Marco Barricelli, Artistic Director
Marcus Cato, Managing Director
Shakespeare Santa Cruz offers internships in two areas: Artistic and Production.
As an intern, you will work directly with top theatre professionals, gain exposure to the latest skills and techniques in your field, add professional theatre experience to your résumé, as well as participating in summer-long "networking" to market yourself and your new experience.
TENTATIVE 2011 SCHEDULE
June 13 - Stage Management Interns Begin Work
June 20 - Orientation / Company Meeting
June 21 - Shops Begin Work / First Day of Rehearsal
August 28 - End of Season / Final Performances
Artistic Internships
Deadline for application: February 28, 2011
The Acting Internship is comprised of the UCSC Summer Session course Acting Shakespeare (course fees paid by SSC), performance as an ensemble member of one or more SSC summer season plays, an understudy assignment, and performance in the Fringe Show in August. The Fringe Show is a full-length play featuring all of the acting interns, with technical design and stage management by production interns. The Fringe Show is an integral part of SSC's season and performs on two Tuesday nights on the outdoor Festival Glen stage.
Once accepted, all acting interns will receive an equal opportunity to audition for ensemble and understudy roles during the first week of rehearsals.
Paul Baird, acting intern 2009: “Shakespeare Santa Cruz has not only astounded me with its friendly professionalism, but it has taught me how to make this career work for me.”
The Directing/Dramaturgy Internships consist of an apprenticeship to one of the season directors / dramaturgs, as well as hands-on experience with the Company. Interns may also apply to work on the Fringe Show in August. Many Directing / Dramaturgy interns depart once the show that their production is open.
Amy Crumpacker, directing intern 2009:“…because of the University atmosphere, this worldwide group of theatre people teach and share more than I have ever experienced before.”
Production Internships
Deadline for application: March 15, 2011
This program is for those primarily interested in stage management, technical production, and design.
The Stage Management Internship is comprised of an assignment as a production assistant to an Equity stage manager. Interns are full members of the stage management teams. There is no class component, but independent study can be arranged if college credit is desired. One of the stage management interns will be the stage manager for the Fringe Show; there will also be an intern ASM for the Fringe Show.
Claire Williams, stage management 2005: “In an entry-level position I was given responsibility and tasks that physically aided the production, and because of this I gained self-confidence in my abilities along with useful knowledge of stage production.”
Technical Internships consist of an assignment as a production or design assistant in the areas of costumes, properties, sound, lighting, scenic construction or scenic painting. There is no class component, but independent study can be arranged if college credit is desired. Most designers are not in residence for the duration of the build; depending on your interest, it is possible to work out an abbreviated schedule. Technical interns are welcome to get involved in the Fringe Show. Production interns are free to depart once the production that they are working on has opened.
HOW TO APPLY
Internship Application Guidelines
All applicants, please submit 1, 2, and 3 below.
Please submit the following typed information:
1. Your résumé of experience and education. Actors, please also submit a headshot.
2. A cover letter with a personal statement about your goals in theater, and why you are particularly interested in an SSC Internship.
3. Two letters of recommendation. It is acceptable to have these emailed directly to [email protected].
4. Actors will need to audition in person or by DVD/online video link if it is not possible to attend one of the in-person auditions. Two 90-second monologues are required: one of them should be Shakespeare.
5. Directing/dramaturgy applicants will have an interview with the artistic director, either in person or via phone.
6. Production interns’ applications will be reviewed by the appropriate departments and/or designers.
SUBMIT ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS TO:
Shakespeare Santa Cruz
Attn: Internship Program
UCSC / Theater Arts Center
1156 High Street
Santa Cruz, CA 95064
E-mail: [email protected]
No phone calls please!
Internship offers will be made around the beginning of May 2011.
Unfortunately, we are unable to provide housing for our interns, however, SSC's Company Manager and Intern Coordinator work together to provide leads for appropriate local housing.
If you have any questions, please contact Intern Coordinator, Gina Marie Hayes at (831) 459-5109, or at [email protected].
Above photos are from the 2009 Fringe Show, School for Fiance(s), written by James Bierman. Photos by rr Jones.
