Production Interns - London
This is a voluntary position
Finborough Theatre Internship Programme.
We present new British writing, UK premieres of overseas drama, particularly from the United States, Canada, Ireland and the English-speaking world, music theatre and an idiosyncratic selection of unjustly neglected work from the last 150 years.
We focus not only on the play, but on the total theatrical experience - regularly attracting the finest emerging directors and designers to work with award-winning actors.
Production Interns
This position offers hands-on experience of theatre production.
Responsible to: the Director of the Production and the Artistic Director
Duties may include:
Setting up and running rehearsal schedules
Liaising with Designers concerning procuration of props, furniture and set dressing
Managing the properties budget
Supervising the 'get in' and 'get out'
Compiling and operating the show from the prompt copy
Running the sound and lighting boards during performances
Liaising with the Director
Calling actors for rehearsals and performances
If you are particularly interested in a specific area of Production - i.e. costumes, set design - it may be possible for you to specialise in these areas.
Person Specification:
1. Energetic individual with a passion for Theatre
2. Detail oriented
3. Able to encourage a team atmosphere
4. Able to take on additional tasks (however small they may be)
5. Excellent level of written and spoken English
Hours:
By negotiation. We only accept interns who can work with us for at least a month and for more than three days/evenings a week, but the demands of this job usually require a full time committment over a four week period during rehearsals. For Technical Operation, the normal commitment is five evenings a week and two afternoons.
Please email your CV and covering letter to admin@finboroughtheatre.co.uk
Apply by 31 Dec, 2010
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You are eligible to apply if you originate from Northumberland, Tyne & Wear, Cleveland, Durham or Cumbria or studied for a degree in those counties.
All InterACT trainees receive a modest training bursary and some additional support for travel and relocation.
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