Job Dates

May through August 2015

Pay
Contact for Details

Contact
Chris Plevin
Production Manager
Business Address
Chicago Shakespeare Theater
800 E. Grand Avenue
Chicago, IL 60611

Chicago Shakespeare Theatres Sound Internship offers professional

experience for qualified college students who are interested in pursuing
careers in theatrical sound design or engineering. Interns are entrusted with
a great deal of responsibility and have the opportunity to play an integral
role over the course of load-in and tech. Interns receive one-on-one
mentoring from the Sound Masters, experience with professional equipment,
the opportunity to work with renowned Sound Designers, complimentary
tickets to Chicago Shakespeare productions during the internship and a
weekly travel stipend. Throughout the internship, in a seminar series
designed exclusively for interns, staff members from across the company
illuminate the workings of a large arts organization and offer guidance to
career paths ahead with personalized cover letter/resume/interview
coaching.
The Sound Internship may begin as early as May and would ideally run
through August. The exact start and end dates of the internship are
negotiable. Though the interns hours can be fairly flexible ranging from part
to full time, all internship candidates must be available to work a minimum of
24 hours per week for 6 weeks in order for this experience to be a
worthwhile educational endeavor. The Sound Intern must be available to
participate in some specific long days and evenings for load ins, strikes, and
tech rehearsals.
Desired Skills and Experience:
Minimum one year undergraduate education with experience in theater
sound
Experience with live sound mix and/or computer-controlled systems and
interest in learning more
Computer proficiency
Effective verbal and written communication skills
Flexibility and ability to work within tight deadlines
Detail-oriented and organized
Willingness to learn and work as part of a team
Self-starter, willing to take ownership of a specific project or task

Internship Responsibilities May Include:

Assisting the Sound Masters with load-ins, strikes, maintenance, and repair
of sound equipment in the Courtyard Theater, Upstairs Theater, Rehearsal
Hall, special event spaces, and off-site venues
Working closely with other technical departments during load-in, tech, and
runs of the shows
Training as Sound Operator Sub for CST performances
Helping create and maintain organizational paperwork
Working closely with local and visiting theater professionals
Assisting on special projects as needed
Applicaton Process
Please submit:
A cover letter stating your specific interest(s) and dates of availability as
well as your weekly hourly availability
A current CV/resume
Two letters of academic or professional reference
o If you wish to receive college credit, please include an outline of your
schools requirements for both the intern (you) and internship site (Chicago
Shakespeare).
The application deadline is March 1st, 2015.
Applications will be reviewed in the order received. Late or incomplete
applications will not be considered. If your references prefer to send the
letters themselves, please indicate so in your cover letter.
No phone calls, please.
Please send all application materials to:
productionintern@chicagoshakes.com