Summary:
Ward discusses his experience as a public relations intern at the Actors Theatre of Louisville during the 1983-1984 season. He explains how his early exposure to the theatre through his father's architectural work and his own acting classes led him to pursue an internship at the theatre. Ward describes the various tasks he performed as an intern, including selling advertisements for productions, compiling actor biographies for programs, and assisting with the theatre's 20th anniversary celebrations. He also discusses the theatre's process for selecting and preparing for productions. After his internship, Ward moved to New York where he worked at the Circle in the Square Theatre and the New York Shakespeare Festival. He notes that his experience at the Actors Theatre of Louisville was instrumental in securing these positions.