting notes, compile and produce production program, administrative troubleshooting, etc. Work closely with Production Historian to develop cast display. Qualifications: has means of transportation, organized, has wide variety of skills, has access to computer, and types 40 WPM.

Assistant Director – Attend production and post-rehearsal meetings. Must attend all rehearsals. Assist director with advice and counsel as is helpful. Possibly run separate rehearsals as needed. Takes note for the director during rehearsals. Qualification: directing experience necessary. Time Intensive Position.

Box Office Intern - Create and processes show tickets. Work closely with Administrative Assistant to coordinate finances. Set up and monitor box office and reservations. Check telephone messages and follows up on reservation requests. Maintain box office reservation book. Manage box office for performances. Assist with the front of house for final dress rehearsal. Create box office report for each performance: attendance, income, etc. Qualifications: basic math skills, has access to computer, familiar with phone message system.

Costume Intern – Attend production meetings. Assist as needed, the execution of costume design. Maintain design paperwork. Maintain costumes. Takes and records measurements of all actors. Set up costume check-in/check-out and tracking systems. Schedule costume fittings with Stage Manager. Clean costumes when needed. Resolves issues concerning costuming during Tech Week. Head up costume crew during performances. May need to double as crew. Qualifications: basic sewing skills, frugal, has means of transportation
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House Manager – Be the liaison between the front of house, i.e. Audience, concession, box office, and back of house, i.e. Stage managers. Review reservation lists, noting VIPs. Supervise ushers. Assist Box Office Intern in receiving cash and distributing tickets and programs. Welcome and assist patrons and answer pertinent questions such as where the bathrooms are and where are parking. Be the public face of the production at each performance. Help keep the theatre lobby clean, before, during and after the performance. Make sure all Metamorphosis material is available at the theatre. Control over-flowing patrons. Handle all emergencies accordingly. Set up lobby area. Qualifications: great interpersonal skills, multi-tasks, delegates, troubleshooting skills, handles emergencies well, First Aid training a plus.

Light & Audio Intern – Attend production meetings. Assist as needed, the execution of lighting & audio design. Maintain design paperwork. Respect and maintain lighting and audio equipments. Schedule hanging and paper-tech rehearsal with Stage Manager. Clean equipments when needed. Resolves issues concerning lighting and audio during Tech Week. Operate light-board and audio-board during tech rehearsals and performances. Qualifications: familiar with lighting and audio equipment.

Properties Intern – Attend production meetings. Assist as needed, the execution of prop design. Maintain design paperwork. Maintain props. Set up prop check-in/check-out and tracking systems. Clean, repair and replenish props when needed. Resolves issues concerning props during Tech Week. Head up properties crew during performances. May need to double as crew. Qualifications: organized, resourceful, innovative, frugal, has means of transportation.

Publicity – Create or arrange for the creation of banners to advertise the show, coordinate with local press as related to the production, look for and arrange press and public relations opportunities, supply written materials to press, arrange and facilitate interviews and press appearance, create production flyer, facilitate the distribution of flyers through mailers and public posting and e-flyers. Invite press to preview and production. Consolidate general mailing information (Alumni, family, friends, co-workers, etc.). Qualifications: extensive writing skills, great phone etiquette, has access to computer, types 40 WPM.

Stage Manager – Attend production meetings. Assist with the tasks of running rehearsals that include, but not limited to, following on book, making sure actors are present and ready, tracking prop/costume/scenic elements, tracking actor entrances and exits, calling breaks, etc. Prepare space for rehearsals and performances and clean up after. Assist with running of backstage during technical rehearsals and performances. Assist with scheduling and notification of rehearsal calls. Assist with communicating notes and information to production departments. Assist with creating organization paperwork for the running of the show. Qualifications: handles stress well, organized, detail oriented, disciplined, have access to computer, good penmanship, good note-taker, short hand and First Aid a plus. Time Intensive Position.

Set Intern – Attend production meetings. Assist as needed, the execution of set design. Maintain design paperwork. Maintain set pieces. Resolves issues concerning set during Tech Week. Head up stage crew during performances. May need to double as crew. Qualifications: innovative, basic knowledge of hand tools, familiar with venue.