Internship Opportunities at NYTW

New York Theatre Workshop offers Fall, Spring, and Summer internships in its Artistic, Management and Production departments. We offer a $50 weekly stipend or academic credit, plus a monthly MetroCard. Interns are required to work for a minimum of three full days per week, 10am-6pm, with occasional extra hours for assisting with productions and events.

Although interns are attached to specific departments and staff supervisors, they occasionally are asked to fulfill duties or projects for other departments. This gives interns a taste of multiple aspects of NYTW and its operations, and we encourage interns with varied interests to explore them.

Interns are invited to read and evaluate play synopses that are submitted to NYTW on a regular basis. They are welcome to attend opening and closing night performances and parties, and ancillary artistic and educational events such as readings and panel discussions. In addition, they may be asked to assist during dress and technical rehearsals, and to fill in as needed with house management and reception.

For all internships, please MAIL, FAX, or DROP OFF your application form, resume and cover letter to:

Caroline Reddick Lawson
Director of Education
New York Theatre Workshop
79 East 4th Street
New York, NY 10003

For inquiries, please e-mail internships@nytw.org.

We do not accept applications by e-mail. Please read the information below thoroughly before sending an email inquiry.

Application Availability and Deadlines:

Download the application form for summer 2010 internships here

Please note: Applications must be received by 5pm on these deadlines. Applications for internships will not be accepted before the application form for that season becomes available.

Interviews:
Once we have reviewed all of the applications for a particular internship season, we will contact finalists to arrange interviews or request additional information. Interviews usually are scheduled within 2 to 4 weeks of application deadlines. Please indicate on your application form whether you would be available for an in-person interview at our offices. A phone interview can be arranged for out-of-town applicants.

Application Tips:
• Please send only the completed application form, a resume and cover letter. Letters of recommendation are neither required nor expected. If you are granted an interview, we may ask you to provide the names of two references.
• Please take the time to review our website if you are not familiar with our work to gain an understanding of NYTW’s work, mission, and history before completing your application.
• Please refrain from calling our offices unless we have called you. Instead, use e-mail to ask questions and/or follow up on your application.
• We review internship applications three times per year, not on a rolling basis. Applications for a particular internship season will not be accepted before that season’s application form becomes available online. All applications will be reviewed and interviews arranged after deadlines have passed. Sending in your materials early shows interest and initiative, but unfortunately we cannot grant you early consideration.
• International applicants must secure an Exchange Visitor or Foreign Student visa to work at NYTW. Inquire with the U.S. Embassy or the consulate with jurisdiction over your place of permanent residence about visa application procedures. International applicants must take full responsibility for arranging their travel, travel documents, and housing accommodations.

Artistic Internships

Fall and Spring Artistic/Casting Interns are required to work on Mondays due to our Mondays @ 3 reading series. All Artistic/Casting and Literary Interns are strongly encouraged to attend Artistic staff meetings on Friday mornings.

Artistic/Casting Interns work closely with the Artistic Administrator and Casting Associate, providing administrative support for the Artistic staff and Casting Director. Responsibilities include helping to facilitate and house manage our Mondays @ 3 reading series in the Spring and Fall; helping to coordinate and attend meetings and events for the Usual Suspects; filing headshot submissions; assisting and sitting in on casting sessions for productions, readings and workshops, as well as Actors’ Equity general auditions; and providing general administrative support to the Artistic department. Interns participate in Friday morning Artistic staff meetings. Summer Artistic/Casting interns assist in the coordination of NYTW’s annual summer residencies at Vassar and Dartmouth Colleges, which includes arranging artists’ travel.

Literary Interns, under the supervision of the Literary staff, read scripts, write reader reports, and, on occasion, correspond with writers regarding individual works. Interns contribute input to the selection of plays for the Mondays @ 3 reading series, and prepare for the Thursday Suspects Studio reading series by maintaining communication with Usual Suspects, gathering program information and project development history, and providing support on the evening of the reading. Literary interns also participate in Friday morning Artistic staff meetings. A strong literary and/or dramaturgical background is preferred for this internship.
We won’t be seeking a literary intern for summer 2010

Education Interns work closely with the Director of Education and Artistic Administrator, helping to facilitate school residency programs, mentoring workshops and public programs, such as AfterWords and panel discussions. Interns participate in Friday morning Artistic staff meetings, help to coordinate (and attend) meetings and events for the Usual Suspects, NYTW's extended community of artists, help to facilitate Mondays @ 3 readings, provide support for the Mind the Gap playwriting workshop, and provide general administrative support to the Education and Artistic departments.

Management Internships

Marketing Interns assist with mailings, filing, errands, press kits, research, and ticket requests, and provide general administrative support to the Marketing & Communications department. Interns contribute to the long-term project of NYTW's press archive, which entails organizing and cataloguing past press articles, features, and reviews. Applicants should be interested in learning about NYTW’s institutional and production history.

Development Interns assist the Development Department with special events including opening night parties and benefits, donor research and gift acknowledgements, database management, grant research, and general administrative support. Additionally, applicants with good writing skills may assist with grant writing and the preparation of proposal materials. Applicants should have a strong attention to detail, knowledge of Excel, and an interest in fundraising. Completion of course work in fundraising/development and experience with Raiser’s Edge a plus.

Production Internships

Production Management Interns work with the Production Manager, helping to conduct research in to all aspects of production, keep track of production and facilities budgets, prepare payroll forms, take field trips to the theatre's prop and scenic storage units, and perform general administrative duties. The Production Management intern works in an intimate environment with ample opportunities for hands-on learning and contact with top designers, stage managers, and crew members, including access to all production meetings and tech rehearsals. Applicants should be extremely well-organized and interested in learning the day-to-day coordination of all scenic, lighting, costume, and sound needs for NYTW productions. Knowledge of Microsoft Word programs is a plus, and a positive attitude and sense of humor are also strongly encouraged.

Technical Direction Interns assist the Technical Director with carpentry, coordination of builds and strikes, cleaning and maintenance of spaces, equipment, and materials, and various errands and administrative tasks. The Technical Direction intern has the unique opportunity to work at the heart of an intimate production team, with ample possibilities for hands-on learning and projects. The Technical Direction intern also has contact and networking opportunities with top designers and theater professionals. Interns should have schedule flexibility due to production schedule. Skills in measurement and the use of basic tools, the ability to lift 50 lbs., and a valid driver's license are required. Knowledge of VectorWorks is a plus.

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