Intern / Production Assistant - Tilted Windmills Theatricals

Tilted Windmills is a busy production company founded by Broadway veteran David Carpenter and two-time Tony Award winner John Arthur Pinckard. We are currently represented Off Broadway by PUFFS: Or, Seven Increasingly Eventful Years at a Certain School of Magic & Magic, now in its new home at New World Stages; however, we have projects in every stage of the production cycle, from packaging star-driven shows for Broadway, to developing new titles in workshop and out-of-town productions, to financing and producing commercial productions on and off Broadway, to planning touring and international engagements for PUFFS.



A TWT internship provides a hands-on opportunity to learn about the four primary areas of operation in a producing office: creative development/dramaturgy, financing, production management, and marketing/sales. Applicants should indicate which area or areas of focus they have the most experience in, and which areas in which they wish to develop the most.



Our business model emphasizes active production over passive financing; therefore candidates interested in joining offices who co-produce multiple Broadway shows per season should not apply. Rather, the internship is ideal for early career producers who wishes to gain practical, hands-on experience as they advance towards opening their own office or seeking an executive position at an established organization. Aspiring general managers, not-for-profit managers, and other professionals considering a career in theatrical production will also benefit from the insight our internship provides into the commercial producer’s mindset and workflow.



Dates & Availability



Start and end dates are flexible but we hope to be joined by at least one intern by late August/early September. The work schedule is generally Monday through Friday, 10:00am to 6:00pm. Preference will be given to full-time interns but we are open to the right part-time or flex-time candidate as well. For both full-time and part-time arrangements, overtime or split shifts will be periodically necessary, mostly as shows go into production, but will usually be planned in advance.









Experience You Will Gain:



All interns are responsible for ensuring the smooth functioning of the office infrastructure, e.g. phones, filing, travel planning, etc. You will have the opportunity to sit in, formally or informally, in many of the meetings we hold In addition to these general responsibilities, each internship at TWT is tailored to include a variety of special projects that we will plan with you at the start of your term. These projects will fall into one or more of the four areas of operation and will depend on your experience and background, your interests, and the needs of the office during your time with us.



Possible examples include:



•Research— dramaturgical, marketing/sales, future investor leads

•Serving as a writer’s or director’s assistant during work sessions or rehearsals

•Assisting the partners in preparing major reports for co-producers and/or investors



•Assisting the partners in a fundraising campaign



•Drafting and proofing contracts, options, and other deals

•Planning opening nights or special events



•Line producing a reading or workshop



•Enhancing TWT’s social media presence





Qualifications:



•Superior communication (both written and verbal) skills.



•Proficient in Word and Excel, internet use and Google docs.



•Basic experience with Powerpoint is required; proficiency is a plus.



•Basic experience or proficiency with Quickbooks, Expensify, Daylite, Photoshop, and/or Illustrator are all plusses.



•Highly motivated and organized self-starters will do best in this internship. You will be working closely with the partners, and your ability to anticipate needs and follow through on complex, multi-step projects is essential.



•Ability to remain calm during high pressure and deadline-driven situations is critical.



•Experience in theatre production, either as an independent producer, general manager, or company manager is a huge plus. Interest in at least one of these areas is required.



•Sense of humor a must!



Additional Details



The internship comes with a small stipend plus a monthly unlimited Metrocard. We are happy to complete any paperwork for active students seeking course credit.



Please submit cover letters and resumes to:



Tilted Windmills Theatricals

214 W 50th Street, Suite 201

New York, NY 10019



TWT@twt-nyc.net







Company:



Tilted Windmills Theatricals LLC





Contact:





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TWT@twt-nyc.net



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