Opportunities
Does the theatre department offer any scholarships?
Yes, we offer theatre majors a number of scholarships, awards, and fellowships. Here is a quick list of scholarships & awards we offer:
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Robert Lo Bianco Scholarship
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Patty and Jay Baker Theatre Fund Production Fellowship
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Vera M. Roberts Award
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Charles Elson Award
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Tyrone Guthrie Award
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Walter Prichard Eaton Award
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John Gassner Award
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Theatre Workshop Award
Click here to get more information.
Can Hunter help me find an internship?
Yes, we maintain relationships with local theaters and production companies. Our students have interned at organizations such as the Williamstown Theater Festival, Dramatists Guild, Jujamcyn Theaters, Roundabout Theatre Company, The Public Theatre, and The Wooster Group. We put all internship opportunities in our weekly newsletter, The Baker Breakdown. Click here to find out more about interships.
The Office of the Arts, also has a great archive of currently available arts internships. Click here to find out more
Can I get any scholarships for unpaid internships?
Yes, the Office of the Arts (OOA) offers internship awards to students who secure unpaid internships in the summer. Click here for more information.
We can also offer credit for unpaid internships. If you have secured an internship and would like to receive course credit, please contact us.
What are honors projects, and what are the requirements?
You must be a senior with at least a 3.5 GPA to propose an honors project. This can be either a creative or research project which equals or exceeds the workload of a 300 level class. Click here to see a full list of requirements.