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ATTENTION

ALL ACTIVITY GRANT LETTERS
SENIOR PRACTICUM,
HONORS THESIS,
And INDEPENDENT STUDY PROPOSALS DUE THIS FRIDY 3/13.

My name is Ben Mehlman, I am producing a senior thesis film and was hoping that you would be able to pass on my casting call to the drama students. The film is called “Have a Slice” it is a surrealist comedy about a man who stumbles upon a zombie pizza party. Yet these are not just regular zombies but ones who discuss their own philosophies and problems concerning the after life.

This is going to be a big project where the ensemble cast will all be put into zombie make up. The shoot will be the weekend of March 19th – March 21st. There will be an open casting call held this Friday in Studio A in Dempster hall from 12:00pm-5:00pm. People will be asked to bring a comedic monologue. Thank you very much for the help. Any questions email me back or call me at 203-216-0004.

SteppingStone Theatre Company is currently accepting resumes from scenic, light, costume, and sound designers, for its full production of Reflections of a Heart a new full-length play. It will premiere and be produced at The Clurman Theatre on 42nd St. at Theatre Row.
This is a prime opportunity for a talented and experienced Designer to envision and bring to life a special design for a special play.
Synopsis
Reflections of a Heart: Takes place in the Bronx, New York, and Batesburg, South Carolina, between the years of 1946 and 1951. Shifting between times, Isaac, a World War II veteran, finds himself under siege by hardhearted detectives, social injustices, and his own missing memories. America welcomes back its native son, as a highly decorated war hero with plans of starting a family. Things go horribly awry when he begins traversing his past and present. Collisions are bound, as the resurrection of his memories forces his action. The fight for his country is over, as the fight for his life begins. Peppered with humor and heartbreak, this protagonist-structured story is based on true events in America’s social history.
Set Designer responsibilities include:
• Design and build the set
• Acquire necessary materials and set pieces
• Lead the strike and load in. Some help will be available for load-in and strike
• Attend production meetings
Lighting Designer responsibilities include:
• Design, hang, and focus lights
• Strike the lights on closing afternoon
• Attend production meetings
Sound Designer responsibilities include:
• Prepare a list of the required sound and music in the script.

• Make a sound/music effects worksheet, in consultation with the Director

• Decide how these sound and music effects are to be obtained

• Supervise the activities of the Sound Board Operator

• Attend production meetings.

Costume Designer responsibilities include:
• Design costumes according to production concept and story era determined through consultation with Director

• Determine whether costume construction is required

• Supervise production running crews for costume changes

• Fit costumes to actors and alter costumes accordingly

• Maintain costume budget

• Arrange for rental of costumes if required

• Knowledge of Second Hand Clothing shopping

• Attend production meetings
Production Element Budgets:
• Set – $1500
• Costume /props – $1500
• Lights – $1500
• Sound – $1500
(There is some, but very little flexibility in the budget)
Production Details:
• AEA Showcase Code
• Load in- Monday June 7th, 2010
• Load out- Sunday June 27th, 2010
• Theatre specifications go to : http://www.theatrerow.org/bookingclurman.htm
• SSTC is a Materials for the Arts member
• Honorarium Plus travel stipend.
Interested designers will receive a copy of the script upon receipt of their resumes and a brief cover letter. Designers should email Producing Artistic Director Christopher Roberts at SteppingStoneOrg@aol.com.In person interviews will take place starting in March. To learn about the company go to: WWW.STEPPINGSTONETHEATRECOMPANY.ORG

On Sunday, March 7, 2010 we are offering a trip to the Brooklyn Academy of Music for a performance of Shakespeare’s “As You Like It.” Tickets are available to all students and the trip is completely free. Sign ups for the trip are at 240 Student Center and we are open from 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Students must bring their Hofstra ID and a $10 refundable deposit that will be given to back to them the day of the trip. If there are any other questions, please feel free to call us at (516) 463-6320.

The registration dates are listed below:

Summer I, II, III 2010
All students = March 1

Fall 2010
Graduates = March 1
Seniors = March 1
Juniors = March 8
Soph. = March 15
Fresh. = March 22

The Atlantic Theater Company invites multiple internships throughout the season in every aspect of the organization’s operations. Internships are unpaid and generally held by undergraduate and graduate students, or recent college graduates. We offer college credit, tickets to all of the Atlantic main stage and second stage performances, free tickets to certain Broadway and Off-Broadway shows, metrocards for full-time interns, and educational sit down sessions with Atlantic staff, guest artists and other theater professionals. Housing cannot be provided. Part time (20 hours/week min.) and full time applicants are welcomed. We currently offer internships in the following departments:

The deadline for Summer 2010 internships is Friday, March 5th at 5pm.

Development – The development intern works closely with the Director of Development and Development Associates in all aspects of development which includes research, cultivation and stewardship. The development intern has the opportunity to be involved in foundation research, grant writing, strategy meetings, and program development. Part of the intern’s role is to assist in managing Atlantic events including opening and closing nights, patron dinners, and the spring gala. This position is for a self-motivated individual who is interested in learning about arts administration and the creative thinking that goes behind fundraising. Excellent writing skills and people skills are key for this internship. (During the spring semester there will be an additional development intern who will work specifically on the Gala with the Manager of Individual Giving and Special Events.)
Executive – The Executive intern reports directly to the Executive Assistant. The intern helps manage the day-to-day schedule, correspondence and needs of the Artistic Director and Managing director. This internship position is comparable to being a second assistant to the Managing Director and the Artistic Director who oversee all aspects of the Atlantics operation this internship offers a comprehensive look at how a theater company runs from programming to finance to board and ensemble relations. Candidates should be prepared for a fast paced, high volume internship, and a close look at how an off-Broadway theater office runs.
Finance and Business – The business intern works directly with the business manager and is involved with the general business responsibilities of both the Atlantic Theater and Atlantic Acting School. An interest in finance in the context of an artist environment is a must. A business background is desired but not necessary.
General Management – The General Management intern reports directly to the Company Manager. The intern is involved with maintaining contractual union obligations, box office, front of house management and other tasks within the office of the General and Company Managers. There are occasionally opportunities to house or company manager Stage 2 productions. Days and hours vary based on the production schedule.
Literary – The Literary intern works under the Associate Artistic Director and is involved in play reading, workshopping, archiving and cataloguing, selection and season planning for both the Atlantic Mainstage and Stage 2. Strong preference will be given to those who are pursuing or have completed a masters program in this field.
Special Projects for the Managing Director – This intern is a graduate level intern who reports directly to the Managing Director and is responsible for assisting on special projects that may range from development, general management, and company management to real estate and long-term planning. Ideally, the intern should hold or be pursuing a graduate degree in arts administration or management. Applicants must be organized, independent workers and should expect to devote a minimum of 20 hours/week to the internship.
Operations/IT – The operations intern reports directly to the Operations Manager.
The intern is involved with facility and network maintenance, and helps manage rentals of our studio spaces. This is one of the few internships that has direct contact with every department as well as the general theater community. This internship is recommended for people with a desire to gain experience in computers and technology within the framework of an arts organization.
Production Assistants – Production assistant interns assist the stage managers in the rehearsal room and during previews of Atlantic mainstage and second stage productions. The internship is full time and follows the standard show rehearsal schedule through the first two weeks of previews. Tasks during rehearsal may include copying and maintaining script updates, props management, running lines with actors, being “on book,” and running errands. An interest in stage management is preferred.
School Artistic/Education – This intern will report directly to the Artistic Director of the Atlantic School and to the Education Director. The intern will assist the Artistic Director in all needs including but not limited to casting student productions, organizing play readings, making programs for the shows, designing post cards, creating contact sheets, conducting designer searches and website creation. In the education department, responsibilities include contacting interested schools, setting up pre-and-post theater classroom visits, making classroom visits with Education director, creating the Study Guides, and helping to host the students at the Theater on performance days. Offered during the Spring and Fall semesters.

Mainstage Production Management – The Production Management intern reports directly to the Production Manager. The intern will assist the Production Manager in day to day operations of the production office including, but not limited to: Weekly payroll tracking, budget tracking, pre-production scheduling, load-ins and strike, facility maintenance and rental coordination. The Production Management intern will also have an active role with the upcoming renovation of our Main Stage theater. A strong knowledge of technical theater or stage management is required. This internship can be either full or part time.

Stage 2 Production Management – The Stage 2 intern reports directly to the Production Manager of Stage 2. This is a very hands on internship with heavy involvement in pre-production, load-ins and technical rehearsals for all student and Stage 2 productions, as well as the maintenance of the space. The intern’s role will be to assist the Production Manger in the research and planning of productions as well as their technical execution. A strong knowledge of technical theater is required. Offered during the Spring and Fall semesters.

Atlantic Acting School Design – The Acting school design intern reports directly to the Production Manger of Stage 2. The intern’s role will be to function as a design assistant to the scenic and lighting designers for the productions of the Atlantic Acting School. Responsibilities will include assisting in drafting, model making, design meetings and the implementation of those designs in productions with Atlantic Acting School Students. Offered during the Spring and Fall semesters.
Marketing/Membership – This intern will report directly to the Marketing Director. The intern will assist the Marketing Director in all needs including but not limited to season and show-by-show marketing, membership, mailing list maintenance, and website maintenance. A background in theater is preferred but not necessary.
PLEASE NOTE: We DO NOT offer internships in acting or casting.
All internships (except Stage 2 Production and Production Assistant) provides the intern with the opportunity to get to know not only his or her department head, but the entire Atlantic staff as well as various theater artists. Each semester, we introduce more seminars, observing opportunities, and excursions into the larger New York theater community. Every internship involves some “grunt work” and errand running. We look for interns who will challenge us to constantly make the program better and more comprehensive.
To apply:

Please send a cover letter, resume and a letter of recommendation to: atlanticintern@atlantictheater.org

or

Internship program
Attn: Aaron Thompson
Atlantic Theater Company
76 Ninth Avenue, Suite 537
New York, NY 10011

Be sure to send all your materials in one email or one mailing and clearly specify which internship(s) you are interested in. List no more than three and please list them in order of preference.

The deadline for Summer 2010 internships is Friday, March 5th at 5pm.

The Spring Advisor list is posted under pages on the right.

Ninth Annual A.R.T./New York Internship Fair!
Where:
The Westin New York
270 West 43rd Street
New York, NY 10038

When:
Saturday March 13, 2010
10:00am to 1:30pm

The Annual A.R.T./New York Internship Fair provides students with the opportunity to meet working theatre professionals from 50 New York City based theatre companies, all of which are seeking interns for the current, Summer, and Fall semesters!
The Fair is open to undergrads, grads, and recent grads of all majors!  The Fair is free, but participants must RSVP and receive a confirmation number to attend.

You must reserve your space by Monday, March 8.
Contact Taylor Gramps
(212) 244-6667 x222 or
tgramps@art-newyork.org

Please provide your name, school, year of study, and if emailing your RSVP, include the words “Internship Fair 2010 RSVP” in the subject line. Please specify whether you would like to attend the morning (10am-12pm) or afternoon (12pm-1:30pm) session.

You will receive a confirmation number in response to your reservation.

Students are encouraged to bring copies of their resume. Business or business casual attire is suggested.

This year’s fair is generously underwritten by the Michael Tuch Foundation and The American Theatre Wing.

Alliance of Resident Theatres/New York
520 Eighth Avenue, Suite 319
New York, New York 10018
Telephone: (212) 244-6667
Fax: (212) 714-1918
E-mail: questions@art-newyork.org

A.R.T./New York: South Oxford Space
138 South Oxford Street
Brooklyn, New York 11217
Telephone: (718) 398-3078

The Alliance of Resident Theatres / New York (A.R.T./New York) is the service and advocacy organization for nearly 300 not-for-profit theatres located throughout New York City.  Our mission is to serve and promote this culturally and artistically diverse community by providing programs and services that assist our members as they work to fully achieve their artistic missions and serve their audiences.

www.art-newyork.org

We’ve added a download-able copy of the department student handbook to the Poowabah site. You can download the PDF from the link located near the top of the right hand column at Poowabah.info.

PUT YOURSELF IN THE SPOTLIGHT. BE A GOODMAN INTERN.

The deadline for Goodman Theatre’s summer internships is March 1, 2010!

The Tony Award-winning Goodman Theatre in Chicago is currently seeking interns for its summer session May 31-Aug. 27, 2010. Interns are entrusted with a great deal of responsibility, and often have the opportunity to critique play submissions, write study guides, build costumes or take notes in rehearsal with great directors like Philip Seymour Hoffman! The program provides intense hands-on training and weekly forums with staff and other Chicago artists, as well as Opening Night tickets to all Goodman productions.

Current students, graduates and early career professionals are welcome to apply. There will be a stipend.

Internships are available in the following areas:

Casting

Costumes

Development

Education & Community Engagement

Literary Management & Dramaturgy

Marketing/PR/Publicity

Production Management

Scenery/Props

Video Production

Requirements vary by department. Click here for more information and to download an application.

QUESTIONS?
Please contact Internship Coordinator Elizabeth Neukirch at 312-443-5581 or Internships@GoodmanTheatre.org.