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2016-2017 Internship Application Instructions
March 1, 2016: Stage Management
March 15, 2016: Directing/Dramaturgy, Education, Marketing,
Carpentry/Painting/Technical Directing, Costumes/Wardrobe, Electrics/Sound
How to Apply:
1. Fill out the Contact and Personal Information Form. Do not send these application instructions.
2. Answer the questions on page 2 of the Internship Application and submit on a separate page(s).
3. Enclose a cover letter and current resume.
4. Request two letters of recommendation. Make every effort for at least one of the letters to be from
someone who has directly supervised your work in the area in which you are applying. The letters
may be submitted separately but must be received by the appropriate deadline:
(Stage Management no later than March 1. All other internships no later than March 15.)
5. Directing/ Dramaturgy and Education applicants must include a two page writing sample that
demonstrates your ability to incorporate research or observation and write in an engaging,
readable style.
6. Marketing applicants must include a list of their marketing areas of interest as well as two examples
of work. Examples may include: Website Design, Photography, Video, Graphic Design, Copy
Writing or a Blog Entry, etc.
YOUR APPLICATION WILL NOT BE PROCESSED UNTIL IT IS COMPLETE.
Send a cover letter and all materials by the appropriate deadline to:
Intern Coordinator
Portland Stage
P.O. Box 1458
Portland, ME 04104
Megan Doane
General Manager / Intern Coordinator
207.774.1043 x102
mdoane@portlandstage.org
(DO NOT EMAIL YOUR APPLICATION)
Alex Kimmel
Company Manager / Asst. Intern Coordinator
207.774.1043 x107
companymanager@portlandstage.org
(DO NOT EMAIL YOUR APPLICATION)
2016-2017 Internship Application
Contact and Personal Information Form
Name:
Current Address:
Permanent Address:
Please list all contact information:
Cell:
Current:
Permanent:
Email address:
(If you listed a college email, please list an alternate):
Current or most recent school attended (if applicable):
Will you be requesting college credit for this internship?
Major:
Yes
Date of graduation:
Dates available for internship: From
No
GPA:
To
Areas of Interest If your interest/skills/experience are equal in more than one area, you
may indicate a 1st and 2nd choice.
Directing / Dramaturgy
Stage Management
Education
Carpentry / Painting /
Marketing
Technical Direction*
Costumes / Wardrobe*
Electrics / Sound*
* Assistant Design opportunities may arise based on applicants skill level, interest, and availability.
If you have another area of interest please tell us and we might be able to accommodate you.
Please list the people from whom we should expect
recommendations:
1. Name:
Affiliation:
2. Name:
Affiliation:
Recommendations may be mailed with the application or separately. We will update you as
each part of your application arrives.
Please answer the following questions and submit on a separate,
type-written page(s).
1. What are your career goals?
2. Why are you seeking an internship at this time?
3. Why are you an ideal candidate for an internship at Portland Stage?
4. How did you hear about the Portland Stage Internship Program?
5. Additional comments (optional).
Application Deadlines:
March 1, 2016:
Stage Management
March 15, 2016:
Directing/Dramaturgy
Education
Marketing
Carpentry/Painting/Technical Direction
Costumes/Wardrobe
Electrics/Sound
Portland Stage | P.O. Box 1458 | Portland, Maine 04104 | (207) 774-1043 | www.portlandstage.org