INTERNSHIPS

The Sheboygan Theatre now offers internships. The educational experience is for active college students looking to gain experience working with theatre professionals in high production environment. You would work as a volunteer along side of the company participants. The expectations would be the same as a job, but the scheduling would be flexible enough to work around your class and work schedules. Leadership positions require prerequisite positions and are limited in availability. This is an excellent way to gain valuable work experience and build a portfolio. All candidates must provide a resume and cover letter. Please email those to duhl@sheboygan.k12.wi.us or mail to Attn: Dustin Uhl, Production Manager/Designer, The Sheboygan Theatre Company, 607 S. Water Street, Sheboygan, WI 53081.

Internships Available (availability may be checked here)

• Scenic Painter: paint stage scenery according to the design.
• Scenic Carpenter: build stage scenery according to specification.
• Master Painter: Scenic Painter Prerequisite, recruit and lead paint crew.
• Master Carpenter: Scenic Painter Prerequisite, recruit and lead construction crew.
• Assistant Stage Manager: Assist the stage manager while working with the director and performers.
• Marketing/Graphics: develop a rental catalog by updating inventory records, design in excel for pdf export, build a customer list, and design marketing materials. Access to a computer with excel 2007 required.

Shows & Time Blocks Available (Production Calendar)

• "We The People" June 8-July 3, 2010, weeknights, 6 p.m.- 9 p.m.
• "Nunsense" August 16-October 9, 2010, weeknights, 6 p.m.-10 p.m.
• "The Dickens Christmas Carol Show" October 11-December 11, 2010, weeknights, 6 p.m.-10 p.m.
• "Crimes of the Heart" December 13, 2010 - February 5, 2011, weeknights, 6 p.m.- 10 p.m.
• "Escanaba in da Moonlight" January 31-March 19, 2011, weeknights, 6 p.m.- 10 p.m.
• "Guys and Dolls" March 28-June 4, 2011, weeknights, 6 p.m.- 10 p.m.

Guidelines

Applicants must be currently enrolled in a college/university program or a recent graduate of a college/university.
Applicants shall send a cover letter and resume to apply.
The cover letter shall include the position(s) requested, show or time blocks of interest, and the minimum number of hours of your commitment.
Applicants shall be interviewed by the Production Manager/Designer. Please bring your portfolio.
Acceptance is based on educational experience, position availability, and quality of the candidate by the Production Manager/Designer.
Interns shall commit to a work schedule prior to starting with the approval of the Production Manager/Designer & Technical Supervisor.
The actual work hours shall be recorded by the intern, and approved by the Technical Supervisor or Production Manager/Designer, each work day.
Interns are unpaid volunteers within the company and are governed by the same participant guidelines in the participant handbook.
Interns will be evaluated on number of hours worked, commitment to the schedule, positive attitude, ability to take direction, knowledge, leadership, and the willingness to go beyond expectations.
Upon completion of the internship the intern shall receive a letter of review within 30 days of the completion date.
Interns who demonstrate above-average performance will receive a letter of recommendation.