So Long As I'm Dreaming

Dear Theatre Company,

Hello! I have been an admirer of your work for some time and, in light of your up-coming tour, am interested in serving as an intern with your company for the summer.

The theatre I am most passionate about creating exists beyond the proscenium. It begins in census records and old newspapers, in myths and legends, it is performed in canoes and in cafeterias and asks the audience to actively participate in the experience. I challenge myself to work outside of the confines of the theatre structure while utilising dramatic structure, analysis and research in creating works that show multiple perspectives rather than tell linear stories.

In various professional capacities, I consistently demonstrate effective communication skills and show initiative in intense environments. I have served as a professional stage manager, technical director, dramaturg, director and playwright and could bring all of these skills to a small tour. I am an ideal collaborator:  organised, punctual, take direction well, and can create a detailed itinerary. I have some familiarity with the particular style of work you do and can offer an extra set of eyes and hands throughout the tour season. I also possess a valid driver's license.

I am most interested in the process of coordinating and carrying out an extensive tour, as well as learning hands on how to create and sustain an audience through marketing and social media. I would be excited to watch how a touring performance evolves and changes as it travels, and in learning the ins and outs of working with venues to implement a touring performance.

While I understand that yours is a small company, I would like to assure you that I am willing to accept an unpaid internship. The experience and potential contacts to be gained through this unique opportunity would be compensation enough, and I would be prepared to cover my own expenses for this time, as well. I already possess a background of research, analysis, creative impulses and a background in theatrical skills. I ask, through interning with your company and providing excellent assistance, for the opportunity to focus, experiment, discover new ideas and practices to see what more I am capable of bringing to the conversation.

If this partnership seems beneficial to you, I would love to speak with you more about my unique qualifications and strengths.  Thank you for your time.