2013 saturday workshop series application

APOLLO THEATER ACADEMY 2013 SATURDAY WORKSHOP SERIES

MARCH 2 THROUGH MAY 18

WHAT ARE THE REQUIREMENTS? • All participants along with a parent/guardian are required to attend an orientation on Wednesday, February 27, 2013, at 5:30 p.m. • All participants must be high school students with a valid school ID, school record/schedule, or report card. • All participants must be available and commit to attending each Saturday from March 2 through May 18. • All participants should have an interest in behind-the-scenes careers in the arts, theater, or entertainment industry.

HOW DO I APPLY?

Step 1: CAREFULLY READ THE INSTRUCTIONS. You will find these at the top of each section of the application.

Step 2: COMPLETE THE APPLICATION FORM. Be sure to fill out Sections 1-3 of the application and to keep the application in order. Neatness counts!

Step 3: ASK FOR A RECOMMENDATION from at least one adult such as a teacher, guidance counselor, or mentor in support of your application. Write your name in the Applicant’s Name box on both parts of Section 4 before giving these pages to the person who will write your letter.

Step 4: SUBMIT YOUR COMPLETED APPLICATION BY FRIDAY, JANUARY 31, 2013.

Apollo Theater Academy Saturday Workshop Series 253 West 125th Street New York, NY 10027

INCOMPLETE AND LATE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE REVIEWED.

WHAT IS THE SATURDAY WORKSHOP SERIES? The Apollo Theater Academy Saturday Workshop Series teaches high school students about careers in technical stage production. Participants learn lighting design, audio engineering, set design and prop creation.

Students get to work with members of the Apollo Theater’s production crew, while learning what it takes to put on a live theatrical production. The Saturday Workshop Series provides participants with the necessary skills and knowledge to explore technical careers in the arts and entertainment industries.

The Saturday Workshop Series is a free program and is open to grades 9 –12. Classes meet on Saturdays for 12 weeks. Spring 2013 classes take place beginning March 2 through May 18, from 11:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m.

Applications are due Friday, January 31, 2013.

www.apolloeducation.org

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S AT U R D AY W O R K S H O P S E R I E S Spring 2013 Application

Due Date: Friday, January 31, 2013 SECTION 1: PERSONAL AND SCHOOL INFORMATION

Please neatly and clearly complete the entire form. FIRST NAME M.I. LAST NAME

ADDRESS

CITY STATE ZIP

HOME TELEPHONE CELL PHONE

E-MAIL

NAME OF PARENT/GUARDIAN

DAYTIME TELEPHONE EVENING TELEPHONE

HIGH SCHOOL

ADDRESS

CITY STATE ZIP

GRADE EXPECTED DATE OF GRADUATION

GUIDANCE COUNSELOR/ADVISOR TELEPHONE NUMBER


APOLLO THEATER ACADEMY S A T U R D A Y W O R K S H O P S E R I E S Spring 2013 APPLICATION SECTION 2: EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

Tell us about any previous work experience that you have had such as summer jobs, after school jobs, or internships, volunteering

and extracurricular activities you are involved in at school or in your community. Feel free to copy this page should you require more

space to list your information.

Have you had prior experience working in a theater or an arts organization? yes no

If you have, please describe:

WORK/VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE DATES Organization/Company Name:

Job Title:

From: To:

Organization/Company Name:

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Organization/Company Name:

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EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES DATES Organization or School:

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APOLLO THEATER ACADEMY S A T U R D A Y W O R K S H O P S E R I E S Spring 2013 APPLICATION SECTION 3: PERSONAL STATEMENT

Briefly tell us why you are applying to the Apollo Theater Academy Saturday Workshop Series. What are some of your goals and

interests? What do you hope to gain from your experience at The Apollo Theater? How do you think participating in the Apollo

Theater Academy Saturday Workshops Series will help to advance your education, personal and/or career goals?


APOLLO THEATER ACADEMY S A T U R D A Y W O R K S H O P S E R I E S Spring 2013 APPLICATION SECTION 4: LETTER OF RECOMMENDATION

Applicant’s Name:

The above named applicant is applying to the Apollo Theater Academy Saturday Workshop Series and has chosen you to write a

letter in support of their application. Please complete the following information and send it to: APOLLO THEATER ACADEMY SATURDAY WORKSHOP SERIES 253 WEST 125TH STREET NEW YORK, NY 10027

How long have you known the applicant and in what capacity?

The Apollo Theater Academy SATURDAY WORKSHOP SERIES is an intensive 12-week training program in technical stage

production that will require participants to attend regularly, take instruction, work as part of a team and complete a variety of projects

and assignments. Do you feel the applicant can commit to meeting these requirements? (check one)

□ satisfactorily □ somewhat satisfactorily □ with some difficulty

Please explain


APOLLO THEATER ACADEMY S A T U R D A Y W O R K S H O P S E R I E S Spring 2013 APPLICATION

SECTION 4: LETTER OF RECOMMENDATION (cont.)

Applicant’s Name:

Additional Comments

PRINT NAME SIGNATURE

POSITION / TITLE BUSINESS / SCHOOL

ADDRESS

CITY STATE ZIP

TELEPHONE EMAIL

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