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Nancy B. Lynch College Apprentice Program

Delaware Shakespeare offers apprenticeships for college students who wish to gain professional classical theatre experience prior to graduation. Apprenticeships are held in conjunction with the 2022 Summer Festival production of The Tempest. Apprentices work with our professional directors, actors, designers, and staff to gain hands-on experience both on and off the stage. Each apprentice is assigned a mentor from the company to ensure a personalized learning experience.

Overview

2012 Apprentices with Gov. and First Lady Markell and Artistic Director David Stradley

Performance apprentices appear in supporting roles in the mainstage production, understudy leading roles, and create a pre-show entertainment.

Directing apprentice will assist the director with the planning of daily rehearsals, serve as another set of eyes and ears for the director in rehearsals, and take notes for the director during runs and tech. The directing apprentice may run small scene rehearsals outside of the main rehearsal and helps the understudies prepare.

Production apprentices work with designers to help create costumes, props, sets, and lighting elements of the production. The Apprentice stage manager (SM) will work under the direction of the professional Stage Manager throughout the rehearsal and performance process. The Apprentice SM will attend all rehearsals as an assistant to the SM and will then have the opportunity to “run the deck” backstage.

Management apprentices work with the Front-of-House team to organize marketing campaigns, coordinate volunteers, sell tickets and merchandise, and provide an enjoyable audience atmosphere.

Education apprentices assist with implementation of The Bridge, Del Shakes’ summer program for at-risk and adjudicated youth, and other education and outreach activities.

All apprentices will be offered a series of Master Classes, with a focus on the unique demands of Shakespearean performance. (We know not all apprentices will be actors, but we feel it’s important that all apprentices have appreciation for the skills it takes to deliver these plays to an audience.) ALL APPRENTICES will work side-by-side with professional technical staff to perform set-up and strike duties each day of tech and performances.

All apprentices receive a modest stipend.

Timeframe

All apprenticeships (besides management) begin at the first rehearsal (June 15, 2022) and run through strike (August 1, 2022). Rehearsals will be held on nights and weekends. Management apprenticeships have a flexible start date. During the run, apprentices need to have both daytime and evening availability.

Eligibility

Applicants should be enrolled in a college program. It is not necessary to be a Theatre major.

Delaware Shakespeare will be a fully vaccinated company in 2022. All company members will need to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination and follow COVID safety protocols.

Delaware Shakespeare does not offer housing. All applicants should be able to provide their own local housing and transportation.

To Apply

All applicants should please submit a resume, two references (contact information only, no reference letter required), and a cover letter explaining their interest in becoming a Delaware Shakespeare Apprentice before March 30, 2022.

Performance Apprentice applicants should please also include a headshot.

Materials can be sent to apprentice@delshakes.org.

An interview/audition may be granted upon receipt of letters and resumes. Auditions/interviews will be held in Wilmington on Saturday, April 2, 2022 from 10am-1pm.

Nancy B. Lynch, Delaware Shakespeare’s board president from 2005-2020, is a passionate believer in theatre education. The College Apprentice Program was named in her honor in 2020.

Recent News

COMMUNITY TOUR PRODUCTION/TOUR COORDINATOR

Del Shakes seeks a Production/Tour Coordinator to provide logistical and production support, from rehearsals to performances, on our fall Community Tour of Twelfth Night, O Lo Que Quieras. CLICK HERE FOR FULL LISTING.

Sun 7/24 Performance Time Change – 6pm to 7pm

Due to the current heat advisory, the start time of the Sunday, July 24 performance will be moved from 6pm to 7pm. This will allow the majority of the performance and audience area to be in shade by the beginning of the performance, with the remaining areas soon following. If any patrons currently holding tickets […]

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Co-writers Liz Filios and Tanaquil Márquez share their excitement and hopes before this weekend’s concert presentation of TWELFTH NIGHT, O LO QUE QUIERAS. Q: You’ve been developing this piece for 2 1/2 years. What gives you excitement about sharing the music with audiences for the first time next weekend? LIZ: It’s hard to believe it’s […]

Singing at Rodney Square – A Short Interview with Daniel L. Melo

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    • New Castle County

      Matthew S. Meyer, County Executive. New Castle County's Rockwood Park is the summer home of Delaware Shakespeare. www.rockwood.org

    • Delaware Division of the Arts

      Delaware Shakespeare is supported, in part, by a grant from the Delaware Division of the Arts, a state agency, in partnership with the National Endowment for the Arts. The Division promotes Delaware arts events on delawarescene.org.

    • Janssen's Market

      Delaware Shakespeare is delighted to have Janssen's Market as our Picnic Sponsor. www.janssensmarket.com

    • Swigg

      Swigg is our Wine Shop Sponsor.
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4651 Washington Street Extension
Wilmington, DE 19809
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