VSA arts Apprenticeship at the Williamstown Theatre Festival

Announcing the 2010 VSA arts Apprenticeship at the Williamstown Theatre Festival

For the fifth year, VSA arts will partner with the renowned Williamstown Theatre Festival in Williamstown, Massachusetts, to continue the VSA arts apprenticeship. The VSA arts apprenticeship provides a unique insight into the world of a professional theater for undergraduate and graduate students with disabilities, ages 19–24, interested in expanding their theater education and knowledge. Every summer, the Williamstown Theatre Festival Apprentice Program offers 70 promising students classes in acting, voice, and movement. Discussions and master classes with notable professionals are also a part of the apprentice experience. Apprentices learn about the different aspects of running a professional theater company by working in each of the various departments at the Festival on a rotating basis. Many former apprentices have gone on to successful careers in the professional theater. VSA arts is now accepting applications for this prestigious program. Selected VSA arts apprentices will have all expenses covered by VSA arts, including:

Application fee ($30)
Tuition, room, and board ($3,500)
Round-trip coach airfare to and from Williamstown, Massachusetts, plus ground transportation
Travel, room, and board for a personal care assistant, if required
Reasonable accommodation for the apprentice’s disability

Applications must be submitted with all accompanying materials and received by VSA arts no later than February 25, 2010.

Download the official rules and guidelines here.
Download the official application here.