Richard Hopkins, Artistic Director

THE HEGNER THEATRE WING

THE GOLDSTEIN CABARET

THE KEATING THEATRE

Apprentice/Intern Program Application

Richard Hopkins, Artistic Director

THEATRE OVERVIEW• Florida Studio Theatre (FST) is a LORT D Theatre that has been in operation in Sarasota since 1973. During its history, FST has grown into a theatre with an annual budget of $6 million and over 30,000 subscribers a year, more than any theatre its size in the country. Florida Studio Theatre campus is a village of theatres – the historic Keating Theatre (173 seats), the Parisian-style Goldstein Cabaret (109 seats), and the Hegner Theatre Wing, housing the Gompertz Theatre (237 seats), the John C. Court Cabaret (110 seats), and the Bowne’s Lab Theatre (110 seats).

• FST primarily produces world premieres and contemporary works produced on- or off-Broadway within the last five years. By focusing on the works of contemporary writers, FST offers plays to its audience not usually produced by other area theatres. FST presents six main programs: Mainstage, Cabaret, Stage III, Education, Touring, and New Play Development.

• FST has an extensive Education Wing which offers over 25 classes weekly. FST’s touring company reaches over 50,000 students annually in the Southeastern United States and beyond, inspiring them to write plays for FST’s annual Young Playwrights’ Festival.

• New Play Development is an integral part of FST and its mission. FST receives over 8,000 plays a year from established, emerging, and young writers. Many new scripts developed through this program reach our stages.

APPRENTICESHIP/INTERNSHIP OVERVIEW• This is a full-time, wholly immersive program that assists aspiring theatre practitioners and administrators in transitioning from academic theatre to professional theatre. Participants receive practical learning experiences, engage in independent and collective projects, and work entry-level positions in various administrative and production departments.

• All applications will go through preliminary review to determine final candidates. Final candidates will undergo a further in-depth interview with the appropriate department head.

• The average work week is 6 days, 48-52 hours, often working holidays (as audiences are typically large on holidays), not allowing time or energy for side jobs.

• The compensation package includes: - Furnished housing. Each intern/apprentice has a private bedroom while sharing bathrooms, kitchens, and living spaces with roommates. - $75 weekly stipend. - Additionally, a monthly utility allotment is given to each house/apartment that covers: electricity, water/sewage/trash, basic cable, and internet. - Two comp tickets to each FST production. - Professional development, networking opportunities, and admission to FST classes & workshops.• To be eligible for consideration, applicants must: - Be at least 18 years old. - Have appropriate academic and/or professional experience. - Be able to commit to a year-long program. - Be able to relocate to Sarasota. - Submit a thoroughly and thoughtfully completed application.

SARASOTA’S CONTEMPORARY THEATRE

ACTING APPRENTICESHIP: Perform in TYA (Theatre for Young Audiences) shows, understudy Mainstage shows (can result in EMC credit), receive acting and improvisational training, assist in Education/Outreach, participate in New Play Development, assist in changeovers (load-ins/strikes), and work secondary duties in other departments as assigned (especially Front-of-House, Box Office, and Run Crew). AUDITION REQUIRED.

ARTISTIC ASSISTANT: Assist Casting & Hiring Coordinator and Artistic Director with casting/hiring prep, scheduling, production sound research, special projects, and general clerical support. Other duties as assigned.

CARPENTRY: Work as a key member of the scenic build crew with opportunities to develop and expand scenic construction skills, work on the load-in crew for scenic and lights, with possible assignment to show run crew.

COSTUMING: Running wardrobe, costume construction, some maintenance, and other support. Assist in all areas of costuming from working with designers to running wardrobe for a production. Includes construction, daily maintenance, shopping, and tracking inventory and purchases. WORK SAMPLE REQUIRED.

DESIGN ASSISTANT: Work with professional designers in their field and have the possibility for some assistant design or design work. Secondary duties in scenic or costume construction and show running. WORK SAMPLE REQUIRED.

DEVELOPMENT: Primary duties include phone solicitation and direct mail campaigns. Will also conduct telephone surveys, research new prospects, provide support for donor cultivation and grant writing, data entry/donation processing, and assist with special events. All general support duties of the Development Office as assigned. Must maintain a polished office appearance at all times and be prepared to conduct yourself respectfully and courteously with donors and all visitors to the Development Office. Secondary duty in Front-of-House.

EDUCATION: Assist and possibly lead outreach workshops. Assist instructors in FST/on-campus classes. Provide office and clerical support for booking, workshops, TYA (Theatre for Young Audiences) performances, and other outreach events. Assist as needed on Young Playwrights Festival. Provide clerical, production, and backstage support for recitals. Assist summer camps and camp recitals. Secondary duties as assigned.

LIGHTING: Work as the Master Electrician on maintaining Lighting Inventory, hang and focus changeovers, maintenance on shows, and special projects as assigned. WORK SAMPLE REQUIRED.

LITERARY: Gain experience in Literary Office operations and New Play Development. Writing opportunities. Secondary duties in Front-of-House, box office, marketing, as assigned. WRITING SAMPLE REQUIRED.

MARKETING: Assist with writing press releases, design of marketing materials, direct mail campaigns, and other support. Secondary duties as assigned. WRITING SAMPLE REQUIRED.

PRODUCTION/COMPANY MANAGEMENT: Assist the Company Manager and Production Manager in Guest Relations (communicating with performers, assisting with travel and housing), research for both Company Management and Production departments, and provide general clerical support for the department including creating and tracking of purchase orders.

PROPS/PAINTING: Work as a key member of the props and painting crews with opportunities to source, build/create props as well as develop painting skills for both scenic and properties divisions; with possible assignment to show run crew.

SOUND: Learn and operate the Yamaha digital sound console. Program and operate the Q-Lab computerized sound playback system. Work with production team on locating and creating sound cues for production. Other support as assigned. Work directly with TD and designers on set construction, strike and load-in of scenic and lighting, scenic painting, and show running and maintenance. WORK SAMPLE REQUIRED.

STAGE MANAGEMENT: Assist in rehearsal taking blocking on stage and backstage, tracking costumes and props. Running shows which includes doing laundry, ironing, steaming, and repairs under the Equity Stage Manager’s supervision. Stage Manage non-Equity shows, educational recitals, and special events. Secondary duty support as assigned.

DEPARTMENTS AVAILABLEGain valuable professional experience in one or more of the following departments at FST

APPRENTICE & INTERN APPLICATIONSend all items to James Ashford, Casting/Hiring Coordinator, at jashford@floridastudiotheatre.org

NAME: ________________________________________________________________ DATE: ___________________

CURRENT ADDRESS: __________________________________________________________________________________

CITY: __________________________________________ STATE: _________________ ZIP: __________________

CELL PHONE: _____________________________________ HOME PHONE: _____________________________________

EMAIL: __________________________________________________________________________________________

PERMANENT ADDRESS (if different than above): _________________________________________________________________

CITY: __________________________________________ STATE: _________________ ZIP: __________________

DATE AVAILABLE: _______________________________ DESIRED START DATE: __________________________________

DO YOU HAVE PREVIOUS INTERNSHIP EXPERIENCE? YES NO

DO YOU HAVE A VALID DRIVER’S LICENSE? YES NO

IF OFFERED AN INTERNSHIP, WOULD YOU BRING A CAR? YES NO

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2.)_____________________________

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Please rate your skill/experience from 1 (lowest) to 5 (highest):List your top three departments of interest, in order of preference: Adobe Dream Weaver

Adobe InDesign

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Premiere Pro

Bulk Mail

Cold Calling

Copy Machine

Create Newsletter Articles

Public Relations

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Box Office

Access Database Entryand Upkeep

Bookkeeping

Reception

Researching

Script Analysis

Working with Children

Sewing

Cutting

Draping

Patterning

Calligraphy

Carpentry

Prop Building

Prop Finding

Prop Running

Bandsaw

Chop Saw

Circular Saw

Jig Saw

Radial Arm Saw

Table Saw

Drill Press

Electrics

Sound Mixing

Sound Sourcing

Stage Management

Q-Lab

VectorWorks

1241 North Palm Avenue

Sarasota, FL 34236

Box Office: 941-366-9000

Administration: 941-366-9017

www.floridastudiotheatre.org

info@floridastudiotheatre.org

DO YOU HAVE EVERYTHING?Completed application

Headshot (Acting Apprentice) or recent jpg picture (Intern)

Theatre resume

Non-Theatre/ Professional resume

2-page writing sample (Marketing: focus on theatre, in journalistic style; Literary: focus on summary/analysis of play)

Work sample (Lighting, Costume, Sound, Design: submit up to 5 jpg pictures or a link to your website /online portfolio

Audition (Acting Apprentice: submit via YouTube link, complete instructions given upon receipt of application

3 letters of recommendation (from professors of professional colleagues, on official letterhead, with contact information

• What work would you ideally do at FST?

• What work would you be unwilling to do at FST?

• What work would you be willing to do at FST?

• How do you think this program will benefit you?

• What unique contribution could you make at FST?

• What are your career goals (as far as you can state at this point)?

• How did you hear about FST and this program?

APPRENTICE & INTERN APPLICATIONSend all items to James Ashford, Casting/Hiring Coordinator, at jashford@floridastudiotheatre.org

NAME: _____________________________________________

RELATIONSHIP: _____________________________________

BEST PHONE: _________________________________________

ALTERNATIVE PHONE: ___________________________________

NAME: _____________________________________________

RELATIONSHIP: _____________________________________

BEST PHONE: _________________________________________

ALTERNATIVE PHONE: ___________________________________

EMERGENCY CONTACTS:

ANSWER EACH OF THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS IN 2-3 COMPLETE SENTENCES:

1241 North Palm Avenue

Sarasota, FL 34236

Box Office: 941-366-9000

Administration: 941-366-9017

www.floridastudiotheatre.org

info@floridastudiotheatre.org

*Incomplete applications will not be considered a priority