The Actors Theatre Workshop

Film/Videographer Apprentice Application

Application Process

The application process for the Film/Videographer Apprentice Program includes completion of the application, reference checking and interviews.

Prior to completing the application we ask that you take some time to read two essays by Thurman E. Scott, the Artistic Director and Founder of the Actors Theatre Workshop and Mr. Scott's professional biography. The essays will provide you with a greater understanding of the creative foundation upon which ATW was built. Mr. Scott's biography will help place the curriculum and what you will learn in the program into a broader theatre context. These essays and their links can be found on our website:

The questions that follow in this application were designed to illuminate situations that unfold when you create. The potential to create exists within all human beings. Studying creative process allows you to open yourself to the uniqueness that exists within you and helps you to develop your individual gifts and become successful in any situation you may encounter in work and life.

Application Submission Details

Please complete the requested contact information, provide two references, and answer the questions below. We prefer the application be submitted online, space is provided to paste you resume and cover letter. If necessary, the application can be emailed, submitted by fax to 212-947-0642, or mailed. If so, please attach your resume and cover letter.

In addition, prior to the interview, any reel or sample of your work, will need to be sent on a DVD or provided through a website where it can be viewed.

Send to:
The Actors Theatre Workshop
145 W. 28th Street, 3rd Floor
New York, NY 10001
Attn: Film/Videographer Apprentice Program

After reviewing your application and contacting your references, we will contact you to schedule an interview.


We look forward to receiving your application!


Contact Information

Title: First Name: Middle Initial:
Last Name: Suffix:
Address: City: State:
Zip: Country:
Address while at ATW:(If different than above): City: State:
Zip: Country:
Home Phone Number: Cell Phone Number: Business Phone Number:
NY Area Phone Number: Fax Phone Number: Email*:
Alt Email*: Skype ID: IM:
IM Network:


Availability

Earliest possible start date: - -   (mm-dd-yy)


Emergency Contact Information

Name:   Relationship:
Address:   Phone Number:
Email:      


References

Please list two references that we may contact. They must be Professional Supervisors from a current or former job, internship or volunteer experience.


Name:   Name:
Title:   Title:
Company:   Company:
Professional Relationship to you:   Professional Relationship to you:
Phone:   Phone:
Email:   Email:


How did you hear about us?


Please be as detailed as possible below, as it will greatly assist in our outreach efforts. For instance, if this was through the Internet, please list the web site and search engine below. Did someone personally refer you to us? If so, who?


Experience, Skills, & Resources

Please check all areas of expertise, talents and resources that you feel you can contribute to ATW.
Accounting/Bookkeeping Marketing/Public Relations Production Tech - Costume/Wardrobe
Archival Office Skills Production Tech - Make-up
Carpentry Photography Videography - Filming/Editing
Computer Skills Production Tech - Lights Research
Contractor/Electrician Production Tech - Props Transcription
Fundraising Production Tech - House Manager
Grant Writing Production Tech - Stage Manager
Graphic Design Production Tech - Food Service

Other     Please specify:


Resume - Please copy and paste your resume here.


Cover Letter

In your cover letter, please expand on your overall background both professionally and otherwise. Depending on your experience, this does not have to be related to video or film production, but will give us a clear picture of who you are as an individual. Please include any talents, skills and resources that you feel could contribute to the mission of ATW and why you would like to be considered for the film/videographer apprentice program at ATW.

In regards to video and film production, please include any specific skills and equipment you have experience in and your proficiency, i.e., lighting, audio, logging, digital editing, final cut pro, specific video cameras, etc. List any equipment you may have access to.


Websites

If available, please list website addresses that show examples of your video work, or let us know that you will be sending us a DVD of your work by mail. Please write all web addresses as follows: http://www.yourwebsite.com


Questions - Please answer the following questions.

In preparation for the interview, and so we may begin to get to know you, please answer the following questions. These questions are meant to challenge you creatively and to address some of the issues that unfold throughout the creative process.

What long-term processes have you previously been committed to outside of your professional responsibilities? Please describe the challenges you encountered and how you met those challenges.


What is your ideal in life? What do you want to accomplish? What is it about this opportunity that you imagine will contribute to that ideal?


What qualities in yourself do you want to develop, and are you willing to go beyond what you perceive to be your limitations?


Are you prepared to open up to new discoveries and possibilities about yourself and the world? Are you ready to give yourself time to develop these possibilities and to commit to a process of learning?


*Please note because we have encountered problems sending and receiving information to various email addresses (including Hotmail and AOL accounts), It is very important to add our email address: Outreach@actorstheatreworkshop.com to your address book in your email account in order to ensure that you receive emails from us. Please do this immediately after submitting this application. Thanks!

If you do not receive an email confirming receipt of your application within two days of submission, please contact us at Outreach@actorstheatreworkshop.com, or call us at 212.947.1386 x 0.
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