For 2008-09 Season

Internship – Associate Production Manager/Production Assistant

Next Theatre seeks qualified candidates for an internship in our production department. Individuals interested in stage/production management that want to gain access to and information about the day-to-day workings of the production process in a professional Equity theatre company are encouraged to apply. Duties: Production Intern will have primary duties assisting the Production Manager as a production assistant and associate production manager. Projects will include assisting the production manager with schedule coordination, budget tracking, personnel management, facilitation of communication between artists and production staff, facility and inventory management, and attending production meetings. Qualifications: the ideal candidate will have strong organizational skills and amazing attention to detail, excellent oral and written communication skills and general computer competence. Ability to work independently, make sound judgments, and utilize interpersonal skills to work with a variety of staff, artists, and volunteers, and the ability to handle confidential information. A valid drivers license and transportation is preferred but not required. Schedule: Position is available on a per-semester or per-show basis, based on availability. Hours will be flexible with expectations of 10-15 hours a week, with more hours during technical/dress rehearsals. Hours may be adjusted to cover academic requirements. Salary: There is a small stipend for this position. We will work to fulfill any college/university requirements for course credit.

Send cover letter stating your specific interest(s), available dates, and level of commitment and a current resume via email (in .doc or .pdf format), or via mail or fax. EOE

Contact Name:
Jim Davis, Production Manager
Email: jim@nexttheatre.org
Fax: 847-475-6767
Next Theatre Company
927 Noyes Street, Suite 108
Evanston IL, 60201

No Phone calls, please.

Internship – Part-time theater management intern: Fall 2008

Next Theatre Company seeks a part-time Intern with excellent communication, organizational, and computer skills for the summer. Individuals interested in theatre management or with a background in performing arts that want to gain access to and information about the day-to-day workings of a theatre company are encouraged to apply. This intern will have primary duties assisting the Audience Services and Marketing Managers, as well as some artistic managment duties. Hours will be flexible with expectations of 10-15 hours a week. This is an unpaid position. Projects will include database management, managing marketing archives, assisting with data entry and direct mail and promotional initiatives and other assignments based on skills and interest. Send cover letter stating his/her specific interest(s), available dates, and level of commitment and a current resume. EOE

Send resume and cover letter to:
Amber Bel’cher
Next Theatre Company
927 Noyes Street
Evanston, IL 60201
Email: amber @ nexttheatre.org

No phone calls, please.