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<TITLE>Cleveland Play House Announces its Internship Program - deadline April 15</TITLE>
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<P><FONT FACE="Arial">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.<BR>
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<BR><FONT COLOR="#003366" FACE="Arial">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).<BR>
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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.<BR>
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<B>Cleveland Play House interns will have the opportunity to:</B></FONT>
<BR><FONT COLOR="#003366" FACE="Arial">-Learn how a professional theatre company works while assisting in the day-to-day operations of the theatre.</FONT>
<BR><FONT COLOR="#003366" FACE="Arial">-Be exposed to the various components that make up a major professional theatre company.</FONT>
<BR><FONT COLOR="#003366" FACE="Arial">-Gain knowledge in your area of interest by helping with the specific needs of your department.</FONT>
<BR><FONT COLOR="#003366" FACE="Arial">- Attain professional job skills and network with professionals in the industry.<BR>
- Receive complimentary tickets to all CPH performances as well as tickets to all<BR>
CPH Opening Night performances and parties.<BR>
- Receive college credit, as arranged with your individual college or university.<BR>
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</FONT><B><FONT COLOR="#003366" FACE="Arial">How To Apply:</FONT></B><BR>
<FONT COLOR="#003366" FACE="Arial">To apply for a CPH Internship, please </FONT><A HREF="http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=n989izcab.0.0.zdeshpbab.0&p=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.clevelandplayhouse.com%2Fgi-jobs.asp&id=preview"><U><FONT COLOR="#0000FF" FACE="Arial">visit our website</FONT></U></A><FONT COLOR="#003366" FACE="Arial"> to download an application. Review of applications begins </FONT><B> <FONT COLOR="#003366" FACE="Arial">April 15, 2009</FONT></B><FONT COLOR="#003366" FACE="Arial">.</FONT></P>
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<P><B><FONT COLOR="#003366" FACE="Arial">For more information, please contact Cathy Hartenstein at (216) 795-7000 ext. 270 or by email: </FONT></B><A HREF="mailto:chartenstein@clevelandplayhouse.com"><B><U><FONT COLOR="#0000FF" FACE="Arial">chartenstein@clevelandplayhouse.com</FONT></U></B></A><B><FONT COLOR="#003366" FACE="Arial">.</FONT></B></P>
<P><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">Cathy Hartenstein</FONT>
<BR><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">Education Director</FONT>
<BR><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">The Cleveland Play House</FONT>
<BR><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">8500 Euclid Ave</FONT>
<BR><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">Cleveland, OH 44106</FONT>
<BR><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">(216) 795-7000 X270</FONT>
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