Apprenticeship Levels and Tuition
Tuition Assistance and full scholarships are available and can be applied for during registration, after acceptance decisions.
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@Korsamt.org
Once a student shows mastery of the Advanced Apprenticeship, they qualify to apply for a paid position in the Korsa Musical Theater Middle School Production.
| 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 – student can be new to theater or the specific department. No level of skill required, but many may have beginner skill set |
1 day a week on average until tech week* Tech Week: 3-5 days Performances: 6 days* Strike: 1-2 days |
$950 |
| Intermediate | Some experience in theater required – student should have an intermediate skill set within the chosen department as defined by the mentor. This level encompasses the widest range of skill, and is the ideal level to really practice and hone craft. |
1 day every other week on average until tech week, plus independent projects to work on at home Tech Week: 3-5 days Performances: 6 days* Strike: 1-2 days |
$950 |
| Advanced | Experience required – student should have an advanced skill set within the chosen department |
Independent projects, weekly Production Meetings until tech week Tech Week: 3-5 days Performances: 6 days* Strike: 1-2 days |
Tuition-Free |
| DEPARTMENTS: DIRECTING, MUSIC DIRECTING*, STAGE MANAGEMENT | |||
| Level | Prerequisites | Schedule | Tuition |
| Novice* | No experience required – student may be new to theater or the specific department. No level of skill required, but many may have beginner skill set |
3-5 days a week until tech week Tech Week: 5 days Performances: 6 days Strike: 1-2 days |
$2,100 |
| Intermediate | Some experience in theater required – student should have an intermediate skill set within the chosen department as defined by the mentor. This level encompasses the widest range of skill, and is the ideal level to really practice and hone craft. |
4-5 days a week until tech week Tech Week: 5 days Performances: 6 days Strike: 1-2 days |
$2100 |
| Advanced | Experience required – student should have an advanced skill set within the chosen department |
4-5 days a week and Weekly Production Meetings until tech week Tech Week: 5 days Performances: 6 days Strike: 1-2 days |
Tuition-Free |
*There is no novice level available for Music Direction
*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.