foolsFURY INTERNSHIPS
So, you found us. We are delighted you’re considering applying to be an intern. If you’re looking for an exciting opportunity which leaves a strong impression on you and your career long after the experience, look no further.
This Summer, foolsFURY will be producing both online programming and working in person during a 9-day play development workshop for The Library Project in June.
Applications are considered on a rotating basis per foolsFURY staff discretion. This position is both remote and in-person in the San Francisco Bay Area
Detailed Job Description:
Working closely with the Artistic Director and Stage Manager to produce and execute an in-person rehearsal workshop. Tasks may include: schedule support, rehearsal documentation, taking notes, participating in artistic discussions, devising with the ensemble of artists, assisting with hospitality and helping to run the work in progress showing. Additional tasks may include attendance and note taking at board & staff meetings, data entry, digital assistance on zoom and more. The work will require both working collaboratively with others and working independently. Weekly check-in with your point person and weekly staff meetings are mandatory. Option to extend the internship, based on mutual agreement.
Administrative Skills:
Candidate owns their own computer, has a familiarity working with Google docs and sheets, and using Zoom video conferencing.
Artist Benefits:
Housing, if needed, for in-person rehearsals June 17-28, 2021
Community meals with the ensemble
$350 stipend
Internship Program Requirements & Details:
Minimum Commitment: May 25-July 1, 2021
Remote Work: May 25-June 16, 2021 (approximately 10 hours per week)
In-Person: June 17-28, 2021 (38 rehearsal hours and and 10 hours of production meetings)
Experience: Emerging artists with demonstrated work in the theater (in or out of an academic institution), 2-5 years of experience
Ensemble Experience includes:
Working closely with an ensemble where your voice matters
Full access to foolsFURY industry discussions and gatherings
Participation in the foolsFURY ensemble creation process
Participation in foolsFURY’s company retreat
Personal mentorship with company members
Application Instructions: Please fill out the application with as much detail as possible. Give examples of the types of experience you may have. We’ll be holding interviews May 10-25th. Interviews will include a 30-40 minute interview via zoom video chat, just make a free profile and we’ll set up the meeting. You also have the option to respond to the application questions via video. If you have any other accessibility needs, please let us know. Email Debórah Eliezer with any questions and your supporting documents such as a resume, headshot/photo, design portfolio to: deborahe@foolsfury.org
WHO YOU ARE
We are looking for curious, passionate people who are interested in learning a variety of skills and are also willing to contribute their ideas in an organization working towards greater liberation for all artists. We strongly encourage LGBTQ+, Black, Indigenous and folks of color to apply.
WE CULTIVATE A BRAVE SPACE
We welcome all the ways you identify and encourage you to bring your whole self into the room to the extent you feel comfortable. We value discourse and encourage you to have a voice in the room. Please review our antiracist accountability measures here.
VALUING RELATIONSHIPS
Interns are considered part of the company for the duration of their internship. Interns are integrated into all facets of production, training and day-to-day management of running a theater ensemble. We consider our interns a vital part of foolsFURY’s growth and strive to maintain connections with former interns. Many interns have gone on to work with foolsFURY professionally or have created their own work in community with other former foolsFURY interns or members.