Anyone who’s ever dreamed of working in the creative and exciting world of theatre and performing arts may have an opportunity to explore that career this summer with The Centenary Stage Company and Performing Arts Guild in Hackettstown. Now in its 22nd year as the only year-round professional producing organization and presenter in NW New Jersey, the Guild has openings on the staff this summer for Interns in Theater Management, Arts Administration and Arts Education.

Beginning in June, candidates will work closely with the Producing Artistic Director in all facets of the theatre, from Marketing, Public Relations and promotions, to casting, interfacing with guest artists and audiences, and working with box office management. Arts Education Interns will have the opportunity to assist with Theatre classes in a variety of age groups.

During the 2005 summer, the Guild will once again offer the popular “Jazz in July Series,” with three world-class jazz ensembles performing in July and August, in addition to the state acclaimed Summer Theatre program, The Young Performers Workshop and the Tyro I and Tyro II camps for younger thespians. The positions will also include assisting in the planning process for the 2005-2006 Centenary Stage Company Equity season, which will open with Moliere’s classic comedy, Tartuffe. Opportunities for Equity Membership candidacy exist through the Centenary Stage Company. For persons pursuing academic degrees, the positions include opportunities for college credit through the Centenary College Theatre department. Stipends for each position will be commensurate with experience.

For more information, contact Carl Wallnau or Catherine Rust in the Guild Administrative offices at 908-979-0900.