Florida Studio Theatre, a professional, LORT D regional four-theatre complex in Sarasota, FL is now accepting applications for internships for the 2013-14 Season in the following areas:

Production Mngt./Lighting
Will gain experience in calendaring spaces, hiring and scheduling overhire personnel, budgeting, expense tracking, inventory monitoring and research. Work with the Master Electrician on maintaining Lighting Inventory, hang and focus, maintenance on shows and special projects as assigned.

Marketing
Assist with writing press releases, design of marketing materials, direct mail campaigns and other support. Secondary duty in Front-of-House.

Development
Research grants and grant prospects, assist with special events, small gift campaigns, direct mail campaigns and other support. Secondary duty in Front-of-House.

Literary Management
Gain experience in Literary Management and New Play Development. Writing opportunities possible. Secondary duties in Front-of-House.

Stage Management
Assist in rehearsals and running shows under the Equity Stage Manager’s supervision. FST produces numerous shows every years under the Mainstage, Stage III, Cabaret, Children’s and New Play Development Programs.

Costuming
Running wardrobe, costume construction, some maintenance and other support.

Props/Painting
Identify, locate and build/create props for all productions. As painter, the intern will gain experience in prepping scenery and props as well as theatrical painting techniques as they apply to the paining of sets and props for FST productions.

Sound
Have the opportunity to learn and operate the Yamaha digital sound console during production and operate the SFX computerized sound playback system. Work with the production team on locating and creating sound cues for production and other support as assigned.

Carpentry
Work directly with the TD and designers on set construction, strike, load-in, scenic painting, and show running and maintenance

Artistic Assistant/Company Mngt. – assist the Casting & Hiring Coordinator and Artistic Director with casting prep, hiring prep, scheduling, production sound research, special projects and general clerical support. Assist the General Manager in Guest Artist travel and care.

Learn by working hands on with Theatre Professionals in your field. A Stipend of $75 per week and free furnished housing are provided. The internships run from September 4, 2013 through August 31, 2014. FST, one of Florida’s leading theatres, operates four stages: the 173 seat Keating Mainstage, the 109 seat Goldstein Cabaret, the 237 seat Gompertz Theatre and the 120 seat Court Cabaret. For more information, log onto our website at www.floridastudiotheatre.org. Email cover letter and resume with references or letters of recommendation to: James Ashford, Casting and Hiring Coordinator, Florida Studio Theatre, EMAIL - jashford@floridastudiotheatre.org.