The Atlantic Theater Company invites multiple 
internships throughout the season in every aspect of the organization’s operations. Internships are unpaid and generally held by undergraduate and graduate students, or recent college graduates. We offer college credit, tickets to all of the Atlantic main stage and second stage performances, free tickets to certain Broadway and Off-Broadway shows, metrocards for full-time interns, and educational sit down sessions with Atlantic staff, guest artists and other theater professionals. Housing cannot be provided. Part time (20 hours/week min.) and full time applicants are welcomed.
All internships provide the intern with the opportunity to get to know not only his or her department head, but the entire Atlantic staff as well as various theater artists. Each semester, we introduce more seminars, observing opportunities, and excursions into the larger New York theater community. Every internship involves some “grunt work” and errand running. We look for interns who will challenge us to constantly make the program better and more comprehensive.
TO APPLY:
Please fill out the application form and send with a cover letter, resume and a letter of recommendation to: atlanticintern@atlantictheater.org.
OR
Internship Program
Attn: Daniel Brennan
Atlantic Theater Company
76 Ninth Avenue, Suite 537
New York, NY 10011
To find the application form, go to atlantictheater.org/work-with-us
The deadline for Spring 2016 is November 9th.
PLEASE NOTE: We DO NOT offer internships in acting or casting.
Development:
The INDIVIDUAL GIVING AND SPECIAL EVENTS INTERN works closely with the Manager of Individual Giving and Special Events. Interns assist in planning and execution of Atlantic events, including Opening nights, Patron dinners, and the Spring Gala, and have the opportunity to work on mail campaigns, donor research, and data entry. This position requires excellent communication skills, self-motivation, and an interest in learning about the creative thinking that goes behind fundraising from individuals.
The INSTITUTIONAL GIVING INTERN works closely with the Manager of Institutional Giving. Interns have the opportunity to be involved in prospect research, funding strategy meetings, and proposal language development. This position requires excellent communication skills, self-motivation, and an interest in learning about the creative thinking that goes behind fundraising from foundations, corporations, and government institutions.
Executive:
The Executive intern reports directly to the Executive Assistant. The intern helps manage the day-to-day schedule, correspondence and needs of the Artistic Director and Managing directors. This internship position is comparable to being a second assistant to the Managing Director and the Artistic Director who oversee all aspects of the Atlantic’s operation. This internship offers a comprehensive look at how a theater company runs from programming to finance to board and ensemble relations. Candidates should be prepared for a fast paced, high volume internship, and a close look at how an Off-Broadway theater office runs.
General Management and Finance:
Reporting to the General Management and Business departments, the intern will assist in the general management activities of the producing season and the business operations of the organization. With General Management, the intern will be involved with maintaining contractual union obligations, box office, front of house management and other tasks related to current and upcoming productions. The intern will also work with the Business department on administrative tasks, such as vendor management and communication, financial analysis projects, maintaining expense accounts, and the preparation of the annual audit. This internship affords the right candidate an opportunity to participate in multiple aspects of theater management and is ideal for those interested in pursuing company management or arts administration professionally. Superb organizational skills, an excellent attention to detail, and knowledge of Excel are necessary. This internship can be either full or part-time.
Literary:
The Literary intern works under the Associate Artistic Director and Director of New Play Development and is involved with reading and evaluating plays, researching the current theatrical landscape, maintaining the script database, assisting with readings, archiving, and other administrative tasks. Candidates should have a strong interest in the area of literary management and dramaturgy. Applicants who are current college students, post-college, or graduate students will be considered.
Mainstage Production Management:
The Production Management intern reports directly to the Production Manager. The intern will assist the Production Department in day to day operations of the production office including, but not limited to: researching technical aspects of each production, payroll tracking, budget tracking, pre-production scheduling, and supporting rehearsals as needed. The Production Management intern will have hands on experience working closely with directors, designers, stage managers, and crew of each main stage production. Applicants should be well organized and interested in the coordination and maintenance of all production elements. A strong knowledge of technical theater or stage management is required. This internship can be either full or part time.
Operations:
The Operations Intern reports directly to the Operations Manager. The Operations Intern is one of the few positions that interacts with every department at Atlantic. The Operations Intern is a member of a fast- paced team, working on long and short-term projects related to every aspect of how both the theater company and the school operate. This position brings new challenges every day and offers a broad set of experiences with the inner workings of a theater company. Applicants should have a love of theater, an attention to detail, the ability to think fast, and willingness to accept any challenge. Comfort around tools preferred, computer proficiency required. Part-time or full-time applicants considered.
School Artistic:
The intern will assist the Artistic Director of the Atlantic Acting School in all aspects of producing a season of student productions including 3-4 full length productions and several evenings of one-act plays performed by students from both the NYU Tisch undergraduate and Conservatory programs. Additionally, this intern will support the Artistic Director in producing the Atlantic for Kids show; a Children’s Theater piece performed as a part of the Atlantic’s Mainstage season. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: obtaining rights, monitoring auditions, assisting in production casting, creating cast & crew contact sheets, scheduling and reserving space, and programming for future seasons. Duties may also entail drafting faculty and parent correspondence, compiling information for publicity materials and programs, and managing ticket reservations. Excellent experience for those interested in producing positions within upstart performing arts organizations. This position is well suited for an individual who would like exposure to many differing facets of production and who feels comfortable multi-tasking and managing several projects simultaneously. Offered during the Spring and Fall semesters.
School Education:
Work closely with the Education director to help organize and trail our ATC Teaching Artists in our elementary Afterschool Kids classes. Gain hands on experience in the practical and curricular elements of a theater school’s programming and participate actively in the classroom setting working with children.
Responsibilities include research, preparing material for faculty and performance materials and classroom prep for the afterschool program. Responsibilities include contacting interested schools, setting up pre- and-post theater classroom visits, making classroom visits with Education director, creating the Study Guides, and helping to host the students at the theater on performance days. Ideal for an organized, upbeat personality with a sense of play who is detail-oriented and can go with the flow. Solid computer and social networking skills desired. Offered during the Spring, Summer and Fall semesters.
School Administration:
Work closely with the school directors to assist with administration for our undergrad NYU, Professional Conservatory and part-time programming. Gain hands on experience in the practical and curricular elements of a theater school’s development, marketing, recruitment and administration. Responsibilities include doing research, preparing material for faculty meetings and orientations, organizing student evaluations and grade-collecting software, maintaining student database, reaching out to alumni, assisting with guest classes and end-of-term receptions and preparing content for website. Ideal for a sharp, extremely organized, detail-oriented person who can go with the flow and has a passion for arts education administration. Solid computer (especially Excel and Google Documents) and social networking skills desired. Offered during the Spring, Summer and Fall semesters.
Atlantic Acting School / Stage 2 Production Management:
The Stage 2 intern reports directly to the Production Manager of Stage 2. This position requires the applicant to assist in all aspects of production as they relate to Atlantic Acting School and Stage 2 shows. These include assisting in the organization and operation of the Stage 2 theater and rehearsal studios, costume management, and the sourcing and building of props for shows. The intern will learn to read scenic plans and work with designers to interpret their ideas. The intern will also be asked to help with building and finishing of sets. This position will give an all-around theater production experience, working and learning all back stage theatrical roles. Offered during the Spring and Fall semesters.
Atlantic Acting School / Stage 2 Technical Production:
The Technical production intern reports directly to the Production Manager of Stage 2. This position requires the applicant to primarily help with the construction and design implementation of the scenic elements of the Atlantic Acting School and Stage 2 shows. The intern will be responsible for assisting the Technical Director and Stage 2 Production Manager in loading in scenic elements, interacting with designers and directors, and taking scenic notes. Availability during build weeks is a must and you may be required to attend some weekends of Tech Rehearsals, to facilitate the operation of the set, and assist in many areas. Offered during the Spring and Fall semesters.
Atlantic Acting School Design:
The Acting school design intern reports directly to the Production Manager of Stage 2. This position requires the applicant to assist the Stage 2 Production Manager in all tasks related to the design of all Atlantic Acting School Stage 2 shows, including but not limited to: sourcing and building props, assisting the designer wherever they may need help, attending all tech rehearsals and helping with light hangs/focus, and taking notes from designers. Offered during the Spring and Fall semesters.
Marketing / Membership:
The Marketing intern will report to the Marketing Director. They will assist the department with all needs, including season and show-by-show marketing, membership, social media marketing, website maintenance, and graphic design. Experience with Adobe Creative Suite, WordPress, and Mailchimp a plus. An interest in theater administration either in marketing or advertising is preferred.