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The internship is a longstanding tradition in theater world, almost all theatre professionals were once interns, therefore under the vision of the Artistic Director, Richard Hopkins, FST is proud to continue this tradition. An FST internship is a great way for young theatre professionals to learn and grow both professionally and personally.
Read about the experiences of the past interns
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- Theatre Administration
- Technical Theatre
- Theatre Education
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| Administrative Internship |
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Literary
Assisting the Literary department with a variety of tasks, reading and reporting on new plays under consideration, maintaining databases, conducting research, and other tasks as assigned. Major responsibilities include:
- Reading and evaluating plays for production and development consideration.
- Conducting research projects: May include research packets for season shows, Cabaret, or collecting information for audience handouts, lobby displays, newsletter articles, etc.
- Some writing opportunities may be available.
- Preparing packets of plays for the volunteer Reader’s Circle and corresponding with readers.
- Maintaining the Library and Literary databases (checking in and out new material, creating new entries, etc.)
- Assisting Literary Manager with the preparation of letters to playwrights and agents.
- Adding new material to electronic Media library.
- Literary interns also support the theatre in secondary duties, which may include House Management or other Front of House or running crew responsibilities.
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Casting/Hiring
Assist in the casting and hiring processes of guest artists, professional staff and the Intern Company.
- Assist on local auditions
- Organization of casting materials
- Responsible for upkeep of actor, college and university and guest artist databases
- Schedule selected auditions and interviews
- Selected reference checking
- Read and evaluate new plays
- Other clerical and FOH support as assigned.
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| Production and Technical Internship |
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Stage Management
Assist in rehearsals and running shows under the Equity Stage Manager’s supervision. FST produces numerous shows every year under the Mainstage, Stage III, Cabaret, Children’s and New Play Development Programs.
- Assist Equity Stage Manger with rehearsals and show runs.
- Keep stage management schedule and paper work
- Attend production meetings
- Working closely with actors and director.
- lead and help show run crews.
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Costuming
Assist the professional costume designer and costume shop manager, interact with directors and actors to help the show run smoothly.
- Running wardrobe
- Costume construction
- Some maintenance and other support.
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Lighting
Work with the Master Electrician on maintaining Lighting Inventory.
- Assist on hang and focus up-coming shows
- Responsible for running the light board
- Maintenance on shows
- Special projects as assigned.
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Sound
Work with the professional sound designer both before and for the duration the show.
- Have the opportunity to learn and operate the Yamaha digital sound console during production
- Operate the SFX computerized sound playback system.
- Work with the production team on locating and creating sound cues for production
- Other support as assigned.
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Carpentry
Work directly with the TD and designers
- Set construction. Working with various electric saws and kinds of equipment.
- Scenic painting using different painting skills to create patterns and textures.
- Strike, load-in,
- Show running and maintenance
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| Education Internship |
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Education Internship
Works with the WRITE A PLAY Manager to develop, market, and implement the WRITE A PLAY Program, and provides administrative support to the Education Department and Associate Director.
- Assist coordinating the WRITE A PLAY Program performances & workshops including: Fall Children's Show, PLAYMAKERS Tour, Under Six, Secondary Tour, and the Young Playwrights Festival.
- Update and communicate information regarding all necessary documents and support materials to educators and schools including: contracts, logistical documents, classroom study guides, and playbills.
- Support teaching artists in classroom workshops.
- House manage the children's productions at FST: seating students efficiently and connecting with the educators.
- Support and communicate information to the touring productions.
- Assist the planning and implementation of the Young Playwrights Festival.
- Research potential educational outreach opportunities.
- Assist education department staff and the Associate Director with various projects as needed.
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| Read what the past interns have said... |
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The Casting and Hiring Internship at FST is helping me see casting calls, acting, and professional theatre from the other side of the spectrum. As an aspiring actor, it's great to see what goes on behind the scenes of a casting as well as fill the shoes of an assistant casting director, just like the ones who I'll be auditioning for. The internship helps them appreciate the office aspect to professional theatre, and appreciation for every aspect of theatre can go a long way. As part of my responsibilities in the office I get to make personal contact with several Production Managers and Artistic Directors of regional theatre's across the nation. In the casting studio I get to read with the actors. No matter which side of theater one wants to be on in the future, there is a lot to benefit from a Casting and Hiring Internship.
-Kent Livingston Casting/Hiring Internship
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Working here at FST has been such an eye-opener! I've had a lot of experience in college doing many different theatrical tasks, but FST has really shown me what working in a professional theatre setting is like. On top of learning to work and understand the business in an influential regional theatre, all the staff members here are friendly, helpful and constantly aware of our needs as interns and budding theatre professionals. My secondary duties are as demanding, educational and as important as my internship.
-Ariel Trocino Literary/House Management Internship
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I can’t begin to tell you how much I have learned about myself and my acting training through working with the summer theatre camps. The theatre education internship at Florida Studio Theatre has opened a new door in my mind leading to another possible career in the theatre world. The internship has also given me the opportunity to experience other aspects of theatre production. Florida Studio Theatre wants their interns to succeed and will stop at nothing to see that this goal is met within the company and after the intern’s time with the company has come to an end.
- Matthew Belopavlovich Education Internship
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Working with FST marketing department was an AWESOME experience for me. The internship not only introduced me to the administration side of theatre, which is an aspect that theatre students are rarely exposed to, but also it helped me found a new path that I am really interested in taking in the future. My supervisors gave me serious projects and responsibilities. I learned useful computer skills, such as Tessitura, Photoshop and FrontPage, and the attitude to work in a professional environment. It was definitely a worth while experience.
-Ya-Han Tsui Marketing Internship
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Florida Studio Theatre has been the perfect place for me to figure out a lot of things: the difference between Educational theatre and a real working - professional theatre company, and also what it takes to get your foot in the door outside of a college setting. Working alongside professionals and being held up to their standards has made me re-commit to the quality of my work. I'm lucky that FST has been an enjoyable place for me to discover these things and that I've gotten to work with so many wonderful people.
-Joshua James Lalonde Production Internship |
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Benefits
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- Weekly Stipend
- Housing provided
- School credits may apply
- Comp tickets to performances
- Discount at FST Cabaret
- Chance to meet theatre professionals around the nation and worldwide.
- Hands-on experience in a professional theatre setting.
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Application Procedure
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Click Here to Download the application packet. Send in your cover letter, resume with references or recommendation letters and a completed application to James Ashford at <jashford@floridastudiotheatre.org>
Florida Studio Theatre is an equal opportunity employer, all genders and ethnics are encouraged to apply.
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