Internships

Cornerstone's Development and Communications departments are currently seeking an enthusiastic intern who is willing to come in and help us out a few hours a week for the rest of Summer 2010 and possibly into the Fall. This is an unpaid internship. We're looking for someone who is able to volunteer 8-10 hours of their time per week. Days and times are flexible and will be determined during the interview process. Duties will include but are not limited to: archiving press pieces, digitizing archival footage, creating and conducting surveys, drafting letters to our donors, helping to implement marketing strategies, working with our database, and organizing important files. No experience necessary. Training will be available. Interested individuals should send an inquiry and resume to Sabrina Sikes, Development Associate, at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Fellowships

Paula Altvater Fellowship

Cornerstone's Altvater Fellowship program provides hands-on managerial and/or producorial opportunities for individuals interested in community-collaborative theater. Altvater Fellows explore a wide range of experiences in the planning and creation of a Cornerstone production.

Over an eight-week residency, Fellows work full-time with Cornerstone's Ensemble and Staff on aspects of design, directing, theater management, education, marketing, and production for current community collaborations. The Fellowship includes a $2000 honorarium. Travel and housing are not included.

The next Altvater Fellowship will be announced in early 2011. Please check back here for updates.

About Paula Altvater

Paula Altvater was a resident of the Pleasant Point Passamaquoddy Indian Reservation. She participated in Cornerstone's 1990 residency in Eastport, Maine, and in the 1991 national tour of The Winter's Tale: An Interstate Adventure. Paula passed away in 1992 and Cornerstone named this fellowship program as a tribute to her belief in the importance of community and the power of people working together.

How to Apply

The application period for the 2011 Altvater Fellowship is not open yet. Check back here in early 2011.

Past Altvater Fellows

2010         Jay Briggs, Ashley Walden
2009         Mieke Duffly     
2008         Sarah E. Peterson        
2007         Loraine Shields   
2007         William Jamarillo   
2006         Sibyl O’Malley      
2005         Victor Moag   
2005         Luann Poh Hwee Yen     
2004         Laura Henry     
2003         Leticia Lopez      
2003         Soo Lee         
2002         Julie Carpineto     
2001         Maya Gurantz    
2001         Karla Diaz         
2000         Donnetta Grays         
2000         Sergio Marin      
2000         B*Wak Comfort      
1999         Elizabeth Gonzalez     
1999         Katherine Chappel     
1998         Mark Valdez        
1998         José Casas      
1998         Scott Cheek   
1997         Claudia Pardo  
1997         Pete Galindo       
1997         Damion "Teeko" Parran