GET STARTED: Sign up for the Feb. 18 Workshop, or request our workshop video [HERE]
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APPRENTICE PROGRAM
Company Member Jesse Waddell poses with Apprentices Anica Schubert and Alexis Zmuda as they work the info table.
Photo Credit: Tiffany Gilly
Former Ops Apprentices/Interns Phoenix Cox, Minnie Knight, Mikayla Mattocks, Darius Haase, Amanda DeRego, and Isaac Ellingson.
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In the first day alone, I learned more about performing Shakespeare than I ever have." OPS is a melting pot of some of the most talented and delightful artists I’ve ever met and had the privilege to train with and learn from. Even in a pandemic I consider this to be one of the most educational summers I’ve had thus far; I gained an even deeper appreciation for Shakespeare as well as a myriad of other skills that are useful for any artist!”" |
2023 Apprentices & Interns
Application Process Starts February 15
Contact Sullivan at apprentices@opsfest.org to express interest by Feb 14.
-OR- fill out this interest form!
Contact Sullivan at apprentices@opsfest.org to express interest by Feb 14.
-OR- fill out this interest form!
Apprentice/Intern Program Overview
Note: Because of our unconventional approach to Shakespearean performance, our application/audition process includes attendance at our introductory info sessions and workshops, which are scheduled starting mid-February. Think of it as free training/audition prep! Please email Sullivan at apprentices@opsfest.org by Feb. 14 to get started.
Elizabethan theatre companies had “apprentices,” or young performers who were training for the profession by working directly with a certain company. In keeping with that tradition, Original Practice Shakespeare accepts a small group of 8-10 Apprentices and Interns each summer who train with the Company and work on shows alongside our professional theatre artists throughout the summer season.
Each week from June-August, Apprentices & Interns attend training workshops, promote performances, assist with organizational tasks, and take on both acting and crew roles in our professional, outdoor shows. Our goal is that Apprentices/Interns end the season with a holistic understanding of how our company operates through hands-on experience.
OPS Fest is one of the only companies in the world to rely primarily on authentic elements of Elizabethan performance to shape our season, and we seek to provide our Apprentice/Intern team with additional unique and valuable opportunities.
Note: Because of our unconventional approach to Shakespearean performance, our application/audition process includes attendance at our introductory info sessions and workshops, which are scheduled starting mid-February. Think of it as free training/audition prep! Please email Sullivan at apprentices@opsfest.org by Feb. 14 to get started.
Elizabethan theatre companies had “apprentices,” or young performers who were training for the profession by working directly with a certain company. In keeping with that tradition, Original Practice Shakespeare accepts a small group of 8-10 Apprentices and Interns each summer who train with the Company and work on shows alongside our professional theatre artists throughout the summer season.
Each week from June-August, Apprentices & Interns attend training workshops, promote performances, assist with organizational tasks, and take on both acting and crew roles in our professional, outdoor shows. Our goal is that Apprentices/Interns end the season with a holistic understanding of how our company operates through hands-on experience.
OPS Fest is one of the only companies in the world to rely primarily on authentic elements of Elizabethan performance to shape our season, and we seek to provide our Apprentice/Intern team with additional unique and valuable opportunities.
Eligibility:
We seek Apprentices who
-are current college or graduate students, or early career professionals
-reside in the Portland Metro Area
-are able to commit to a full summer season of outdoor training & performance
-are curious about Shakespeare and our unique acting style
-value an inclusive and accessible approach to classical performance
-are looking to build connections in the Portland theatre community
We seek Apprentices who
-are current college or graduate students, or early career professionals
-reside in the Portland Metro Area
-are able to commit to a full summer season of outdoor training & performance
-are curious about Shakespeare and our unique acting style
-value an inclusive and accessible approach to classical performance
-are looking to build connections in the Portland theatre community
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GET STARTED: Sign up for the Feb. 18 Workshop, or request our workshop video [HERE]
Email apprentices@opsfest.org by Feb 14 for access to required training materials and info sessions.
Completed applications are due by March 31. |
former apprentices
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2019:
Jacob Alexander Garrett Brown* Chloe Duckart Darius Haase Ty Hendrix* Corey McEuin* Hannah Strawn* |
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2018:
Kay Argens Tiffany Gilly David Laidler* Anica Schubert Ricardo Vázquez Alexis Zmuda |
2017:
Kelsea Ashenbrenner* Elise Dixon* Megan Haynes* Erin Kirkpatrick Jonah Leidigh Jurnee Neeko Emma Whiteside |
2016:
Jayde Ali Blackmar* Jessie Hirschhorn Alec Lugo Kira Marshall* Kailea Saplan* Rosalind Sullivan-Lovett Evan Tait |
2015:
Kallan Dana Alexander Georgi* Samie Pfeifer* Lexie Quandt Caleb Sohigian Tara Spires James Swinford* Blaine Vincent III |
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2014:
Jake Bisuut Shannon Mastel Madeline Shier James Swinford* Blaine Vincent III |
2013:
Natalie Gullo* Colin Kane Elizabeth Romero Jack Russell Lauren Saville James Swinford* |
2012:
Alwynn Accardi Jacquelle Davis Kenneth Sergienko Tom Young |
2011:
Amy Hakanson Shawna Nordman Jacob Orr Matthew Sunderland |
2010:
Hailey Bachrach Galatea Swart* Ilana Walder-Biesanz * indicates intern
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