Department of Theatre & Dance
5th Year Student Internship

Internship Description
The 5th Year Internship provides an opportunity for a student to have a “real world” transitional experience.  The intern gains this experience by working in the scene shop (with Erik Sanning, Technical Director) and/or the costume studio (with Erin Howell-Gritsch).  The intern also has the opportunity to work on his or her portfolio and to take additional college classes (either for credit at the Alumni course rate or as an audit).

Generally the intern works from 8am to 5pm, Monday through Friday, for 12 weeks each semester.  The specifics of the schedule will be worked out between the intern and the appropriate supervisor.

The intern receives a stipend ($15,000 in the 2008-2009 academic year), paid bi-weekly.  The intern is responsible for having his or her own insurance.

Internship Requirements
The successful candidate should have successful experience working in the scene shop and/or costume studio.  Course work taken in the Department of Theatre & Dance and production work are preferred.

Internship Application
A letter of application should be submitted to the Department of Theatre & Dance Chair by the beginning of Spring Break.  The letter should articulate the skill level acquired through work in the shop/studio and course work and productions.  The letter should also address how the internship will prepare the intern for future career goals.  The internship will be awarded no later than April 15th.

5th Year Interns:
2008-2009 Sally Webster
2007-2008: Mike Silver
2006-2007: Kathy Cawthon
2005-2006: Eliot Spencer
2004-2005: Derek Moon
2003-2004: Rick Corley
2002-2003: Mike Hunter
2001-2002: Kate Wightman