INTERNSHIPS Mission: Artists Repertory Theatre challenges artists and audiences with adventurous and provocative plays staged in an intimate environment. Artists Rep feeds our community’s artistic soul with premieres, reimagined classics, new play development and educational outreach. Why intern at Artists Repertory Theatre: An internship at Artists Repertory Theatre is a valuable bridge between your academic and professional careers. It enables you to meet and work with some of the best artists, craftsmen, and administrators in a creative and supportive environment. The relationships you build during your internship can lead to future employment, professional associations, and even life-long friendships. Because we want you to be involved in and exposed to theatre, you receive complimentary tickets to all Artists Repertory Theatre performances as well as the opportunity for discounted tickets to other area theatres. You can also receive college credits, as arranged by your college or university. About us: Established in 1982 by a group of six artists looking for an opportunity to present the work of contemporary playwrights, Artists Repertory Theatre has grown from an upstart theatre company putting on plays at the YWCA to an artistic beacon and stalwart member of the Portland arts community. The theatre now operates under an annual budget of more than $2 million, is governed by a 15-member Board of Trustees, employs a year-round staff of 20, has a 4-person Resident Acting Company, and engages more than 100 artists in order to produce the 6-8 plays that reach almost 50,000 patrons each season. Recently, our facility has become home to 8 other arts organizations, as well. We now house Portland Shakespeare Project, Profile Theatre, Polaris Dance Theatre, Travelling Lantern Theatre Company, Portland Area Theatre Alliance, Portland Revels, and The Red Door Project. Engaging our audience is essential to Artists Rep. Not only do our patrons have access to our creative staff—through enrichment activities like post-show talks, discussion panels, workshops, and fun activities—but also we strive to produce the highest caliber thought-provoking plays, including awardwinning works and world premieres. Artists Rep offers art that questions assumptions and biases, sometimes pushing our audience’s comfort zones emotionally, intellectually, and physically. With two intimate, three-quarter-thrust stages, the 165-seat Morrison Stage and the 220-seat Alder Stage, Artists Rep demands creativity and resourcefulness in all our design and production elements, maximizing emotional impact while utilizing minimal time and space. This bridges the divide between the audience and the play, creating a richer, more immediate, theatre experience for our audiences. As Portland’s longest-running professional theatre, Artists Repertory Theatre is dedicated to enhancing the artistic culture of the Pacific Northwest through its diverse productions and imaginative educational programming.

1515 SW Morrison Street, Portland, OR 97205

Internship Departments:  Artistic  Production Management  Costumes  Properties  Scenic & Technical Production  Marketing & Community Engagement  Development & Audience Services

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Fall/Winter  Internship period: September - January  Application deadline: June 30 Winter/Spring  Internship period: January - May  Application deadline: October 31 Summer 2016  Internship period: June - August  Application deadline: March 31

Depending on the department to which you are applying, there may be some flexibility with start and end dates. Be sure to mention your scheduling needs when applying. All internships are UNPAID and come with no guarantee of future employment.

General Internship Requirements: All Artists Repertory Theatre internship applicants must:  Have strong organization and communication skills  Possess high-level, professional social skills  Be able to multi-task and work under strict deadlines  Have good listening skills and the ability to pick up instructions quickly  Know how to efficiently manage their time  Maintain an attention to detail  Love theatre  Have a good sense of humor  Be able to take initiative while working effectively in a highly collaborative environment  Possess basic computer skills  Be consistent and dependable in their work habits

To Apply: Email a cover letter, résumé, and 3 references to: [email protected]. Please put the department of focus in the subject line, e.g. Internship/Costumes. Expect to receive a response to your inquiry no later than 15-30 days past the application deadline. Positions will be filled on a first-come first-served basis.

INTERSHIP DESCRIPTIONS ARTISTIC Activities:  Assist in preparation for rehearsals and provide rehearsal room support as needed  Compile and update rehearsal scripts  Assist with auditions and maintenance of casting files  Assist in preparation for staff and departmental meetings  Assist in preparation for community & auxiliary programming (e.g., staged readings, workshops, post-show discussions)  Provide administrative support to the artistic director (e.g., respond to phone & email messages as directed)  Solicit, catalogue, evaluate, and distribute new scripts  Correspond with playwrights, theatres, literary agents and play development programs  Dramaturgical research and writing  Maintain the in-house library  Other duties as required Special Qualifications:  Excellent analytical, writing, and research skills  Knowledge of dramatic literature and playwriting

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An interest in directing, dramaturgy, new play development, and arts administration

Time Commitment: Monday-Friday; 20-24 hrs/week during weekdays, with some evening and weekend events. There is flexibility in scheduling. This position is UNPAID and comes with no guarantee of future employment. Reports To: Artistic Director, Director of New Play Development & Dramaturgy, Artistic Associate

PRODUCTION MANAGEMENT Activities:  Work with the Production Manager to support the cast, crew, designers and directors of all productions, staged readings, and special events  Production Management interns will work on 2-4 mainstage productions from first rehearsal to closing night.  Assist stage managers as needed  Assist in preparation for rehearsals and provide rehearsal room support as needed  Compile and update rehearsal scripts  Provide administrative support to the Artistic Producer  Ability to be physically active and lift up to 40lbs  Other duties as required

Special Qualifications:  Must have prior production experience in one or more areas of theatre production  An interest in producing, stage management, and technical production. Time Commitment: Production Management interns must be very flexible in scheduling in order to attend daytime rehearsals and then transition into nighttime run crew during the run of a show. Tuesday-Sunday; 2040hrs/week, during rehearsal roughly 10am-6pm. During the run of the show, roughly from 6pm-10pm. There is flexibility in scheduling and we may be able to accommodate interns working solely on rehearsals or performance dates. This position is UNPAID and comes with no guarantee of future employment. Reports To: Associate Producer, Production Manager, Stage Manager, Administrative Assistant, Artistic Associate

COSTUMES Activities:  Costume maintenance and construction  Assist guest designers as needed  Other duties as required Special Qualifications:  Practical knowledge of sewing equipment, materials, and clothing construction Time Commitment: Monday-Friday, 10-20 hours per week. Schedule is generally weekdays with some evening and weekend requirements; specific days/hours determined by production schedule. This position is UNPAID and comes with no guarantee of future employment. Reports To: Costume Shop Manager, Artistic Producer, Artistic Associate

PROPERTIES Activities:  Research, locate, manufacture, or pull properties for productions  Assist designers as needed  Other duties as required Special Qualifications:  The ability to lift, push, or maneuver 50-70 lbs. is required  Practical knowledge of crafting, materials, and construction is required Time Commitment: Monday-Friday, 10-24 hours per week. Schedule is generally weekdays with some evening and weekend requirements; specific days/hours determined by production schedule. This position is UNPAID and comes with no guarantee of future employment.

Reports To: Props Master, Associate Producer, Artistic Associate

SCENIC & TECHNICAL PRODUCTION Activities:  Assist technical staff with construction, installation and strike of production designs.  Assist designers as needed  Other duties as required Special Qualifications:  The ability to lift, push, or maneuver 50-70 lbs. is required  Practical knowledge of hand tools, power tools, painting, and construction is required  An interest in set design, drafting, lighting design, or sound design. Time Commitment: Monday-Friday, 10-24 hours per week. Schedule is generally weekdays with some evening and weekend requirements; specific days/hours determined by production schedule. This position is UNPAID and comes with no guarantee of future employment. Reports To: Technical Director, Associate Technical Director, Master Carpenter, Master Electrician, Associate Producer, Artistic Associate

MARKETING & PUBLIC RELATIONS Activities:  Prepare press and ad archives  Assist with group sales efforts  Maintain contact lists  Coordinate distribution of printed materials  Assist with social media outreach  Data entry/patron updates  Other duties as assigned Special Qualifications:  Experience writing and editing  Experience with database management  Experience with Photoshop or other design programs a plus Time Commitment: Monday-Friday; 10-24hrs/week, with some evening and weekend events. There is flexibility in scheduling. This position is UNPAID and comes with no guarantee of future employment. Reports To: Marketing Director, Marketing Manager, Artistic Associate

DEVELOPMENT & AUDIENCE SERVICES Activities:  Attend and assist with Opening Night events  Work benefits and special events  Donor and grant research and compilation  Database maintenance and data entry  Align departmental records with the records in the database  Write thank you letters  Assist with mailings and other clerical projects  Other duties as required Special Qualifications:  Ability to communicate effectively with different stakeholders: patrons, trustees, volunteers, staff, artists, etc.  Familiarity with databases a plus, but not required Time Commitment: Monday-Friday; 10-24 hrs/week, with some evening and weekend events. There is flexibility in scheduling. This position is UNPAID and comes with no guarantee of future employment. Reports To: Development Director, Audience Services Manager, Artistic Associate