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Students and Novice Stage Managers / Internships - Networking and Searching
« on: Jan 03, 2010, 02:35 am »
I am currently a BFA student at University of Memphis (UofM) Department of Theatre and Dance and I am looking for feedback on a couple of questions regarding internships. UofM now requires internship for all undergraduate students and in our department the internship needs to be approved in advance by our faculty advisor and the department staff.
First question...networking. I realize that my instructors are a great resource. Can anyone point me in a good direction to look for networking resources? I am still familiarizing myself with the forums on here and on the SMA website. (I am an associate member.) I am particularly interested in stage management and opera. (I have sung with our local opera company, Opera Memphis, for the past nine seasons and it is my ultimate goal to stage manage and direct opera, although not exclusively.)
Second question...when to start searching. I am hoping to have an internship beginning in summer of 2011. When is it a good time to start sending out resumes and letters? How far ahead do companies plan out their seasons and internship needs?
I am trying to be as proactive as possible. I would greatly appreciate any assistance or direction available. Thank you.
Jeff Harwood
First question...networking. I realize that my instructors are a great resource. Can anyone point me in a good direction to look for networking resources? I am still familiarizing myself with the forums on here and on the SMA website. (I am an associate member.) I am particularly interested in stage management and opera. (I have sung with our local opera company, Opera Memphis, for the past nine seasons and it is my ultimate goal to stage manage and direct opera, although not exclusively.)
Second question...when to start searching. I am hoping to have an internship beginning in summer of 2011. When is it a good time to start sending out resumes and letters? How far ahead do companies plan out their seasons and internship needs?
I am trying to be as proactive as possible. I would greatly appreciate any assistance or direction available. Thank you.
Jeff Harwood