Apprentice Program
The WTF Apprentice Program is a hands-on, fully immersive introduction to the world of professional theatre experienced during the summer season of the Tony Award-winning Williamstown Theatre Festival.
Apprentices have the opportunity to audition for all Festival productions and participate in the numerous projects, productions, and special events sponsored by the Festival and directed by the Festival Directing Corps.
An apprentice’s theatrical experience is not built on performance opportunities alone. Apprentices work on a number of crews and positions throughout the summer that make the season possible, including building sets, hanging lights, assisting the marketing department, greeting audiences, and providing vital support to the many and varied needs of the Festival on a daily basis. In short, and with no understatement, apprentices are the lifeblood of the Williamstown Theatre Festival; it would be impossible to do what we do without them.
Apprentices also take part in a unique classroom-learning experience, consisting of approximately two to four classes a week. Resident artists teach a wide variety of classes across many disciplines, and master classes with world-renowned visiting artists are scheduled throughout the summer. Apprentices will interact with, observe, and ultimately learn from many of the established artists who visit the Festival each season. Past apprentices have worked with people like Christopher Ashley, Elizabeth Banks, Richard Easton, Ginnifer Goodwin, Logan Marshall Green, Michael Grief, John Guare, Ethan Hawke, Allison Janney, Richard Kind, Nathan Lane, Joe Mantello, Theresa Rebeck, Emmy Rossum, Campbell Scott, and Marisa Tomei—just a few of the artists who treasure not only working at the Festival, but who also go out of their way to pass along their learned wisdom to the next generation of theatre artists.
THE FACTSHOW TO APPLY: Apprentice applications our located here. Applications including financial aid are due March 1st. All other applications are due no later than March 15th. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible. There is a $30.00 non-refundable application fee. Applicants must be 18 years of age or older. There are no auditions for the Apprentice Program; admittance is by application only. If necessary, recommendations can be mailed separately from the application.
FEES: Tuition, room, and board for the Apprentice Program is $3,500. A limited number of scholarships are available.
DATES: The Apprentice Program runs from June 11th to August 18th. Full term attendance is required.
COLLEGE CREDIT/EMC: The WTF Apprentice Program is part of the Actors’ Equity Association Membership Candidate Program (EMC), and Apprentices can obtain EMC points for their work at the Festival. College credit can be arranged through some academic institutions (contact your registrar for more information).
Jessica Stone
Christopher Fitzgerald
Where's Charley?, 2002
Bill Smitrovich
Kali Rocha
The Skin of Our Teeth, 2000