Professional Resident Intern Program

We are now accepting applications for the 2013-14 season.

Benefits of the Program :

• The Kitchen Theatre Company is a small Equity theater  with a dynamic staff with regular interplay between departments. As an intern, you become an integral member of the staff, attending staff meetings and offering input throughout the season. Each internship has a strong focus in one area, but you will have the opportunity to be exposed to all aspects of the theater.
• Ithaca, New York is a beautiful area. Less than 5 hours from New York City itself, it offers the comfort of a small town with accessibility to city life.
• Ithaca is also an incredible walking and biking community. Great Bus system.
  
  Things to consider :
• This internship are full time 6 day/week jobs. Although there may be occasional opportunities to make additional income, taking a regular job is not possible with the internship schedule.
• Housing and Stipend Provided. Housing is located is a ten to fifteen-minute walk to the theatre and office as well as walking distance to many of Ithaca’s attractions. Stipend is $100/week.
• Certain Internships may require a driver's license.

Facilities:
We are still very excited to be in our new space! In 2008, the Kitchen Theatre Company purchased a building in the West End neighborhood of Ithaca, three blocks from its old home in the Clinton House. A $1.2 million campaign allowed us to renovate the building using green building techniques. The Kitchen celebrated its 20th Anniversary Season, 2010-2011, with a move to this beautiful new space. The space is a 99-seat thrust stage.

Description of Internships:

Artistic Intern - Work directly with the Artistic Director and visiting directors. Areas of involvement include dramaturgical research, casting, assisting in the rehearsal process as needed (including assistant directing some productions), reading submissions and participating as the assistant to the Artistic Director in all aspects of her work. There are some administrative duties as well, including assistance in press releases and developing marketing materials.

Stage Management/Production Intern - Assistant stage manger getting hands on work and exposure to stage management skills and production. Experience in props and/or costumes required. Will be working as asst. stage manager through the entire production process from pre production to strike, as well as costume and prop organization and maintenance throughout the season. Pending qualifications and need, design opportunities available. AEA Membership points may be earned.

General Arts Administration Intern - Assist Artistic, Business, Marketing Directors and build hands-on experience in all areas of arts administration. Duties include office management, assisting with accounting, planning opening night parties and answering phones.

Marketing and Graphic Design Intern - Work directly with the Director of Marketing to create/maintain the visual identity of this acclaimed professional theater company. Duties include but are not limited to creating ads, invitations, emails, and other promotional materials; updating and maintaining social media sites; and managing and creating content for the theater's website and blog. Knowledge of Adobe Suite and excellent organizational and written and oral communication skills required.

Electrics/Carpentry/Props Intern - Hands on experience working with the technical director, artistic director and the members of each production team.  The intern in this position may serve as master electrician supervising a small load-in crew and/or properties master depending on skill set.  Applicants with a focus in electrics and/or props will be considered.   The internship will include assisting all areas of production. Skills in carpentry, painting, and sound are a plus.  Ability to work independently required. Some opportunities for design may be available depending on qualifications and need

Want to hear more? Check out the intern blog to learn what it is all about!

How To Apply?
Production, Stage Management and Artistic Interns:
Please complete and send the attached application and a resume to

Rachel Lampert
Kitchen Theatre Company
PO Box 429
Ithaca, NY 14851

or send an email to rachel @ kitchentheatre.org

Administrative Interns:
Please complete and send the attached application and a resume to

Stephen Nunley
Kitchen Theatre Company
PO Box 429
Ithaca, NY 14851

or send an email to stephen @ kitchentheatre.org

Marketing and Graphic Design Interns:
Please complete and send the attached application with resume and portfolio to

Lesley Greene
Kitchen Theatre Company
PO Box 429
Ithaca, NY 14851

or send an email to lesley @ kitchentheatre.org

 

The KTC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.