Intern at the Berkshire Fringe

Now accepting applications for technical theater and performance interns.
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During July and August, the beautiful Berkshire Hills will once again be home to The Berkshire Fringe Internship Program. Because our organization is small, our interns are an integral part of making The Berkshire Fringe happen. They work hands-on with all staff members, including the Artistic Directors and Technical Director.

Berkshire Fringe interns are intensely involved at the highest level behind the scenes and work directly with the professional actors, musicians, directors, technicians, designers, administrators and other diverse theater professionals at the festival.

Performance and Technical Theater concentrations give our interns experience in the areas they are most interested in. Performers participate in professionally directed staged readings of brand new plays in the EarlyStages program, and will mentor with one of the Artistic Directors. Technical interns work side-by-side with our tech staff all summer.

Timeline

Application Deadline: Rolling. Please submit your application as soon as possible. Positions will be filled as applications from appropriate candidates are received.
Program Runs July 11th - August 5th in 2008.
The Berkshire Fringe is July 16th - August 4th, 2008.
Additional opportunities are available for interested applicants in the month leading up to the festival.

Technical Theater Concentration

Technical Theater Interns specifically have the chance to work intimately with the Technical Director and Production Manager. There are many learning opportunities, including:

Assistant stage managing
Creating a flexible and creative festival lighting plot
Successfully managing production change-overs in a fast-paced festival environment

Performance Concentration

Performance Interns specifically have the opportunity to work with a professional director and participate in the EarlyStages readings presented at The Berkshire Fringe. They will:

Work one-on-one with the EarlyStages director in individual coaching sessions
Perform in at least one and up to three professional staged/concert readings
Participate in the Community Workshop Series lead by artists participating in The Berkshire Fringe

Mentorships

All interns are assigned a mentor. Technical Theater interns mentor with the Technical Director. Performance Interns mentor with an Artistic Director. Each intern will have individual meetings with their mentor and will work directly with them on a number of projects. The meetings and individualized working environment give the interns the opportunity to learn one-on-one, ask important questions, manage exciting responsibilities, be involved in the inner workings of the organization, and be an integral part of the artistic community.

Bazaar Productions provides:

Apartment style housing for all participants
Partial Board (Lunch on Monday – Friday of each week, plus some additional meals)
At least 1 ticket to each Berkshire Fringe production
Interns who are seeking credit from their college or university are given an in-depth evaluation of their participation

Participants are responsible for:

Transportation to and from the program
Most meals (some meals and snacks will be provided by Bazaar Productions). Housing includes a full kitchen where students will be able to store food and prepare meals.

Application Process

Six participants (4 performance, 2 technical theater) will be hand chosen by the Artistic Directors of Bazaar Productions from an open application process. Applicants are accepted from anywhere, but we focus our energy on students who reside or attend school in Berkshire County or the surrounding counties. Applicants are required to submit a statement of purpose describing their objectives for interning at The Berkshire Fringe, a one page synopsis or resume detailing their experience in theater, and one letter of recommendation from a teacher or theater professional. Selected applicants then interview with one of the Artistic Directors.

contact

For more information on the internship program and for questions about the application process please contact
Ryan Olson - ryan (at) berkshirefringe·org

Volunteer Opportunities

We need volunteers for our 2007 festival!

There are so many ways you can help:

Volunteer usher at our shows
Help with artist transportation
Live in the Great Barrington area? Volunteer to house our artists and summer staff!
Donate other goods and services to The Berkshire Fringe