Summer Volunteer Assistant Stage Manager and
Teaching Assistant Internships
Application for Summer 2022 is now open, and will close when the positions are filled
Interviews will take place via Zoom between May 16th-June 3rd
Each summer, LIT offers multiple opportunities for Middle and High School students to volunteer as Assistant Stage Manager Intern or Teaching Assistant Intern for 1 or multiple camps during the Summer Quarter, June 20th-August 20th. All Middle and High School Volunteer ASM’s/TA’s receive in trade 1 week of camp for every week he/she/they works as an ASM/TA., and are eligible to take the Stage Management Workshop June 20th-24th, 6:30pm-9:30pm.1-week, 2-week, and 3-week positions, including some morning only and afternoon only camps, are available from June 20th-August 20th, 9:30a.m-4:30p.m. Monday-Friday with performances on some Fridays and Saturdays (and one Sunday, August 14th). All volunteer hours may be used for any school volunteer requirements, and LIT will fill out any forms provided by the student. ALL AMS’s & TA’s must attend Summer Orientation on June 13th from 7pm-9pm and Just 15th from 7pm-10pm (unless graduation and/or graduation requirements/activities take place on those days).
Internship Descriptions:
Internship Descriptions:
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Assistant Stage Manager Intern Description
The ASM Intern is expected to attend all production meetings and classes/rehearsals, take notes during rehearsal, aid in the tracking of props and costumes, assist in administrative duties (i.e. paperwork, communication, etc.), and assist the Stage Manager and Instructor as needed. The ASM Intern may also fill the role of SM temporarily in rehearsals should a substitute be needed. ASM Interns who have completed the summer internship will be eligible for consideration of Assistant Stage Management and other volunteer positions for main stage productions at Lakewood Playhouse. ASM Interns will have the opportunity to develop strong organizational and management skills. Teaching Assistant Intern Description The TA Intern expected to attend all production meetings and classes/rehearsals, will assist the Director/Instructor in overseeing all educational aspects of each class/camp/workshop, help supervise camp students, and help students in character development, learning lines, and theatre games. The TA Intern will also have the opportunity to direct a scene within the production camp with guidance of the Director/Instructor. |
The following ASM/TA positions are open:
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Early Stars (Ages 3-6)
Presentation during the last 20 minutes of class, June 24th Annie Jr. (Grades 1st-8th)
Performances July 8th at 7:00 p.m., July 9th at 2:00 p.m. & 7:00 p.m. The Adventures of Pinocchio (Multi-Generational)
Performances July 15th at 7:00 p.m., July 16th at 2:00 p.m. & 7:00 p.m. Intro to Theatre (Grades 1st-3rd)
Presentation during the last 20 minutes of class, June 25th Puppetry (Grades 1st-3rd)
Performance, June 25th at 3:30p.m. Macbeth (Grades 6th-12th)
Performances July 22nd at 7:00 p.m., July 23rd at 2:00 p.m. & 7:00 p.m. Preparing the Actor I (Grades 4th-6th)
Presentation during the last 20 minutes of class, July 29th Youth Play (Grades 4th-6th)
Performances July 29th at 4:00 p.m. & 30th at 11:00 a.m. Newsies (Grades 7th-12)
Performances August 12th, 13th, 19th, 20th at 7:00 p.m. August 13th, 14th & 20th at 2:00 p.m. Radio Play – Title TBA (Radio Show, 1 week) (Grades 4th-12th)
Performances August 5th at 4:00 p.m. & August 6th at 11:00 a.m. Music Theatre Revue (Grades 4th-12th)
Performances August 19th at 4:00 p.m. & August 20th at 11:00 a.m. |
General Requirements
Strong communication skills are necessary. General knowledge of theater practices required. The Intern must have a positive attitude, a willingness to learn, assertiveness, and being proactive. This is an excellent opportunity for students who wish to pursue Stage Management or Theater Education.
Selection
Prospective interns should direct their applications to LIT’s Director of Education, Deborah L Armstrong – darmstrong@lakewoodplayhouse.org and the Production Manager, Mel Massey – mmassey@lakewoodplayhouse.org
The application will be reviewed by the Production Manager and Education Director. The applicant will be contacted for an interview if the applicant is eligible.
Required Application Materials
Cover Letter of Application
2 Letters of Recommendation (1 personal, 1 academic)
Strong communication skills are necessary. General knowledge of theater practices required. The Intern must have a positive attitude, a willingness to learn, assertiveness, and being proactive. This is an excellent opportunity for students who wish to pursue Stage Management or Theater Education.
Selection
Prospective interns should direct their applications to LIT’s Director of Education, Deborah L Armstrong – darmstrong@lakewoodplayhouse.org and the Production Manager, Mel Massey – mmassey@lakewoodplayhouse.org
The application will be reviewed by the Production Manager and Education Director. The applicant will be contacted for an interview if the applicant is eligible.
Required Application Materials
Cover Letter of Application
2 Letters of Recommendation (1 personal, 1 academic)
