Arts Learning

Quantitative: We anticipate employing 12-16 apprentices and 12-16 professional mentors through this program across two professional productions. Qualitative: Apprentice surveys show that apprentice's personal goals were met and/or exceeded throughout the program, and that the apprentices indicate that their knowledge of a particular area of theater, and theater production as a whole, has increased and been enhanced. Student apprentices will be evaluated by their mentors several times during the Program through periodic meetings to check in about goals, discuss any concerns the apprentice or mentor may have, and to evaluate the progress of the apprentice. At the end of the apprenticeship, the mentor and Apprentice Program Director will meet with the apprentice for an exit interview, to review the apprentice’s involvement in that particular production, noting areas in which the apprentice showed strengths and really shined in the program. It will also be a chance for the apprentice and mentor to review the original goals, examine progress, and discuss possible next steps for the apprentice relating to their professional development. The Apprentice Program itself will be evaluated by the Executive Director and board of directors. Apprentices and mentors will be expected to complete an anonymous survey, which may provide some or all of them more freedom of expression about their experience in this program.