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Professional Training Program

The Fulton Theatre provides apprenticeship and internship opportunities for emerging professionals to apply skills acquired in the university setting to a professional institution, to build upon those skills and to learn new ones. Apprentices are recent college graduates and young professionals who desire a season long, full-time commitment (August through July). Internships can be accomplished for college credit or under a special project agreement made with specific department heads. Our summer camps for ages 3-18 provide a comprehensive hands-on experience for individuals interested in teaching theatre arts to youth. Apprentices and interns fully participate as Fulton Theatre personnel, attending appropriate staff and production meetings and monthly seminars, and participating in special events. Seminars are held throughout the program based on apprentices and interns interests.

Apprentice candidates have experience in multiple areas of technical theatre, and are energetic, hardworking, team-oriented, and self-motivated. Up to five production apprentices will be selected each season. Apprentices support the technical production of the Fulton Theatre's 11 mainstage productions (7 premier series and 4 family series). Apprentices will be assigned a focus area for the year and will serve as a member of that team. Throughout the year apprentices will be assigned to crew positions on the mainstage shows. Apprentices are typically assigned to a crew position in their area, however if an apprentice develops an interest in another department, efforts will be made to assign them a crew position in that area. Additionally, apprentices assist in light hang and focus, load-in, and strike for each show. Apprentices may also be eligible to design for our cabaret and family series. Eligibity for design opportunities will be determined based on an interview with the Fulton Theatre's Artistic Director and Production Manager. Apprentices are compensated hourly at minimum wage, less a housing deduction, if applicable.

Intern candidates must be 18 years or older, express an interest in one or more of the internship focus areas, have knowledge of Microsoft Office, and are energetic, hardworking, team-oriented, and self-motivated. Internships are unpaid. Housing is available for summer interns. Fulton Theatre partners with universities to devise a college credit internship, or designs special projects internships for those who have limited availability and seek to deepen knowledge about specific areas in the theatre arts field. Summer interns support the administrative and educational staff of our summer camps (Academy of Theatre and Youtheatre). Each Intern is assigned to a specific camp and area. Camps meet 8:30 AM to 5 PM, Monday-Friday. Summer interns must make a 3-8 week consecutive commitment between June 1 and August 31. Work schedules for Fall, Winter and Spring interns will be discussed during interview.

FOCUS AREAS

SEASON APPRENTICESHIPS

  • Scenic Apprentice: Work with the technical director, master carpenter and scenic painter to execute, build, maintain, load-in and strike each production. Preferred skills include ability to read and understand build drawings, rigging, knowledge of shop safety, and have the ability to lift 40 pounds.
  • Properties Apprentice: Work with the properties designer to execute props for each production from the creation of the prop list through construction, acquisition, set dressing and maintenance of props during the run. Preferred skills include knowledge of Photoshop, experience in crafts, painting, sewing, woodworking, and upholstery.
  • Electrics Apprentice: Assist the Master Electrician in the following areas: preparing light plot, wiring practicals and electrified scenery, setting-up all consoles and computer systems, maintaining all equipment. Will learn to use Strand 520i. Will also be given the opportunity to assist in the running of lights for special events at the Fulton. Preferred skills include basic wiring knowledge, ability to read a light plot.
  • Sound Apprentice: Work with the Audio Engineer to prepare, implement and maintain Sound Designs for each production. Will also work with the Master Electrician and Audio Engineer to implement lighting designs for each production. Will be given opportunity to assist in the running of sound for special events at the Fulton. Preferred skills include soldering, live audio mixing and a knowledge of basic wiring, digital sound boards, and live sound reinforcement.
  • Costumes/Wigs Apprentice: Work with the designers to execute designs along with the costume shop department. Assisting Wig Designer with maintenance. Assist with load in and strike of show costumes. Work with the costume shop manager on an inventory management project. Preferred skills include stitching, cutting, draping.
  • Stage/Production Management Apprentice: Serve as production assistant for all premier series productions. Responsibilities include tracking and running props and scene changes, assisting Stage Management and Production Management throughout rehearsal and tech process. Work with the production manager on a variety of duties. Preferred skills include strong organization, problem solving, and leadership qualities. On select productions, the Stage Management Apprentice has the opportunity to participate in the Actors Equity Association EMC program.

COLLEGE CREDIT INTERNSHIPS

  • Teaching Intern: Support, collaborate and observe the professional teaching artist in the supervision and facilitation of all theatre arts classroom activities designed for ages 3-18. Preferred knowledge in one or more area: acting, directing, singing, dancing, and/or playwriting. Note on your application the area(s) of knowledge and age(s) of students you desire to focus on during the internship. Must commit to one or more Academy of Theatre course/camp(s). If applying for the summer internship, must be available for the weekly commitment detailed above.
  • Design & Technical Theatre Intern: Support, collaborate and observe professional teaching artist in design and technical theatre classroom activities designed for grades 2-12. Note on your application the area(s) of design and technical theatre you are interested in exploring during your internships. SUMMER ONLY
  • Stage Management Intern: Serve as stage manager for the Youtheatre program. Responsibilities include tracking and running props and scene changes, assisting Co-directors throughout rehearsal and tech process, and facilitating communication with the education office. Preferred skills include strong organization, problem solving, and leadership qualities. SUMMER ONLY
  • Education & Outreach Administration Intern: Assists the Director of Education & Outreach with administration of all programming. Preferred knowledge in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel and Access. Experience in In-Design and AudienceView helpful. Must commit to 10+ hours per week.
  • Accessibility Intern: Work with the Director of Education and Outreach to provide accessibility services to deaf and hard-of-hearing, blind and visually-impaired, and Spanish speaking audiences. Ability to communicate in Spanish or ASL helpful. Knowledge of CaptionView helpful.

SPECIAL PROJECT INTERNSHIPS

  • Teaching Intern: Support, collaborate and observe the professional teaching artist in the supervision and facilitation of all theatre arts classroom activities designed for ages 3-18. Preferred knowledge in one or more area: acting, directing, singing, dancing, and/or playwriting. Note on your application the area(s) of knowledge and age(s) of students you desire to focus on during the internship. Must commit to one or more Academy of Theatre course(s).
  • Design & Technical Theatre Intern: Support, collaborate and observe professional teaching artist in design and technical theatre classroom activities designed for grades 2-12. Note on your application the area(s) of design and technical theatre you are interested in exploring during your internships. SUMMER ONLY
  • Stage Management Intern: Serve as stage manager for the Youtheatre program. Responsibilities include tracking and running props and scene changes, assisting Co-directors throughout rehearsal and tech process, and facilitating communication with the education office. Preferred skills include strong organization, problem solving, and leadership qualities. SUMMER ONLY
  • Education & Outreach Administration Intern: Assists the Director of Education & Outreach with administration of all programming. Preferred knowledge in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel and Access. Experience in In-Design and AudienceView helpful. Must commit to 10+ hours per week.
  • Accessibility Intern: Work with the Director of Education and Outreach to provide accessibility services to deaf and hard-of-hearing, blind and visually-impaired, and Spanish speaking audiences. Preferred interest and/or knowledge in one or more area: Spanish interpretation, ASL interpretation, audio description or open captioning. Note the specific area(s) of knowledge/interest and the season production(s) you desire to explore during your internship.

Application Process

Note that applications are ONLY accepted beginning January 1.

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Applicants selected for consideration will be contacted for an interview. Interviews begin in late-February (interns) and mid-March (apprentices), and can be completed either in person or on the telephone. Do not contact the Fulton Theatre regarding the status of your application. You will be notified if you are eliminated at any time during the process. All applicants not selected will be notified by mail in June.

Applications will be considered until all positions are filled. Applications will not be considered until all materials have been received.
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