STAGE MANAGER

INTERNSHIPS

STAGE MANAGEMENT INTERN:
The Dramatic Voices Program Berlin is a training program for professional and aspiring opera singers. This year's program project is a production of Ariadne auf Naxos (Richard Strauss) with reduced orchestration. Rehearsals and performances will take place in the Great Hall of the Luisen-Kirchengemeindehaus in Charlottenburg (Gierkeplatz).

We are looking for a Stage Management Intern to work on our production of Strauss's Ariadne auf Naxos this summer. This would involve (but is not limited to):

being present at all staging rehearsals and final rehearsals
closely familiar with score and staging
maintaining a working score with all cues written in
working closely with stage director and associate director
preparing props table and keeping it organized
managing costume and props prior to, during, and after rehearsal
coordinating/executing set changes and curtain opening/closing
calling singer entrances
possibly assisting in acquiring/making props and set pieces
possibly assisting in acquiring set pieces
assisting stage director, associate director and lighting designer during tech days
assist in setting up the set before the production
assisting in breaking down set after the production
additional duties as needed by the director and associate director

This is a great opportunity to work in a team of internationally established theatre professionals and gain invaluable experience. The internship will also be suitable for a singer who is looking to gain more experience in opera production in the German Theatre system.

The dates for the internship would be July 23-August 20, 2025.

This internship has a €500 stipend and we can assist in finding reasonably priced housing for your time in Berlin. In the end of the internship, we can offer a written recommendation and/or serve as a reference for further opportunities should you require it.

A good command of English is required.

If interested, please send CV/resume and cover letter by March 15, 2025 at the latest to [email protected]

ADMINISTRATIVE/PRODUCTION INTERN:
The Dramatic Voices Program Berlin is a training program for professional and aspiring opera singers. This year's program project is a production of Ariadne auf Naxos (Richard Strauss) with reduced orchestration. Rehearsals and performances will take place in the Great Hall of the Luisen-Kirchengemeindehaus in Charlottenburg (Gierkeplatz).

We are looking for a Production/Administration Intern to work on our production of Strauss's Ariadne auf Naxos this summer. This would involve (but is not limited to):

assist with program welcoming and orientation activities
assist in opening and closing venues each morning and evening (shared with the Hospitality work-studies)
assist stage manager intern in setting up and tearing down room arrangement for opera rehearsals (including orchestra chairs/stands/lights and sets/props)
set up and tear down room arrangements for lessons, sessions and public events
make, print and post announcements throughout program venues
assist in scheduling
make copies and distribute all relevant production information to participants and faculty
assist in procurement of set pieces and props for production of Strauss's Ariadne auf Naxos
assist in press announcements and other marketing/advertising for the production of Strauss's Ariadne auf Naxos
provide front-of-house and/or backstage assistance for the production of Strauss's Ariadne auf Naxos, both during rehearsals and performances
assist in setting up before the program
assisting in breaking down after the program
additional duties as needed by the program's leadership

Because the program has no age limit, young dramatic voices get to share the stage with seasoned professionals who are participating in the program because they want to sing a particular role or are changing Fachs. I established solid professional relationships with people who are in the industry, and working in the opera houses in Europe. And what I have received in lessons, coachings, masterclasses and performance opportunities, headshots, recordings has been one of the most cost effective investments I have done.'
- Stephanie DePrez, Soprano [Woglinde, Das Rheingold 2019]

'Everything that was promised by the program came through beautifully. The daily coachings were impeccable, the voice teaching was fantastic. I feel like I have arrived at another level. I can add Wagner to my repertoire and I owe this to the Dramatic Voices Program Berlin.'
- Marc Molomot, Tenor [Mime, Das Rheingold 2019]

'My favorite part were the coachings and lessons, which were at a very high level - they were specific and always done from an encouraging point of view. I did a lot of artistic growth in an environment that is supportive and encourages risk-taking.'
- Jennifer Carter, Soprano [Wellgunde, Das Rheingold 2019]