Marco Barricelli, Artistic Director, Marcus Cato, Managing Director
Shakespeare Santa Cruz offers internships in two areas: artistic and production.
As an intern, you will have a direct link with top theatre professionals, exposure to the latest skills and techniques in your field, professional theatre experience on your resume, and an inside advantage for marketing your new skills.
The 2010 summer season begins with orientations and a full Company meeting on Monday June 21. Intern auditions for the plays and first rehearsals are on Tuesday, June 22. Most of the shops begin work on June 22. The last plays are performed on Sunday evening, August 29. Stage management arrives a week before the actors.
Artistic
Deadline for application: February 28, 2010
The Acting Internship is comprised of the UCSC Summer Session course Acting Shakespeare (course fees paid by SSC), performance as an ensemble member of one or more SSC summer season plays, an understudy assignment, and performance in the Fringe Festival in August. The Fringe Festival is a full-length play featuring all of the acting interns, with technical design and stage management by production interns. The Fringe Festival is an integral part of SSC's season and performs on two Monday nights on the outdoor Festival Glen stage in August.
Once accepted, all acting interns will receive an equal opportunity to audition for ensemble and understudy roles during the first week of rehearsals.
Paul Baird, acting intern 2009: “Shakespeare Santa Cruz has not only astounded me with its friendly professionalism, but it has taught me how to make this career work for me.”
The Directing/Dramaturgy Internships consist of an apprenticeship to one of the season directors/dramaturgs, and hands-on experience with the Company. Interns may apply to work on the Fringe Festival in August. Many Directing/Dramaturgy internsdepart once the show that they are attached to is open.
Amy Crumpacker, directing intern 2009:“…because of the university atmosphere, this worldwide group of theatre people teach and share more than I have ever experienced before.”
Production
Deadline for application: March 15, 2010
This program is for those primarily interested in stage management, technical production, and design.
The Stage Management Internship is comprised of an assignment as a production assistant to an Equity stage manager. Interns are full members of the stage management teams. There is no class component, but independent study can be arranged if college credit is desired. One of the stage management interns will be the stage manager for the Fringe show; there will also be an intern ASM.
Claire Williams, stage management 2005: “In an entry-level position I was given responsibility and tasks that physically aided the production, and because of this I gained self-confidence in my abilities along with useful knowledge of stage production.”
Technical Internships consist of an assignment as a production or design assistant in the areas of costumes, properties, sound, lighting, scenic construction or scenic painting. There is no class component, but independent study can be arranged if college credit is desired. Most designers are not in residence for the duration of the build; depending on your interest, we might work out an abbreviated schedule. Technical interns are welcome to get involved in the Fringe show. Production interns are free to depart once the show that they are working on has opened.
HERE'S HOW TO APPLY: Internship Application Guidelines
All applicants, please submit 1, 2, and 3 below.
Please submit the following typed information:
1. Your resume of experience and education. Actors, please submit a head shot.
2. A cover letter with a personal statement about your goals in theater, and why you are particularly interested in an SSC Internship.
4. Actors will need to audition in person or by DVD/Online video link if that is not possible. Two 90-second monologues are required: one of them should be Shakespeare.
5. Directing/dramaturgy applicants will have an interview with Marco Barricelli, either in person or on the phone.
6. Production interns’ applications will be reviewed by the appropriate departments and/or designers.
Submit to:
INTERNSHIP PROGRAM
Shakespeare Santa Cruz
Theater Arts Center | UCSC
1156 High Street
Santa Cruz, CA 95064
Decisions will be finalized the beginning of April.
Unfortunately, we are unable to provide housing for our interns, however, the Company Manager and Administrative Coordinator work together to provide leads for appropriate local housing.
If you have any questions, please contact Asst. to the Artistic Director, Gina Marie Hayes at (831) 459-5109, or at gina@shakespearesantacruz.org.
Photos were taken during the 2009 intern production of School for Fiance(s) written by James Bierman. Photos taken by rr Jones.
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