2018-2019 Intern & Apprentice Program - Florida Studio Theatre

Florida Studio Theatre, a LORT D regional theatre in Sarasota, FL is seeking qualified applicants for the 2018-2019 Intern & Apprentice Program. The program is an immersive and comprehensive way to bridge the gap between academic theatre and the professional world and to provide additional training and experience to those individuals who are serious about careers as theatre professionals. Applicants must have a strong passion for theatre, a desire to learn more about professional theatre and an interest in being a part of a community of artists.



Positions are offered in the following areas: Acting, Artistic, Audience Services, Business Management, Carpentry, Company Management, Costuming, Development, Directing, Education/Outreach, Lighting, Literary, Marketing, Playwriting, Production Management, Props/Painting, Sound and Stage Management



Compensation package includes:

• Free, furnished shared housing, including utiilities, cable, and internet.

• $120 weekly stipend.

• 25% discount at The Green Room Café & Bar.

• Two comp tickets to each FST production.

• Professional development, networking opportunities, and admission to FST classes & workshops.



To be eligible for consideration, applicants must:

• Be at least 21 years old.

• Be able to commit to a year-long program. (Starting in May or September)

• Have appropriate academic and/or professional experience.

• Be able to relocate to Sarasota for the length of the internship.





To Apply Submit the following via email with the subject FST 18-19 Intern Application:

• Completed application

• Headshot or current jpg picture.

• Theatre Resume.

• Non-Theatre/Professional Resume.

• 3 Letters of Recommendation from professors or professional colleagues, on official letterhead, with their contact information.

• Writing Sample

-For Marketing, please focus on theatre in a journalistic style.

-For Literary, please focus on summary/analysis of a play.

-For Playwriting, please submit a sample of your playwriting in any form.

• Work Sample – Required for the following: Sound, Lighting & Costumes. Submit up to 5 jpg photos or a link to your website/online portfolio



AUDITION (Acting Apprentice ONLY)

Please include a video audition via YouTube link. Make sure this video can be viewed by anyone with the direct link, so that all casting representatives may watch your audition. Prepare 2 contrasting contemporary monologues (from plays written in the last 20 years) with a total length of no more than 3 minutes. Actors who sing (not required) may prepare 2 contrasting 32 bar cuts of musical theatre or pop/rock with accompaniment that show range. Ladies, if you have both a belt and a legit voice, please showcase both in this portion of your audition.



Application and more info can be found at https://www.floridastudiotheatre.org/sites/default/files/18_intern-apprentice_application.pdf



Florida Studio Theatre is committed to developing a work environment that is reflective of the diverse community that it serves. Applicants from all populations and underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply. Consideration for employment will be given to all applicants without regard to race/ethnicity, gender identity/sexual orientation, age or ability.