GENERAL SUMMARY:
The Artistic Internship will focus on the development and rehearsal process of the Literature to Life adaptation of "The Folktales of Zora Neale Hurston." This intern will work closely with the Associate Artistic Director, Artistic Director and Program Manager. Primary responsibilities include;
-assisting director during the adaptation and rehearsal process,
-tracking, organizing, and implementing changes and edits to the working adaptation script.
-acting as liaison between director and program manager regarding rehearsal schedule, space, and needs,
-literary research,
-and general support to the artistic and administrative staff.
Interns will gain valuable experience in high quality educational theatre and non-profit administration, and will be able to network with hundreds of arts presenters across the country.
No monetary compensation, but interns will receive a free unlimited metro card after the first two weeks of internship.
QUALIFICATIONS:
1. 1-2 years previous experience in an artistic role in supporting position, preferable with a strong background in dramaturgy, literature, and/or devised work.
2. Familiarity with and interest in the fields of Arts/Theatre/Literacy Education.
3. Strong proficiency in Excel and MSWord; familiarity with Mac OS preferred.
4. Must be accurate and detail-oriented, possess strong organizational and time management skills and the ability to prioritize competing priorities.
5. Excellent oral and written communication skills.
6. Ability to work in an open and casual office environment; ability to work either independently or collaboratively as needed.
7. Available to work 5-10 hours/week through the end of June.
THE AMERICAN PLACE THEATRE/YOUNG AUDIENCES NY:
Now in its 51st Season (2012-13), the Theatre is led by Artistic Director/Co-Founder Wynn Handman, The American place Theatre was founding in 1963 by Wynn Handman, Sidney Lanier and Michael Tolan at St. Clement's Church, far west on 46th Street in Manhattan and was incorporated as a not-for-profit theatre in that year. The first full production was Robert Lowell's theatre trilogy masterpiece, the old Glory, in November 1964.
The Theatre, having received over 30 Obies and 16 Audelcos, is critically acclaimed as a birthing place for artistic endeavors at the crossroad of literature and live performance. The full focus of the Theatre's artistic activity is now with LITERATURE TO LIFE, a performance based literacy program which present professionally staged verbatim adaptations of significant American literary works. This educational program gives students a new form of access to literature by bringing to life the world of books with performances that create an atmosphere of discovery and spare the imagination. Literature to Life encourages reading, writing, and critical thinking and has already provided a catalyst for learning and self-expression for over 450,000 students nation-wide.
In 2012, The American Place Theatre formed a strategic Alliance with Young Audiences NY, which strives to bring high quality arts education to NYC schools across multiple arts disciplines.
APPLICATION PROCESS:
Submit resume and cover letter explaining your interests and qualifications to:
The American Place Theatre
Employment Opportunity: Artistic Internship
One East 53rd Street, 8th Floor
New York, NY 10022
Email: employment@americanplacetheatre.org
NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE
*Please have professional references available upon request.
DEADLINE:
Position open until filled, however resumes received by Wednesday, April 24th at 4:00PM will be given priority consideration.
