Celebration Barn Internships: May 31 - August 29, 2010

Celebration Barn internships provide opportunities for current students and early-career professionals to gain hands-experience in theater creation, production and performance. The Barn is an incredible place to work and play hard all summer. The information below will give you a good idea of what to expect. Feel free to email or call if you have any questions.

Compensation:
Pay: These positions are not paid. However, in addition to participating in ONE FREE WORKSHOP, these positions offer the following perks:
• Housing
• Lunch and dinner on all class days. You will be responsible for providing your own breakfasts and meals on non-class days.
• Networking opportunities with approximately 100 students and theater artists from around the world.
• Opportunities to create and perform new work at area events, libraries, camps and schools.

Eligibility:
To be eligible, applicants must:
• Be at least 18 years old
• Be able to commit for the summer season
• Be willing to live at the Barn or live within commuting distance
• Possess strong communications skills and have the ability to work both independently and in collaboration with others
• Submit a thoughtfully completed application

To Apply:
• Internships run from May 31- August 29, 2010 or June 16 - August 29, 2010. In special circumstance these dates may be slightly flexible.
• The application deadline is March 30, 2010. Interns will be notified by April 15.
• Send us your application (including all three parts), along with 2 references and a resume. Click here to download application in .pdf format: Internship Application.

Intern Responsibilities:
• Resident Host:  As a resident in the barn, our interns host students, faculty, artists and visiting guests.  Responsibilities include helping with new student orientation and being available as "go-to" person as any special needs arise.  We hope you'll help students and teachers to feel comfortable and well taken care of through out their stay.
• Daily Operations:  Helping to keep the space organized, clean and ready for action includes sweeping the stage daily, overseeing meal clean-ups, and making sure the bathrooms are clean and tidy during the week (professional cleaners come on the weekends).   Afternoon projects will be on a need-be basis, and may include painting, maintaining the costume shop, and assisting with building projects.
• Property Maintenance:  Yard work may include gardening, mowing, weeding, watering flowers, pruning trees, etc.
• Show Production:  Preparation and production for Saturday night shows includes making sure that the space is ready (may include light cleaning and mopping), offering support to visiting artists during load-in, running a technical rehearsal, operating lights and sound, helping load-out post-show and overseeing volunteers.
• Administrative Support:  Office work will include maintaining the mailing list, helping with ticket reservations, and assisting with publicity.
• Support Promotional Events:  These include things like assisting with Chamber of Commerce events, visiting school groups, and the Norway Art Festival.  We're working on bringing the Barn into the community and your participation will help strengthen the Barn's presence.
• Additionally, each intern will take one of the following lead positions. Please indicate your preference on your application.
1. Head Gardener
2. Administrative Assistant
3. Stage Manager/Technician