The Rosa Lee Show

Deadline: February 23, 2007

VSA arts has partnered with the renowned Williamstown Theatre
Festival in Williamstown, Massachusetts to establish the VSA arts
Apprenticeship for students with a disability, ages 19 – 24, who are
interested in expanding their theater education and knowledge. The
VSA arts Apprenticeship provides a talented student with a unique
insight into the world of a professional theater.

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 also 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.

Attendance at the full term is required (June 13 – August 20, 2007).
The Williamstown Theatre Festival is part of the Equity Membership
Candidate program and EMC points can be obtained. College credit can
be arranged through some academic institutions (contact your
registrar for more information).

The selected VSA arts Apprentices will have all expenses covered by
VSA arts, to include:
• Application fee ($30)
• Tuition, room and board ($3,500)
• Round trip coach airfare to and from Williamstown, Massachusetts,
including ground transportation
• Travel, room and board for a personal care assistant, if required
• Reasonable accommodation for the Apprentice’s disability

Submission Rules
1. Apprentices must be U.S. Citizens or permanent residents of the
U.S.
2. Apprentices must be students ages 19 – 24.
3. Apprentices must attend the full term (June 13 – August 20, 2007).
4. Everyone with an interest and the enthusiasm for acting and
theater is encouraged to apply – every level of experience will be
considered.
5. There is no audition for this program.
6. Apprentices are selected by an application and accompanying
materials (listed below).
7. Applications must be submitted with all accompanying materials and
received by VSA arts with a postmark no later than February 23, 2007.
8. A disability is defined as a physical or mental impairment that
substantially limits one or more major life activities. (An
impairment is a physiological disorder affecting one or more of a
number of body systems, or a mental or psychological disorder).
9. With your submission, enclose a stamped, self-addressed #10
envelope if you want to receive confirmation of receipt of your
application package.
10. VSA arts is not responsible for loss or damage to entries.

Submission Procedures
You must submit the following materials to be considered for this
apprenticeship:
• Completed application form
• A one-page personal statement describing your qualifications and
interests in theater
• Three letters of recommendation
• A brief current resume of your education and theater experience
• A recent photo or headshot

To download the application and guidelines, please visit

http://www.vsarts.org

Best of luck!

Bonnie S. Kaplan, Director of Cultural Access
VSA arts of Massachusetts
2 Boylston St #211 Boston, MA 02166
617-350-6535 TTY 617-350-7713 V 617-350-6535 VP
www.vsamass.org
www.accessexpressed.net