Call for Applicants: Macy’s Internship
for Diverse Arts Administrators & Production Artists
Background
The mission of The Children’s of Cincinnati (TCT) is to educate, entertain, and engage audiences of all ages through professional theatrical productions and arts education programming. Now entering its 105th season, TCT is the oldest professional theatre for young audiences in the country and is recognized as one of the top children’s theatres in the nation. TCT brings art to life through three divisions: TCT MainStage at the Taft Theatre, TCT on Tour, and TCT Academy.
Arts organizations have the power to heal, uplift, and create lasting cultural change. Our goal is that the quality and inclusivity of TCT productions will continue to inspire all youth, with increasing numbers from historically marginalized populations, to love theatre and/or pursue careers both on- and off-stage, particularly through a practice of diverse representation in all areas of our operations.
The Change Fund at The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati was launched in October 2020 with the goal of creating an inclusive culture and innovation through the addition of previously excluded voices. The Change Fund provides exclusive funding for projects dedicated to eight pillar areas of diversity, equity, inclusion, and access. TCT has currently identified these pillars as:
- Diverse Arts Administrators
- Diverse Educators, Guest Speakers, Ambassadors, & Cultural Consultants
- Development of Diversity-Focused New Works and Adaptations
- Diverse Playwrights & Composers
- Diverse Directors & Choreographers
- Diverse Designers & Artists
- Diverse Production Crew
- Diversity-Focused Community Engagement Initiatives
The Change Fund seeks to offer opportunities for diverse individuals throughout the country including those of various races, ethnicities, religions, genders, abilities, socio-economic status, and more.
A generous donation from Macy’s will provide a season of exclusive funding for The Change Fund in support of advancing a more equitable future for present and future theatre artists and administrators. In alignment with Macy’s Mission Every One, TCT will provide learning and leadership opportunities for underrepresented youth through the Change Fund Internship for Diverse Arts Administrators or Diverse Production Artists.
During the 2022-23 season, Macy’s funded its inaugural Change Fund Internship for Diverse Production Artist R’reyonna Parker, who joined the Stage Management Team for Disney’s Descendants: The Musical. Macy’s has previously supported The Change Fund by funding the filming of the TCT on Tour production of ABIYOYO, a diversity-focused new work that was brought to life in the 2021-22 season.
During the 2023-24 season, Macy’s funded Change Fund Intern and Diverse Production Artist, Isaiah Reves, who assistant directed Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella: Youth Edition and co-wrote A Pirate-y Peter Pan, an upcoming TCT Tour production that will be performed at schools and community venues across the country throughout 2024 and into 2025.
How It Works
The Change Fund at TCT will provide professional and educational opportunities for diverse people interested in pursuing a career in the arts through internships for arts administrators and/or theatre production artists. Internships will amplify the voices of individuals who have been historically underrepresented. The Change Fund will be an educational resource dedicated to projects that specifically and intentionally propel the perspectives of people of varying races, ethnicities, religions, sexual orientations, genders, and more for many years to come.
Interested participants may apply for internships related to their professional goals in non-profit arts management and/or theatre production. Applicants may be aspiring non-profit marketing directors, CEOs, producers, development leaders, venue managers, scenic designers, technical directors, lighting designers, and beyond. Interns will lead various programming efforts, share in mentorship by TCT leaders, partake in professional development, engage in networking opportunities with other arts and business leaders in the community, and will be provided with valuable educational opportunities pertaining to their field of choice. Interns will also offer fresh expertise and perspective to TCT’s operations and programming departments.
Interns will work with TCT for 8 weeks during the 2024-25 season. They will receive a stipend of $500 per week and a housing and/or travel allowance of $1,000.
Eligibility
Applicants must be:
- Undergraduate or Graduate students, or recent Graduates, who identify with a diverse and/or marginalized population, including those marginalized in terms of gender, sexual orientation, race, income, and ability.
- Interested in pursuing a career in Arts Administration and/or Theatre Production
- Available for a minimum of 20 but up to 35 hours per week for a maximum of twelve weeks during the Fall or Spring.
How to Apply
Interested applicants should submit their resumes/cover letters to bailey.hartlage@tctcincinnati.com. In addition, please submit an essay of not more than 500 words or a video of not more than five minutes indicating how an internship at TCT is of interest to you, how it will impact you personally, and how you hope to impact TCT in the context of arts administration and/or theatre production.
Applications must be received by August 30, 2024.
Questions? Contact Development Manager Bailey Hartlage, bailey.hartlage@tctcincinnati.com or (513) 569-8080 ext. 32.
Bart’s Bards—a theatrical ministry of St. Bartholomew Catholic Church—is holding an open Call for Directors for our Summer 2025 musical. Interested persons should contact Danielle Meineke (BartsBards@gmail.com) to schedule a 45-minute evening appointment time on Sunday, September 29, Monday, September 30, or Wednesday, October 2 at St. Bartholomew Church (9375 Winton Rd).
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