Dysfunctional Theatre Internship Program
Summer 2018 Dates: Saturday, May 5th - Sunday October 28th

Dysfunctional Theatre Overview:
Founded in 1997, The Dysfunctional Theatre Company is a collective dedicated to producing ensemble
works that challenge the status quo without taking themselves too seriously. The company officially
incorporated in 1998, achieved non-profit status in 1999, and has produced over 30 shows in its history,
many of them original works. Dysfunctional Theatre’s mission is to show audiences the joys of live
theater, give exposure to new playwrights, rediscover forgotten scripts from previous centuries, provide
a supportive environment for artists to grow and expand their work and to prove that a small theater
company can be self-sustaining in the competitive and crowded NY theater scene.

Governors Island Collective:
For the last three seasons, Dysfunctional Theatre has called Governors Island, House 8B in Nolan Park
our home for the summer. Called the ‘Dysfunctional Collective’, our goal is to showcase under one roof
the incredibly rich world of independent theater and art in New York City. The first floor of the house is
typically devoted to live theatrica l performances, dance works, and musical presentations; while the
upstairs rooms hold a rotating show of visual arts from artists both young and old. All of the
performances and exhibits are open and free to the public.

Internship Overview:
Dysfunctional Theatre is currently looking for multiple individuals to intern at our 2018 Summer
Collective on Governors Island. Ideal candidates should be enthusiastic, dedicated workers with an
interest in pursuing a career in theater, musical theater, dance, or the visual arts. We are looking
for people who are creative, detail-oriented, independent, able to multi-task, and have excellent and
personable communication and customer service skills. All qualified applicants will receive
consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, familial
status, sexual orientation, national origin, ability, age, or veteran status.

Ideal candidates will be interested in a front of house or membership and visitor experience career
path as this position is highly involved with the public visitors to the house. Candidates who are
interested in producing or directing may also find this opportunity to be valuable and of interest.

Interns will be given the chance to use studio space on weekdays (Monday-Friday as schedule permits)
as free rehearsal space. All selected candidates will be given the opportunity to show their own work in
the house, with the timing based on space availability.

Although academic credit can often be arranged through candidates’ own colleges and universities, this
position is unpaid . Metro cards will be provided to cover transportation.

Housing is not provided. Applicants will need to arrange their own housing in the New York Metro area.

Responsibilities:

~Help with daily set up of GI house for performances & exhibits.
~greet guests and audience for various performances & exhibits
~Provide visitors with details on all of our seasonal programming.
~Supervising the physical opening and closing of the house
~Help with all social media updates and organization, including Facebook, Instagram & Twitter
~Maintain visitor log to the house.
~Track use of supplies and notify staff if items are running low.

Dates and Times:
Dysfunctional is looking for candidates who would be available to work in our house on GI during open
hours, Saturday & Sundays, 12-5pm, May thru October. We are looking for monthly, bi-monthly, and full
program applicants.

Application:
To apply, please email completed applications to dysfunctionaltheatre@gmail.com with subject line
“LAST NAME, FIRST NAME Internship Application.” Please send applications as a single PDF file,
including at least one letter of recommendation. If your recommendation provider prefers to submit the
letter confidentially, please ask them to submit it via email, and to include your full name in the subject
line (ex, “Recommendation for LAST NAME, FIRST NAME”).

APPLICATIONS MUST INCLUDE
Dysfunctional Theatre Application Form
Cover Letter
Resume
At Least One Letter of Recommendation

Internship Application Form

Name _______________________________________

Email address ______________________________________________

Current / Contact Address: ___________________________________________________

Cell Number: ______________________________________

Home Phone (If Any): _______________________________

Current level of education: ____________________________________________

School / University: ___________________________________________________

Are you looking to gain academic credit? ________________________________

Dates available:______________________________________________________

Days/Hours available per week: ________________________________________

Are you available for an interview in New York City? ___________________

If not a telephone/skype interview will be conducted
How did you hear about Dysfunctional Theatre? ______________________________

Our preference is that you email your letter of recommendation and all application materials to
dysfunctionaltheatre@gmail.com . No phone calls please.