Internships are a great way to make a name for yourself, especially in the arts. The experience you gain in internships is invaluable to beginning a career or simply getting your foot in the door to the job of your dreams. However, landing the perfect internship can be a bit elusive. Follow some simple steps and get performing arts internships and launch your career dreams, whatever they may be.
Instructions
1. Ask your schools scholarship or internship office for help in locating an internship. Inquire with professors about various internship opportunities within the department you are interested in.
2. Check at community theaters, orchestras, ballet companies and dance studios to see if any internship opportunities are available. Check online at various job boards to see if any performing arts internships are posted.
3. Locate a Variety magazine to see any postings that have been made by major studios or check major movie studio websites for opportunities for student interns. Know that these short term internships are typically unpaid summer positions, so plan accordingly.
4. Apply for as many internships as possible, paid or unpaid. Network to working professionals in the field you are interested in and be willing to do any job to get experience. Usually you can build up to actual performances, either in a chorus or as an extra.
5. Find internships through scholarship programs, since as these opportunities are often available during the summer months. Check overseas opportunities and study abroad internship programs, since these options are often offered to performing students.
