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#1

NYC summer internships

Posted: 2/15/08 at 11:16pm

Does anyone know of any good ones?

I'm an English (writing concentration)/Comm dual major, and I'm most interested in the casting & dramaturgy aspects of theater. I've already gotten a list together of about 70 theaters (mostly from the offbroadwayonline.com listing) and I've also looked through the Playbill listings. I'm assuming that any and all NYC theater internships are highly competitive, and I want to make sure that I've taken advantage of every opportunity out there.

Basically I'm just looking for some advice, tips on what to include in cover letters & resumes and such. My experience in the theater industry is rather limited and I'm sure that's going to hinder my chances quite a bit, but I'll never know unless I try...

Oh yeah, I've also searched the student boards for internships and found a few to add to my list, but these types of threads tend to be a little scarce so I'm hoping for better results here. Thanks for all your help!
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#2

re: NYC summer internships

Posted: 2/15/08 at 11:36pm

If you want an interesting internship/job, (Although, not in NYC) look into New York Stage and Film (http://www.newyorkstageandfilm.org) I know they have interns specifically in the literary department, and as they deal with only new plays it might be more interesting for you. Their summer season is up in Poughkeepsie NY, which is a short train ride from NYC, and they have long relationships with many neat playwrights (John Patrick Shanley, Rachel Shienkin, and more!).
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#3

re: NYC summer internships

Posted: 2/16/08 at 3:06am

New York Stage and Film is pretty good. But that is more for acting, directing, playwriting.

The Shakespeare Theatre of NJ has internships for casting and dramaturgy. And they are fantastic!
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#4

re: NYC summer internships

Posted: 2/16/08 at 9:33am

Thank you both for your responses, I will definitely look into them!
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Does the earth really spin around the sun?
What's it matter in the least?
What's real to me ain't real to everyone.
#6

re: NYC summer internships

Posted: 2/16/08 at 12:34pm

They mentioned in their first post they have been looking at playbill.

another_reprise- I sent you a PM.
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#7

re: NYC summer internships

Posted: 2/16/08 at 7:12pm

Thanks for that ashley, I responded : )

And I was wondering if anyone knew whether or not any of the actual Broadway theaters had internship programs? I looked and didn't really find any.
Does the sun really rise in the east?
Does the earth really spin around the sun?
What's it matter in the least?
What's real to me ain't real to everyone.
#8

re: NYC summer internships

Posted: 2/16/08 at 7:17pm

Besides non-profits like the Roundabout? No. However, a lot of the company managers do. You should pick up a Theatrical Index it will give you all the info of who does what for each show.
#9

re: NYC summer internships

Posted: 2/16/08 at 7:20pm

Thanks for the tip! That looks like it would be really helpful even in the world outside of internship stalking.
Does the sun really rise in the east?
Does the earth really spin around the sun?
What's it matter in the least?
What's real to me ain't real to everyone.
#10

re: NYC summer internships

Posted: 2/16/08 at 7:52pm

What age are most of the people who get the internships?
#11

re: NYC summer internships

Posted: 2/16/08 at 7:57pm

that internship with The Civilians looks amazing!
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#12

re: NYC summer internships

Posted: 2/16/08 at 8:49pm

I started interning during the summer after my freshman year of college (19 yrs old). But I did the New York Stage and Film summer program when I was upcoming junior in high school (16 yrs. old)

where can I get the Theatrical Index? Cause I would love to try and get an internship at a Broadway theatre.
<--- the set of A Midsummer Night's Dream that I was assistant stage manager for during the 2007 season at the STNJ outdoor stage.

-Dre-
You must remember all the same that at the crux of every game is knowing when it's time to leave the table... And it's important to be artful in your exit. No turning back, you must accept the con is done... It was a ball, it was a blast. And it's a shame it couldn't last. But every chapter has to end, you must agree.
~Dirty Rotten Scoundrels~

There's a special kind of people known as show people. We live in a world full of dreams. Sometimes we're not too certain what's false and what's real. But we're seldom in doubt about what we feel.
~Curtains~

It is a far, far better thing I do, than I have ever done; it is a far, far better rest I go to, than I have ever known.
~A Tale of Two Cities ~
#13

re: NYC summer internships

Posted: 2/16/08 at 8:52pm

I found it on Amazon.
Theatrical Index
Does the sun really rise in the east?
Does the earth really spin around the sun?
What's it matter in the least?
What's real to me ain't real to everyone.
#14

re: NYC summer internships

Posted: 2/16/08 at 9:14pm

awesome! Thanks!

is it similar to Backstage (or better)?
<--- the set of A Midsummer Night's Dream that I was assistant stage manager for during the 2007 season at the STNJ outdoor stage.

-Dre-
You must remember all the same that at the crux of every game is knowing when it's time to leave the table... And it's important to be artful in your exit. No turning back, you must accept the con is done... It was a ball, it was a blast. And it's a shame it couldn't last. But every chapter has to end, you must agree.
~Dirty Rotten Scoundrels~

There's a special kind of people known as show people. We live in a world full of dreams. Sometimes we're not too certain what's false and what's real. But we're seldom in doubt about what we feel.
~Curtains~

It is a far, far better thing I do, than I have ever done; it is a far, far better rest I go to, than I have ever known.
~A Tale of Two Cities ~
#15

re: NYC summer internships

Posted: 2/16/08 at 9:37pm

Thanks for the Theatrical Index tip. I'm also in the process of applying for a bunch of internships for this summer.

While this topic's up, does anyone have any suggestions for something that's paid. (Most of the one's I've found (or most well known) are full time, and right now I'm looking for something more PT.) Thanks!
#16

re: NYC summer internships

Posted: 2/16/08 at 9:57pm

A lot of the internships I found only require around 20 hours a week and some offer a relatively small stipend.

http://www.abingdontheatre.org/internships.php
http://www.newdramatists.org/bernard_jacobs_page.htm
http://www.signaturetheatre.org/intern.htm
Does the sun really rise in the east?
Does the earth really spin around the sun?
What's it matter in the least?
What's real to me ain't real to everyone.
#17

re: NYC summer internships

Posted: 2/16/08 at 10:16pm

anyone care to expand on New York Stage and Film (Powerhouse)?

I'm thinking of applying a writer and would like some thoughts
"Picture "The View," with the wisecracking, sympathetic sweethearts of that ABC television show replaced by a panel of embittered, suffering or enraged Arab women" -the Times review of Black Eyed
#18

re: NYC summer internships

Posted: 2/17/08 at 1:00am

People usually get internships when they're in college. My first one was after my sophomore year in college (last summer) and I was 20. It usually helps to have a couple under your belt before graduating. I'm looking for some theatre-related internship in PR/advertising/marketing, so if anyone can help me out...I also need a paid internship!
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