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TRI-STATE

ACTORS THEATER

Professional Theater for New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and New York

Phone: 888-840-7889 E-mail: tat@rstinc.org

Internships

***THE INTERN COMPANY***
The importance of Interns to Tri-State Actors Theater becomes apparent when one remembers that this theater began as a company of young people performing children's theater. None of the actors or technicians in that first company were professionals. But those young performers were the artistic foundation for what has become TAT. It was from this base of enthusiastic, largely untrained actors and technicians that we have developed into a professional and training theater for the pleasure and enlightenment of all the people of the northwest NJ, south central NY, and northeast PA tri-state region. Over the years, our Intern Program has developed into an active, comprehensive, and practical study of theater art with the purpose of performing and producing plays on the highest professional level. Any one seeking to know more about our Intern Program is invited to examine the frequently asked questions below.

**Frequently Asked Questions**
*What does an intern do at Tri-State Actors Theater?*
As a member of the Intern Company, you will be expected to: Train and perform as an actor-singer-dancer-- Select, train and work in one or more of these areas-- Box Office management Public Relations Company Management Costume design Lighting design Sound design Set design Properties design Learn to successfully execute "Front-of House" duties and responsibilities-- Publicize and promote all aspects of Tri-State Actors Theater-- Learn how to collaborate and practice collaboration with all the theater staff and artists-- Learn the importance of and foster audience development--
*How can I become an intern at TAT?*
Actors Theater holds annual auditions, usually in May, for new members of our Intern Company. Any young person between the ages of 14-20 may take part in these auditions. It is also possible to be considered for the company through recommendations; however, all prospective interns must go through the audition process.
*What is required of me during an intern audition?*
The aspiring performer who is auditioning for the Intern Company will: Be interviewed by the artistic director or another member of the Professional Staff-- Perform either a prepared song or a song selected by the TAT staff-- (Musical accompaniment will be furnished.) Learn and perform several movements or dance steps prepared by the TAT choreographer-- Prepare and act a monologue or dialogue scene selected by the director or artistic staff-- Improvise characters, situations, and scenes selected by the director or artistic staff--
*How can I learn about the times and places of auditions?*
Auditons for the Intern Company are announced in the tri-state area newspapers; for example, The New Jersey Herald, The Times-Union Herald, and The Pike County Dispatch. Flyers are sent to many area schools, and posters are placed in neighborhood stores and public areas to inform the public of auditions. In addition, radio and TV cable public service announcments are made at the time of auditions. Failing everything else, a prospective intern may check our web page and/orTAT for the latest info.
*If I am offered a position as an intern with Tri-State Actors Theater, may I accept it without my parents' permission?*
If you are offered an internship with TAT, and you are 18 years of age or older, you do not need your parents' permission. If you are younger than 18; however, it is absolutely essential that your parents give you written permission to join the Intern Company.
*As an intern, what would be my obligation to Actors Theater?*
Your obligation to TAT is spelled out in a Letter-of-Agreement(CLICK FOR SAMPLE) which you must sign (The LOA must also be signed by your parents, if you are under 18, giving you permission to join the company), thus accepting TAT's terms of internship. LOA's contain references to transportation, meals, daily and weekly schedules, punctuality at rehearsals and performances, duties and responsibilities for productions, crew assignments, and much more. The LOA should be read carefully by you and (when appropriate) your parents, so that you will be fully aware of your commitment to TAT.Individuals who accept an intern position with TAT are expected to remain with the Company from the beginning of the internship to the end of the current season. The Internship is not contingent upon the performing schedule of the Intern production, but upon the intern's TOTAL commitment to TAT's season.
*Will I know what roles I will be playing when I accept my internship?*
You are accepting an internship (a) based on TAT's philosophy of artistic collaboration (working in an "ensemble"with other theater artists) and (b) to learn practical theater art through apprenticeship. Thus, when you join the Intern Company, you may or may not know the roles you will be assigned during the season. Many of the intern roles are cast only after the artistic director and other professional staff have had an opportunity to work with the interns.
*Is the Intern Company open to everyone?*
The TAT Intern Company is generally open to anyone 14-20 years of age, who demonstrates potential talent, is willing to learn and work hard to achieve the highest possible artistic standards in theater. We absolutely deplore racial, religious, sexual or other forms of discrimination.
*Is there a registration fee for Interns?*
The fee for joining the Intern Company for one year is currently $50.00 (subject to change without notice). We offer a limited amount of financial aid to intern candidates who are unable to pay this fee when joining the Intern Company. If you need help or an extension, please tell us rather than withdrawing because of lack of funds.
*Could I ever become a full-fledged member of the Professional Company?*
Many of our interns have become journeymen actors, and then moved up to full status as a member of the Professional Company.

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