Internships
The Alliance Theatre’s Internship Program offers a rich and challenging experience for qualified college students and recent graduates who are actively pursuing careers in professional theatre. Intended to serve as a bridge between one’s collegiate and professional lives, Alliance Internships provide hands-on experiences in the day-to-day workings of a professional theatre. Interns have the opportunity to refine their practical and critical thinking skills through close interaction with Alliance staff and artists. Alliance internships require that each intern be mature, self-reliant, articulate, able to work effectively in a highly collaborative environment, and able to demonstrate competence in his or her specific area of interest.
Modest stipends are available for some positions; however, most internships are unpaid. Academic credit is awarded at the discretion of the intern’s college or university. The Alliance Theatre does not provide housing or housing stipends. Applicants must be at least 18 years of age. Alliance Theatre is an equal opportunity employer.
If interested in Alliance Theatre internship opportunities, please send a resume and cover letter with specific details on your availability and areas of interest to William Illg at william.illg@woodruffcenter.org.
Development Internship
The Development internship provides a broad exposure to the Alliance’s fundraising program. Interns will learn about corporate sponsorship, foundation and government grant proposals, event planning, donor database management, individual donor solicitations, and our annual fund campaign. Candidates should have excellent computer and writing skills, be highly organized, and be able to multi-task. This position is part-time and can be tailored to accommodate the intern’s schedule. No stipend available.
TYF/Education Apprenticeship 2012-2013 Season
The Alliance Theatre TYF/Education Apprenticeship is a full-time seasonal position developed to give an early-career professional first-hand experience in a major regional theatre. The length of the internship is negotiable, but please note that this is not a summer internship. Candidates with an MFA, BFA, or BA are encouraged to apply. The TYF/Education Apprentice works directly for the Artistic Director of Theatre for Youth and Families and the Director of Educational Programs and is involved in the daily operations of the education department in an array of areas with a large focus on teen initiatives. The Apprentice will also work on special projects that directly interact with several areas within the department, specifically summer camp, the acting program and theatre for the very young. Applicants should be self-motivated, and must have strong organizational, computer, and verbal skills.
The apprenticeship offers a small stipend but please note that parking and housing are not provided.
Candidates should e-mail any questions and cover letter, resume, and headshot to Olivia Aston (olivia.aston@woodruffcenter.org).
All submissions should be received on or before Friday, June 1, 2012. Interviews will be scheduled early-mid June.
Be a Teaching Assistant! (AGES 16 –22)
Join the Team! Be part of the excitement inside our classrooms by being a Teaching Assistant. Take a half-day workshop that teaches you the fundamentals of classroom management, basic office knowledge and essential information about the Education Department, The Alliance Theatre Company, and The Woodruff Art Center. After successful completion of this course, you have the ability to serve as a Teaching Assistant with our Summer Drama Camps. There are a limited number of positions available. You must be 16 years old when the camp starts.
There is a limited number of positions available and there is no tuition. For your service and dedication toward our goal of high quality youth education, YOU will receive FREE classes at the Alliance Theatre Acting Program. You will also gain knowledge and skills in directing, administration, teaching, and more and you will have FUN with other Teaching Assistants and Counselors.
Please call 404-733-4700 to receive an application and register for training!!
To apply for the Summer Drama Day Camp Teaching Assistant Position, please contact the Summer Camp Producer: christina.dresser@woodruffcenter.org. This is not a paid position.
Teaching Assistant Application
Photos: Driving Miss Daisy, 1988-1989 Season
Photos by Greg Mooney