June 19 - August 12, 2012

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 2012 production of Coriolanus

• Tour of the Parks: CSC’s community outreach program to Boston neighborhood parks

• 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)

Application and Additional Information

Applicants must submit a brief form, resume and headshot, one personal essay, one letter of recommendation, and a $30 application fee. There is also a required audition consisting of two contrasting monologues, one Shakespeare and one contemporary, not to exceed five minutes. Call or e-mail to inquire about scheduling a local, Boston audition at the CSC offices or for how to audition remotely. Acceptance notifications are issued on a rolling basis.

Tuition for Summer 2012 is $2,000. CSC has a very limited number of partial scholarships available to applicants demonstrating financial need. Please contact our office to discuss the available options and how to apply. All materials must be submitted by May 15^th  to be considered for financial aid. 

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

 2012 APPRENTICE PROGRAM APPLICATION FORM

2012 APPRENTICE PROGRAM BROCHURE

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