This is an excellent opportunity for an intern to get hands-on experience in the administration and production of a live touring festival that has become a cherished annual event in Los Angeles. From implementing a marketing plan, working alongside production and artistic personnel, coordinating earned income strategies, and interacting with a large audience and donors, while experiencing a diversity of tour locations throughout LA County, this internship offers a behind-the-scenes entrée into producing theatre. This position will work approximatley 20-30 hours a week from June through August.
Meticulous attention to detail, great attitude, enthusiasm for the arts, strong organizational and administrative skills, great phone etiquette, computer savvy, ability to work in high-pressure deadline-driven situations, strong written and verbal communication skills, ability to work evenings as well as days, ability to lift 50 lbs, ability to follow-though, and a team player. The intern will need to provide their own car for transportation to and from the workspace and performance venues.
Shakespeare by the Sea (SBTS) is a non-profit theatrical organization that has been operating in San Pedro, California since 1998. SBTS operates an Admission FREE touring summer Shakespeare Festival and a professional AEA Membership Company theatre that produces new, contemporary, and classic works in an intimate 65-seat venue in the San Pedro / LA Waterfront Arts District.
Interested applicants can submit their resume and cover letter to Co-Artistic Director, Stephanie Coltrin Beyries at Stephanie@shakespearebythesea.org.