­Application Details:

1. Please email or fax a current resume listing three references to Deb Jackson, Production Administrator. ­
2. Email applicants must title your subject line: Intern Application: your discipline (example: Intern Application: Stage Management)   ­
3. All applicants must complete an application and submit with your resume.
4. All applicants will receive email notice within three days of receipt of application beginning January 4, 2010.
5. For Lighting intern applications, click here.
6. All other applicants, click here.

Application deadline is February 1, 2010.

Contact:   
Deb Jackson – Production Administrator
1243 Elm Street
Cincinnati, OH 45202
djackson@cincinnatiopera.org
513-768-5553 (fax)

The Cincinnati Opera performs in the 3400 seat Music Hall in Cincinnati, OH.   In 2010, the Opera’s 90th season, we will produce and perform three operas: Wagner’s Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg, Verdi’s Otello, Puccini’s La Bohème and a 90th Anniversary Gala Concert.

The following descriptions are meant to give an overview of positions and are not a complete list of all duties and responsibilities.

Interns will have the opportunity to meet with the heads of other department for informal discussions relating to the Cincinnati Opera and professional development in the field.  There may also be opportunities to work with various departments within the company.

All interns will be responsible for their own housing and transportation.

An interview with the Director of Production is required for all positions.  Interviews will be conducted in February and March 2010.  These internships are intended for those wishing to pursue a career in arts production.  

Intern Stipend: $340.00 per week.

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Internships Available

Stage Management Internships
May 17, 2010 – June 26, 2010
May 17, 2010 - July 11, 2010
May 31, 2009 – July 25, 2010

Assist union Stage Management teams with:

• Pre-production paperwork, rehearsal planning, and room set-up;
• Running studio rehearsals, onstage technical rehearsals, and performances;
• Updating running lists and cue sheets for rehearsal and performances;
• Tracking sign-in sheets for chorus and supers;
• Distributing necessary paperwork to production staff and department heads;
• Providing general clerical work for stage management department;
• Organizing and maintaining stage and rehearsal supplies;
• Errands for the stage management department;
• Assisting the Rehearsal Department as needed.

Rehearsal Department Internship
Valid drivers license is necessary.    
May 17, 2010 – August 1, 2010

Assist Production Coordinator with following tasks:

• Compilation of daily schedules;
• Distribution of daily rehearsal schedules;
• Compilation and organization of season archive production information;
• Communication of daily schedules to artists and production staff;
• Maintaining and ordering office supplies for production staff;
• Organizing and maintaining first aid supplies for stage and rehearsal halls;
• Staffing of production office at all times;
• General errands for production departments and company management.

Scenic Artist Internship
Valid drivers license is necessary.    
Practical experience in scenic painting is required.
March 22, 2010 – May 2, 2010
April 10, 2010 - July 25, 2010

Assist Scenic Coordinator with following tasks:

• Providing paint samples;
• Painting as needed;
• Painting and dressing props as needed;
• Communicating artistic requests to props crew;
• Props research - locally and on the web;
• Note taking during onstage rehearsals and production meetings;
• Archival paperwork as needed;
• General errands for scenic and props coordinators.

Props Internship
Valid drivers license is necessary.
May 10, 2010 – August 25, 2010

Assist Scenic Coordinator with following tasks:

• Creating and building props;
• Maintaining the workspace;
• Props research - locally and on the web;
• Shopping for show and rehearsal props;
• Note taking during onstage rehearsals and production meetings;
• Archival paperwork as needed;
• General errands for scenic and props coordinators.

Hair & Make-up Internship
Experience applying theatrical make-up and wigs is required.
May 17, 2010 – July 25, 2010

Assist the Hair and Makeup designer with the following tasks:

• Coordination of the design and application of wigs and make-up for all productions;
• Application of chorus and supers wigs and make-up;
• Organize make-up supplies;
• Maintaining work spaces;
• Wig maintenance;
• Paperwork as assigned.

Technical Internships
Experience with Vectorworks and AutoCAD is required.
February 22, 2010 – April 18, 2010
April 12, 2010 – August 1, 2010

Assist the Director of Production with the following tasks:

• Technical operations during season;
• Creation and dissemination of technical plans;
• Design execution;
• Performance and rehearsal facilities;
• Taking of notes during rehearsals and performances;
• Meetings and planning sessions;
• Other related industry standard duties for technical intern.

Lighting Internships
Valid drivers license is necessary.    
Experience with Vectorworks, Lightwright, and Microsoft Office is required.
May 3, 2010 – August 1, 2010

Assist the Associate Lighting Designer with the following tasks:

• Focus charts, production notes and assignments;
• Creation of follow spot sheets and follow spot instruction during rehearsal;
• Tracking of lighting & electric expenditures;
• Coordination of lighting meetings and schedules;
• Management of inventory and tracking of rented items to ensure accurate returns;
• Creation and maintenance of lighting plots and running paperwork;
• Management of lighting materials archives;
• Communication of lighting requests to crew & staff;
• Other industry standard responsibilities expected of a lighting department internship.

Additional Information for Lighting Interns:
The repertory lighting plot consists of 800 – 1000 fixtures, with strong use of HMIs, 5K  Fresnels, and arc-source moving lights.  The Resident Designer & Lighting Director is Thomas C. Hase.  Information concerning Mr. Hase as well as pictures of prior Cincinnati Opera seasons can be found at http://haseltd.com.