Mentorship

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Professional Mentorship Program

The Depot Theater’s Professional Mentorship Program for teens is a first of its kind in the region. This program includes immersive theatrical study & professional mentoring with our Mainstage artists.

Each year we welcome a small group of capable teens (4 spots maximum) interested in a professional, hands-on experience in the areas of directing, stage managing, choreography, technical positions, and more.

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Chosen participants will:

  • Collaborate to choose, plan, and fully mount the 4–7 grade Depot Youth production beginning in the new year and rehearsing/performing in July.

  • Meet for professional mentorship sessions with Mainstage designers and directors January–June.

  • Attend a professional production meeting for one Depot Mainstage show.

  • Assist on a Depot Mainstage production for a minimum of 8 hours.

Application requirements:

  • Complete an application and register for a Directing Workshop to begin the process. Use this form.

For more information, please email Youth Programs Director Rachel Moody.