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Theater Salina Community Theatre
Address

PO Box 230
Phone 785-826-6126
Contact/email

Education Director John Henningsen, 785-827-6126, John.sct@sbcglobal.net
Website  www.salinatheatre.com
Mission Statement

The mission of Salina Performing Arts Academy is to enrich the cultural life of the community, to preserve and expand the American musical as an art form, to educate new audiences and to nurture aspiring artists.  SPAA exists to support and expand musicians, actors, singers, dancers, technical artists and most important, students of promise, as well as those whom are already established by bringing together both the theatre’s resources and the community.  By using the standard of artistic excellence, for which Salina Community Theatre is known, SPAA programs gives young emergent talent the opportunity to work alongside professionals in a truly collaborative atmosphere.
Internship Types

For University Credit
Full time/Part time
With stipend

Internship tracks Acting
Directing
Marketing/Public Relations
Stage Management
Design
Education/Teaching Artist
Administrative
Combination
Provided:

Housing
Stipend
Class credit
Classes/Workshops for Interns

Duration Summer season
TYA shows each season

Four in the season, two over the summer session
Other shows  
Performance Spaces Two with a black box in construction
Can interns audition for productions?  Productions are for students aged 4th grade to high school senior
Equity candidacy program? no
Education Department? yes
Partnering organizations? We have many partnerships with local organizations that are interested in artist from all over the country
Intern responsibilities Interns will work with local youth performers to put up two full length musicals. Interns will get the opportunity to design, direct, choreograph, stage manage, etc. Interns will be supplemented by professional theatre staff
How to apply?

Salina Performing Arts Academy

is seeking Interns for our two summer productions, Willy Wonka Jr. and Grease.

Successful candidate will be a team player with experience working with teen performers and an applied discipline in the theatre arts.

Areas we are looking to fill include but are not limited to,
Directing, Choreography, Vocal direction, Stage Management,
Office management, Costume and Scenic design.

The position is a 9-week Internship, June 9th - August 11th. “Willy Wonka, Jr.” is a four week day camp for students in grades 4th through 8th.
“Grease” is a four week theatre academy for 9th grade through freshman in college.

Interns receive a stipend of $1,500 for the summer, plus housing. college credit is available. Send cover letter, resume, TWO letters of recommendation and supporting materials to John Henningsen, Education Director, Salina Community Theatre 303 E. Iron Ave. Salina, KS 67401 or John.sct@sbcglobal.net.