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INTERNSHIPS AVAILABLE
All internships are tailored to the individual's interests and our needs. Each experience is truly unique!
Mission Statement
7 Stages is a professional theatre organization that engages artists and audiences by focusing on social, spiritual and artistic values in contemporary culture. Primary emphasis is given to support and development of new plays, new playwrights and new methods of collaboration. We are committed to bringing international plays and theatre artists to our community to share in their wisdom and to bring different cultures into intimate contact.
- Internships are unpaid.
- Perks: tickets to productions at 7 Stages Theatre (including 7 Stages' own productions as well as rental productions in the facility);
- Invitations to special events and benefits;
- Professional access to other theatre companies in the city, as well as internationally-renowned directors and actors;
- Opportunities to pick up paid part-time hourly work if available or interested.
ADMINISTRATIVE
- 12 - 20 - 40 hours per week
COMMUNITY RELATIONS
- Qualified candidates are outgoing with excellent written, oral, and internet communication skills.
- Interns will gain experience in developing new audiences for 7 Stages through research, public speaking, and participation in community events.
- Over the course of the internship, interns will learn the process in which an arts organization develops audiences, increases involvement among specific communities, and retains an audience base over time.
- Intern will work with 7 Stages' Education Director, Director of Marketing and Development Director.
EVENT PLANNING
- Qualified candidates are detail-oriented, outgoing, and have excellent communication skills.
- Interns will gain experience in the planning and execution of small and large-scale events for the purposes of audience development, fundraising, and friendraising. Events include Opening Night events, pre-show wine tastings, backers' parties, and 7 Stages' annual benefit A Taste for Theatre.
- Interns will assist in coordinating all aspects of the event, including invitations, catering, logistics, and event post-mortems.
- Interns will leave the program with a clear understanding of how a successful event is built from start to finish within the non-profit sector.
- Intern will work directly with 7 Stages' Director of Marketing and Development Director, and committees within the 7 Stages Board of Directors.
MARKETING AND SALES
- Qualified candidates have had academic or professional experience in sales through a marketing curriculum or through retail or corporate experience.
- Interns will gain experience in tracking and assessment of various marketing campaigns, be provided opportunities to initiate new marketing campaigns, and assist in managing and achieving attendance goals.
- Interns will assist on various sales projects including the annual subscription campaign and our high school matinee series.
- Interns will leave the program with a clear understanding of the operations of a non-profit arts organization's marketing department.
- Intern will work directly with 7 Stages' Director of Marketing and Development, and the marketing committee of the 7 Stages' Board of Directors.
GRAPHIC DESIGN
- Qualified candidates have taken some coursework or have experience in the use of InDesign and Photoshop and are able to meet tight deadlines.
- Interns will gain experience implementing professional layout and design projects for print and electronic media through assisting in the creation of production posters, programs, print ads and electronic advertising.
- Over the course of the internship, interns will be offered increased ownership of complete projects (ideal for building design portfolios).
- Interns will gain experience in web design through periodic updates and edits to the 7 Stages website and the creation of HTML promotional pieces.
- Intern will work directly with 7 Stages' Director of Marketing, and 7 Stages' graphic designers.
DEVELOPMENT
- Qualified candidates have excellent writing skills and are comfortable with research.
- Interns will gain experience in the areas of individual, foundation, and corporate fundraising through hands-on experience. Areas of focus will include 7 Stages' annual campaign, grant writing and editing, preparing presentations and proposals, and researching prospective funders and funding agencies.
- Interns will leave the program with a clear understanding of the means of accessing channels of contributed income for a non-profit arts organization.
- Intern will work directly with 7 Stages' Artistic Director, Development Director, and the Fundraising Committee of the 7 Stages Board of Directors.
EDUCATION
- Qualified candidates are college level and have background and interest in both education and theatre.
- Interns will help prepare and participate in Youth Creates summer theatre training program for teenagers taking place in July and August.
- Interns will help develop, market, and facilitate current education programming including participating in audience talk-backs, workshops, residencies, and apprentice programs.
- Intern will work directly with 7 Stages' Education Director and 7 Stages' available Artistic Associates.
ARTISTIC / LITERARY
- Qualified candidates have research, literary and dramaturgy skills.
- Intern will assist in researching for current productions and reading scripts for possible production options for the future. Projects include reading unsolicited scripts, creating research documents for current productions, and creating dramaturgy boards to assist with audience experience.
- Intern will work with 7 Stages' Artistic Director, Production Manager and available Artistic Associates.
PRODUCTION
Internships hours per week depend on the rehearsal and production calendars and will be decided on an individual basis for a Production Intern. Interns will work with 7 Stages artistic and technical staff as well as a variety of artists and artistic associates that collaborate with us throughout the season.
APPRENTICESHIP
- Qualified candidates have experience or training in production or design work and work well collaboratively.
- Intern will shadow a member of the production design and/or technical team based on the intern's area of expertise. These opportunities are limited based on artist availability and production needs.
- Areas of focus include playwriting, directing, stage management, scenic, costume, lighting, sound, and video design, and technical direction.
ACTING
- Qualified candidates have experience or coursework in the fundamentals of acting.
- An audition is required for this internship.
- Intern will research a specific role, attend appropriate rehearsals, and understudy a professional actor. Performance time is not guaranteed, but possible.
- This position is only available during specific productions.
PRODUCTION TECH / CREW
- Qualified candidates have experience or coursework in the fundamentals of production; are punctual; and work well collaboratively.
- Intern will participate as crew or technical operator in the run of a specific production. This includes carpentry, props shopping and construction, technical operation including lighting, sound, and video.
If you are interested in internship opportunities please contact 7 Stages Education Director at education@7stages.org or 404 522-8602.
You must complete an application and send a resume and cover letter outlining:
- Your interests in theatre, what you expect to achieve through this internship.
- Why you want to work with 7 Stages specifically.
- Any internship classes or credits you need to fulfill through this internship.
Click here to download the internship application. You can do this through e-mail; send regular mail to1105 Euclid Ave, Atlanta, GA, 30307; or fax 404 523-0913.
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