Apprentice Program

Applications for the 2020-2021 season will be accepted February 3rd – May 1, 2020.

“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

For over 25 years, the Arden’s Professional Apprentice (APA) program has proven to be one of the most distinguished and rigorous theatre training programs in the country.

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.

About the Program

The Arden is seeking Arden Professional Apprentices (APAs) for the 2020/21 season. The Arden Professional Apprentice Program’s philosophy is to provide a comprehensive knowledge of the inner workings of a nonprofit regional theatre. It is designed to foster future theatre leaders. The program provides apprentices with a comprehensive knowledge of the inner workings of a nonprofit regional theatre through work in EVERY aspect of operations including front of house, box office, marketing, development, artistic, education, production, stage management, finance, and general management. Apprentices will not be assigned to a specific position or department, but will work approximately 50 hours a week across ALL department. This is not an acting program, this is not a directing program. This program is a full-time-plus commitment running from early September to mid-June. Housing and transportation are the apprentice’s responsibility. Bachelor’s degree or equivalent required.

Compensation

The program offers a salary of $460 per week, health insurance, paid time off, complimentary tickets to Arden Theatre Company productions, understudy opportunities, and the opportunity to meet and network with members of the Philadelphia community.

Application Process

Arden Professional Apprentice Application

Arden Theatre Company is now accepting applications for the 2020/21 Apprentice Class. For 27 years, the Arden's Professional Apprentice (APA) program has proven to be one of the most distinguished and rigorous theatre training programs in the country.

First Name*
Last Name*
Email Address*
Phone Number*
College/University Attending*
If you've already graduated, please put your Alma Mater!
Expected Graduation Date*
If you've already graduated, please put the month and year of your graduation!
State of Residence*
Attach Cover Letter*
Accepted file types: pdf.
Must be submitted as a PDF
Attach Five Year Plan*
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Attach Resume*
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Accepted file types: pdf.
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Attach Letters of Recommendation
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TWO LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION REQUIRED. Must be submitted as PDFs. One letter from an instructor and one letter from an employer preferred, but this combination is not a requirement. You may also mail letters of recommendation after you've submitted your application. Letter may be mailed to: Arden Theatre Company c/o Abby Weissman 40 N. 2nd Street Philadelphia, PA 19106 Fax: 215.922.7011

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