Blue Monkey Internship Program
Interns gain hands-on experience in a variety of theatrical disciplines while working closely with professional staff, designers, performers and other artists. The program combines experience both on-stage and backstage with advanced weekly instruction, allowing interns to explore a range of theater arts in a focused, professional atmosphere with exceptional like-minded peers.
- Advanced high school and college students (ages 15 – 19)
- School credit may be available
- Selection by written application and audition/interview
Saturday class
lnterns participate in a weekly class, led by Blue Monkey Artistic Director John Monteverde. The class meets Saturdays from 10 am to 1 pm, from September to mid-April and covers:
- Introduction to basic acting technique and style work
- Scene and monologue study
- Shakespeare
- Audition workshops, focusing both on professional auditions and college auditions
- In addition, master classes with local theater professionals working in their area of expertise are held regularly.
Attendance is mandatory at the Saturday class.
Technical credit
Blue Monkey lnterns have the opportunity to work backstage on one production as an assistant stage manager, a stagehand, a wardrobe dresser or a booth technician. Other opportunities may include assisting with box office, marketing or house management duties. A professional work ethic is mandatory and interns are required to commit to the entire tech schedule and performance run.
Acting credit
Interns are automatically invited to all Blue Monkey callbacks. Roles and production assignments are completely at the Artistic Director’s discretion. If cast, interns are required to commit to the full rehearsal schedule and performance run.
Other activities
lnterns will be asked to assist with various Blue Monkey fundraising events and other activities to support the company.
Application process
Auditions are held during regular company season auditions in June, with follow-up interviews by appointment. Completed applications should be submitted at the interview. Those selected will be notified by the end of August. Classes begin mid-September and run through mid-April. For more information, contact John Monteverde at john@bluemonkeytheater.org.