Intern
& Masters Programs 2010
Intern Program
Marin Shakespeare Company's Intern Program is an opportunity
to study and perform as a part of a professional summer
theatre company.
The program includes six weeks of classes in skills such as: Shakespearean Acting, Audition, Stage Combat and Movement. Classes vary each summer and are taught by members of the professional company including Artistic Director Robert Currier. In addition, Interns have numerous opportunities to perform, work backstage, and teach.
- Classes: June 8 - July 30, 2010, mainly Tuesdays - Fridays from 1:00 to 5:00 pm
- Rehearsals: Additional evenings and weekends.
- Performances:
- Travesties: July 2 - August 15
- The Taming of the Shrew: July 16 - September 26
- Antony and Cleopatra: August 20 - September 25
* It is ideal if you are able to perform with us through September 26; it is possible to end sooner for students returning to school.
All Interns will be guaranteed ensemble casting in at least one mainstage play and may gain EMC points. In addition, Interns will perform a Showcase of scenes, monologues and stage combat work from the summer classes. There will be some technical assignments during performances only. For Interns who wish to gain experience teaching Shakespeare to youth, there are opportunities to assist at summer Shakespeare camps.
An audition in person or by video is strongly recommended to assure yourself the best possible casting opportunity. Some schools have programs which allow interns to be paid through their college or university for work done in conjunction with the Intern Program. We generally accept 8 to 12 Intern students each summer
Housing is not provided; however in the past we have been able to provide housing as a portion of a scholarship award to one or more Interns per summer. San Rafael is very close to San Francisco so any of the surrounding counties (Sonoma, San Francisco, Contra Costa) are just a short drive to San Rafael.
The fee for the Intern Program is $950, which does not include housing, transportation or personal expenses. Please see the scholarship information attached.
The EMC, or Equity Membership Candidacy program, is offered by Actor's Equity Association. All Interns may join the EMC program if they wish. EMC members gain points, or weeks, towards eligibility to join Actor's Equity Association.
To apply, call us at 415/499-4487 for an application or Click Intern Program Application PDF( 418k) .
NEW Technical Intern Program 
Are you a high school student or young adult interested in the technical side of theatre? New this summer, join our Technical Intern program. Attend hands-on classes in Artistic Direction, Stage Management, Set Design and Construction, Lighting, Prop Design, Scenic Art, Costume Design, House Management, and Theatre Administration. Choose an area of specialty for additional one-on-one instruction. Tech Interns will be paid a small stipend, and are expected to complete at least 60 hours of instruction and production assisting over the course of the summer. For more information contact management@marinShakespeare.org.
To apply, call us at 415/499-4487 for an application
or Click Tech Intern Program Application PDF
Osher Lifelong Learning
Artistic Director Robert Currier offers popular Shakespeare workshops through Dominican University of California's Osher Lifelong Learning Institute. For information on upcoming classes or to register, call Dominican at 415/458-3763 or email olli@dominican.edu. The last class was "Staging Comedy from Shakespeare to Wilde," offered at The Redwoods April 18 - May 30, 2009.
College of Marin
Robert Currier will offer "Shakespeare from A Director’s Perspective: Julius Caesar" through College of Marin's Community Education Programs Tuesdays from 10:10 am to noon, September 8 - 29, plus an evening performance of "Julius Caesar" on Saturday, September 26.
The class includes a deep reading of the play and consideration of the language, poetry, history, major themes, character, plot and comparisons to other Shakespeare plays, as well as a history of famous productions, and how set, props, and costume design inform the production. For information or to register, call Karen Van Kriedt at 415/485-9368 or email karen.vankriedt@marin.edu.
Audition Workshop:
Artistic Director Robert Currier will offer insight on auditioning for outdoor Shakespeare festivals plus one-on-one feedback on your audition piece. A great way to prepare for Marin Shakespeare Company General Auditions. Class size strictly limited to 12 students. Cost: $50. Monday, February 1 from 7 - 10 pm at the Corte Madera Town Center community room. For information on audition appointments, click here: Audition Information.
To sign up, call 415/499-4487 or Click
here for an Enrollment Form (pdf)
Workshops
with Shakespeare Masters
Past Workshops have been given by Guest Artists such as Barry Kraft, long-time Oregon Shakespeare Festival actor, dramaturg and gadfly and Marin Shakespeare actor. Dates and times for Workshops to be announced.
To sign up, call 415/499-4487 or Click here for an Enrollment Form (pdf)
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