Job Description

New York Stage and Film offers internships in ARTS ADMINISTRATION (Development, General Management, Marketing, Producing), CARPENTRY, COMPANY MANAGEMENT, COSTUME, LIGHTING, MUSIC, PAINT, PRODUCTION MANAGEMENT, PROPS, SOUND, and STAGE MANAGEMENT for the 2020 Powerhouse Season. (June 7 \x96 Jul 31, 2020).,
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TO APPLY: https://newyorkstageandfilmgala.formstack.com/forms/pht2020_internapp,
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ARTS ADMINISTRATION INTERNS will support the company in all administrative responsibilities. Ideal candidates must have excellent organizational, communication and writing skills; the ability to prioritize and multitask; and familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite. Interns will specialize in one or a few of the following\x97you will be able to state your preference in the application:,
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DEVELOPMENT: Assist the Executive Director and Development + Communications Manager with grant applications, drafting outreach and acknowledgement letters, board correspondence, planning and executing donor events, and other fundraising services. Ideal for candidates with an interest in development and fundraising.,
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GENERAL MANAGEMENT: Assist the Executive Director and General Manager with generating contracts, reporting to unions, tracking budgets and expenses, processing payments, petty cash, payroll, and other producing duties. GM intern will also assist with house seat management, daily sales reports, supporting house management for all Powerhouse venues, and other audience services. Ideal for candidates with an interest in arts administration and general management.,
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MARKETING: Support the Executive Director and Development + Communications Manager in coordinating external communications for the Powerhouse Season. Responsibilities include cross-promotional outreach, program layouts, proofreading and editorial work, social network and website updates, light video/photo editing, and graphic design. Ideal candidates will have an interest in learning about day-to-day promotion of a small non-profit theater company. Candidates must have excellent organizational, communication and writing skills; the ability to prioritize and multitask, and familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite. Video and Photography experience a plus. Please include a link to a graphic design portfolio, if applicable,
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PRODUCING: Assist the Artistic Director and Associate Artistic Director with all line producing duties, such as coordinating casting, supporting stage managers with logistics, organizational projects, drafting correspondence and program material, press tracking and artist hospitality, etc. Ideal for candidates with an interest in arts administration and producing.,
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CARPENTRY INTERNS assist Master Carpenter and Technical Directors in the construction of sets throughout tech and production. Duties include, but are not limited to: build, load in, and strike of all scenic elements for the Powerhouse Season; maintenance of department shops and equipment; and the potential of serving on a run crew.,
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COMPANY MANAGEMENT INTERNS support the Company Manager and Assistant Company Managers in coordinating transportation, housing, special events, hospitality, and all day-to-day company needs for 350+ professional artists in residence. Company Management is a fast-paced department that is responsible for creating a welcoming environment for our artists and staff. Candidates must have strong communication skills, attention to detail, and a "roll up your sleeves" attitude. Work experience in event production, artist relations, or other fast-paced environments a plus. Must have valid Driver\x92s License and be able to work on their feet.,
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COSTUME INTERNS support the Costume Department in constructing/pulling/shopping costumes for all mainstage productions and workshops, assisting in fittings, aiding in the care and maintenance of stock and dressing actors for mainstage productions. Stitching and draping abilities preferred; some knowledge of make-up, wig, and hair a plus. May serve on a run crew.,
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LIGHTING INTERNS assist the Lighting Department during tech and production, loading-in, changing over, hanging and focusing of all electrics, maintaining equipment, striking and operating the lighting board. Lighting interns will get the chance to work and learn from a team of high caliber and professionally established lighting designers throughout the Powerhouse season.,
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MUSIC INTERNS assist professional music directors on Powerhouse musical workshops and readings. This is the perfect opportunity for someone who is organized; interested in music direction, orchestrations, and/or arranging; passionate and knowledgeable about musical theater. Candidates must be proficient with piano and sight reading; composition and orchestration experience a plus.,
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PAINT INTERNS work closely with the scenic painter on all the mainstage productions. Applicants must have knowledge of scenic painting techniques and surface treatments including, but not limited to, aging, distressing, and texturing. Applicant must also be self-motivated, willing to work irregular hours, safety conscious, and capable of following direction. May serve on a run crew.,
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PRODUCTION MANAGEMENT INTERNS assist the Production Manager and the Assistant Production Manager in all general management responsibilities, including vendor negotiations, budget tracking, rehearsal/presentation room set-up, technical supervision, and other Production responsibilities. The perfect opportunity for someone who is organized, possesses strong interpersonal skills, passionate and knowledgeable about the technical side of theater production, and has some strong administrative experience.,
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PROPERTIES INTERNS support the Properties Supervisor and Assistant Properties Supervisor in the building/acquisition of all properties needed for the Powerhouse Season, maintenance of department shops and equipment, and assistance during strikes. Standard props construction skills (crafts, carpentry, sewing, upholstery) a plus. May serve on a run crew.,
Sound Interns assist Sound Department during tech and production including loading in, changing over, maintaining equipment, mixing, and sound board operation. Sound interns will get the chance to work and learn from a team of high caliber and professionally established sound designers throughout the Powerhouse season.,
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STAGE MANAGEMENT INTERNS assist Equity Stage Managers on Powerhouse productions and workshops. Stage management interns might also be asked to stage manage a reading for the reading series. This is the perfect opportunity for someone who is organized, possesses strong interpersonal skills, passionate and knowledgeable about the technical side of theater production, and has a desire to get hands on experience working with an experienced stage manager.,
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NYSAF internships provide the next generation of theater artists with an unparalleled opportunity to live, work, and train alongside top professionals. Staff and interns form a close community within the company\x92s stimulating and supportive environment and engage in extraordinary collaborations with other skilled professionals and world-class artists.,
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Summer Interns will contribute to the Powerhouse Season, an eight-week residency and partnership with Vassar College in Poughkeepsie, NY, where each summer more than three hundred and fifty professional playwrights, directors, actors, and designers as well as close to fifty student apprentices live and work together. During the Powerhouse Season, NYSAF Season supports 2 fully-produced mainstage productions, 3 musical workshops, 2 play workshops, 10 readings, and a few residency projects in a flexible environment tailored to meet each project\x92s developmental needs, all of which are open to the public. ,
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Powerhouse interns receive hands-on practical training in their specific departments, master classes with senior staff and visiting artists, and other educational and career-development support. Several interns each year continue on to work in the field thanks to relationships they built during their time with New York Stage and Film, and others return as members of NYSAF\x92s seasonal staff. Commitment generally runs from early June to early August. Stipend and free on-campus housing provided, as well as access to campus resources such as the gym and library. ,
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NYSAF is a vital incubator for a diverse array of artists, and a catalyst for new stories that go on to major theaters. From its NYC base, NYSAF produces year-round artistic programming for projects at all stages of development. The annual Powerhouse Season is an eight-week summer residency in partnership with Vassar College, through which NYSAF brings together 350+ professional playwrights, directors, actors, designers, and student apprentices to live and work in a collaborative artistic environment. ,
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Dozens of notable works trace their developmental roots to NYSAF, including Tony Award winners for Best Musical (HAMILTON and HADESTOWN) and Best Play (THE HUMANS, SIDE MAN and DOUBT) as well as the Broadway musicals HEAD OVER HEELS, AMERICAN IDIOT and BRIGHT STAR, 2017 Pulitzer Prize finalists THE WOLVES and A 24-DECADE HISTORY OF POPULAR MUSIC and this season\x92s SANCTUARY CITY by Martyna Majok, THE BEST WE COULD (A FAMILY TRAGEDY) by Emily Feldman and BECKY NURSE OF SALEM by Sarah Ruhl. ,
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