For Directors: Directing Internship
The Directing Internship program is the entry-level training program for student directors at WTF. Directing Interns assist a professional director on one of the Nikos stage productions and also direct the Apprentice Company in projects presented to the Festival and local communities. Directing Intern projects focus on the process of working with actors to create theatre as opposed to the full production process itself. Directing Interns generally come from undergraduate programs and have experience directing their peers, as well as assisting professionals. Interns are responsible for their own daily living expenses and pay $600 for housing on the Williams College campus.
HOW TO APPLY
To apply for a directing internship, please submit the following:
1. A cover letter and a current resume with address, phone number and e-mail address.
2. Two written recommendations from people who can assess your qualifications and potential as a director. Please submit the title and contact information for the above with the letters of recommendation and note that all recommendations should be included with the rest of the submission.
3. Describe a project you would like to direct that is 30-45 minutes long and has a small cast and limited technical resources. We are interested in seeing what kind of work intrigues you as a director. Please describe fully why this play/project matters to you (answer should not exceed one typed page).
4. A DVD of your recent directing work is recommended, but not required. DVDs will be returned only if a self-addressed, stamped envelope is enclosed.
When mailing your application, please be sure to specify in your letter that you are applying for the Directing Internship. The final deadline for all materials to be postmarked is March 1, but we urge you to submit your application as soon as possible.
Please send all materials to:
Directing Internships
Williamstown Theatre Festival
229 West 42nd Street, Suite 801
New York, NY 10036-7205
Phone: (212) 395-9090
Fax: (212) 395-9099
Email: mcoglan@wtfestival.org
Applicants will receive a confirmation email once their materials have been received.