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Arden Professional Apprentice (APA) Program

Check back in Spring 2011 to apply for 2011/12.

"This might be a fundamental building block in helping a whole new generation of theatre artists and practitioners start and seed their own companies."

Ben Cameron, former Executive Director, Theatre Communications Group

(l-r): Jefferson Haynes (APA Class 10), Julianne Brienza (APA Class 8), Dominic Chacon (APA Class 10), Producing Artistic Director Terry Nolen, Davina Stewart (APA Class 9), Geoffrey Kershner (APA Class 8), Komal Kapoor (APA Class 10), and Jennifer Gonsalves (APA Class 7). Photo: Alan Kolc

About the Program

The Arden Professional Apprentice (APA) Program is one of the most distinguished theatre training programs in the country. The program's philosophy is to provide a comprehensive working knowledge of the inner workings of a nonprofit regional theatre. To that end, APAs work in every aspect of the Arden's operations including artistic, marketing, education, box office, front of house, development, production (load-in/strike, run crew, prop/set/costume building, etc.), stage management, finance, and general management.

This well-rounded experience serves our APAs well as they begin their careers in the local and national performing arts communities. Former APAs include:

Jill Scott, Grammy Award-winning singer/songwriter
Julianne Brienza, Executive Director and co-Founder of the Capital Fringe Festival in Washington, DC
Clayton Tejada, Technical Director at The Wilma Theater
Christine Barbush Kozsuch, Director of Marketing and Communications at The People's Light & Theatre Company
Raelle Myrick-Hodges, Artistic Director of the Brava Theatre Center in San Francisco
Andrew Vaught, Artistic Director and co-Founder of Cripple Creek Theatre Company in New Orleans
Plus, five full-time employees here at the Arden!

Visit our Blog for videos and postings by our current APA class about the Arden experience.

Requirements

This program is a full-time-plus commitment running from late August to mid June. Housing and transportation are the apprentice's responsibility. Bachelor's degree or equivalent required.

Compensation

The program offers a salary of $375 per week, health insurance, paid time off, complimentary tickets to Arden Theatre Company productions, understudy opportunities, EMC credit, and the opportunity to meet and network with members of the Philadelphia community.

Application Process

The application deadline for 2010/11 has passed. Please check back in Spring 2011 for details on applying for the next class.

Arden Theatre Company is an EOE/AA employer and values diversity in the workplace.
Minority candidates are encouraged to apply.