CENTERSTAGE 2009 Summer Internships
Available Summer Internships: Education, Marketing & Public Relations, Development & Special Events, General Management/Company Management, and Artistic & Literary
Education Internship
Hartford Stage boasts one of the most innovative and comprehensive education and outreach programs in the country. The Education Department focuses on life long learning for children, adults, teachers, and professionals. As a member of the Education team, you have the opportunity for hands on theatre-in-education, performance, and administrative experience.
Responsibilities May Include:
• Assist Teaching Artists in Classroom Activities
• Liaison Between Teacher and Students
• Classroom Monitor and Observation
• Lead Specific Theatre Activities
• Creating Study Guides
• Assemble Classroom Kits
• Assist in program coordination
• Administrative Support
Commitment: 10 – 40 Hours Per Week
Marketing & Public Relations Internship
Marketing & Public Relations at Hartford Stage is a unique experience in that our theatre represents an extremely diverse community in the region. It is the responsibility of the Marketing & Public Relations Department to make connections in the community, facilitate dialogue around events and productions, analyze production attendance and sales trends, design advertising for all Hartford Stage events, and contact local media outlets. Our Marketing & Public Relations Department offers interns the opportunity to explore all of these facets fundamental to a career in Marketing and Public Relations.
Responsibilities May Include:
• Write Press Releases for Summer Performances
• Create and Assist in Execution of Summer Promotions Plan
• Coordinate Marketing to Internet Communities
• Pitch Stories to Local Media Outlets
• Assist in Community Outreach Planning
• Compile Press Clippings and Local Arts & Events Information
• Administrative Support
Commitment: 16+ Hours Per Week
Development & Special Events Internship
Amid the excitement of the theatre's high-profile artistic and educational programs, Development is a lesser-known but critical activity for any not-for-profit organization. The Development Department cultivates and maintains relationships with thousands of individual donors, corporate sponsors, private and community foundations, and government agencies, who together contribute more than $2.8 million annually to make the work on our stage and in our classrooms and workshops possible. The Development Department also plans and executes all donor and cultivation events for the organization, which range from intimate cocktail receptions to our annual Gala which raised just under $300,000 last year. The Development & Special Events internship provides an opportunity to participate in a vital business function that helps the company grow and prosper.
Responsibilities May Include:
• Assist in Sponsorship Campaign
• Assist on Special Events Fundraisers and Cultivation Events
• Conduct Prospect Research
• Develop and Compile Survey to Assess Donor Motivations
• Prepare Solicitation and Event Mailings
• Compile and Maintain Digital Databases
• Administrative Support
Commitment: 10-35 Hours Per Week
General Management / Company Management Internship
The General Management department is the administrative jack-of-all-trades of the theater. General Management supervises and manages human resources, company policy, accounting, Board administration, and the day to day operations of the theater. Company Management deals face-to-face with the performers, designers, and directors who work on every Hartford Stage production, as well as maintain artistic company contracts, and all relevant hospitality and logistical coordination. Depending on the needs of the company, the General Management/Company Management intern may focus primarily on General Management, Company Management, or a combination of both.
Responsibilities May Include:
• Assist the General Manager, Company Manager, and CenterStage Coordinator
• Assist Board Administration
• Liaise with Performers, Designers, and Directors
• Maintain Hospitality Services for Guest Artists
• Administrative Support
• Additional Special Projects as requested
Commitment: 20-35 Hours Per Week
Artistic & Literary Internship
At the core of any not-for-profit arts organization is an artistic mission and vision that drives the actions of the company. The Artistic Department at Hartford Stage has committed to explore, support, and develop new American theatre and artists, re-envision classic masterworks, and create a “People’s Theatre” for all of Greater Hartford, the theatre will have an inclusive artistic program and audience that reflects the diverse make-up of the region and the nation, in terms of age, race, gender, and sexual orientation. This summer, the Artistic & Literary Internship offers the exceptional opportunity to work directly with the Associate Artistic Director on a daily basis focusing primarily on literary management with the potential for producing and casting experience.
Responsibilities May Include:
• Assist the Associate Artistic Director and Artistic Producer in Day-To-Day Creative Needs
• Orchestrate scheduling and organization of Literary Department
• Participate in Review of Script Submissions
• Reader Recruitment
• Assist Event and Theatrical Producing
• Assist Local and National Casting as Necessary
• Administrative Support
Commitment: 40 Hours Per Week
Production Internship
Production Internships include Costume Shop, Scenic Arts, Sound, Electrics, Properties, and Stage Management. Due to the varying needs of the Production Department, these internships will be accepted on a production or multi-production basis. While we will accept submissions, we will only contact leading candidates as the Season’s needs dictate. Please check back for information on our Production Apprenticeships starting this fall.
Currently accepting applications for Summer 2009 internships. To apply please send a resume and completed application form [ pdf ] [ doc ] to:
Matt Neufeld
CenterStage Coordinator
Phone: (860) 520-7141
Email: mattneufeld@hartfordstage.org