Internships
From three days to two weeks or several months, internship opportunities are available in practical script development, arts administration and research. Suitable for HSC and university students, graduates and emerging artists seeking professional development.
SCRIPT DEVELOPMENT
National Play Festival, National Script Workshop and Creative Development Studios
Suitable for tertiary level drama students, graduates (or applicants with equivalent practical experience) and emerging writers, directors and dramaturgs interested in new Australian playwriting.
Join the best playwrights, directors, dramaturgs and actors from around the country in rehearsal as part of our stage management team. (No formal stage management experience required.)
2010 LOCATIONS
BRISBANE
National Play Festival
8-20 February
CLOSED
SYDNEY
Creative Development Studios
(1) 4-6 May
CLOSED
(2) 11-13 October
National Script Workshop
28 June - 9 July
Interstate applicants are invited to apply for internships at the National Script Workshop, as well as NSW-based candidates. A small stipend is now available to interstate interns selected to participate at the National Script Workshop to help defray the cost of travel, accommodation and living expenses.
Applications open
Applications are generally accepted on a first-come, first-served basis until available places have been filled.
Interstate applications are welcomed, but applicants are advised that financial support is currently only available for up to two internstate interns at each of the National Play Festival and National Script Workshop. Financial support is not available for interstate interns to travel to take up opportunities at Creative Development Studio sessions.
To apply, submit a completed application form by email or post.
More information
Download Internship application form: Word (79KB) PDF (135KB)
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Rehearsal internships are supported by the BESEN FAMILY FOUNDATION.
ARTS ADMINISTRATION
Minimum 2 weeks, suitable for HSC and tertiary level students in English and drama.
Join us at our Sydney office in Redfern's CarriageWorks contemporary arts centre and work across a range of administrative tasks involved in running a national performing arts peak body. Specific functions may be negotiated on request.
Applications open
Proposals invited year-round
To apply, submit a completed application form by email or post
Runs
Year-round subject to requirements
More information
Download Internship application form: Word (79KB) PDF (135KB)
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RESEARCH
Suitable for tertiary level students and graduates who wish to undertake directed research projects in a variety of subject areas. Research internships vary in duration according to individual projects requirements and candidates' availability.
Current research areas include mapping national and international support networks in the areas of (1) community playwriting support, (2) local libraries, (3) international academic contacts. Other research topics may be agreed by negotiation.
Applications open
Proposals invited year-round
To apply, submit a completed application form by email or post
Runs
Year-round subject to requirements
More information
Download Internship application form: Word (79KB) PDF (135KB)
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