Volunteer and Intern Opportunities
We are currently seeking qualified candidates for the positions listed below:
BCT needs volunteer ushers for 2011-2012!
- Do you enjoy working with children and the public?
- Would you like to contribute to an extraordinary cultural and educational environment?
- Are you enthusiastic about the arts and live theatre?
If you said yes, then our volunteer usher program may be perfect for you! Whether seating a classroom of pre-schoolers about to enjoy their first live theatre performance or helping a family of six find seats together for a weekend performance, ushers ensure that BCT patrons enjoy the very best experience possible during their time at the theatre.
Ushers are needed for School Performances, which take place on weekday mornings, and Family Day Performances, which take place on Saturday mornings and Sunday afternoons. Please see the volunteer application for additional information.
If you would like more information on BCT's volunteer program, please contact Stacey Turner by email or phone at (205) 458-8181.
To Apply:
Download our volunteer application HERE. Applications should be submitted to Stacey Turner via email or may be mailed to: Birmingham Children's Theatre, Attn. Stacey Turner, P.O. Box 1362, Birmingham, AL 35201.
INTERNSHIPS:
Birmingham Children's Theatre offers full- or part-time internships to qualified high school, college undergraduate or graduate students of the performing arts, arts education or arts administration. Areas for internship may include Production, Administration or Education.
First preference will be given to college students who have already acquired some basic training and experience in theatre and are ready for the next step toward a career in this field. Anyone over the age of 16 who is interested should apply. Applicants should:
- Have a passion for working with young people
- Have a strong respect for the collaborative nature of theatre
- Be willing to engage in the creative process
- Have an excellent sense of humor
- Be reliable
- Know how to be part of a team, but also how and when to take initiative and get things done.
Academic Credit
BCT will help any student needing to fulfill
specific credit requirements by working with faculty advisors from
participating schools. All arrangements for credit must be made by
intern. Please provide any paperwork with application.
Evaluations
Each intern will participate in a variety of evaluative
measures with department managers throughout the duration of the
internship. Interns will be required to complete self-evaluation
forms. There will also be periodic, face to face evaluations to
discuss progress, plan for future goals and assess program
expectations. Final evaluation will be sent to faculty advisor.
Payment and Housing
We are currently offering unpaid internships. At this time BCT does not offer housing.
How to Apply
Please click here to fill out an application. Mail completed application along with:
- Resume
- 3 References
- 1 Letter of Recommendation
- A brief personal statement of what you hope to gain from this internship (no more than 500 words)
- Any paperwork for earning educational credit
TO: Birmingham Children's Theatre, Attn. Stacey Turnerr, P.O. Box 1362, Birmingham, AL 35201
