Due to the variable hours of the program and the intense nature of the work, it is impossible to hold an outside job during the production internship period. Internships in the administrative and artistic departments require a professional level of commitment. Due to the high cost of living in the San Francisco area, all applicants must have additional independent funding for living expenses while in residence. Housing and Transportation. The A.C.T. Conservatory office and the production department have some information regarding housing, but securing housing is the responsibility of each intern.
Rentals can be expensive and most interns and students share rentals on a monthly basis.
Most areas of San Francisco and the Bay Area are easily accessible via public transportation. Parking in the city is difficult and expensive, and most interns find they can do without a car quite well. Please contact your local officials or the U.S. embassy in your country for more information. A.C.T. is strongly committed to affirmative action throughout its Advanced Training in Theater programs. In particular, the company recognizes a critical need to offer training opportunities to minority students and aspiring professionals who wish to enter the field of theater arts.