APPRENTICEPROGRAM

APPRENTICESHIPS IN COSTUMES, ELECTRICS, PROPS, SCENERY, & STAGE MANAGEMENT

ORLANDO SHAKESPEARE THEATER IN PARTNERSHIP WITH UCF IS A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION.

WE ARE A PROFESSIONAL THEATER THAT: • ProducesprofessionalproductionsofShakespeare,classicsand

contemporaryplays,andplaysforyoungaudiences.• DevelopsnewplaysfromreadingsthroughWorldPremieres.• Fostersinnovativeeducationalprogramstoserveourcommunity.

Webelieveinboldprofessionaltheaterthatencouragestheactor/audiencerelationship,embracesthepassionateuseoflanguage,andignitestheimagination.Thesesamefundamentalsgofromourprofessionaltheaterthroughoureducationalprograms.Withover20seasonsbehindus,wehaveanannualoperatingbudgetof$2,300,000.WeemployprofessionalAEAunionactorsandtopdesignersfromNewYork,Orlandoandaroundthecountry.Intermsoflengthofseasonandsize,weareoneofthetoptenShakespeareantheatersinthecountry.

ABOUT US

MISSION STATEMENT WithShakespeareasourstandardandinspiration,theOrlandoShakespeareTheaterinPartnershipwithUCF,producesboldprofessionaltheater,developsnewplays,andprovidesinnovativeeducationalexperiencesthatenrichourcommunity.

VISION STATEMENT Ourvisionistocreatetheaterofextraordinaryqualitythatencouragestheactor/audiencerelationship,embracesthepassionateuseoflanguage,andignitestheimagination.Ourgoalistobeanationallyrecognizeddestinationtheaterofferingproductionsandeducationyearroundforallaudiences.

VALUE STATEMENT Wevalueprofessionalism,creativity,fiscalresponsibility,positiveaudienceexperience,accessibility,andcommunityenrichment.

OUR SPACE

THE PROGRAM

Cover:MindyAnders,ShannonMichaelWamser,andPhilipNoleninThe Importance of Being Earnest(2011).Leftpage:SamLittleandWynnHarmoninRomeo and Juliet(2012).Thispage:Michael

Shenefelt,BradfordB.Frost,AmandaLeakey,andMeganPickrellin Miss Nelson is Missing (2011).

OUR SPACEWeperforminfourtheatersalllocatedinOrlando,Florida,fourindoortheaters(Margeson-320seats,Goldman-118seats,Mandell-96seats,StudioB-75seats)attheLowndesShakespeareCenterinLochHavenCulturalPark.

TheCenteris53,000squarefeet,includingtwoprofessionaltheaters,classrooms,rehearsalhalls,patronsroom,cateringkitchen,courtyard,lobbies,giftshop,boxoffice,scenicandcostumeshops,andadministrativeofficers.

WE PERFORM SEPTEMBER THROUGH JULY, INCLUDING:• Six-showSignatureSeriesofShakespeareandotherclassics• Three-showTheaterforYoungAudiencesSeries• PlayFest!TheHarriettLakeFestivalofNewPlays,athree-dayfestival

featuringreadingsofworksbasedonorinspiredbyclassicliteratureorhistoricevents,famouspersons,oradvancesinscience

Inthesummer,wehaveeducationalcampsandclasses.Also,ourYoungCompany,agroupoftalentedhighschoolstudents,performsShakespeareandotherplays.

WehaveathrivingprofessionalpartnershipwiththeUniversityofCentralFloridawhichincludesagrowinginternshipandMFAprogram,classestaughtbyOrlandoShakesartisticstafftoUCFgraduateandundergraduatestudents,aswellasseniorUCFfacultymembersperforminganddesigningonourprofessionalstages.Weprovidemanyyoungstudentswiththeirfirstprofessionalcredits,andhiremanyUCFalumnilaterintheircareers.

OUR SPACELeftpage:MichaelShenefelt,CareyUrban,BradfordB.Frost,andWynnHarmoninCymbeline(2012).

Thispage:KristinShirillainA Midsummer Night’s Dream (2011).

THE PROGRAMTheApprenticeshipTrainingProgramoffersearlycareertechnicaltheaterpersonneltheopportunitytogainprofessionaltheatercredits,training,andcontactstohelpyoumakethetransitionfromuniversitytheatertotheprofessionalworld.Ourapprenticeprogramgraduatesgainexperienceworkingalongsideourresidentstaff,guestdesignersanddirectors.Theyalsogaincontacts,careerguidance,andarespectforallaspectsoftheater.Ifyouwanttobeabletoworkforoneofthenation’sbestShakespearetheaters,thisapprenticeshipisforyou!

• Paidpositions• Ninemonthcontracts• NearDisney,Universal,andFloridabeaches

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONSCan I go to school or have a second job while I am an apprentice?No.Withascheduleof50-75hoursaweek,itwouldbealmostimpossibleandwediscouragetrying.Also,anapprentice’sdayoffcanchangedependingontheircurrentproject.

Is the cost of living in Orlando such that I can live on my stipend?Yes.Withbudgeting,apprenticeshaveenoughmoneytoliveon,notcountingschoolloansoranyotherextracosts.Ofcoursefindingroommateshelpssignificantly.Okay, where can I find roommates?Inadditiontoseveralcollegesinthearea(UniversityofCentralFloridaandRollinsCollegetonameafew)thatmayhavestudentslookingtosharehousing,wewillmakeeveryefforttoconnectyouwiththeotherinternsandapprenticeswhowillalsobelookingforhousing.When do I get paid?StipendsaredistributedonthelastFridayofeachmonth.Can I get health insurance at the Theater?No.However,youarecoveredbyworker’scompwhileworkingattheTheater.

Do I need to have a car?Yes.Apprenticesneedtohaveareliablewaytogettoandfromwork.

Leftpage:KristinShirilla,AnneHering,WynnHarmon,andKelliRoseSleighinPride and Prejudice (2011).Thispage:MasonD.CriswellandChristopherKileyinLily’s Purple Plastic Purse(2010).

LOWNDES SHAKESPEARE CENTER 812E.RollinsStreet,Orlando,Florida32803

PHONE407-447-1700

FAX407-447-1701

EMAILproduction@orlandoshakes.org

VISITorlandoshakes.org