Staffing & Internships

INTERNSHIPS: Intense. Creative. Professional.

PLEASE NOTE ALL INTERNSHIPS EXCEPT MARKETING AND PUBLIC RELATIONS.

The Adirondack Theatre Festival's professional internship program offers internships for 8-10 students and young theatre professionals each summer in administration and production. Please note ATF does not offer performing internships.

We are searching for  interns in each of the following areas:

• Administration (2 interns - contracts, box office, fundraising, company management)

• Marketing and Public Relations

• Production Assistants (2 interns, 1 to start  May 26, 2008  as Asst. stage manager for the first production)

• Carpentry (1 intern)

• Electrics (1 intern)

• Sound (1 intern)

• Wardrobe (1 intern)

• Props (1 intern)

 ATF Internships require a full-time commitment in Glens Falls/Lake George, NY for June 2 - July 30, 2008 ( Administrative and Marketing Interns may start earlier in Glens Falls and Production Assistants will  start rehearsal in NYC May 27.

ATF interns are provided housing volunteer positions and a small stipend of $200 is at the conclusion of the commitment.

The best way to apply is by  using our online application - scroll down this page to the link to the application.

Before you apply, some thoughts:

• Interning for ATF requires a full-time commitment for the months of June and July (some positions may start earlier-see above).  There is no time for outside employment.

• This is an intensive professionally-streamed internship. While best efforts are made to ensure that interns get time off there are no regularly scheduled days off each week.

• If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call us at (518) 798-7479 or E-mail us at atf@ATFestival.org.

• If you send any part of your application via postal mail, please indicate that you submitted your application online.

To apply simply complete our Online Intern Application Form, click here.

STAFF: ATF hires 9 person Production and Administrative Summer Staff.  Most staff will start May 26, 2008 and the salary range is $250-$650/wk which includes housing.  The 2008 Season will end on July 26. Experienced Theater Professionals may apply at any time by sending a letter and resume by regular mail (P.O. Box 3203, Glens Falls, NY 12801or email mfleischer@atfestival.org. 

The seasonal positions are as follows:

• Production Manager

• Technical Director

• Master Electrician

• Asst. Technical Director

• Electrician

• Wardrobe Supervisor

• Sound Supervisor

• Carpenter

• Props Coordinator

• Box Office Manager

• Company Manager

Please note that for the 2008 season all positions except the Production Technician have been filled.  (as of 4/28/08)

ACTORS:  ATF holds auditions in New York City for members of Actor's Equity Association on a per show basis.  Auditions are usually held in late April or May and are advertised by Equity and Backstage Magazine.

WRITERS: Plays and Musicals come to our attention by Professional Recommendations - we do not have any literary staff to handle unsolicited submissions.  Please feel free to inform us of any readings/workshops/productions (especially in the NYC or Chicago regions) of a work you think might be appropriate for ATF by emailing ATF@ATFestival.org

DIRECTORS & DESIGNERS: Creative Staff are usually hired based on prior experience with our Artistic Staff or the Staff of a particular play or musical.

2007 Interns

2004 Staff, Interns, and Artists:

1997 Interns:
 Bronwyn, Coz, Jessica, Mo, Mark, Matt, Zak, Hamm, & Jen

 1999 Interns:
Casey, Josh, Jessie, Adam, Mike, Jess, Betty, Brina
(Not Pictured: Marbree)

2002 Interns:
Michael, Megan, Tyler, Becca, Amy, Glenn, Pennie, Mike, & Amand

The 2003 intern crew:
Julia, Keelye, Erin, Devin, Kassy, Ginny, & Nick
Not Pictured: Brian & Sarah