Congratulations 2008 Interns!
After an amazingly high standard of applications and auditions, Zen Zen Zo is proud to present our Company Interns for 2008:
Aslam Abdus-Samal (Brisbane)
Damian Bernado – Directing Intern (Melbourne)
Emma Bleaney (Tasmania)
Jessica Brown-White (USA)
Drew der Kinderen – Directing Intern (Gold Coast)
Adam Deusien (Sydney)
Hannah Fox (Melbourne)
Jeremy Guttman (USA)
Frances Marrington (Melbourne)
Jeremy Neideck (Brisbane)
Fleur Noble – Directing Intern (Adelaide)
Ellen Rijs (Melbourne)
Dale Thorburn (Brisbane)
Andy Townsend (Brisbane)
In 2008 Zen Zen Zo Physical Theatre will offer the 5th Company Internship Program. This innovative program provides one of the few opportunities in Australia for emerging artists (actors, directors, producers, teachers & administrators) to acquire the skills and contacts necessary to make the transition into the professional performing arts industry. Closely mentored by the Zen Zen Zo Artistic Director and Core Company, the Interns undertake a series of intensive training units in acting, physical theatre, auditioning, networking, marketing, grant writing, teaching, administration, finance, preparing budgets, fitness training, sports psychology, as well as meeting some of Australia’s preeminent Arts Leaders, and performing in a Zen Zen Zo production.
There is also one place provided for a director, who in addition to the above units will also be mentored specifically in theatre direction by the Artistic Director whilst creating their own work.
The 2008 Company Internship will take place over a 6-month period. As the program will be both physically and psychologically demanding, the Internship needs to take top priority during this period and participants can not undertake either full-time work or study. Entrance is by application only (see below), and a maximum of 12 Interns (including the Intern Director) will be accepted into the program.
Program Aims
The overall aims of the program can be summed up as follows:
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An advanced actor-training program, specialising in Physical Theatre
This happens through 3 weekly training sessions, Stomping Ground and Masterclass Week, the unit on auditioning, and the graduating performance.
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A leadership course, with a strong focus on personal development. This is facilitated through sessions with a qualified sports psychologist, the “Enneagram” weekend workshop, a rigorous and truthful learning environment, and regular assessment sessions with the Artistic Director.
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A career-shaping experience, which helps applicants identify their strengths and plan their future paths within the arts industry. This occurs through exposure to a number of different artistic fields, including directing, teaching, administration, and the opportunity to network with high-profile industry figures in the “Masters” seminars.
Is the Program just for Actors?
Central to the driving philosophy behind this program is the idea that artists need to be equipped with many skills in order to survive long term. Acting, directing, teaching, producing and administrative skills may all be required for you to realise your visions in the performing arts in Australia. This program therefore works to identify and strengthen your natural talents as an artist, and provide you with new ones that will give you the maximum opportunities to gain employment in this highly competitive industry. Since 2006, the Internship has also provided one place for a director, who will be mentored by the Artistic Director, whilst still undertaking all of the other Internship components.
The Zen Zen Zo Company Internship therefore includes 12 major components spanning a 6-month period:
- Stomping Ground
- Stomping Ground Masterclass
- Fitness Training Bootcamp
- Weekly Physical Actor-Training
- Weekly Meisner Acting Classes
- Core Seminars
- Teachers’ Training Course
- Performance Project (ZEITGEIST)
- Reading Group
- “Meet the Masters” Series
- “Enneagram” Weekend Workshop
- Live Performance Exposure
For more information on the Internship Program, including application details, please refer to the Internship brochure.
Internship Audition Process
Short-listed applicants will be required to prepare the following audition which will be held on FRIDAY 26 October at the Old Museum in Brisbane.
Interstate and international applicants can send a DVD of their auditions to:
Suite 222, 58 High St,
Toowong, QLD 4066.
- A 1-2 min. text monologue. Please consider choosing something contemporary. You can deliver this any way you like. We are mostly looking at your ability with text and meaning.
- A 1-2 min. movement piece. This can be anything you want, but please be sure to showcase any special movement skills you might have (e.g. dance, gymnastics, etc) We will also be looking at how you "compose" a piece in terms of meaning, structure, and creativity.
- 1-2 mins of any special skills! This might include singing, fire skills, playing an instrument, or visual art - you can show footage of paintings, films, installations, etc - anything created by you.
For further information or queries, please contact Artistic Director Lynne Bradley at
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