Cardinal Stage Company is dedicated to advancing professional theatre in Bloomington. Operating out of the Buskirk-Chumley Theater, and additional theatrical venues in Bloomington, Cardinal launched it’s first season with an acclaimed production of Our Town -- “a show that connects viscerally with its audience - merging Our Town into our town... a powerful opening statement for the new Cardinal Stage Company.” (Herald-Times) In partnership with Indiana University, Cardinal returned this past fall with a well-received production of Vaclav Havel’s Unveiling. The production transferred after a sold-out Bloomington run to the Ohio Theatre in New York’s Soho district – “rich with detailed delights and well directed throughout, the laughs abound” (nytheatre.com). Cardinal’s holiday production was A Year with Frog and Toad – “a magically realized production” (George Walker, WFIU) and “thought-provoking, visually inventive, yet universally appealing theater” (Herald Times).
As Cardinal’s prepares for its holiday 2007 production of the musical Oliver!, and the other shows that round out the fall season, the company seeks two interns to provide production and/or arts management support. This is a great opportunity for those interested in a professional career in theatre, whether on stage, behind the scenes, or in an arts management / administrative capacity. Selected candidates will gain hands-on experience and increase their skill set by working alongside a seasoned leadership team dedicated to producing world-class work.
The internship opportunities are non-paid but as Cardinal Stage grows, the company plans to offer paid apprenticeships in the near future and successful interns will be considered strongly for these new positions.
Individuals will be encouraged to work 10-12 hours per week with a varied and flexible schedule. Interns will begin working in early September and continue through December with an option to renew for a second semester 2008 or a summer position. Indiana University course credit may be available for select students for the internship positions and Cardinal is committed to mentoring interns and recommending them for professional theatre opportunities nation wide in conjunction with our vast network of professional contacts in the arts.
Cardinal Stage is looking for undergraduate students (freshmen – seniors) with the following skills and interests:
Production Intern
Experience or interest in directing, stage managing or behind the scenes production
Ability to follow directions and work autonomously as well as on a team
Time management and multi tasking abilities
Willingness to try something new and learn new skills
Ability to drive and access to a car a plus
Maturity and positive attitude required
Management Intern
Experience or interest in marketing, public relations, or theatrical management
Computer proficiency in Word, Excel (desk top publishing and database programs a plus!)
Ability to follow directions and work autonomously as well as on a team
Time management and multi tasking abilities
Willingness to try something new and learn new skills
Ability to drive and access to a car a plus
Maturity and positive attitude required
Interested candidates should send resume and cover letter to Caroline Dowd-Higgins caroline@cardinalstage.org by September 7th. Selected applicants will be notified about interviews by mid September.
