DESCRIPTION

The MTS Education Committee will offer internships for educational purposes in the area of musical theater production. The following bullet points outline the intent of the internships:

• To provide educational opportunities for college students and adults to gain hands-on experience that helps them develop the entry level knowledge and skills required in producing a stage show
• To attract individuals interested in the field of musical theater production to MTS
• To “give back” to the community

MTS INTERNSHIP GUIDELINES

In conjunction with the US Department of Labor MTS has established the following internship guidelines:

1. The internship, even though it includes actual operation of the facilities of the employer, is similar to training which would be given in an educational environment.
2. The internship experience is for the benefit of the intern.
3. The intern does not displace regular employees, but works under close supervision of existing staff.
4. The employer that provides the training derives no immediate advantage from the activities of the intern; and on occasion its operations may actually be impeded.
5. The intern is not necessarily entitled to a job at the conclusion of the internship.
6. The employer and the intern understand that the intern is not entitled to wages for the time spent in the internship.

STIPENDS

Our internships are meant to offer robust educational experiences and are unpaid. A stipend may or may not be provided according to the following criteria:

• Funds available from the Education Committee
• Percentage of the salary the Supervisor is getting
• Amount of the show budget
• Amount of time required to compete the internship
• Fulfillment of the time commitment of the internship
• Evaluation and rating of the supervisor

INTERN QUALIFICATION CRITERIA

• Interns must be at least 16 years of age at time of application
• Students with an interest in pursuing experience in theater arts
• Adults (non-college students) who have an interest in theater and want to contribute in some way but have little or no experience
• An adult skilled in one discipline and wanting experience in another (ie: an actor who wants to do costumes or a musician who wants to conduct)
• Maximum of 2 interns per show
• No person will be assigned an internship without a supervisor

INTERN APPLICATION PROCESS

The following elements will be established as the intern application process:

1. Submission of the following items by the candidate:

• One page letter of intent
• Professional resume
• List of professional references
• Application (similar to a job application)

2. Education Committee will receive, review and approve the applications

3. Interview process conducted with designees of the MTS Education Committee

4. Approval from the Crew to accept and nurture an intern

5. Signed contract waiver

6. Parental Consent Form (if intern is under 18 years of age)

7. Education Committee will present contract to the intern

EVALUATION

The intern’s supervisor will complete an evaluation of the intern using a standard form and will provide qualitative feedback

Evaluations will be provided to the intern and kept on file with the MTS business manager

MTS Education Committee may conduct a final interview with the intern

APPLICATION DEADLINE

Internship application deadlines:

• March 31 – Spring Term (For shows April-August)
• July 31 – Fall Term (For shows September-March)

Will follow established internship process: