CenterStage Internships
The CenterStage Internship Program welcomes applications from students of accredited colleges and universities. Extensive professional experience is not a requirement, although some professional experience is preferred. Interns learn on the job by working side by side with Hartford Stage staff, gaining practical experience in a Nationally Acclaimed Regional Theatre. The exact parameters of a particular Internship are based on the requirements of the Intern's accredited institution and the current needs of their assigned Department. The CenterStage Program is willing to cooperate with the Intern and the accrediting institution to create parameters acceptable to all parties, but it should be stressed that CenterStage Internships are working programs and Interns are called upon to perform a variety of tasks within their particular discipline.
Internship Benefits
All CenterStage Internships are unpaid. Complimentary tickets for each production, as well as complimentary work-week parking are offered as additional benefits. College Credit may be available to you, and CenterStage will cooperate with the Intern's school to arrange academic credit, although, once again, it is the Intern's responsibility to make such arrangements.
Opportunity for Advancement
One function of the CenterStage Program is to serve as a training ground for future Hartford Stage staff members, as well as future colleagues in the American Theatre. Some current and former Hartford Stage staff members began as Interns and worked their way through the ranks.
"As a CenterStage intern I found a solid base of industry professional mentors and friends who truly care about my personal success and the development of emerging leaders in professional theatre. Over the course of a year-and-a-half I successfully completed three CenterStage internships and was then mentored in a unique process of associate producing a major reading and co-coordinating the 2009 Brand:NEW Festival of New Work. Your career development will be guided by a team of staff connected with off- and on-Broadway and regional theatre all over the country but your experience at Hartford Stage is in your hands; grab on and make it yours". -- Jared Weber (Former Company Management, Marketing & Artistic Intern. Currently working at the Hartford Stage as Assistant to the Managing Director since 11/09)
No longer accepting applications for Summer 2010 internships.
Application form download: [pdf] [doc]
Marketing & Public Relations Internship
The Marketing & Public Relations Intern assists with market research and promotions, distributes marketing materials, assists with social networking outreach and advertising efforts, administers and processes patron surveys, analyze production attendance and sales trends, participates in patron events, and provides clerical assistance and errand support. Candidates must possess excellent computer and organizational skills, good writing and communication skills, and enjoy working with a wide variety of people.
Accepting applications. Starts JUNE 1, 2010. Commitment: 10-40 Hours Per Week
Company Management Internship
The company management intern assists the company manager with all aspects of company and facilities management, including actor, director, and other theater consultants' travel, accommodations, management of all theater-owned housing units, and attending to the needs of visiting artists. Candidates need a warm personality, good communication skills, and a sense of humor.
Accepting applications. Starts JUNE 1, 2010. Commitment: 10-40 Hours Per Week
Artistic & Literary Internship
The Artistic/Literary Intern works under the supervision of the Associate Artistic Director & Artistic Producer to observe first hand the process of bringing a Hartford Stage production from inception to the stage. Duties include analyzing and reviewing script submissions; general correspondence; clerical work; and other tasks as assigned. Requirements: Excellent writing, communication, research skills and computer proficiency (Excel and Word.)
Accepting applications. Starts JUNE 1, 2010. Commitment: 10-40 Hours Per Week
ALL INTERNSHIPS ARE UNPAID AND ACCOMODATIONS ARE NOT PROVIDED.
Please send resume & completed application form to:
Jessica Mack
CenterStage Coordinator
Phone: (860) 520-7138
Email: jmack@hartfordstage.org