Students who participate in Shakespeare Miami's Apprenticeship program receive free: Coaching in reading & writing Training in activities such as: dance, stage combat, yoga and drumming Training in physical comedy Training in team building period history, performance & more. Coaching for auditions. Performance opportunities Training in Costuming, technical theatre and more |
YEAR ONE Ages 10 & 11
Beginning at the age of ten, apprentices learn to
listen, to begin to absorb the world of theatre,
Shakespeare's words, and how to behave in a
professional setting. Apprentices learn the
value of being on time and of thorough
preparation. . They learn the skill of learning
through observation and listening, preparing
themselves for their first steps on a stage.
Every apprentice and Intern is required to meet
minimum standards in their schoolwork and
occasional tutoring is available with homework.
Apprentices are assigned age appropriate
research project per year.
Beginning at the age of ten, apprentices learn to
listen, to begin to absorb the world of theatre,
Shakespeare's words, and how to behave in a
professional setting. Apprentices learn the
value of being on time and of thorough
preparation. . They learn the skill of learning
through observation and listening, preparing
themselves for their first steps on a stage.
Every apprentice and Intern is required to meet
minimum standards in their schoolwork and
occasional tutoring is available with homework.
Apprentices are assigned age appropriate
research project per year.
Apprentices and their families make a commitment to good
grades, professional behavior and hard work. Our apprenticeships
begin at a young age in order to foster personal discipline,
academic growth and permit the student to grow up with
"Shakespeare in their ears."
Each year, Shakespeare Miami accepts between one and three
new elementary school interns into the program for a long-term
commitment to the company. This program immerses students in
company life, study of Shakespeare and other training such as
stage combat.
Apprentices and their families commit to a balanced and
age-appropriate schedule of rehearsals, training programs and
volunteer work.
Our professional company members and educator/actors serve
as mentors, teachers and guides during the student's time with the
company.
grades, professional behavior and hard work. Our apprenticeships
begin at a young age in order to foster personal discipline,
academic growth and permit the student to grow up with
"Shakespeare in their ears."
Each year, Shakespeare Miami accepts between one and three
new elementary school interns into the program for a long-term
commitment to the company. This program immerses students in
company life, study of Shakespeare and other training such as
stage combat.
Apprentices and their families commit to a balanced and
age-appropriate schedule of rehearsals, training programs and
volunteer work.
Our professional company members and educator/actors serve
as mentors, teachers and guides during the student's time with the
company.
YEAR THREE Ages 13 & 14
Year three is a busy time for apprentices;
students begin to their academic approach to
Shakespeare; through special classes and fun
research assignments. If given permission,
school shows.
Year three apprentices attend all training
workshops, and are at select rehearsals until 9
pm.
Year three is a busy time for apprentices;
students begin to their academic approach to
Shakespeare; through special classes and fun
research assignments. If given permission,
school shows.
Year three apprentices attend all training
workshops, and are at select rehearsals until 9
pm.
YEARS FOUR AND FIVE Ages 15 & 16
Years four and five offer the apprentices more advanced training
and more responsibility in the company. Apprentices participate
fully in all training workshops, school performances and are
given the opportunity to audition for small roles in the mainstage
productions. Each student is expected to maintain a high GPA,
attend rehearsals and participate in activities of the company.
They are held to professional standards of conduct, preparation,
and performance as the entire cast.
Students are assigned more structured duties in the company
and as their apprentice ship draws to a close, they are choose a
topic for their research project which is presented to the entire
company and invited guests.
Years four and five offer the apprentices more advanced training
and more responsibility in the company. Apprentices participate
fully in all training workshops, school performances and are
given the opportunity to audition for small roles in the mainstage
productions. Each student is expected to maintain a high GPA,
attend rehearsals and participate in activities of the company.
They are held to professional standards of conduct, preparation,
and performance as the entire cast.
Students are assigned more structured duties in the company
and as their apprentice ship draws to a close, they are choose a
topic for their research project which is presented to the entire
company and invited guests.
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bright smoke, cold fire...
& Serious Fun!
Work hard, and have a blast!
Apprentices
make a long-term
commitment to the Arts.
make a long-term
commitment to the Arts.
YEAR TWO Ages 12 & 13
Year two finds young apprentices preparing to
undertake a small non-speaking role in a
production. Apprentices participate in
age-appropriate training with professional
company members, and begin training in a skill
such as dance, stage combat or drumming.
Year two apprentices are permitted to attend
more rehearsals and begin to observe various
aspects of how a production comes together,
both back stage and on stage.
Year two finds young apprentices preparing to
undertake a small non-speaking role in a
production. Apprentices participate in
age-appropriate training with professional
company members, and begin training in a skill
such as dance, stage combat or drumming.
Year two apprentices are permitted to attend
more rehearsals and begin to observe various
aspects of how a production comes together,
both back stage and on stage.
APPRENTICE
-noun (əˈprɛntɪs)
someone who works for a skilled
or qualified person in order to
learn a trade or profession, esp
for a recognized period
Apprenticeship is a system of
training a new generation of
practitioners of a skill.
Apprentices (or in early modern
usage "prentices") or protégés
build their careers from
apprenticeships. ...
-noun (əˈprɛntɪs)
someone who works for a skilled
or qualified person in order to
learn a trade or profession, esp
for a recognized period
Apprenticeship is a system of
training a new generation of
practitioners of a skill.
Apprentices (or in early modern
usage "prentices") or protégés
build their careers from
apprenticeships. ...
| Shakespeare Miami's FREE Apprenticeship program offers young students the opportunity to CONNECT to the ARTS, their COMMUNITY and to THEMSELVES |
click here for application form HOW TO APPLY FOR THE PROGRAM CLICK HERE to access the application form Fill it out completely and hit "send" FAQs
We accept well behaved children at the age of ten for an initial try-out to determine if the child is mature enough to participate and is having fun.
The program is free
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No, we accept apprentices dependent on several factors, and as they will be interacting with people of all ages, an older child entering the apprenticeship shouldn't be a problem.
NO. This is not the program for you. We are dedicated to a holistic approach. At the end of our program we want a student who knows how conduct to research, not because it was assigned, but for the pure joy of making new discoveries. At the end of the program we hope to have helped to create, a well-rounded individual who can paint, hammer, run a seam, fight with a rapier, and dance a Galliard. Someone who honors commitments, exhibits the skills of leadership and can be a team player. Our apprentices will be able to handle, not only any performance or audition, but any presentation or job interview with confidence.
In general our program runs from October through early February of each year with breaks for holidays.
honor a commitment, to begin to make sense of plots and dialogue and have fun. At 11, we aim to have the child be able to read text with confidence, understand plotlines, complete assignments, master the rudiments of stage etiquette and participate in age appropriate workshops.
versed in the text, the preparation process and focus on developing team-building skills, and to have fun. At 13, we expect the child to learn the rudiments of dramaturgy, background research, text, develop her vocabulary and participate in age appropriate classes, workshops and projects. At age 14 and 15, apprentices prepare to tackle small roles and to assist with dramaturgy at rehearsals. They are assigned research projects as well as duties in various departments (costume, lighting, set design and construction) Even if they do not have speaking roles, students are required to participate in performances as extras, dancers, musicians, or to work backstage... and to have fun.
Where can I get more information? Email shakesmiami@gmail.com |
| Shakespeare Miami director, Colleen Stovall, with a young apprentice, and interns. |
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