[NEohioPAL] CPH Seeks Winter/Spring Interns

[Cathy Hartenstein]

The Cleveland Play House Seeks Artistic, Education, Development, and
Marketing Interns.

DEADLINE NOVEMBER 15, 2009

Cleveland Play House interns will have the opportunity to:
*	Learn how a professional theatre company works while assisting in
the day-to-day operations of the theatre.
*	Be exposed to the various components that make up a major
professional theatre company.
*	Gain knowledge in your area of interest by helping with the specific
needs of your department.
*	Attain professional job skills and network with professionals in the
industry.
*	Receive complimentary tickets to all CPH performances as well as
tickets to all CPH Opening Night performances and parties.
*	Receive college credit, as arranged with your individual college or
university.
*	Interns receive a $50 weekly stipend

How To Apply:
To apply for a CPH Internship, please visit our website
<http://www.clevelandplayhouse.com/edu-intern.asp>  to download an
application.  Deadline IS November 15th, 2009.

For more information, please contact Cathy Hartenstein at (216) 795-7000
ext. 270 or by email: chartenstein at clevelandplayhouse.com.

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.

GENERAL: PART-TIME INTERNSHIPS

Artistic
The Artistic Department is responsible for all artistic programming. This
includes ensuring the quality of the artistic product, hiring all artistic
staff, choosing the season, directing, casting, dramaturgy, and literary
management.

Intern responsibilities: Interns work with Artistic Staff on projects in
both the current season and future seasons. Duties include reading and
critiquing scripts, assisting with casting, dramaturgy, research, and
general administrative support for Artistic Staff. The intern must be
extremely detail oriented, have excellent writing and researching skills, be
self motivated, and demonstrate strong organizational, office, and verbal
skills. The ideal candidate is interested in producing, directing and all
aspects of how a play develops.
 <http://www.clevelandplayhouse.com/edu-intern.asp> 
Development
The Development Department ensures the future of The Cleveland Play House by
overseeing fundraising operations. These include annual appeals to private
and public sectors, donor cultivation, benefits, grant writing, and research
for new sponsors.

Intern responsibilities: Interns conduct research on potential corporate
sponsors, as well as compile information for sponsorship packets. Duties
include maintaining donor files and assisting with donor mailings and
acknowledgements. Other requirements include assisting with donor events,
researching prospects, grant-writing activities, database maintenance, and
preparations for committee meetings.  The ideal candidate enjoys working
with people, is industrious and able to multi-task, and has excellent
organizational and computer skills. This is an ideal internship for those
with an interest in non-profit administration and fundraising.
 <http://www.clevelandplayhouse.com/edu-intern.asp> 
Education
The Education Department oversees all educational programming for CPH. This
includes programs for grades K-12 and adult education. Programs include
Student Matinees, Play House College, Class Act Workshops, off site
Residencies, and Adult Classes.

Intern responsibilities: Interns work with the Education Director and
Education Associate to execute the educational programs. Responsibilities
include reading scripts and creating study guides for teachers, assisting
with Student Matinees and giving tours, maintaining contact information for
schools and teachers, assisting with Play House College, and general
clerical duties. Ideal candidates must have exceptional written and
communication skills, enjoy working in a team environment, take initiative,
and be flexible and creative. This intern is interested in teaching,
administration, and finding new ways of taking theatre to the community.
 <http://www.clevelandplayhouse.com/edu-intern.asp> 
Marketing
The Marketing Department takes the Cleveland Play House to the community
through advertising and public relations. This department works closely with
the administration, media, archives, box office, and actors.

Intern responsibilities: The Marketing department offers two internships -
one in general marketing and one in audience development. The general
marketing intern will have outstanding communication, written, and
interpersonal skills while paying special attention to detail. This
candidate will maintain mailings and RSVP lists, assist the Public Relations
manager and communicate with the press, manage in-house publicity such as
lobby boards and gift cards, and assist with special events. The audience
development intern will research bloggers, national audience development
trends in the arts, event calendars and contacts, and staff special events
in order to promote The Cleveland Play House and the season. They will need
to work some nights and weekends. Other required duties for both interns
include general clerical work such as filing, data entry, maintaining
contact lists and connecting with contacts, and compiling mailings and
supply orders. General computer knowledge is essential. The selected
candidate should have an interest in marketing, public relations,
communications, or non-profit management.

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