Producer/Promoter Internship

  Scotland

• Other Cities in Scotland: 
Edinburgh

Term: Summer 
Dates: August 1 - 31, 2009

Description: Producer/Promoter Internship

The Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2009

Purpose
This internship with Green Room Presents during The Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2009 offers the opportunity to attend in excess of 60 shows during The Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2009 with the primary purpose of scouting for shows to transfer to our New York City theatres and for world-wide touring. The intern will observe and work in the field of producing, promoting, literary management and dramaturgical research, script analysis and production support. It also provides an opportunity to participate in myriad activities associated with the functioning of a producer/promoter of a professional entertainment company.

What to Expect
Interns work as assistants to managing director in general. The duties of each intern vary, but a general list of potential tasks includes: reviewing shows at The Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2009 for internal usage; conducting on-line research; dramatic text analysis, editing and compiling different editions of a script; assisting in the writing, editing, and and other publications; reading and reporting on reviews; at times observing rehearsals; participating in educational programs; and performing general administrative and clerical tasks, such as copying and organizing materials. No flyering or flyposting.

Highlights:
About Us

Green Room Presents is an award-winning entertainment and media company. It has, since its inception, been dedicated to presenting an alternative creative voice across several artistic disciplines.

People

The professionals at Green Room Presents have backgrounds in Broadcasting, Finance, Performing Arts and Publishing. These professionals lend their expertise to present, produce, promote and provide entertainment to a worldwide audience.

Our Services

Green Room Presents offers its own internal services to performers and companies, allowing for an entirely interactive and involved process. Green Room Presents brings the stars within your reach and ensures that you take centre stage with confidence.

Qualifications:
Prerequisites
The intern should have good writing and communication skills, a strong background in literature (especially drama), and experience in research. Candidates should also have a special interest in the process of transferring theatrical productions to commercial runs, tours film and television. Word processing skills and basic computer competence are highly desirable.

Time Commitment
A commitment of one month is needed, with an average of 20 - 30 hours of work per week. Currently seeking Interns who are available 1 August 2009 to 31 August 2009.

Cost in US$: $2,500

Salary / Pay: Stipend: $500

Experience Required: no

This Program is open to American, Asian, Australian, Canadian, European, Kiwi, South African and Worldwide Participants.

Participants Travel to Scotland Independently

Typically Participants Work in Groups

Application Process Involves:

• Phone Interview
• Resume

Post-Program Services Include:

• Alumni Network
• Exit Debriefing Abroad
• Job and Internship Network

Green Room Presents's Mission Statement: Producer/Promoter Internship The Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2010 About Us: Green Room Presents is an award-winning entertainment and media company headquartered from its Off-Broadway theatres in New York City, The Green Room (99-150 seats) & Bleecker Street (199-300). We present, produce and promote comedy, dance, music, children's shows, television and theatre to a global audience. Green Room Presents boasts a history of over eighty-five individual productions at The Edinburgh Festival Fringe and has won numerous awards as a result. Purpose: This internship with Green Room Presents during The Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2010 offers the opportunity to attend in excess of 60 shows during The Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2010 with the primary purpose of scouting for shows to transfer to our New York City theatres and for world-wide touring. The intern will observe and work in the field of producing, promoting, literary management and dramaturgical research, script analysis, media relations, street promotions, general admin, client liaison and production support. It also provides an opportunity to participate in myriad activities associated with the functioning of a producer/promoter of a professional entertainment company.

Year Founded: 2000