Technical Theater Apprenticeship

With Support from Boston University School of Theatre Faculty

What is it? 

A foundational training program focused on votech-oriented skills, in the context of theatrical production. This is a paid apprenticeship at the current minimum wage of $13.50 / hour.

Who’s it for?  

Boston-metro youth (limited to five participants)

When: 

May – June 2021 (first training phase, in-person; socially distanced with CDC protocols in place):

• Tuesdays 5 – 7 pm
• Saturdays 11 – 2

July – August

• schedule TBD

Why: To provide paid training leading to employability skills, in theater and beyond, and to lay the groundwork for more advanced training in technical theater and design. 

Primary Disciplines:

1.  Set construction / Carpentry / Painting
   1. shop safety and tools of the trade
   2. construction methods
   3. painting techniques
2. Electrics / Lighting / Sound
   1. Electrical principles and safety
   2. Lighting fundamentals and equipment
   3. Plot creation (physical): hanging, focusing, circuiting
   4. Amplified sound fundamentals and equipment

To Apply, please complete this form:

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Questions? Email Michael Forden Walker, Director of Youth Programs

mfw (at) actorsshakespeareproject.org