COLLEGE APPRENTICE PROGRAM

Delaware Shakespeare Festival, a summer theatre company in Wilmington, DE, offers apprenticeships for college students who wish to gain professional experience before graduation. Have fun under the stars at beautiful Rockwood Park while learning and working with the Festivals talented directors, actors, designers, and staff!

Apprentices will be major contributors to the Festivals 2015 production of The Taming of the Shrew. All apprentices will be paired with a company mentor and participate in a series of master classes. Specific duties include:

Apprentices receive a small stipend. All apprenticeships (besides management) begin June 16, 2015 and will be completed by August 3, 2015. (Management apprentices begin later.) More information at www.delshakes.org. Apprentices should be enrolled in college. (College credit may be available.)

DSF does not offer housing. Apprentices should be able to provide their own transportation and housing in the Wilmington/Philadelphia area.

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

Performance apprentices appear in supporting roles in the mainstage production, understudy leading roles, and entertain audience members before the show as Wandering Bards.

Directing apprentice serves as another set of eyes and ears for the director in rehearsals. The directing apprentice helps to prepare understudies and may run small scene rehearsals.

Stage Management apprentices assist the stage manager throughout the rehearsal process and run the deck during performances. (Production apprentices are also encouraged to apply and will work with designers to create production elements.)

Management apprentices work with the Front of House team to organize marketing campaigns, coordinate volunteers, sell tickets and merchandise, and provide an enjoyable audience atmosphere.

DETAILS/ELIGIBILITY

Apprentices serving as Wandering Bards

Entertain over 3,500 people outdoors at Rockwood Park

To apply, please send a resume, two references, and a cover letter

explaining your interest in becoming a DSF Apprentice by March 17, 2014. (Performance

apprentices should also include a headshot.)

Auditions/interviews will be held on Saturday, March 21, 2014 in

Wilmington, DE.

Email materials to apprentice@delshakes.org