[NEohioPAL] CPH Seeks Winter/Spring Full Time Production Interns

[Cathy Hartenstein]

The Cleveland Play House Announces 
Winter/Spring Full Time 
Stage Management and Lighting Production Internships

Production Winter/Spring Internships available for the 2009-10 Season are as
follows:
*	Stage Management: Jan. 4 to May 7 (18 weeks)
*	Lighting: Dec. 29 to May 2 (18 weeks)

To apply: please visit the website
http://www.clevelandplayhouse.com/images/File/pdfs/InternApplication.pdf
to download an application. Please note the application deadline is October
30th . 

The Cleveland Play House (CPH) internship program offers advanced training
opportunities in production and administration for students and young
professionals interested in a career in theatre. CPH interns learn directly
about their area of interest by engaging in the day to day activities of the
theatre and working alongside highly skilled theatre professionals. CPH
staff members serve as mentors to each intern to ensure they have every
chance for professional growth. This hands-on experience is tailored to
provide the maximum educational benefit to each participant. Interns become
an integral working part of the company and are required to work the regular
staff hours of the department in which they are placed (hours vary depending
on the department). These internships offer in-depth training and practical
experience in many areas of theatre. If you are a bright, creative,
reliable, and self-motivated individual with basic training and experience
in theatre, this internship is for you. 
The Production Department is responsible for all aspects of production
including costumes, lights, stage 
management, sound and scenery. They coordinate all of the technical elements
of a production. This 
department works closely with designers, directors, musical directors and
actors. 

* Please note production internships are full time 40 hours a week. 
* $100.00 Weekly Stipend 
* Housing may be available for interns from out of town. 
* Internships are subject to availability and depend on the needs of the
season. 
* There are no summer production internships available. 
Production Winter/Spring Internships available for the 2009-10 Season are as
follows: 
*	Stage Management: Jan. 4 to May 7 (18 weeks) 
*	Lighting: Dec. 29 to May 2 (18 weeks) 

Stage Management Intern: 
The stage management intern gains training in and exposure to the
responsibilities and duties 
of a professional stage manager. Responsibilities include but are not
limited to: paperwork, 
running rehearsals, disseminating information between different production
departments, 
director and designers, noting blocking and tracking props. Interns will
assist the Equity 
stage manager and production assistant throughout prep week, rehearsals and
tech. They 
will also work as a backstage crew member for performances. The intern will
learn about the 
Actors Equity Association-LORT contract rules and regulations. Applicants
should be a recent 
graduate with a desire to obtain professional experience in the field of
stage management. 
The ideal candidate would have exceptional organizational, personal skills
and prior stage 
management experience. 

Lighting Intern:
Candidates should have basic knowledge of theatre lighting and electrics.
The Lighting Intern works under the supervision of the Production
Electrician and will assist the I.A.T.S.E electrics staff. Responsibilities
will include equipment maintenance, hanging and focusing light plots and
will work as an Assistant to USA Lighting Designers. The ideal condidate
should have a desire for comprehensive knowledge of modern lighting
equipment, basic design skills, and a theater background with technical
theater experience. They should be detail-oriented, organized, interested in
a high paced, multitasking environment and self-motivated. 

To apply: please visit the website
http://www.clevelandplayhouse.com/images/File/pdfs/InternApplication.pdf
to download an application. Please note the application deadline is October
30th . 

For questions regarding the Production Internships please contact Penny
Goersmeyer, Assistant Production Manager at
pgoersmeyer at clevelandplayhouse.com


Cathy Hartenstein
Education Director
The Cleveland Play House
8500 Euclid Ave
Cleveland, OH 44106
(216) 795-7000 X270