Teaching & Internships

SUMMER 2010 INTERNSHIPS

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
BA preferred (minimum of two years of college required) with a background in theatre and education.

STIPEND
$140 per week

APPLICATION DEADLINE
February 26, 2010


EDUCATION PROGRAMS INTERNSHIPS


EDUCATION INTERNS

Each summer, 13 Education Interns provide teaching assistance and administrative support to instructors teaching a wide variety of theatre classes and performance programs to students ages 3½ to 21. These internships are ideal for those with an interest in arts education.


ADMINISTRATIVE INTERN

Responsibilities include customer service and communication, schedule and database management, and general program support. The Administrative Intern will also provide teaching assistance and administrative support to instructors. This internship is ideal for those with an interest in production or business management for the arts.

For a detailed packet of information on Education or Administrative Internships, please email dramaschool@sct.org.

DATES/TIMES
Summer 2010
Mid-June through late August

SEND:
Cover letter, resume, and contact information (including email addresses and phone numbers) for three references, by MAIL ONLY, to:

Ellie McKay
Education Program Manager
Seattle Children's Theatre
201 Thomas St
Seattle, WA 98109-4535


PRODUCTION INTERNSHIPS


Each summer, Seattle Children's Theatre Drama School produces 7 plays in the Charlotte Martin Theatre at SCT. These productions are for student actors, directed by teaching artists, and designed/produced by professional designers and SCT staff.

STAGE MANAGEMENT INTERNS

We hire 2-3 stage management interns who are responsible for technical rehearsals and calling the shows.

Dates
July through mid-August

Send
Cover letter, resume, and contact information, including email addresses for three references, by MAIL ONLY, to:

Sarah Mixson
Summer Season Production Stage Manager
Seattle Children's Theatre
201 Thomas St
Seattle WA, 98109-4535

Other paid production internships are also available.
Email sarahm@sct.org for more information.

PUBLIC RELATIONS AND MARKETING INTERN


This intern facilitates a PR and Marketing campaign for the SCT Drama School Summer Season productions, which feature performances from 4th - 12th grade students. Additional duties include supporting the Marketing department and Drama School in marketing classes and the Mainstage season.

Dates
Mid-June through the end of August
This position includes 40 hours of work a week, with flexible hours.

Send
Cover letter, resume, and two writing samples to:

Jim Jewell
Seattle Children's Theatre
201 Thomas St
Seattle, WA 98109
or email jimj@sct.org

Application deadline
February 26, 2010

CLASS ASSISTANTSHIPS FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS

This is a great opportunity to share your own theatre experience with children ages of 3½ - 8, and to explore the field of teaching and working with kids. You can earn service learning/community service credit for school, or earn a great discount on a Drama School class for yourself. Placement by interview only.

ELIGIBILTY:
Ages 15-19
Previous SCT Drama School class participant

DATES:
Year-round opportunities available

APPLICATION DEADLINES:
First week of September for Fall Semester classes;
First week of December for Winter Semester classes
First week of June for Summer classes

To Schedule an Interview Contact:
Andrea Ichikawa, Education Program Coordinator
andreai@sct.org
(206) 443-0807 ext. 1123

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