internship question/winter season shows

hey everyone. i will be a freshman BFA musical theatre major at uni in the US. for the summer after my first year of college, (june/july-august/sept) i want to do some internships in australia or any shows that will be running in that season (winter) i'm mainly into musical theatre, but can do straight plays and film as well. i'd really like to either intern for a company or be in a show for the experience and connections, seeing as i am an australian and would have to return to australia after i graduate as much as i'd like to stay in america. thoughts anyone? are there any companies i should look into? i'd really like to perform but if its not possible then interning would be good enough. thanks in advance :)

Australians don't do 'interships'. We do 'work experience' which amounts to the same thing, but is usually reserved for high school/uni students (currently studying in Australia). This is because the school/uni pays for the insurance of the student, in case of accidents to them/by them. On top of this, the placements are NOT paid (I believe some internships in the US have a nominal payment). If you're planning on working on a show or with a company whilst here, your best bet is to either a) apply for a job that is advertised, b) volunteer with a company that you're interested in working with. There's no way you'll be a performer unless you actually audition. Work experience placements are generally all about helping out in the admin/production side of things, and even if you're lucky you won't get creative input. Doesn't matter if you want to be an actor or not; the acting roles are reserved for those who audition and receive the role through normal channels. EDIT: As you're in NSW, you might try looking at what kind of work experience slots are available at the Sydney Opera House or other larger companies/venues. These would be snapped up quickly, but may also be available to non-studying people.

Australians don't do

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