COMING SOON!
30th Anniversary Young Playwrights Festival!
Join Our Team!
Apply for our YPF30 Paid Internship now!
Description
As an Associate Producer at The Blank Theatre, you will work daily with the Festival Producer and over 100 theatre professionals to produce a unique, nationally recognized festival for young playwrights. Many winners have gone on to win prestigious awards on and off Broadway as well as become successful in the TV and film world. Many of our interns are now working professionals in the arts industry here in Los Angeles and around the country. Every intern has said that working on YPF was fun, creative and challenging and many have returned to work on the festival the following years. This position is full time at 40 hours per week.
Qualifications
Ideally, the intern will have basic theatre production knowledge. The intern's skill set should include the following: -Efficient time management skills -Aptitude for coordinating and organizing -Basic office and computer skills (Microsoft Office, PC) -Ability and desire to communicate well with others -Attention to detail -Takes initiative -Ability to multitask -An eagerness for and love of theatre
Background
The Blank Theatre is committed to the enrichment of LA's cultural life through production of first-rate theatre, education of current and future artists, and creation of groundbreaking new works for the theatrical repertoire. We also seek to provide support and training for aspiring theatre professionals in performance, production, design and arts administration.
How to Apply
To apply, please email your resume and letter of interest to Producing Director Bree Pavey at: producer@theblank.com with subject line: LA County Intern 2022 - YPF.
Eligibility
2022 Arts Internship positions will be open to currently enrolled undergraduate (2 or 4-year) and community college students who reside or attend college in Los Angeles County. Recent graduates may apply as long as they have completed their degree between May 1 - December 1, 2022. The Department of Arts and Culture encourages eligible students from all ethnic and socioeconomic backgrounds, as well as disabled students, to apply. Eligible students may participate in the program once.
Note:
- Students who have already earned a BA, BS, or a higher degree are not eligible for the Los Angeles County Arts Internship Program.
- Students who have previously participated in the program are not eligible to participate a second time.
- Students who are invited to participate in the program will be asked to provide verification of eligibility via college transcripts, driver’s license, and other documents to show enrollment status and/or LA County residence.
And the winner is....
Katherine Gwynn!
THE LIVING ROOM SERIES
The Spring 2022 Lineup will be presented digitally and begins January 10, 2022!
Click HERE to see the schedule and register for your watch codes!
Over the last 29 years, The Blank Theatre’s Young Playwrights Festival has produced 357 plays by young writers ages 9 to 19 selected from over 5,000 nationwide submissions.
YPFuture is a member community passionate about investing in the future of theatre. YPFuture’s mission is to establish and grow a robust, sustainable, and supportive community whose contributions ensure the future of The Blank Theatre’s Young Playwrights Festival.
To become a Member of YPFuture
please call us at 323.871.8018
email us ypfuture@TheBlank.com
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