2008-2009 Season
Internships in Dramaturgy/Literary Management

Actors Theatre of Louisville offers season long internships in its Literary Office. During the August – June season, Literary Interns work closely with the staff on all theatre projects, including:
Humana Festival of New American Plays
National Ten-Minute Play Contest
Apprentice/Intern Showcase Productions
Publication Projects
Actors Theatre’s 2008-2009 Season

Who Should Apply & What You’ll Be Doing
This internship is designed to train individuals in the fields of dramaturgy and literary management in the professional theatre by allowing Literary Interns to:  work with professional playwrights and directors, conduct research for classical and premiere productions, write articles for theatre publications, attend rehearsals, read new plays, and participate in all administrative and artistic aspects of the Literary Department.

Literary intern work is varied and includes: serving as dramaturgs for apprentice company productions and showcases of original ten-minute plays, attending rehearsals, assisting with playwright residencies, library research, reading new plays, writing articles for Actors Theatre publications and educational study guides, and providing administrative support for various literary projects.

Interested Persons Should Submit:
1.             Resume
2.             1-page statement of purpose
3.             2 letters of recommendation
4.             5-10 page writing sample
                (The writing sample may include play reports, production criticism, program/newsletter articles, scholarly criticism, research papers, etc.)

Applications should be submitted to:        Julie Felise Dubiner, Resident Dramaturg 
                                                                                                                Actors Theatre of Louisville
                                                                                                                316 W Main Street
                                                                                                                Louisville, KY 40202-4218

The deadline for receipt of the 2008-09 internship application is March 3, 2008.
Summer 2008 Internships may also be available, and applicants interested in the Summer Internship exclusively should indicate that at the time of application. 

Small grants for season interns and housing assistance for summer interns are available. 
Please feel free to call 502-584-1265 or write to jfdubiner@actorstheatre.org for more information.