Literary Management Internship

The Literary internship at Magic offers the opportunity to observe and work in the field of literary management and dramaturgical research, script analysis, and production support. The intern will participate in an array of activities associated with the functioning of a dramaturgy/literary department of a professional theatre. In addition, the intern will work as an associate producer for the Virgin Play Series, thus gaining experience and developing skills in a production environment to complement work in the literary field. All interns participate in sharing office administration responsibilities.

Interns work as assistants to, and are mentored by, the Literary Manager. They will practice skills relevant to the entire range of choosing and moving a dramatic work from the page through various drafts to the stage.

Responsibilities include:

LITERARY MANAGEMENT:

Read and report on new scripts; attend readings by other companies; distribute scripts. Interns read and critique at least four plays a week.

Coordinate and participate in meetings of the Literary Committee.

Perform general administrative and clerical tasks such as copying and organizing materials and entering information into the literary database.

DRAMATURGY:

Conduct library and archival research as well as image research in libraries and on the web; analyze dramatic texts; edit, compile and print drafts of a script; assist in the writing, editing and proofreading of programs, study guides and other publications; observe rehearsals; participate in educational programs (Magic Theatre offers docent presentations before some performances and audience talk-backs after some performances).

Develop skills in primary oral research and interviewing.

PRODUCTION:

As associate producer for the Virgin Play Series, assist in casting and coordinate communication prior to readings; scout and organize event locations; and manage events.

In coordination with the development/marketing intern, act as the liaison with Producers and Adopt-a-Plan sponsors, providing them with scripts, contextual information about the plays and other dramaturgical materials, and access to rehearsals.

Specific Requirements
In addition to the general requirements for all Magic Theatre interns, the Literary Management Intern should hold, at a minimum, a bachelor’s degree; advanced degrees and/or related experience are welcome. In addition, candidates should have outstanding writing, communication and organizational skills, experience in research, a strong background in literature, and a passion for dramatic literature in particular. Foreign language skills and video editing and/or production skills are assets. Candidates should have a special interest in the process of transforming a written play into a theatrical production. We are looking for people who thrive in a collaborative environment.