Artistic Internship
The Artistic Office is responsible for producing the Public Lab program as well as spearheading projects in development for future seasons. This office communicates with all other departments at the theater.

Responsibilities: Interns work with Artistic Staff on projects in development as well as current shows. Duties include assisting producers on readings and workshops, maintaining departmental databases, general office management and providing support for Artistic Staff and Literary Department as needed. The intern must be extremely detail oriented, have a great deal of initiative and be an independent worker. The ideal candidate is interested in producing, directing and all aspects of how a play develops.

Position(s): One full-time for Summer 2010.

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Associate Producer
The Associate Producer is responsible for line producing all membership shows both downtown at 425 Lafayette Street and Shakespeare in the Park, as well as HAIR on Broadway.

Responsibilities: Duties include but are not limited to facilitating telephone, email and other correspondence, scheduling meetings and keeping the associate producer’s calendar. Opportunities are available to attend production meetings and watch tech rehearsals, work on budgets, reconcile receipts, organize specific events, and attend production related activities. Candidates should possess exceptional written communication skills, be highly organized and detail oriented, and appreciate the fast-pace of a professional theater environment. Professional theater experience is preferred, but not necessarily in theater administration. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Outlook is a plus. A sense of humor is required. The ideal candidate will demonstrate an interest in theater producing.

Position(s): One or two part-time interns who are available 3-5 days a week. Hours flexible.

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Casting
NOTE : This is a full-time six month internship and does not fall within the normal program sessions

The Casting department handles casting for all full productions, workshops and most readings at The Public.

Responsibilities: This is a full-time six month commitment in which the intern will become intimately acquainted with the intricacies of the casting process. Duties include scheduling auditions, maintaining database and filing systems, and talking with actors and agents on a daily basis. The intern is an integral part of the day to day operations of the office. The ideal candidate is anyone who would like to enter the casting field. The internship is also an invaluable experience for those interested in producing or directing. However, it is NOT suitable for those pursuing an acting career.

Position(s): One full-time for six months.

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Development
Become a part of the planning of opening night parties and upcoming special events, appeal processes, donor cultivation and stewardship, and foundation and government research. The development department is responsible for all fundraising for The Public Theater through working with individual donors, foundations, government agencies, and corporate sponsors.

Responsibilities: Duties vary but can include general office management, research of potential donors and grant-makers, conducting mailings, working with donors, and assisting at events. Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel required. Tessitura experience is a plus. Interns will assist the entire department while focusing on one of several areas: individual giving, foundations and government, special events, or database management. The ideal candidate is interested in a career in Fundraising and Not for Profit Management.

Position(s): Part-time or Full-time

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Executive Director
The Executive Director works opposite the Artistic Director overseeing the administrative side of the organization. The office of the Executive Director works closely with the Finance and Development Departments and the Board of Trustees, oversees Corporate Sponsorship, fund-raising initiatives and Capital Projects.

Responsibilities: The intern assists with answering phones, handling ticket requests, making travel arrangements, keeping detailed records of meeting materials and research, liaising between departments, liaising with the Board of Trustees, and aiding in management of the Executive Director's calendar. It is important that the intern demonstrates effective problem-solving skills, the ability to time manage and prioritize, and excellent computer and written skills. (Proficiency in Microsoft Office is required.) Candidates must be highly organized and detail oriented. The intern may be required to assist Development Department on an "as needed" basis. Confidentiality is a must. The ideal candidate is interested in a career in fundraising or not-for-profit management.

Position(s): One full-time

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Business Internship
The Finance Department at The Public Theater is a five member team that is comprised of both accounting and human resource employees. Major functions include financial reporting, payroll, receivable & payable processing, box office & development reconciliation, and fiscal forecasting.

Responsibilities: Assisting in the processing of Accounts Payable and Receivable, bank reconciliations and box office statements. Supporting various projects associated with Human Resources and Finance, administrative tasks, and interaction with all departments, upper management and production. Intern candidate must have computer knowledge (Excel a must), NY theater industry knowledge, and be able to work independently and handle numerous projects simultaneously. Work load will vary depending on experience and capability. The ideal candidate is interested in a career in Finance, General Management or theatrical administration.

Position(s): One full-time

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General Management
The General Management department is the liaison between all departments at The Public and our productions. GM handles contracts, budgets, union correspondence, house seats and the day to day administration of each production as well as a myriad of other organizational tasks.

Responsibilities: The intern provides office support for this busy department. The main responsibility will be completing house seat orders for both Shakespeare in the Park and downtown shows. Light filing, answering phones and general office tasks will also be required. If the intern shows initiative and ability, more work and responsibility will follow. It is very important that the intern is a self-starter, can work on their own, but also knows when to ask questions. Sense of humor required. The ideal candidate is interested in a career in theatre administration.

Position(s): One part-time

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Joe’s Pub
Joe's Pub at The Public Theater is one New York City's most celebrated and in-demand showcase venues for live music and performance. With its genre-blind booking and vast diversity of interests, the stage at Joe's Pub gives voice to a world of varied and stellar artists. The Joe’s Pub internship will give you a hands-on experience with how the venue operates, as well as access to the many performances we have on the stage.

Duties include:

• Stage Managing live shows which involves acting as liaison between the programming department, artist management, box office and production team (sound and lighting engineers). Also includes handling artist hospitality, greeting performers and handling show guest lists.

• Assisting the production manager in advancing new shows, updating the advance production chart, responding to production inquiries from artists or their contacts and scheduling soundcheck times.

• Structuring our weekly e-blast, fact-checking the website and all communiqués, compiling press summaries, exploring new venues and gathering contact information for members of the press, managing artist’s promotional material, managing all printed marketing materials and maintaining the venue’s social networking sites.

• Assisting the programming department in putting newly added shows on sale through our in-house ticketing system, Tessitura, as well as creating and managing information databases such as Filemaker.

• Creating new systems of organization for incoming demos/CDs/etc.

Candidates: Ideal candidates are familiar with Joe’s Pub and interested in a wide range of music and performance styles. Candidates should also be interested in working in a live music venue and in operations management with potential interest in pursuing work in the music industry. They should be internet savvy and proficient with basic computer tasks and MS Office. This position is ideal for those who are curious about how the behind the scenes work all comes together.

Position(s): part-time office hours during the week (2-3 days a week) and some evenings and weekends (1-2 nights a week). Position is unpaid, but benefits include access to Joe’s Pub shows, exposure to new music and first hand experience dealing with artists at one of New York City’s leading venues. College credit is also available with this position.

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Literary
The Literary Office is in charge of scouting plays and playwrights, evaluating the hundreds of scripts that The Public receives each year, and working with writers to develop new work.

Responsibilities: Reading scripts, covering readings, evaluating inquiries, logging scripts into computerized tracking system, possible dramaturgical research, filing, and various general administrative duties. Be on the ground floor as new work is submitted to The Public. The ideal candidate is interested in Literary Management, Dramaturgy or Playwriting.

Position(s): Part-time and Full-time for summer 2010

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Marketing
Marketing spearheads marketing campaigns that include print/tv/radio/web advertising/promotions, printed materials and brochures, web/e-marketing and is responsible for the creation of all the materials needed for these campaigns. The department works with the box office to coordinate ticket sales and correspond with subscribers, in addition to group sales booking and donations of tickets to local organizations. Other duties include distribution of sales reports, web design/maintenance, and The Public Theater/Shakespeare in the Park merchandising.

Responsibilities: Interns will support the marketing department in its many needs: sales wraps, distribution of marketing materials, mailings, marketing research, group sales, merchandising and general clerical/organizational support. The ideal candidate is interested in theatrical marketing.

Position(s): One full-time

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Press
The Press department manages all coverage of The Public Theater in print, electronic, and broadcast media.

Responsibilities: One of the Press Department intern’s primary responsibilities is collecting, recording and distributing all media coverage pertaining to the Public Theater. In addition, the press intern aids the Press Manager and Director of Communications with scheduling press seats for all Public Theater shows, management and maintenance of the media archives of past productions, and coordinating opening night events—including photographer registration, pre and post-show VIP arrivals, and onsite interviews and photo opportunities with key party attendees. Additional duties include assistance with logistics and scheduling of interviews with actors/creative team, editing and organizing bios for show Playbills, and compiling a daily summary of industry news for Public staff members. The ideal candidate is interested in Press or Marketing for theater.

Position(s): One full-time

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Production
The Public Theater/ New York Shakespeare Festival, the nation’s foremost theatrical producer of Shakespeare and new work, is seeking full time summer production interns to help with the theater’s Shakespeare in the Park season. All productions take place at The Delacorte Theater in Central Park, an 1800 seat outdoor theater. Interns play a crucial role in the theater’s activities and gain valuable firsthand experience in taking part and observing the mounting of productions of The Public Theater. The level of responsibility entrusted to Public interns requires that they be mature, self reliant, articulate, and able to work effectively in a highly collaborative environment.

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work alongside the staff of the Public Theater’s Production Department in implementing the designs of some of the industry’s foremost theatrical designers. The summer season involves long hours, intense productions, and fantastic resume building potential. Late nights, early mornings and weekends should be anticipated. Flexibility and a sense of humor are a must. Internships run 5/10 to 9/1 or later. Starting and ending dates are flexible; however interns must be available for the bulk of the summer. Pay is $125/week. Interns are responsible for their own housing. The Public Theater is an equal opportunity employer.

To apply, please email a cover letter, resume, and at least three references to: This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it . Please put “Summer Production Intern” in the subject line. Please note an area of concentration (Scenery, Audio, Lighting, Props, Costumes, or General Production) in you materials. Due to the large amount of applications, applicants will only be contacted if we wish to schedule an interview. No phone calls please.


Under The Radar
Under the Radar (UTR) is an annual theater festival that spotlights international artists ranging from emerging talents to masters in the field. The ultimate goal of UTR is to offer a crash course in theater that is exciting, independent, and experimental, created by some of the most dynamic artists working today. In its four-year history, UTR has presented 67 productions from over 15 different countries. The upcoming festival is Jan 6-17, 2010. We are taking applications for Jan 2011’s festival.

This internship is a great opportunity for anyone interested in learning the ins and outs of the festival process, experimental and international theater, or those interested in pursuing a career in producing theatre. Those interested in applying should be creative, detail-oriented, extremely resourceful, have a sense of humor and able to work in a fast paced environment. Duties may include, but are not limited to: assist with planning, liaising with artists, party planning, maintaining web presence, administrative duties, etc. Good writing skills a must. Working knowledge of Word, Outlook, Excel is required. Mac and Design skills a plus. Unpaid internship but lots of free tickets.

Position(s): Two part time or one full time.

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