"This was my first time stage managing an opera or any music based piece, and I fell head over heels in love with the experience. Everyone involved with the production was wonderful, kind and helpful. I felt completely at home and at ease. If there was something I needed or didn't understand, the staff never hesitated to help me out. I would absolutely encourage anyone hoping to gain more stage management experience to work with Opera NUOVA. I learnt so much in my time spent with NUOVA, and I would work with them again in a heartbeat."

- MOLLY PEARSON

2012 VOCAL ARTS FESTIVAL INTERNSHIPS

Internships are available for the following positions:
Assistant Directors
Assistant Conductors
Assistant Stage Managers
May 21 - July 1 2012

Who Can Apply?
Applicants must have previous experience with opera or theatre on the college, community, and/or professional level. Applicants must read music proficiently, and knowledge of a foreign language and computers is an asset.

Intern Descriptions

Assistant Director
As an Assistant Director, you will assist the directors and stage managers with notating blocking and production documentation. You will also need to take detailed notes during rehearsals and may be required to assist in the rehearsal process. Assistant Directors will have the opportunity to stage scenes for a variety of public performances and this work will be monitored and guided by the professional directorial team.

Assistant Conductor
Conducting Interns will work directly with our faculty, receiving valuable instruction in technique and musical leadership. They will learn practically through observing, coaching, and conducting, as well as take part in specially designed forums to assess their individual questions and needs. There will be ample opportunity to develop technique and gain experience through conducting rehearsals. Based upon experience and at the discretion of the artistic team, the intern may have the opportunity to conduct a dress rehearsal or matinee mainstage performance.

Assistant Stage Manager
This is a position to help aspiring Stage Managers to gain practical work experience in a professional environment. The Stage Management Intern works directly with the stage management staff who will assign responsibilities based on the intern’s ability and willingness to learn. The Intern is expected to attend rehearsals and production meetings. Through his/her work with the Stage Management team, the Intern will accumulate experience and learn the methods and procedures used by a stage manager in an operatic setting. The Intern will be assigned to one of the mainstage productions but will assist back stage in the other mainstage productions.

The internship positions start on May 21st and finish on July 1st, 2012. An interview in person is required.

Please fill out the INTERSHIP FORM here. Your application should be received by October 15th 2011.