Internships

Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company is looking for the next generation of creative, dedicated, and highly innovative, theatre artists and administrators, poised to jump-start their careers and defy convention. Wait—isn’t that you? Well, what are you waiting for?! Come spend a year (or the summer months) in Washington, DC at the area’s premier professional regional theatre specializing in the development and production of new plays.

Season-Long Internships are designed for recent college graduates and early-career professionals seeking greater understanding and deeper knowledge of artistic, production or administrative areas of a professional theatre company. These positions typically begin in August and last until June or July the following year.

NOW AVAILABILE – TECHNICAL INTERNS
APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED ON A ROLLING BASIS.

Application information below.
The application process is closed for all other Season-Long Internships for 2010-11.

Summer Internships are designed for current undergraduates or recent college graduates looking for a glimpse at a career in professional theatre. These positions are available during the summer months.

Summer Internship application process is closed for Summer 2010.

Applicants will be contacted regarding interviews within two weeks of the closing deadline.

Please be aware that applications are only accepted over email and must be received by the deadline date for consideration.

Benefits

As an Intern at Woolly Mammoth, you will …

• Work intimately with Woolly’s leadership, senior staff and members of your department or area.
• Work independently and along side your departmental colleagues on short- and long-term projects.
• Interact with Woolly staff, board and visiting artists, as well as members of the dynamic theatre community in the DC-metropolitan area.
• Have your own email address, phone line and work station
• Attend intern seminars to learn about the various roles of Woolly staff members
• Attend company meetings
• Get free tickets to all Woolly Mammoth productions
• Attend special events at Woolly Mammoth including opening and closing night parties as well as the annual benefit
• Have the opportunity attend rehearsals of Woolly productions
• Season-Long Interns receive a $200/month stipend (There is no stipend for Summer Interns)

Intern Position Overviews

Assistant to the Managing Director

Supervisor: Jeffrey Herrmann, Managing Director
Please note this is full-year position, running June 1, 2010 – June 1, 2011.
With a focus on gaining experience in general management, fundraising, budget analysis and monitoring, contracts, board relations, and corporate and foundation research, the position of Assistant to the Managing Director offers a tremendous opportunity for those interested in theatre administration. This position provides an opportunity to gain experience in budget preparation and tracking, accounts payable, payroll, cash receipts, employee benefits, personnel, and internal and external financial reporting. The ideal candidate will have a demonstrated commitment to a career in theatre management.

Assistant to the Artistic Director

Supervisor: Howard Shalwitz, Artistic Director
Please note this is a full-year position, running June 1, 2010 – June 1, 2011.
As assistant to the Artistic Director, this intern is exposed to all areas of artistic administration including season planning, new play development, and organizing special events and workshops in addition to general administrative tasks. You work closely with Artistic Director, Howard Shalwitz, to help with his schedule and daily needs around the office. Attendance at board, development and design meetings is encouraged. This position requires strong organizational and communication skills.

Assistant to the General Manager

Supervisor: Brian Smith, General Manager
Secondary Supervisor: Allyson Quirico, Business Manager
Focusing on gaining experience in general management, accounts payable, budget analysis and monitoring, building maintenance, rentals and rental contracts, the position of Assistant to the General Manager offers a tremendous opportunity for those interested in theatre administration and management. This assistantship provides an opportunity to gain experience in budget preparation and tracking, accounts payable and its associated software, payroll, financial reporting, contract drafting and other essential tasks as they arise. This position requires good communication skills, the ability to skillfully handle sensitive and private information, a good ability to multi-task, familiarity with Microsoft Office, and strong organizational and communication skills. The ideal candidate will have demonstrated commitment to a career in theatre management.

Marketing Assistant

Supervisor: John Hirvela, Marketing Director
Woolly Mammoth’s marketing internship is an exciting opportunity to learn the basics of theatre marketing while honing/acquiring valuable skills in website design, graphic design and online media production. As an integral member of the marketing and communications department, the Marketing Intern assists in the planning and execution of Woolly Mammoth’s marketing plan and assists with activities that help reach the theatre’s earned income goals, which may include: marketing research; brainstorming promotional ideas; developing website content and generating email, brochure and ad copy and/or graphics. Some clerical and administrative duties will be expected, as well as involvement with special events. Experience with audio and video editing, podcasting, or other internet content technologies is a big plus. This position is project oriented and can be tailored to the strengths and talents of the individual selected.

Literary Assistant

Supervisor: Miriam Weisfeld, Director of New Play Development
The Literary Intern is responsible for organizing the flow of scripts through the department, reading scripts, writing script evaluations, and sitting in on new play development meetings with writers and directors. The Literary Intern is responsible for maintaining the literary database and communication with national literary offices. Interns may have the opportunity to work as an Assistant dramaturg on one of Woolly's productions: compiling actor packets, attending rehearsals, and writing program notes. Strong administrative and organizational skills are a must.

Development Assistant

Supervisor: Tim Plant, Development Director
As an integral member of the Development Department, the intern aids the daily process of fund-raising for a not-for-profit institution. During office hours, the intern will assist with donor research and database maintenance, routine clerical projects (including mass mailings and gift acknowledgment letters) and preparations for Board and Committee meetings. The internship will also focus on assisting with First Friday and Press nights, benefits and other special events. This position requires good communication skills, the ability to skillfully handle sensitive material, a good ability to multi-task and familiarity with Microsoft Office.

Production Management Assistant

Supervisor: Taryn Colberg-Staples, Production Manager
The Production Intern assists the Production Manager in all areas including budgeting, scheduling, and coordinating the technical aspect of all Woolly Mammoth productions, workshops, and special events.  The intern will be responsible for maintaining both show and casting files, scheduling and monitoring auditions, and assisting with travel and accommodation arrangements for visiting artists.  In addition, the production intern will be expected to attend all staff and production meetings and assist with the routine tasks of every day operations.  Good communication skills and a sense of humor are essential for this position. Must be 21 years of age and hold a valid driver’s license.

Technical Intern

Supervisors: Paul Bradley, Technical Director; Scott Little, Assistant Technical Director
The Technical Internship allows for a full understanding of how the production areas and technical staff come together to create a production. Throughout the season, there will be opportunities to becoming involved in different production departments. Interns work intimately with the Technical Director and scene shop staff on the construction, finishing and installation of scenery. Areas of focus include, but are not limited to: wood work, scenic painting, steel work and welding, foam work, plastics. Technical interns will also participate in electrics calls on occasion, including hang, focus and maintenance. For candidates interested in design areas, it is possible to attend production meetings with designers and directors for exposure to the artistic development process.

Properties Intern

Supervisor: Jennifer Sheetz, Properties Master
The Properties Intern at Woolly assists in the acquisition, build and maintenance of all props used in Woolly Mammoth’s productions. Interns will alternate working intimately with the Properties Master in the shopping or crafting of props, and serving as the props runner as part of each show’s crew under the supervision of the Stage Manager. Candidates should have prior experience in both hard- and soft-goods with basic knowledge and skill level in hand and power tools, painting and sewing. For candidates interested in design areas, it is possible to attend production meetings with designers and directors for exposure to the artistic development process.

Lighting Intern

The Lighting Internship is a unique 3-week intensive experience that provides the opportunity to work hands-on with Woolly's award-winning Resident Lighting Designer in a professional setting. The internship will include execution of the light hang and focus as part of the electrics crew, projects with the Master Electrician specific to the production, serving as the Designer's assistant during Tech and Previews, lightboard programming, and assisting the Master Electrician with lighting paperwork. The Lighting Internship can be a singular experiences or a series of productions throughout the 2010-2011 season; dates and availability to be discussed during the interview process. Recent graduates and undergraduates in their final year with flexible schedules are encouraged to apply.

Directing Intern

Directing Interns serve as the Assistant to the Director on a Woolly production. The internship provides an unique, intimate opportunity for early-career directors to follow a professional director through the process of mounting a production at regional theatre. The duration of each internship will vary from four weeks to six months based on the needs of the director and the production calendar; however, candidates should expect to work full time during rehearsal process (approx eight hours a day, six days a week). The scope of the position and specific responsibilities will be determined by the Director the intern is assigned to, in consultation with Woolly’s Intern Coordinator and Production Manager. Applications for this internship are accepted on an on-going basis, and interviews and placement are made as the need arrives. This position is designed for early-career directors; current undergraduates are not encouraged to apply as significant scheduling conflicts are likely to arise.

Application Materials

1. INTERNSHIP APPLICATION:   Microsoft Word       AdobePDF
2. Cover letter indicating area of interest and interest in Woolly specifically
3. Resume including administrative and theatrical experience (if applicable)
4. Two letters of recommendation (employers, professors, etc). Not required for following Internships: Lighting, Directing. AS OF MAY 2010: THIS REQUIREMENT CURRENTLY WAVED FOR TECHNICAL INTERNSHIP APPLICANTS; PLEASE LIST TWO REFERENCES ON APPLICATION.
5.If applying for positions in the following departments, please include an analytical writing sample: Artistic Director, Managing Director, Literary, and Development. This sample should not be a piece of creative writing. Do not submit a work of fiction or a script.

Please note: we are not able to offer housing at this time.

How to Apply:

Applications are being accepted only over email: internships@woollymammoth.net

Woolly is currently only accepting applications for:

Season-Long Technical Interns
(please note that letter of recommendation requirement currently waived;
list two references on application form)

Summer Internship application process is closed for Summer 2010.

The application process is closed for all other Season-Long Internships for 2010-11.

All application materials should arrive together. If a university requires that recommendation letters be sent separately, please be sure that your name and the semester you are applying for are clearly indicated on these letters.

Direct all questions to internships@woollymammoth.net. No phone calls please.

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