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 Posted: Thu Apr 05, 2007 6:10 pm
I have this live-in internship this summer and I'm a little nervous. Its going to be the first time I'm at a completely different city knowing absolutely no one. Not a soul. Any tips on what professional theatres are like?
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Posted: Fri Apr 06, 2007 8:20 pm
I was in a similar situation about a year ago. I mean, I was still in high school, still living at home, but I was on an internship at a completely different company, full of people quite a bit older than myself, and I have to say, it was a very important learning experience. At least for me. I'd never been within the realm of a professional theatre company until then and it was quite a change. I loved it and I still return occasionally when I can.
Just some tips:
-Ask a lot of questions. Don't feel dumb about it.
-The number of times you say "How can I help?" will directly correlate to weather or not you are hired permenantly.
-Don't feel like you have to be friends with everybody. I guarantee you won't be.
-Hang out with the troupe outside of rehearsal times to get to know them better.
-Learn to love craptastic coffee if you haven't already.
-Know the neighborhood where you live, the best places to eat, THE PLACES TO AVOID and the best highway routes/bus routes, however you'll be travelling.
Good luck with the internship! Keep us posted on how you're doing!
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High-functioning Werewolf
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Posted: Sat Apr 07, 2007 7:41 am
I am in a situation commonly labeled as"internship" but it is not as extreme as moving to a new place...I internship at an Academy in my state I teach dance classes and watch profesionals teach classes and run acting programs It is tons of fun and I can't wait to work there someday!
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Posted: Sat Apr 07, 2007 9:34 pm
thank you sooooo much! I know these are kind of basic things but your advice is GREATLY appreciated! Yippee! (Hopefully I will get along with at least my roomate. (We have to dorm together too this summer lol) Kate the Curse I was in a similar situation about a year ago. I mean, I was still in high school, still living at home, but I was on an internship at a completely different company, full of people quite a bit older than myself, and I have to say, it was a very important learning experience. At least for me. I'd never been within the realm of a professional theatre company until then and it was quite a change. I loved it and I still return occasionally when I can. Just some tips: -Ask a lot of questions. Don't feel dumb about it. -The number of times you say "How can I help?" will directly correlate to weather or not you are hired permenantly. -Don't feel like you have to be friends with everybody. I guarantee you won't be. -Hang out with the troupe outside of rehearsal times to get to know them better. -Learn to love craptastic coffee if you haven't already. -Know the neighborhood where you live, the best places to eat, THE PLACES TO AVOID and the best highway routes/bus routes, however you'll be travelling. Good luck with the internship! Keep us posted on how you're doing!
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Posted: Sat Apr 07, 2007 9:37 pm
~ChicaBabii02~ I am in a situation commonly labeled as"internship" but it is not as extreme as moving to a new place...I internship at an Academy in my state I teach dance classes and watch profesionals teach classes and run acting programs It is tons of fun and I can't wait to work there someday! I hope that works out for you too!
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Posted: Fri Apr 13, 2007 10:18 pm
Here's some advice: Have Fun! Learn as much as you can and enjoy the expereince. It's exciting to move somewhere new. I hope it all goes well for you. What area is your internship in? Acting? Tech?
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Posted: Fri Apr 20, 2007 3:24 pm
HollywoodH Here's some advice: Have Fun! Learn as much as you can and enjoy the expereince. It's exciting to move somewhere new. I hope it all goes well for you. What area is your internship in? Acting? Tech? its in both I'm going to be in the show as well as building the sets, making costumes, publicity..stuff like that
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Posted: Tue Apr 24, 2007 11:44 pm
juldo phdal HollywoodH Here's some advice: Have Fun! Learn as much as you can and enjoy the expereince. It's exciting to move somewhere new. I hope it all goes well for you. What area is your internship in? Acting? Tech? its in both I'm going to be in the show as well as building the sets, making costumes, publicity..stuff like that Sounds fantastic, then you'll get a well rounded internship. smile
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