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Roundabout Theatre Company
Spring 2010 Internships, (New York, NY) - posted Thursday, September 10, 2009
Join the team of an electrifying, dynamic theater company located in the heart of the theater district. Work on a season that includes an energetic roster of esteemed actors, exhilarating productions, and established artists. Become part of the largest non-profit theater company in New York City!
Roundabout Theatre Company is considered one of the top Broadway and Off-Broadway producers with an extensive list of recognitions including
25 Tony Awards, 34 Drama Desk Awards, and 41 Outer Critics Circle Awards. Career Development at Roundabout Theatre Company invites you to become a part of the company.
Roundabout Theatre Company's Career Development provides hands-on learning opportunities for undergraduate students as well as for graduate students and post-baccalaureates interested in theatre administration careers through full and part-time internships. Interns share in daily organization and artistic operations and attend regular seminars with members of Roundabout's senior staff, in addition to enjoying exciting ticket offers.
Internships typically run concurrent with the semester system. Production internships, when available, correspond with the schedule for that specific production and are available as requested by production staff. For administrative internships, Roundabout does offer some flexibility in terms of start and end dates and several departments offer part-time internships of at least 20 hours per week depending on the needs of that season.
Internships are available in the following departments:
*ARTISTIC/LITERARY*
Artistic responsibilities include assisting with the planning and execution of Opening Nights, orchestrating Tony Voter ticketing, and completing administrative tasks that support the work of the Artistic Director. Literary responsibilities include reading new play submissions and writing coverage, assisting with the preparation and execution of play readings, and drafting literary correspondence. Strong writing and phone skills are imperative.
*BUSINESS*
Responsibilities include supporting the theatre's business operations by assisting with the processing of income, maintaining expense records,
communicating with vendors, and assorted financial projects related to accounts payable/receivable.
*DEVELOPMENT*
Responsibilities include supporting all areas of Roundabout's fundraising efforts, with special emphasis on individual giving. Intern assists in maintenance of donor database and files, drafting correspondence, creation and tracking of donor correspondence and renewal materials, and the coordination of development events.
*EDUCATION*
Responsibilities include assisting in the coordination of various education programs including classroom residencies, student matinees,
assorted workshops, professional development activities for teachers and administrators, and the publication of study guides and newsletters.
Tasks may include but are not limited to database management, coordination of workshop materials, support for the career development
program, and documentation of education programs.
*MANAGEMENT*
Responsibilities include maintaining artist contracts, drafting correspondence with agents, unions, and other collaborators, answering and redirecting phone calls, maintaining an extensive filing system, special projects such as preparing research for union and individual contract negotiations, and researching legal, real estate, and copyright issues. The general management intern provides support to the Managing Director, General Manager, General Counsel, and various production and facility personnel.
*MARKETING*
Responsibilities include coordinating special receptions and cast gifts, maintaining press and advertising files, tracking box office
information, and contributing to projects related to subscription campaigns, advertising, direct mail, and audience surveys. Interns also
take part in advertising and marketing meetings.
*SPECIAL EVENTS* Not available during Summer
Responsibilities include assisting with the planning and coordination of all special events, including gala fundraisers, opening night parties,
donor dinners, institutional events, and play readings. The ideal candidate for this position will be an outgoing, detail-oriented
individual with the ability to multi-task. Strong computer and phone skills are a must. Tasks may include but are not limited to organizing
mailings, drafting correspondence, updating records and inventory, and creation of event timelines.
*TICKET SERVICES*
Responsibilities include assisting with data entry, subscriber records, customer mailings, and general maintenance of approximately
forty-thousand annual subscriptions.
Note: Roundabout does not offer internships in acting. Persons interested in assistant director fellowships must apply through the
Drama League's directing fellowship program.
Applicants are now invited to apply for Spring Internships (January to May). Applications must be received by November 6th and include the following items:
Cover Page (printable off the website at http://www.roundabouttheatre.org/e07_students.htm)
Resume including both theatre and administrative experience
Cover letter detailing your interest in an internship at Roundabout Theatre Company
Contact information for two references
(Optional) Applicants can provide a short non-fiction writing sample (no
more than 3 pages)
Please send all materials by email to internships@roundabouttheatre.org
For more information visit the website at
http://www.roundabouttheatre.org/e07_students.htm
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