Theatre in Minneapolis

[twoheadedboy85]

Worth trying to get into or no? Obviously I know of the Guthrie, but what other theatres in the Twin Cities would be worth looking for a job or internship at?

[Maribeth]

I did a show recently that was a co-production with a theatre in DC and Penumbra Theatre in St. Paul. I was there for a week, and it would definitely be worth looking into. PM me if you want an email for someone there.

I don't know much about the theatre scene there but I heard that the Children's Theatre Company in Minneapolis does good work- from their website it looks like they have a stage management apprenticeship and several internships.

[J]

Hey Hey! You've hit my specialty. I'm a Minneapolis based stage manager, and YES, there is a lot of work in Minneapolis....but don't take any from me! 

There are many theatres in the cities.  Most are small independent theatres, and depending on where you are on your journey, they can be a great place to start out, but don't pay much.

Larger theatres include:
The Guthrie Theater
The Minnesota Opera
Theatre de la Jeune Lune (recent Tony winner)
The Childrens Theatre
Illusion Theatre
Pillsbury Theatre
Park Square Theatre
Great American History Theatre
Ordway Theatre
Mixed Blood Theatre
The Jungle Theatre
Chanhassen Dinner Theatre
Theater Latte Da (up and coming)
Torch Theatre

These are just a few, and all pay....most are looking for AEA stage managers. For a larger listing (that does include small independant companies) go to
http://www2.bitstream.net/~iras/org.htm

Minneapolis, by the way, has the largest theatre scene (per capita) and is a great place to do theatre. PLUS, the city is a great city to live in. If you ever want to know more about the city, send me a PM, by all means.

[nmno]

...I heard that the Children's Theatre Company in Minneapolis does good work- from their website it looks like they have a stage management apprenticeship and several internships.

I know the PSM there and she is fabulous (she actually served as my mentor when I was coming up, helped me get my Equity card, etc).  I don't know what the internship situation is there but you'd learn a lot from her - she's a great teacher and a great SM.

[J]

I second that.  She is great. I haven't had the chance to work with her but I've talked with her and would love the opportunity to be in a work environment with her.

The Childrens Theatre, I believe, does an apprenticeship program for stage managers, or they did, or they're going to...or something.  Check it out. They woudl be a great place to get your feet wet in the city. Not sure if it pays or not.

The Guthrie also does an SM internship. I think it's a year long and you intern shows in rehearsal and performance, many times serving as a second ASM or the 1st ASM if it's a smaller studio show.  That is also an unpaid internship, but is great on a resume.

[twoheadedboy85]

Thanks guys. I'm having some trouble finding info about jobs/internships on some of their websites though (Children's Theatre, Theatre de la Jeune Lune). Could anyone give me the contact info of who to get in touch with?

[PSMKay]

Remember to observe the privacy of third parties when posting on this public forum.  If people have contact information for twoheadedboy, please send it via PM only.

[nmno]

Thanks guys. I'm having some trouble finding info about jobs/internships on some of their websites though (Children's Theatre, Theatre de la Jeune Lune). Could anyone give me the contact info of who to get in touch with?

You could send a letter/resume by snail mail to the theatre, attention the production stage manager and/or the production manager - it's best to find out what their name is and send it directly to them vs. a "to whom it may concern" type letter - this information is often listed on the website, just sometimes takes some finding - if not obvious, look for the site map.  Or skip searching the website and call the theatre and ask for the name of the PSM or PM and where the resume can be sent.