Apprentice


	If you are interested in pursuing a career in the performing arts, the Temple Theatre Apprentice Company is the ideal place to develop the skills necessary to compete in the demanding world of theatre. As an apprentice you will have the opportunity to work along side professionals during the rehearsal and performance process as well as receive intensive Master Classes in scene study, improvisation, musical theatre, movement, voice, acting, auditioning, and production. Apprentices will also be given the opportunity to produce productions throughout the year for public audiences.

In the highly competitive world of theatre experience is everything. If you are thinking about pursuing theatre in college or as a career, an apprenticeship with Temple Theatre can give you the foundation needed to succeed.

Work alongside professional lighting designers from around the country and get hands on experience working with the most modern lighting equipment in the industry.


	Work with designers and learn how to operate modern light and sound boards.

Work alongside professional directors, stage managers and performers during rehearsals and performances as part of our the Temple Theatre main stage season.


	Apprentices will attend master classes taught by professional technicians and artists geared toward the apprentices' area of interest. Master Classes include but are not limited to:

			Acting Technique Audition Technique Scene Study Musical Theatre Improvisation Movement Voice and Diction Stage Combat Stage Craft


	Apprentices work alongside our professional artists during rehearsal and performances in a number roles including:

			Assistant Stage Manager Light Board Operator Light Designer Assistant Sound Board Operator Backstage Crew Consideration for casting


	Those apprentices who are interested in being cast in main stage production must understand that casting is limited to shows chosen for each season and there may or may not be opportunities for each show. However, those interested in performing will be given casting consideration in any Temple Theatre Conservatory production.

Apprentice memberships are one year with the possibility of renewing each year. Applicants will be selected based on interviews that will be held by the Temple Theatre staff.

Those interested in becoming an apprentice please contact the theatre or send an e-mail to: educationdirector@templeshows.com or call 919-774-4512 ext. 228



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