The application process for our Non-Profit Business Management Internship Program includes completion of the application, reference checking, and interviews. We ask that you take some time to read two essays by Thurman E. Scott, the Artistic Director and Founder of the Actors Theatre Workshop and Mr. Scott's professional biography. Reading these essays will be helpful as you prepare your application. The essays will provide you with a greater understanding of the creative foundation upon which ATW was built. Mr. Scott's biography will help place the curriculum and what you will learn in the class into a broader theatre context. We ask that you read them before joining us for an interview. The essays can be found on our website:
Please complete the requested contact information, provide two references, and answer the questions below.
If you do not receive an email confirming receipt of your application within two days of submission, please contact us at outreach@actorstheatreworkshop.org, or call us at (212) 947-1386. After reviewing your application and contacting your references, we will contact you to schedule an interview.
We look forward to receiving your application!
We offer internships that range from four to eighteen months. This is a full-time internship program (40 + hours per week). ATW will work with each intern to determine a weekly schedule (including days, evenings or a combination of both) that accommodates both our need and the applicant's availability.
Because of the considerable time and energy required to train each intern to take over positions of responsibility and leadership, preference may be given to applicants with longer time commitments.
To be considered for a time commitment that is less than 40 hours a week or less than 4 months, a special request needs to be made in your cover letter detailing the circumstances. Only serious proposals will be considered. If you are unsure of dates and hours of commitment, please estimate.
Schedules will be set on a weekly basis. Interns will have two days off during the week with the exception of Saturdays. It is very important that Interns are available to work on Saturdays since this is a full staff day when we meet and plan for the week ahead.
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English Fluency
It is important that interns have a solid command of the English Language. Please rate your level of fluency for English and other languages you speak:
Level of Fluency: 1 Poor, 2 Medium, 3 Good, 4 Excellent
Please list one reference that we may contact. They must be professional supervisors from a current or former job, internship or volunteer committee.
For recent graduates and applicants attending school, please include the name and contact information of your Dean of School or your Academic Advisor/Professor as a reference so we may also contact them prior to and during your internship to give updates and evaluations.
1. Acquired the DS-2019 form from the Visa Sponsor Organization 2. Acquired a J-1 Visa from the Embassy 3. Acquired housing in the New York area and provided us with a NY address
Important Note for International Students: Due to new restrictions from Homeland Security, as an international applicant, it is important to start your visa research process immediately because our traineeship positions are provided on a first come first serve basis. We cannot give final confirmation for an internship until a Visa and US residency is secured. Please refer to our website for a list of Visa Sponsor Organizations that we recommend.
In preparation for the interview, and so we may begin to get to know you, please answer the following essay questions.These questions are meant to challenge you creatively and to address some of the issues that unfold in any creative work environment.
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