In July of 2007, three local non-profit theatre companies combined into one in order to share and improve resources, create dynamic synergies, and reach new audiences.  The result is the LOUISVILLE THEATRICAL ASSOCIATION – now, the most extensive performing arts organization in Louisville, KY.  Projected to serve over 400,000 patrons in its first year, LTA will offer unprecedented year-round performance and educational programming to audiences comprised of the very young to the young at heart. 

LTA Internships Offer the Following:

• The possibility to arrange course credit with the intern’s academic institution 
• All Interns experience the excitement of participating in or attending professional theater productions.
• Professional work experience and training in a goal-oriented team environment
• An Intern's performance is monitored to evaluate progress; feedback and career guidance are extended
• An internship is a positive way to find out if a job in theater or arts administration is the career you are seeking

SPRING 2009 Theatre Administration Internships

LTA Theatre Administration Internships offer college students, or recent graduates, real-world experience in a variety of theatre management areas, including marketing, development, patron services, general admin and theatre education.  Students will develop working relationships with three theatre companies: Stage One: The Louisville Children’s Theatre, Music Theatre Louisville, and the PNC Broadway Across America Education Program.  Total number of hours and length of internship to be determined.

Application and Interview Required.   

SPRING 2009 STAGE ONE: The Louisville Children’s Theatre – Stage Management Internships

The Stage One Stage Management Intern is a full-fledged and vital member of the professional stage management team working closely with the Production Stage Manager (PSM) throughout the rehearsal process on a Stage One production.  The PSM will devote time to mentoring the intern in areas of special interest and / or skill.  

Application and Interview Required. 

Sample Duties include:

                        Pre-production: rehearsal hall prep, taping the rehearsal floor, paperwork

Rehearsal Process: tracking props, mock scene shifts / prop resets; taking line notes

Technical Rehearsals: taking blocking changes and line notes

Performances: optional opportunity to sit with PSM in booth and / or observe backstage running of the show during performances

Available Internships dates (one intern per production):

       - Please check back soon for available internships... 

To apply for LTA Internships, please send the following:

·         A cover letter outlining the specific internship you are interested in and what you hope to receive from the experience, noting your availability.    

·         Resume

·         Two letters of recommendation

Applications can be sent to:

Louisville Theatrical Association

Louisville, Kentucky  40202