Internships in Theatre Arts

An internship in theatre arts involves "work-place" experience in the theatre or a closely related enterprise, for example, in the areas of production management, stage management, design and technology, acting, directing, box office, promotion, casting, dramaturgy, children's theatre, etc.

The student requesting an internship must have

• junior standing
• a GPA of at least 2.5

Internships are awarded

• for work at off-campus theatres or theatrical enterprises
• for work on-campus in support of the Theatre Arts Department or Theatre on the Hill
• for work as a classroom assistant

Each student must arrange his or her own internship, with the advice and consent of a Theatre Arts professor. Brochures and other materials advertising internships can be found in Ron Miller's office and/or posted on the bulletin boards in Alumni Hall.

One internship credit is awarded for every 39 hours of work.

In addition, the following materials will be submitted (these may be waived at the discretion of the faculty sponsor):

• evidence of hours worked (signed by the supervisor and the student)
• a daily journal of activities
• a portfolio of work produced (if relevant)
• a short summary paper describing and assessing the work experience
• letter of reference from one or more of the student's supervisors

Recent internships in Theatre Arts have included

• Stage Management at Arena Stage
• Stage Management at Round House Theatre
• Box Office/Theatre Management at Round House Theatre
• Public Relations at Morris Mechanic Theatre and The Kennedy Center
• Promotion/Publicity at Theatre on the Hill
• Theatre Practicums
• Classroom assistants in Acting and Theatre Appreciation

Credit is available for work associated with a play produced at McDaniel College under departmental guidance. Credit is available for acting, directing, design, technical or production work, etc. A minimum of 39 hours must be devoted to the production ; a faculty supervisor is required. A maximum of one credit is available per production; no more than six credit hours count towards graduation. Theatre majors, dual majors, and theatre minors must complete theatre practicum work according to department specifications as listed under Major Requirements elsewhere in this catalogue.