The 52nd Street Project, an organization that creates original theater with inner-city children and volunteer theater artists, is seeking an intern to assist in all aspects of production, classes and administration 2-3 days per week from 11 AM to 6 PM. This position is extremely hands-on. The intern will work closely with the staff of ten, with children in classes and rehearsals, as well as with a number of professional actors, directors, designers and stage managers from the New York theater community.
Responsibilities include:
•Working with the Associate Artistic Director in playwriting and acting workshops by assisting young people in the classes.
•Assisting the Production Manager in all areas of production for our two Fall semester shows (Playback and Playmaking). Performances occur at our own Five Angels Theater.
•Assisting the Education Director with administration and working directly with children in our after-school homework help program, and on special events such as the Smart Partners Pumpkin Carving Party and Open Mic Night.
•Participating on weekend retreats to the country where the artists and young people collaborate. Duties on these retreats range from running lines with actors to chopping onions for dinner to "kid wrangling" at the beach, bowling alley, etc.
•Assisting the Executive Director and Development Director with administrative duties such as fundraising, marketing, and general office tasks.
This is a really good deal! Because we are a small organization, the opportunity to see first-hand how a non-profit operates is exceptional. The kids are great, the staff is fun and amicable, and the position offers excellent exposure to a large number of artists in New York theater.
DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION: August 12, 2013
