Croswell Now Accepting Applications for Summer 2012 Internships! Applications Due March 12, 2012

The Croswell Opera House, Michigan’s oldest continually operating theatre, offers internships for college undergraduate and graduate students looking for opportunities in costuming, technical theatre/ carpentry, stage management and arts management/marketing. Applicants must be at least 18 years old as of May 1, 2012.

The Croswell’s internship program offers a challenging, fun, educational experience for those interested in pursuing a career in the theatre arts, as well as those that have enjoyed working in the creative arts, but are pursuing other majors and/or career options. Croswell interns are entrusted with a great deal of responsibility, and have the opportunity to work closely with the Croswell staff, as well as contracted artists from through the Midwest.

We expect a willingness to work hard and high standards of performance. Weekend hours can be expected. In return, interns are treated as members of our professional staff and receive intensive hands-on experience and other generous perks. We ask that all interns be reliable, conscientious and energetic.

The internships run for approximately 12 weeks and include a small stipend ($250 per week). While there is some flexibility in the start dates, the internships generally run from mid-May through the second week in August. Housing is not provided, however the Croswell can assist with finding reasonably priced, local housing if required.

To apply for a Croswell Summer Internship, please provide a cover letter and resume, either via regular mail or electronically to the following:

Croswell Opera House
Summer Internship
129 E. Maumee
Adrian, MI 49221

or via e-mail to: financial@croswell.org

Your application should indicate for which Internship you are applying. All applications must be received by March 12, 2012.

Interviews for considered candidates will be conducted the weeks of March 19 and March 26 with successful candidates being notified by April 9, 2012.

For more information about the Croswell, our events and productions visit www.croswell.org, facebook.com/thecroswell or email tickets@croswell.org.

Jackson Community College High School One-Act Play Festival

Drama students to compete in High School One-Act Play Festival

Jackson Community College will host the sixth annual One-Act Play Festival on Saturday, Feb. 25, with six Jackson County high schools participating. Doors will open at 8:30 a.m. in the Michael Baughman Theatre, Potter Center. Festival begins at 8:45 a.m. and performances begin at 9 a.m.
The One-Act Play Festival is hosted by the College, with the support of local theatre artists, to provide performance and technical theatre opportunities for high school students. It is designed to highlight theatrical talents of local schools, provide healthy and creative competition, foster team work, and to promote theatrical opportunities at JCC and in the community. The event is coordinated by Sandy DiCesare, JCC coordinator of educational theatre.
Schools participating this year include:
• Hanover-Horton
• Jackson
• Grass Lake
• Concord
• Northwest
• Western
Judges for this year’s event will be Dr. Paul Patton of Spring Arbor University, Dr. Kerry Graves of Siena Heights University, new JCC theatre instructor Drew Sutherland, and Kristen Trumble, JCC technical theatre alumni, will be the technical judge. Local theatre artists and JCC Drama Club and theatre students will staff the day.
Awards include a $400 scholarship to JCC for each member of the school that receives “Best Overall Performance.” Awards will be presented following the performances at 4 p.m. Admission is $3 per person. For more information, contact the Potter Center Box Office at 517.796.8600.