Commonwealth Shakespeare Company: Apprentice Program

This eight week training runs concurrently with CSC’s signature event, Free Shakespeare on the Common. The CSC Apprenticeship* offers a robust Shakespearean performance focus through professionally directed showcase productions held in Boston. CSC faculty support the work in the rehearsal room through classes in Shakespeare Text Analysis and Linklater Voice. Apprentices will also receive individua

l monologue coaching from members of CSC2 (CSC’s advanced actor training program for post-graduate actors) and other CSC professional acting alumni as part of a cross-mentorship program, as well as scenic coaching from the program’s directing staff. Academy staff will work with you and your coach to select and develop new material to strengthen your Shakespearean audition arsenal and expand your classical range. In addition, Apprentices will engage in a weekly company conversation series, meeting with members of the professional artistic company to discuss their artistic process for the summer’s production as well as larger career questions. Interspersed during the program, guest teachers and artists will share their work and expertise in short masterclass opportunities. The Apprentice Program is designed as a fully-immersive training program that allows students to experience the professional theatre and the beautiful city of Boston. This is a joy-based program with an ethos of care; students’ skills and progress are measured with constructive feedback for optimal growth. The Apprentice Program’s schedule is a rigorous one, but highly rewarding for students who are committed to their training. Local housing, scholarships and financial aid are available!

*Apprentices may choose to bring their skills and enthusiasm to audience engagement and front-of-house work on the Boston Common through our Audience Ambassadorship. This opportunity comes with a $600 tuition credit where participating apprentices will find they are an integral part of the mainstage production’s success. Audience Ambassadors also have the option to earn EMC points towards the Apprentice’s Actor’s Equity Association Membership as well as be considered for understudy opportunities for the Shakespeare on the Common show, should they choose. COVID Safety:
CSC will require all Apprentice Program participants and staff to provide proof of a completed FDA-approved vaccine regimen for COVD-19 (at least two weeks past the final dose of Pfizer/Moderna or two weeks past the dose of J&J). Additional protocols regarding masking, testing, and/or vaccine booster requirements will be announced closer to the program dates. Audience Ambassador work-study participants who are selected to understudy on the Boston Common may be required to follow additional COVID safety protocols based on AEA guidance at that time.

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06/28/2024

We’re super excited to announce the cast of our Apprentice Program’s production of “Two Noble Kinsmen” directed by Regine Vital. This Greek life take on this comedic play will be one you don’t want to miss!

Performances at Suffolk University’s Modern Theatre:
Friday July 26th at 7:30pm
Sunday July 28th at 1pm
Thursday August 1st at 5pm

ID: Headshots of the Apprentice Company cast of “Two Noble Kinsmen” against a beige backdrop with spray paint and gold Greek design.

06/13/2024

We’ve officially started our Apprentice Program for 2024! It was very wonderful getting to meet everyone and we’re excited to get the summer started!

ID: CSC’s 2024 Apprentices taking a group photo, smiling with excitement as they begin their journey with Commonwealth.

01/05/2024

Applications are Open Now!! 🎉🎉🎉

and Apply Now to CSC's Apprentice Training Program! As part of one of the nation’s premier summer Shakespeare training programs, actors will train with some of the finest in classical performance as they work toward the Apprentice Repertory Company (ARC) performances. Suffolk University Theatre Department is the Official Apprentice Program Partner.
Learn More and Apply ➡️ commshakes.org/apprentice

ID: Images of Apprentices in Performances (PC: Nile Scott Studios) and an Aerial Photo of our stage on Boston Common (PC: Josh Sutton). A CSC and Suffolk University Logo. "Unlock Your Shakespeare" and "Apprentice Training Program June 12 - August 4, 2024" in white text.

09/28/2023

We are so excited to announce this year’s second co-chair, Fatima Barrie, a member of the class of 2022!

Fatima is super excited to be serving alongside Sophie as one of the committee chairs! This is her second year on the committee, and she served as events director last year. She is an NYC based artist, and a recent graduate from Shenandoah Conservatory with a BFA in Acting. In her free time she enjoys spending time in nature, doing yoga, eating dessert, reading tarot, and re watching Abbott Elementary.

Fatima’s Goals: I am really happy about the fact that we’ve expanded the board this year, and I hope to be more involved and engaged with the wider CSC community.

ID: Fatima Barrie’s headshot against a blue gradient background

07/29/2023

“Cry ‘Havoc!’ and let slip the dogs of war!”

Our second Apprentice Repertory Production, “Julius Caesar” directed by Bryn Boice, opens this afternoon to a sold out crowd at the Modern Theatre! You have two more chances to see this punk rock reframing of Shakespeare’s classic political tragedy on Wednesday August 2nd at 5:00 PM and Friday August 4th at 7:30 PM. Head to our website to reserve pay what you can tickets now!

📸: Nile Scott Studios

ID: Photos of the ARC cast of “Julius Caesar” in performance at the Modern Theatre

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