Internships & Stuff

Welcome Guest. Please Login or Register.

Internships & Stuff

Posted: 3/11/06 at 4:46pm

Before anyone says anything about posts - I searched a lot, but couldn't find answers. So there.

I'm applying for Roundabout, Second Stage, Public Theater, New Victory, and some other internships this summer for mostly marketing or development.

I was wondering about anyone's experiences with them, and also: which ones do interviews, and how important are they? I live in Virginia (but just got intern housing for the summer), and can't go up for interviews a whole lot, as I'm only a junior in high school.

So basically, I'm wondering if you think any would take a high school junior with a lot of web design/marketing experience and some theatre experience.

Thanks for your help :).

re: Internships & Stuff

Posted: 3/11/06 at 5:06pm

I don't have experience with these companies, but my hunch is that while it'll be hard for a high school junior to get a position, it doesn't hurt to try. Just don't put all your eggs in this basket. There's so much competition amongst college students to get these jobs, and since they've got higher education and maybe more specialized skills, they're at an advantage. You're also going to have a bit of a problem if you can't go up for in-person interviews. I know that Roundabout has been interviewing people this week, so you'll have to figure out how to get to NY ASAP!

But don't let me discourage you - one of my biggest regrets from high school and the beginning of college was not interning enough in a field that I'm interested in. It's going to be difficult in your position right now, but if you send out a lot of CVs (and keep in mind that smaller theatres will be looking for people too - don't limit yourself to the big guns), you may get your shot!

"It's not always about you!!!" (But if you think I'm referring to you anyway, then I probably am.)

"Good luck returning my ass!" - Wilhemina Slater

"This is my breakfast, lunch and f***ing dinner right here. I'm not even f***in' joking." - Colin Farrell

re: Internships & Stuff

Posted: 3/11/06 at 5:17pm

The only place I know of that REQUIRES on-site interviews is Playwrights Horizons. I've applied just recently for MTC, Roundabout, Second Stage and NYTW. MTC said they had something like 200+ applications last year for 11 spots. Most people I know that do these internships are college students. Good luck with your applications!

Eeeeeeyyyyyyyyaaaaaaaannnnnddddd aaaaaaaiiiiiiiiyyyyyyaaaaaammmmmmmm teeeeeeeelllllliiiiiinnngg yyyyooooooouuuuuuuwwwaaaahh...

Updated On: 3/11/06 at 05:17 PM

re: Internships & Stuff

Posted: 3/14/06 at 8:48pm

Just bumping this up once :). If anyone else has any help, it'd be greatly appreciated!

re: Internships & Stuff

Posted: 3/14/06 at 8:50pm

Having interned at several places, and knowing a ton of theatre professionals, 95% of places don't really want to hire high school students as interns, mostly just because there are so many more qualified college students (many who NEED an internship to graduate etc), especially during the summer.

re: Internships & Stuff

Posted: 3/14/06 at 10:26pm

I was just curious. . . what exactly is "Intern housing" and how do you go about getting it? I'm thinking of interning over the summer in either new york or Washington DC (I am from the virginia area as well). I just wanted know what you did. THANKS! and good luck finding an internship this summer!

What good is a life, With no one to share, The light of the moon, The honor of a swear?

re: Internships & Stuff

Posted: 3/14/06 at 10:34pm

The New Vic definitely does interviews. Also, the New Vic is one of the few intern/apprentice programs that delegate certain apprenticeships for high school students. I know at least during some semesters, they'll say they only want a high school student for a certain apprenticeship. Does that help any?

"Because talent isn't genius, and no amount of energy can make it so. I want to be great, or nothing."

re: Internships & Stuff

Posted: 3/14/06 at 10:39pm

Ugh. The application for my first choice is due soon and I'm pet-ri-fied. I have a bunch to get in within the next few weeks, though.

A work of art is an invitation to love.

Updated On: 3/14/06 at 10:39 PM

re: Internships & Stuff

Posted: 3/14/06 at 11:44pm

Internships rock and look great in writting :). My summer is devoted to internships.

"I never had theatre producers run after me. Some people want to make more Broadway shows out of movies. But Elliot and I aren't going to do Batman: The Musical." - Julie Taymor 1999

← Back to Message Board

View all Videos

Tickets From $59

Tickets From $71

Tickets From $95