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

 

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

$950
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

$950
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

Tuition-Free

 

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

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.