The O'Neill Internship Program

Season-Long Literary Internship

January 8th, 2007 through August 17th, 2007 (Those who are interested in applying but cannot fulfill these dates should call ahead for approval.)

We offer our interns:
Housing, meals, a modest stipend, the opportunity to attend select classes of the O'Neill's National Theater Institute, and an invaluable opportunity to work with professional theater artists from around the globe.

Literary Intern Responsibilities:
Assisting in the O'Neill's submission/selection processes for each of the O'Neill's summer conferences. This includes helping to maintain the submission database, mailing packages of scripts, and maintaining the submission library and Literary Office. Activities also will include maintaining on campus libraries; reading scripts; communication with readers, authors, artists, educators and administrators; and submitting reports to artistic directors' offices. The intern will provide general office support and insure communication with the Literary Associate and other offices on a daily basis. The Intern will also facilitate in the operation of the all the O'Neill Center's programs.

During the summer conferences, the Season-Long Literary Intern will supervise and schedule as many as six Summer Interns and maintain the Script Office on a 7 a.m. - 7 p.m. schedule. Script Office duties include making copies of scripts and revisions for all summer conferences, distributing scripts and revisions, and maintaining a script library that tracks the changes of each script throughout each conference. Dramaturgical assistance and research will also be required. Other duties will inevitably be assigned as the need arises.

Requirements:
Availability from January 8th, 2007 to August 17th, 2007; a strong background in theater history; a basic knowledge of contemporary theater; strong leadership skills; strong written and verbal communication; a highly organized, curious mind; and ample motivation and stamina. Applicants must also have a valid drivers license and be ready to work scheduled weekends and evenings.

To apply:
Send resume, cover letter, analytical writing sample, and personal statement describing your goals for this internship and your aspirations as a theater artist, to:

Martin Kettling
Literary Associate
Eugene O'Neill Theater Center
305 Great Neck Road.
Waterford, CT 06385