Apprenticeship Levels and Tuition
Level: We assess aptitude through applications, past performance, availability, and/or interview.
Prerequisites/Theater Experience: Varies per Department. Some departments are based on hard skills (ie sewing) and others might be based on creative vision or organization skills/experience. If you want more information about specific prerequisites for a specific department, please contact molly@ymtcbayarea.org
Once a student shows mastery of the Advanced Apprenticeship, they qualify to apply for a paid position in the YMTC Middle School Production.
| DEPARTMENTS: DIRECTING, MUSIC DIRECTING*, STAGE MANAGEMENT | |||
| Level | Prerequisites | Schedule | Tuition |
| Novice* | No experience required
New to theater or specific department No level of skill required, but many may have beginner skill set |
Rehearsal Weeks: 3-5 days a week
Tech Week: 5 days Performances: 6 days Strike: 1-2 days |
$2100 |
| Intermediate | Some experience in theater
Intermediate skill set within chosen department as defined by the mentor -this is the widest range of skill – this level is the chance to really practice and hone craft. |
Rehearsal Weeks:
4-5 days a week Tech Week: 5 days Performances: 6 days Strike: 1-2 days |
$2100 |
| Advanced | Experience in chosen department
Advanced skill set within chosen department |
4-5 days a week
Weekly Production Meetings Tech Week: 5 days Performances: 6 days Strike: 1-2 days |
Unpaid Internship |
*There is no novice level available for Music Direction
| DEPARTMENTS: CHOREOGRAPHY*, LIGHTING DESIGN, SOUND DESIGN, PROPS DESIGN, COSTUME DESIGN, HAIR AND MAKEUP DESIGN, PROJECTION ARTIST, SCENIC DESIGN AND CARPENTRY* | |||
| Level | Prerequisites | Schedule | Tuition |
| Novice | No experience required
New to theater or specific department No level of skill required, but many may have beginner skill set |
Rehearsal Weeks:
1 day a week on average* Tech Week: 3-5 days Performances: 6 days* Strike: 1-2 days |
$1100 |
| Intermediate | Some experience in theater
Intermediate skill set within chosen department as defined by the mentor -this is the widest range of skill – this level is the chance to really practice and hone craft. |
Rehearsal Weeks:
1 day every other week on average plus independent projects to work on at home Tech Week: 3-5 days Performances: 6 days* Strike: 1-2 days |
$1100 |
| Advanced | Experience in chosen department
Advanced skill set within chosen department |
Independent projects to work on
Weekly Production Meetings Tech Week: 3-5 days Performances: 6 days* Strike: 1-2 days |
Unpaid Internship |
*Choreography apprentices will have more rehearsal days and flexible performance days which depend on the choreography in the show. The Scenic Design/Carpentry apprentices may work up to two days building during the rehearsal process.