Professional Internship Program

Maine State Music Theatre’s Intern Program provides a training ground for early career

professionals to bridge the gap between education and the professional world. 

Internships offered at MSMT:

* Administration:  works with Company Manager, Box Office, Executive Director & Marketing.

* Costume Shop/Stitchers

* Electrics

* Marketing

* Paints

* Performance- EMC points offered

* Props

* Scene Shop/Carpenters

* Sound

* Stage Management- EMC points offered

* Stage Operations/Deck Run Crew- EMC points offered

* Wardrobe

*Performance Interns Dates: May 25 – August 29 at MSMT

August 30 – October 3rd at the Fulton Theatre in PA

MSMT is doing a Co-production of SPAMALOT with the Fulton Theatre.  Performance Interns MUST be available thru the first week of October 2010.   www.thefulton.org

* Technician/Admin Dates:              May 25 - August 29, 2010

* Meal Per Diem:                                    $ 175.00 weekly

* Housing:                                                 Free with roommates

* College Credit:                                      Check with individual schools

TECHNICIANS and ADMIN: please send resume, cover letter WITH THE POSITION YOU ARE APPLYING for, and 3 references with phone numbers.

PERFORMERS: please send headshot, resume, cover letter and 3 references with phones numbers.  To be considered for a performance intern position ALL must audition.

AUDITIONS: ALL performers MUST audition.  MSMT auditions for Interns in Maine at the MSMT building, at the UPTA's (www.upta.com), or by videotape.  Please check our auditions page for more info.

DVD/VIDEOTAPES: must include 2 songs, 1-uptempo, 1-ballad, both songs only 16 bars each.  Two dance combo’s- 8 counts of 8 of musical theater jazz and Fosse style of dance.

All candidates MUST have a valid driver's license (Except for Performance Interns) and be able to lift 25lbs.  Send resume w/cover letter-with the position you are applying for, and 3 references with phone numbers to:

Kathi Kacinski

Company Manager

MAINE STATE MUSIC THEATRE

22 Elm Street, Brunswick, ME 04011

jobs@msmt.org

Fax: 207-725-1199

MSMT is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, creed, religion, sexual orientation, or veteran status.

Benefits of the MSMT Internship Program:

WORK WITH HIGH CREDENTIAL PROFESSIONALS

Twenty-two talented interns participate in one of the most beneficial intern programs in the country. MSMT maintains extremely high artistic and production standards. You will work with some of the most successful directors, choreographers, designers and performers from New York and New England, whose credits include Broadway, national tours, and regional theatre. You can make valuable connections with leading employers in your field. Interns work in the areas of Carpentry, Electrics, Paints, Properties, Stage Operations, Costumes, Wardrobe, Stage Management, Company Management, Marketing, and Performance.

HANDS ON EXPERIENCE

Your skill and hard work are an integral part of our company. Performance interns are cast in at least two of the four mainstage shows plus the Intern Company show. Technical interns work side by side with professional designers and technicians. In order to encourage more well-rounded artists, all interns are required to work in areas other than that of their expertise in order to gain awareness and appreciation of all the elements of a production. The Intern Company will be putting all of those elements together to put up their own show near the end of the summer.

WEEKLY SEMINARS

The Intern Director, who is a working professional with leading regional theatre companies, will plan a variety of classes and lectures given by guest performers, directors, and our managing and artistic directors. Attendance at all classes is required. Some of last year's classes included Audition Techniques, Song Interpretation, Resume Preparation, Contract Negotiation, Costumes, Lighting, and Set Design.

HOUSING

MSMT provides free housing at our Intern House. The Intern House is dorm style living, consists of 6 suites, 1 common room and laundry facilities. Four interns share a suite. Each suite is fully furnished and consists of living room with kitchenette, bedroom and bathroom. There is a Public Library next door which provides books, computers, internet access and videos. For those without cars we have a Van Service to help transport interns between the Intern House, the Theatre facilities and other work related functions. We firmly believe our program adds up to a very productive experience and is financially competitive.

EQUITY MEMBERSHIP CANDIDATE POINTS

Performance, stage management and stage op's interns also have the advantage of earning 13 EMC points towards Equity Membership, one point for each week. (50 Points must be earned in order to qualify for membership in Actors' Equity Association.) We are one of the few companies that offer EMC points and a stipend! All Performance Interns must join AEA's EMC Program, if not already in the program. Info to follow upon hiring.

SUPPORTIVE AND SOCIABLE ATMOSPHERE

Perhaps the most important element of our intern program that other companies can't match is our warmhearted environment! You will be hosted to several activities in this scenic coastal New England town, some of which are sponsored by our "Angels" volunteer organization. All the company members are team players, and many return year after year for the incredible shows and camaraderie created here!