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Signature Theatre operates year-round and often has full and part-time internships each semester (fall, spring, and summer) in the following departments:

  • Artistic Administration/Casting
  • Arts Education
  • Public Relations and Marketing
  • Production Management each
  • Costume Design (per show basis)

Interns should be qualified college students or recent college graduates who are actively pursuing careers in theater. Interns are treated as a vital part of Signature’s staff and gain valuable real-life work experience with a professional, award-winning, nationally-recognized theater. Positions are unpaid and housing is not provided.

To apply, please send a cover letter stating your goals and expectations for an internship position with Signature, department of interest (see list above), and semester for which you would like to be considered. Also include a resume listing your educational background, work history, and theater/arts experience.

Send application materials to:
Signature Theatre
ATTN: Internships
4200 Campbell Ave.
Arlington, VA 22206

ARTS EDUCATION INTERNSHIP
Sponsored by ExxonMobil’s Community Summer Jobs Program

Gain valuable, hands-on arts administration experience at one of the region’s leading theaters with a paid, full-time summer internship!

ACTIVITIES/BENEFITS:

  • Play a leading role in the planning, administration and implementation of Signature Theatre’s Overtures Musical Theater Institute, an intense two-week professional training program.
  • Assist Signature’s Education Director with preparing schedules and educational materials for Signature in the Schools,Signature’s award-winning arts education partnership with area public high schools.
  • Assist in developing Signature’s 2008-2009 Community Outreach programming, including The Signature School curriculum.
  • Receive a complimentary pair of tickets to Signature’s mainstage shows.
  • Attend a special social event with other ExxonMobil student interns in July 2008 (date TBD).
  • Participate in special service projects with other ExxonMobil student interns (dates TBD)
  • FINAL PROJECT: Develop Signature’s Education and Community Outreach pages to be promoted on Signature’s website

FELLOWSHIP CANDIDATES MUST:

  • Have completed at least one year of undergraduate work with a “B” average or better and must be returning as a full time undergraduate student in Fall 2008.
  • Fulfill an eight-week, full-time internship (35 hours per week) from June 2 to July 28
  • Attend three mandatory meetings hosted by Volunteer Fairfax and ExxonMobil in June 2008 (exact dates TBD).

HIGHLY COMPETITIVE FELLOWSHIP CANDIDATES WILL HAVE:

  • Knowledge of or experience in musical theater or the performing arts
  • Excellent communication and writing skills and a proficiency in Microsoft Office or other word processing software.
  • The ability to multi-task, work a flexible schedule, solve problems creatively and “self start” projects with a positive attitude.

COMPENSATION
A $2,500 stipend will be paid over the eight-week internship.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
SEND THE FOLLOWING MATERIALS TO:
Signature Theatre
Attn: Marcia Gardner
ExxonMobil Internship
4200 Campbell Avenue
Arlington, VA 22206

Applications may also be e-mailed to gardnerm@signature-theatre.org

  • A cover letter, resume and school transcript (unofficial transcript is acceptable)
  • One letter of recommendation from an academic reference
  • Brief written answers to the following questions (3 page limit): 1) explain your interest in musical theater or the performing arts; 2) summarize your work experience to date and illustrate what strengths you would bring to this internship; 3) what do you expect to gain from this internship? What about the program specifically interests you?
  • Clearly indicate current and summer contact information including telephone numbers and e-mail addresses.

Final candidates will be contacted to arrange a phone or in-person interview.

APPLICATION RECEIPT DEADLINE: MONDAY, MARCH 31, 2008 (by 6:00pm)

QUESTIONS: Contact Marcia Gardner (571) 527-1854 or gardnerm@signature-theatre.org