Fall Internships - Primary Stages

Primary Stages internships are based in the tradition of theater apprenticeships. Interns form a core of support in all areas of the company's operations, gaining experience in their chosen department while receiving a weekly stipend of $50, free tickets to all of Primary Stages' productions, mentorship seminars with senior staff, and free or reduced priced registration for Primary Stages ESPA classes. Our internship program offers the opportunity to develop practical skills while creating relationships with artists and administrators at one of New York City's preeminent Off-Broadway theaters.



Positions are offered in the following departments:



ARTISTIC – Interns assist the artistic department with in-house readings, casting, production needs, and correspondence with artists. They attend readings and productions in New York City, as well as observe sessions of the Dorothy Strelsin New American Writer's Group, Primary Stages' group of emerging playwrights who meet weekly to create original plays.

DEVELOPMENT – Interns learn about all aspects of the fundraising process including prospect research, donor cultivation, proposal writing, and stewardship. Tasks include assisting with event planning, reviewing daily and weekly publications for prospects, providing ticketing assistance to patrons, writing acknowledgement letters, and other projects as they arise. Interns will act as members of the Development Team attending weekly departmental and bi-weekly staff meetings. Candidates must have a sincere interest in theater fundraising.

ESPA – Interns assist the staff of the Einhorn School of Performing Arts on short term planning and administration, student relations, marketing, and the line producing of extracurricular programming such as the monthly Detention readings. Spring interns also assist with the selection of plays for the ESPA Drills and summer interns assist with the productions. An interest in theater education is encouraged and previous stage management experience is helpful but not required.

MARKETING – Interns work closely with the marketing department in both daily operations and long term projects. Interns assist the department with social media development, mailings, research, outreach, special events, press, audience development, media campaigns, archiving, and various forms of internet marketing and strategizing.

ORAL HISTORY PROJECT – Interns help research, interview, and film subjects creating an archive of Off-Broadway theater legends and luminaries. Interest in theater and off-Broadway history is helpful as is some camera, editing, and website building experience. Interns work closely with Casey Childs, Founder and Executive Producer of Primary Stages, and Sally Plass, Director of the Oral History Project.

COMPANY AND PRODUCTION MANAGEMENT – The Company and Production Management Intern works behind the scenes with both actors and the production team. The intern will work with the Company Manager by assisting with cast and crew in rehearsal, coordinating ticket requests, preparing weekly payroll, maintaining accurate files, reviewing invoices, ensuring timely submission of all vendor payments, and assisting at the theatre during tech and previews. Additionally, the intern will work with the Production Manager in preparing for load-in and tech, and providing support during load-in and tech. Some evening hours may be required and the availability of a flexible schedule, especially during pre-production and tech, is desired.



CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS AND BENEFITS

Candidates must be well-organized, proactive, detail-oriented, possess strong communication skills (written, verbal and interpersonal), be able to prioritize, and multi-task. Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, & Outlook) is important. Interns must commit between 20-25 hours per week during their internship and should demonstrate a strong interest in non-profit theater in the department of their choosing. Degree credit may be arranged.