internship internship.
I'm applying for an internship at the Wilma Theater this summer, and would appreciate feedback on my cover letter from all of my ridiculously smart friends. please, please, please.
Dear Ms. Holmes,
I am writing to you to express my interest in working as an education intern at the Wilma this summer. While I was considering companies with which to intern, the Wilma stood out because of its commitment not only to the art of acting, but to the importance of doing progressive theatre, and to bringing its message to the community. In addition to these incredibly important characteristics, the opportunity to work with the Barrymore award-winning Camp Wilma sounds like something that would not only be educational and exciting, but a really fun way to spend a summer.
I find working as an education intern especially appealing because it incorporates two of my favorite things: storytelling and children. I have been an avid reader for as long as I can remember, and have always loved good stories. It was in 2003 when I was playing the title role in Deb Braak’s production of Woman in Black that I really began to consciously examine storytelling as a cultural phenomenon and question why we tell the stories that we do. The question fascinated me, and coupled with a love for language, was the reason for my decision to major in both Theatre and Linguistics. As I discover more and more aspects that interest me, it’s threatening to become fatal, as I’m seriously considering an Anthropology degree as well! I would absolutely relish the opportunity to be able to really delve into the stories and culture of West Africa doing research. I’ve had a great deal of interest in the culture of West Africa since having a Nigerian professor with an extensive list of Old Country proverbs. I must admit that sometimes my interest in them would delay the class’s learning French for the day: I quickly began holding my questions to ask him after the lesson.
I also love children. I’ve been babysitting for children of various ages since about the age of thirteen, both in my neighborhood and in my church’s childcare facility. I also taught Religious Education to the Pre-Kindergarten class when I was a senior in high school. Currently, I am a nanny to two girls, one of whom is eleven, the other two. One of the most illuminating and fun experiences I’ve ever had was working with the eleven year old in a production of Far Away, and I would be very excited to see what the kids at Camp Wilma did with their adaptations of the West African stories. I think that learning about and doing theatre has the potential to bring out some of the best things about children: their spontaneity, silliness, and fun, certainly, but also their innate ability to feel empathy for other cultural groups and their intrinsic understanding of our humanity.
I would be incredibly grateful to have an interview. Although I am at school until April, I am able to make arrangements to come back to Philadelphia during any convenient weekend. Thank you so much for your consideration.
Sincerely,
Kelley Dilworth Baker
thanks, guys.
Dear Ms. Holmes,
I am writing to you to express my interest in working as an education intern at the Wilma this summer. While I was considering companies with which to intern, the Wilma stood out because of its commitment not only to the art of acting, but to the importance of doing progressive theatre, and to bringing its message to the community. In addition to these incredibly important characteristics, the opportunity to work with the Barrymore award-winning Camp Wilma sounds like something that would not only be educational and exciting, but a really fun way to spend a summer.
I find working as an education intern especially appealing because it incorporates two of my favorite things: storytelling and children. I have been an avid reader for as long as I can remember, and have always loved good stories. It was in 2003 when I was playing the title role in Deb Braak’s production of Woman in Black that I really began to consciously examine storytelling as a cultural phenomenon and question why we tell the stories that we do. The question fascinated me, and coupled with a love for language, was the reason for my decision to major in both Theatre and Linguistics. As I discover more and more aspects that interest me, it’s threatening to become fatal, as I’m seriously considering an Anthropology degree as well! I would absolutely relish the opportunity to be able to really delve into the stories and culture of West Africa doing research. I’ve had a great deal of interest in the culture of West Africa since having a Nigerian professor with an extensive list of Old Country proverbs. I must admit that sometimes my interest in them would delay the class’s learning French for the day: I quickly began holding my questions to ask him after the lesson.
I also love children. I’ve been babysitting for children of various ages since about the age of thirteen, both in my neighborhood and in my church’s childcare facility. I also taught Religious Education to the Pre-Kindergarten class when I was a senior in high school. Currently, I am a nanny to two girls, one of whom is eleven, the other two. One of the most illuminating and fun experiences I’ve ever had was working with the eleven year old in a production of Far Away, and I would be very excited to see what the kids at Camp Wilma did with their adaptations of the West African stories. I think that learning about and doing theatre has the potential to bring out some of the best things about children: their spontaneity, silliness, and fun, certainly, but also their innate ability to feel empathy for other cultural groups and their intrinsic understanding of our humanity.
I would be incredibly grateful to have an interview. Although I am at school until April, I am able to make arrangements to come back to Philadelphia during any convenient weekend. Thank you so much for your consideration.
Sincerely,
Kelley Dilworth Baker
thanks, guys.