Theatre Graphic Design and Marketing Intern- Summer 2023
SUMMER 2023 INTERNSHIP PROGRAM
ABOUT ECCT
ECCT is in its 34th season of providing quality family entertainment this spring. Located in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, ECCT annually presents over 16 productions (Broadway musicals and shows based on children’s literature) using a combination of youth and adult performers in two area venues. School matinee performances, classes and touring productions are offered in addition to many annual special events including a Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre, Starquest and Dancing with the Eau Claire Stars. With a budget of over $570,000 and annual attendance of over 32,000 patrons, ECCT is one of the largest community theatres in western Wisconsin. In the summer of 2007 ECCT purchased and renovated their current home and in the spring of 2010 opened a new multi-purpose performance space, The Oxford. In September of 2018 the $60M Pablo Center opened and serves as the home for all major ECCT productions.
REQUIREMENTS
All applicants must be 18 years of age and must complete required paperwork to be considered for an internship. Applicants must be US citizens and have a valid driver’s license. Applicants need not be currently enrolled in a university theatre program.
POSITIONS OFFERED
We are offering opportunities for five interns- one Costume Intern, one Lighting and Sound Intern one Scenic Intern, one Education Intern and one Graphic Design/Marketing Intern.
Hours will vary based on show schedules and the needs of the organization throughout the summer- 40 hours per week. Depending on their skills and interests, interns will also have the opportunity to do design work and/or perform on stage. Interns will earn $4800 for the summer. Housing is provided. While dates may be flexible, internships basically run 12 weeks, from May 30-August 20, 2023.
SCHOOL CREDIT
Applicants who wish to receive class credit for their internship will need to coordinate the details with their school advisor and ECCT. The applicant is responsible to communicate needs of the institution to ECCT. We will complete any necessary paper work and make adjustments to the schedule and work load to fulfill university requirements.
IMPORTANT DATES
Application deadline is March 10, 2023. Materials may be sent by mail or email.
APPLICATION MATERIALS: A completed application includes the following items:
A cover letter and resume of theatre-related experience
A link to your portfolio or work samples
A brief, personal statement which discusses the following:
+Your long-term professional goals
+How you feel an internship will help you achieve those goals
+Your expectations regarding the internship
+What makes you tick and what you can bring to ECCT
Submit the Application to: Questions? Contact:
Internship Program Wayne Marek
Eau Claire Children’s Theatre Executive Director
1814 Oxford Avenue Phone: 715.839.8877
Eau Claire, WI 54703 OR Email: info@ecct.org