Assistant Stage Management
All internships are unpaid. Interns, age 16 and up, are accepted year round
at Theatre Memphis and assignments are made based on work available and the
applicant's skill level. Work is at least 20 hours per week, for 8-9 weeks
(this includes rehearsal time). Most internship hours will be fulfilled Monday
through Friday, between the hours of 6 PM and 11 PM and Saturday & Sundays
between 1 PM and 11 PM. Intern will adhere to the stage manager’s manual of
Theatre Memphis. Intern will attend every rehearsal and performance of the
production and will act as floor manager for the production during tech and
performance. ASM may communicate needs of show through rehearsal and
performance reports to the Production Stage Manager. ASM may facilitate
appointments and see to needs of design team and cast. Intern will report
directly to the Show Stage Manager and Production Stage Manager/Volunteer
Coordinator.
Resume and/or cover letter should reflect skills in some detail, giving appropriate
instances of how the applicant has exercised relevant skills.
Required Skills:
- Work independently
- Self-motivated
- Detail oriented
- Follows direction well
- Work efficiently
- Good people skills
- Extremely well organized
- Able to take accurate notes
in shorthand in a very timely manor
- Work well under pressure
- Able handle a great amount of
responsibility
Intern
Duties & Responsibilities may include:
-
Keeping a personal journal of
your internship experience
- Assisting the Stage Manager in all
areas of rehearsal, tech, & performance
- Managing backstage activities
and crew during tech rehearsals and performances
- Attending all rehearsals and
performances (evenings and weekends, 5-6 days per week for up to 3 months)
- Other duties assigned at the
discretion of the Show Stage Manager.
For more information, please contact Amy Salerno Hale.
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