The CSC Apprentice Program is an intensive summer training program for young actors who are actively pursuing a career in theatre. This eight week training program runs concurrently with CSC’s signature event, Shakespeare on the Common, founded in 1996 by Artistic Director Steve Maler's vision that Shakespeare "belongs and should be accessible to everyone".
All training at CSC is guided by this core value of audience service, accessibility and engagement. The apprenticeship offers a robust Shakespearean performance focus through professionally directed productions held in and around Boston. CSC faculty support the work in the rehearsal room through classes in voice, movement and text analysis throughout the summer. Apprentices also bring these fundamental skills to audience engagement work on The Boston Common where they are an integral part of our show's success.
Since 2013, CSC has been the theater in residence at Babson College in Wellesley, MA with rehearsals and classes taking place at its beautiful Sorenson Center for the Arts. Throughout the program, apprentices will split their time between Wellesley and Boston. Dorm housing at Babson College is available for rental at an additional cost.
Apprentices must be at least 18 years of age and have completed their freshman year of undergraduate or equivalent training. There is no age limit on the program.
For more information visit:
http://commshakes.org/training/Apprentice-ProgramIf you have any questions, please contact Program Coordinator Victoria Townsend at
apprentice@commshakes.orgFor the audition: Please prepare one Shakespeare monologue approximately two minutes in length. Students should be prepared that we may spend some time working with the monologue in the session. If time allows we may also be able to see a contemporary monologue of their choice. Please also bring a copy of your headshot/resume if you have one available
We'll have a sign up sheet at an info table in the lobby before/after the matinee show on Friday. Come by there to sign up ahead of time for a slot, or email us at the email above or just show up 12-3pm at our auditions on Saturday. We'll be seeing people in 10 minute slots.
For any student who auditions at ACTF we will be waiving our $35 application fee.
