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Lees-McRae Summer Theatre Internship Program
Looking for something to do over the summer to gain a better
understanding of the many different facets of theatre? The
Lees-McRae Summer Theatre Internship Program may be right for you!
Both of our sessions run for 17-18 days - you'll be living in dormitory
housing with the cast and crew. Special activities will be planned
to get you off campus (see some listed below), you'll spend days
assisting with a multitude of areas involved in performing arts and
perform or serve in a tech position for one of our main stage
productions. Read on to find out more!
Application Requirements...
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Applicant must be 16 upon arrival to campus. The Internship is
available for those 16-21
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Applicant must provide three reference letters (send to address
listed below, or via email) from non-family members.
References must be made to your communication skills, talents,
character, work ethics and support of your abilities to work
in the areas of performance, management and/or technical theatre.
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Minimum GPA of 2.5 or higher - please send copies of High school
transcripts.
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One-page resume highlighting your performing arts and theatre
experience
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A neatly completed application form
(click here to download in pdf. form)
A Typical Session...
Though schedules may be altered upon the
interns arrival to accommodate needs, requests and desired
opportunities, you may
click here for a sample schedule
of what a basic layout for a session may
look.
Summer 2008 Available Sessions...
Session I (June18 - July 6)- During this session interns will, if
desired perform in the first scene of A Chorus Line and work back stage
in areas such as spot light operator, dresser, and/or set crew. Interns
will also assist with the Creative and Performing Arts Camp (CAPA) that
is held each summer on Lees-McRae College campus, assisting with
creating performances and workshops for K-8 students. Field trips,
special classes, rehearsals, and work in technical areas will round out
the interns stay on campus.
Session II (July 21 - August 8) - During this session
students will work as a chorus member or technician for OKLAHOMA! Field
trips, special classes, rehearsals, and work in technical areas will
round out the interns stay on campus.
The Cost...
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Housing is available for no cost
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Three meals each day are available in the college cafeteria for an
additional cost of $340.00
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Internship Fee - $300.00
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Interns will be paid $50.00 at the end of their session (this
ensures that the intern is covered by workers compensation incase of
an injury).
Deadlines...
Positions will be filled through rolling enrollment until all positions
are filled. Please feel free to inquire about possible openings.
Contact Information...
Lees-McRae College Performing Arts Studies Attention: Danielle
Baisden P.O. Box 128
Banner Elk, NC 28604
Phone: 828-898-3478
email:
baisdend@lmc.edu
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