Internships

Woolly is looking for creative, ambitious, hard-working theatre-lovers who aren't afraid to defy convention! An internship at Woolly Mammoth is ideal for current undergraduate or graduate students, recent graduates, and early-career professionals to develop a deeper knowledge of the artistic, production and administrative aspects of a professional theatre company.

Application deadlines:

Woolly Mammoth accepts applications year round on a rolling basis for the positions below. Applicants will be contacted regarding interviews as positions become available. See below for current openings.

Benefits

As an intern at Woolly Mammoth, you will …

have your own email address, phone line and work station
have the option to take classes in The Workshop for free (based on availability)
get free tickets to all Woolly Mammoth productions
get free and discounted ticket offers through the DC Intern Exchange program
have the opportunity attend rehearsals of Woolly productions
attend intern seminars to learn about the various roles of Woolly staff members
attend company breakfasts
be invited to special events at Woolly Mammoth including opening and closing night parties as well as the annual benefit

Position Descriptions

The staff is aware that interests cross departments and is willing to accommodate each intern's desire to learn more about different areas of theatre administration. Woolly internships are ideal for candidates who are looking to have a real hands-on experience where they are treated as equals and are challenged with exciting projects. While there are occasional mass mailings to be completed and a lot of copying to do, that is the least of what your experience at Woolly will include.
Woolly Mammoth does not offer internships in acting.

Assistant to the Artistic Director

Supervisor: Howard Shalwitz, Artistic Director
Position currently filled.
As assistant to the Artistic Director, this intern is exposed to all areas of artistic administration including season planning, new play development, and organizing special events and workshops in addition to general administrative tasks. There may also be the opportunity to work as an assistant director on one of the following season's five productions (these positions are not guaranteed). Attendance at board, development and design meetings is encouraged. This position requires strong organizational and communication skills.

Assistant to the Managing Director

Supervisor: Jeffrey Herrmann, Managing Director
Now accepting applications.
With a focus on gaining experience in general management, fundraising, budget analysis and monitoring, contracts, board relations, and corporate and foundation research, the position of assistant to the managing director offers a tremendous opportunity for those interested in theatre administration. This position provides an opportunity to gain experience in budget preparation and tracking, accounts payable, payroll, cash receipts, employee benefits, personnel, and internal and external financial reporting. The ideal candidate will have a demonstrated commitment to a career in theatre management.

Marketing/Online Media Intern

Supervisor: Barry Halvorson, Marketing Director
Position currently filled.
Woolly Mammoth’s marketing internship is an exciting opportunity to learn the basics of theatre marketing while honing/acquiring valuable skills in the areas of website design, graphic design and online media production. As an integral member of the marketing and communications department, the marketing intern assists in the planning and execution of Woolly Mammoth’s marketing plan and assists with activities that help reach the theatre’s earned income goals, which may include: marketing research; brainstorming promotional ideas; developing website content and generating email, brochure and ad copy and/or graphics. Some clerical and administrative duties will be expected, as well as involvement with special events. Experience with audio and video editing, podcasting, or other internet content technologies is a big plus. This internship is project oriented and can be tailored to the strengths and talents of the individual selected.

Education Intern

Supervisor: Louise Andrews, Education & Outreach Director
Position currently filled.
The intern will be integrally involved in the administration and development of our playwriting, acting, and directing programs both in local public schools and with DC-based nonprofits. The intern will also assist with our Meet the Artists series and with Audience Engagement programs, as well as attend Education and Outreach meetings. The intern may also have the opportunity to assist in the management of Woolly/UM, our unique partnership with the University of Maryland Department of Theatre that allows students to work with professionals through master classes, mentorships, and “blended” productions that include both student and professional actors. The ideal candidate will have an enthusiasm for teaching as well as strong organizational and writing skills.

Literary Intern

Supervisor: Elissa Goetschius, Literary Manager
Position currently filled.
The literary intern is responsible for organizing the flow of scripts through the department, reading scripts, writing script evaluations, and sitting in on new play development meetings with writers and directors. Additionally, the literary intern is responsible for maintaining the literary database. There is also the opportunity to work as an assitant dramaturg on one of Woolly's productions: compiling actor packets, attending rehearsals, and writing program notes. Strong administrative and organizational skills are a must.

Development Intern

Supervisor: Tim Plant, Development Director
Position currently filled.
As an integral member of the development department, the intern will aid the daily process of fund-raising for a not-for-profit institution. During office hours, the intern will assist with donor research and database maintenance; routine clerical projects, including mass mailings, gift acknowledgment letters; and preparations for board and committee meetings. The internship will also focus on assisting with VIP and Press nights, benefits and other special events. This position requires good communication skills, the ability to skillfully handle sensitive material, a good ability to multi-task and familiarity with Microsoft Office.

Production Intern

Supervisor: Taryn Colberg-Staples, Production Manager
Position currently filled.
The production intern will assist the Production Manger in all areas including budgeting, scheduling, and coordinating the technical aspect of all Woolly Mammoth productions, workshops, and special events. The intern will be responsible for maintaining both show and casting files, scheduling and monitoring auditions, and assisting with travel and accommodation arrangements for visiting artists. In addition, the production intern will be expected to attend all staff and production meetings and assist with the routine tasks of every day operations. Good communication skills and a sense of humor are essential for this position.

Technical Intern

Supervisor: Paul Bradley, Technical Director
Now accepting applications.
At Woolly Mammoth, interns in technical production have the wonderful benefit of being able to tailor their internships to their specific interests. While interns must necessarily have a high skill level to work in Woolly's production areas, this internship can be adapted to accommodate individual needs and goals. It is possible to work in several different departments to get a fully realized understanding of how the departments come together to create a show. Alternately, an intern could focus on one aspect of production to gain a more in depth understanding of that particular skill set. For those interns interested in design development, it is also possible to attend production meetings with artists and directors to gain a broader understanding of the artistic process. The internship could focus on all or one of the following areas: lighting, set construction, props or sound.

Application Materials

1. INTERNSHIP APPLICATION
2. Cover letter indicating areas of interest and interest in Woolly specifically
3. Resume including administrative and theatrical experience (if applicable)
4. Two letters of recommendation (employers, professors, etc)
5. Writing sample (if applying for Assistant to Artistic Director, Assistant to Managing Director, Literary, or Development internships): this sample should be analytical, not a piece of creative writing.

Once all materials have been received the intern coordinator will contact applicants for any additional materials needed and to set up an interview. Preferably interviews will be conducted in person, but phone interviews are acceptable in most cases.

How to Apply:

Mail:
Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company
ATTN: Intern Coordinator
641 D Street, NW
Washington, DC 20004

Fax: 202-289-2446

Email: internships@woollymammoth.net

No phone calls, please!
It is preferable that all application materials arrive together. If a university requires that recommendation letters be sent separately, please be sure that your name and the semester you are applying for are clearly indicated on these letters.

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