June 3rd - July 29th, 2013

Commonwealth Shakespeare Company's

2013 Apprentice Program

The CSC Apprenticeship Program is an intensive summer training program for young professionals who are actively  pursuing a career in theatre. Besides invaluable training, CSC offers a unique opportunity to work alongside theatre professionals on a truly massive scale. Our summer programming reaches over 100,000 audience members every year, and our Apprentices are an integral part of every aspect of the production.

Training

For eight weeks, six days a week, Apprentices participate in a series of skills-building classes and activities. CSC’s nationally recognized faculty focuses on the fundamental skills necessary to unleash Shakespeare’s text onto the modern stage. From morning classes to afternoon rehearsals and evenings on the Boston Common, an Apprentice’s life is never dull.

Master classes supplement the training with work in special topics essential for the classical actor.  Past master classes have included:

Performance

Training with CSC is put to an immediate, “real world” test with ongoing performance opportunities throughout the summer.

• Shakespeare on the Common: every Apprentice will be given an on-stage role and understudy assignment in CSC’s 2013 mainstage production
  

• Final Performance Project: Training will culminate with a final public Shakespearean performance project for CSC audiences.

• Family Day: perform and lead activities for audiences of all ages

Professional Development

• Gain an intimate introduction to Boston’s thriving professional theatre scene

• Rehearse along side CSC’s professional actors

• Accrue Equity Membership Candidacy (EMC) points and gain an introduction to the actor’s union, Actor’s Equity Association

• Rotate through various front-of-house responsibilities

• Earn college credit through your university (contact your institution for availability)

What Former Apprentices are Saying about the Program:

"Along with the solid classical acting foundation I gained, the relationships I developed are indispensable."     

"I have grown increasingly comfortable with a genre of theatre assumed 'un-masterable' by many, including myself." 

"Truly a summer I will never forget."

"Speaking of transformative, the ending of the program allowed me to step back and truly appreciate what I had gone through that summer. It was hard to go, but it was such a great experience that I will carry with me as I move forward into my career." 

Application and Additional Information

Application Materials

Applicants must submit the following:

• The Apprentice Program application available below
• A theater resume
• A headshot
• One personal essay describing your goals in acting training
• One letter of recommendation
• A $30 application fee, submitted via check or using the PayPal button below

The Audition

There is also a required audition consisting of two contrasting monologues, one Shakespeare and one contemporary, not to exceed five minutes.

Auditions for the Summer 2013 program will be held in the CSC offices January 27, February 23, March 9, March 23, and April 21, all from 10am-2pm BY APPOINTMENT ONLY. Call or e-mail to schedule a specific time or for information on how to audition remotely.

Acceptance notifications are issued on a rolling basis within two weeks of your completed application submission.

TUITION & FINANCIAL AID INFORMATION

Tuition for Summer 2013 is $2,000.

CSC has a very limited number of partial scholarships available to applicants demonstrating financial need. Scholarships are available in $500 and $1000 denominations. The majority of scholarships awarded will be $500. If you are interested in applying for financial aid, please submit a separate financial aid application posted below.

**CSC does not provide housing, although we may be able to assist in finding accommodations.**

APPLICATION AND ENROLLMENT CALENDAR

Jan. 27: 10:00AM - 2:00PM Boston Audition

Feb. 2: 12:00PM - 3:00PM KCACTF auditions in Hyannis, MA

Feb. 23: 10:00AM - 2:00PM Boston Audition

March 9: 10:00AM - 2:00PM Boston Audition

March 11: Application for Work-Study Due

March 16, 17, & 18: NETC auditions in Natick, MA

March 23: 10:00AM - 2:00PM Boston Audition

April 21: 10:00AM - 2:00PM Boston Audition

May 3: Final day to submit applications

May 7: Final decision notifications (including financial aid offers) released

May 20: Deposits due

June 3: First day of classes; all remaining tuition owed due at top of class

2013 APPRENTICE PROGRAM APPLICATION

2013 APPRENTICE PROGRAM FINANCIAL AID APPLICATION

2012 APPRENTICE PROGRAM BROCHURE

Pay Application Fee Online:

Name of Applicant:

Name of Student: