PROFESSIONAL SHAWNEE PLAYHOUSE ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR
SUMMER  INTERNSHIP PROGRAM
CONTACT: Midge McClosky mmcclosky@TheShawneePlayhouse.com
The Shawnee Playhouse, a professional nonunion repertory theatre Shawnee on Delaware, PA, is currently accepting applications for the Summer, 2012 Internship position.

The SPH Internship offers qualified candidates the opportunity to serve as artistic interns for a season with the professional Acting Company as either a performance or technical intern, and offers a weekly stipend for candidates who are hired into the program.   The program provides each intern the opportunity to explore all aspects of theatre ranging from performance to production, and is geared toward candidates who have completed their undergraduate training, seeking to bridge the gap between the academic world and the world of professional theatre, and helping young artists in need of a place to build their careers.   
 
The aim of the program is for Performance Interns to gain a clear understanding of how the business of theatre works on every level, and with real-world experience in a number of capacities using a wide range of skills, while also offering performance opportunities in the program.  Shawnee Playhouse does not guarantee lead roles, but does promise stage time for all performance interns. SPH is interested in hiring acting interns it can also cast.  Our Technical Interns also get to explore set and sound design, stage management and tech crew positions.  All interns gain experience and work with professionals from all over the country. In addition, all interns will work with the Shawnee Playhouse STARS  Program.  

Candidates interested in applying for a position should submit a resume and two letters of recommendation to Midge McClosky, Executive Director; ATTENTION INTERNSHIP POSITION, in care of the Shawnee Playhouse, P.O. Box # 159, Shawnee on Delaware, PA 18356.   Candidates may also Fax their resumes to 570-421-4914.  Further information about the company is available online at www.TheShawneePlayhouse.com

 
This current SPH Internship positions will run from May 21, 2012 – September 3, 2012, with the possibility of extension. ##
This link will take you to our 2012 season.