As promised, today you will hear all about our newest intern, David Ciano, and one of our veteran interns, Erin Kacmarcik. Enjoy!

Theatre Management

Name: David Ciano

Age: 18

Position (what do you do here?): This is only David’s first week on the job, but so far he’s helped Dan with marketing and postering. David is also a great vacuumer and is known for bringing in a fan to cool down the office.

School: UConn

Major: Theatre Studies

How did you hear about this job? David’s roommate, Steve Magro, knew David was interested in theatre and suggested he work here for the summer.

Favorite Play or Musical: Into the Woods. "Everyone thinks it’s really childish, but there’s so much subtext if you look!" David insists.

Really good theatre experience: David loves being involved in the arts and being part of a creative team - team being the key word. He enjoys being in a creative environment in which everyone works toward a common goal.

Favorite Ice Cream Flavor: He doesn’t really eat ice cream. His family raised him on fat-free frozen yogurt.

Type of car he drives (a very important tidbit, considering he must be mobile in order to poster): Dodge Caravan

Favorite West Hartford Locale/Activity: He’s from Bristol, so he doesn’t really know so much about West Hartford. He likes Westfarms Mall, but wonders if it is actually in Farmington.

Costuming

Name: Erin Kacmarcik

Age: 20

Position/Job Title: Costume Intern. She’s the wardrobe mistress for the four summer shows, as well as the assistant to the designers. She also helps organize and inventory the storage room upstairs.

School: The University of the Arts (Philadelphia, PA)

Major/Field of Study: Theatre Design/Technology with a concentration in Costume Design

How did you hear about this job? Internet search

What do you like best about working at the Playhouse? Erin loves working backstage on the shows and meeting the actors, directors, and designers. It's interesting to get to see the process that each artist goes through in order to create his or her vision.

Favorite Play or musical: Equus

Really good theatre experience you’ve had: The first show Erin designed for UArts was a great experience: The Dining Room, by A.R. Gurney. “It was great having the actors, who were also students, compliment me on my professionalism and creativity, as well as having the faculty director respect my opinions and ideas.”

Favorite Ice cream flavor: Turkey Hill Choco Mint Chip

Type of car she drives: Hyundai Elantra

Favorite West Hartford Locale/Activity: She’s from Ellington, so she’s not too familiar with West Hartford...she likes going to the movies, though.