CENTENARY STAGE COMPANY SEEKING APPLICANTS FOR THE 2021-22 PAID ARTISTIC INTERNSHIP PROGRAM
Centenary Stage Company, the not-for-profit professional theatre company in residency on the campus of Centenary University in Hackettstown, NJ, is seeking applicants for the
2021-22
season Artistic Internship Program
- Qualified candidates will have successfully completed a bachelor’s degree from a four-year institution.
- An arts-related degree is preferred however not required.
- Interested candidates should exhibit a strong passion for the performing arts.
- Basic knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite and the Adobe Suite a plus but not necessary.
- Familiarity with social media platforms including Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter a plus.
- Qualified candidates should exhibit an ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment, strong communication skills, a willingness to and ability to learn quickly, have a friendly customer service demeanor, and approach all assignments with energetic enthusiasm.
- The internship program requires an hourly commitment of 30 – 35 hours per week (pending event scheduling) with weekend and holiday availability expected.
- The internship is paid and provides a small monthly stipend. Housing and transportation are not provided or reimbursed.
- Qualified applicants should be local hire, have a car, and the ability to commute to and from the University.
- The internship program runs for a one-year period from the time of acceptance to the program.
- Interested applicants should submit a resume, cover letter & two letters of recommendation to CSC General Manager, Christopher Young.
- Materials may be sent by via e-mail to christopher.young15@centenaryuniversity.edu or by mail to Attn: Christopher Young, Centenary Stage Company, (INTERNSHIP), 400 Jefferson Street, Hackettstown, NJ 07840.
- Deadline to apply for the 2021-22 season is Monday, June 21, 2021 with a start date to be determined.
The Centenary Stage Company
Artistic Internship offers qualified candidates the opportunity to serve as
artistic interns for a full season with the professional Centenary Stage
Company, and offers a monthly stipend for candidates who are accepted into the
program. The program provides each intern the opportunity to explore all
aspects of theatre and performing arts production, and is geared toward
candidates who have completed their undergraduate training and are seeking to
bridge the gap between an academic career and a career in the professional
industry.
The aim of the program is to
provide young artists a place to build their early careers by arming interns
with a clear understanding of how the business of theatre works on every
level. Interns within the program gain real-world experience in a number
of capacities using and learning a wide range of skills, while also offering
performance and technical opportunities through the program. Performance
minded interns may be eligible to earn points toward their Actor’s Equity
Association membership via the AEA Equity Membership Candidacy Program (EMC),
if cast in a main-stage production. Additionally, interns are allotted
the opportunity to work closely and network with visiting industry
professionals from all over the country.
For more information about Centenary Stage Company’s 2021-22 Artistic Internship Program please visit www.centenarystageco.org/internship or call the Centenary Stage Company box office at (908) 979 – 0900. The box office is open Monday through Friday from 1 – 5 pm and two hours prior to every performance. Centenary Stage Company can also be found across social media platforms Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Like and follow to receive the latest in Centenary Stage Company news and special offers.
(Top image: Hitler's Tasters, 2018. Photo by Chris Young. Left to Right: Brianna Morris, Jennifer Robbins, Emaline Williams)