As an arts leader, American Stage is committed to engaging and guiding the next era of theatre artists and arts audiences, administrators and advocates. The ASFWD Apprenticeship program provides on-the-job training from theatre professionals and valuable hands-on experience. The Next Generation programs shape young people as individuals, while also shaping the future of Tampa Bay, by cultivating an engaged community and a creative and competent workforce.
Tonight’s performance is best viewed in Gallery View without non-video participants.
Lyle Sweppenheiser 19/20 Education and Outreach Apprentice
Hometown: Factoryville, PA
• Favorite project: “Getting to work as the directing apprentice for School Tour.” • What he learned during the apprenticeship: “To have confidence in myself and trust my artistic intuition.” •
Alyssa Baumgardner 19/20 Arts Administration Apprentice Hometown: Colorado Springs, CO
• Favorite project: “Writing the Shubert Grant with the Advancement Team.” • What she learned during the apprenticeship: “True excellence is never achieved alone. The people on your team are your most valuable asset.” •
Kianna Jackson 19/20 Acting and Production Apprentice Hometown: Fort Myers, FL
• Favorite project: “Working as the directing apprentice on SKELETON CREW.” • What she learned during the apprenticeship: “I gained a new confidence from the apprenticeship in myself as an artist and in other aspects of the theatre beyond performing.”
Skye Lindberg 19/20 Acting and Production Apprentice Hometown: Annandale, VA
• Favorite project: “Was performing and stage managing for the 21st Century New Voices Plays Festival.” • What she learned during the apprenticeship: “I learned a lot, but I was really shocked at how much I learned by working on load-in and strike and in the scene shop!”
John Perez 19/20 Acting and Production Apprentice Hometown: Port Orange, FL
• Favorite project: “Working on FIVE TIMES AROUND with my fellow apprentices.”
• What he learned during the apprenticeship: “On a both personal and professional level, I’ve learned that operating with patience and empathy will yield some of the best results.”
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The apprentices spent
120 hours on Zoom approximately
creating this piece.
fully written, filmed and edited by the The piece was
apprentices.
Did You
The apprentices filmed this piece across
3 different states.
The apprentices
created their own marketing plan for the piece.
The Impact of the Apprentice Program Apprentices receive
2,000 hours of professional development each season.
23 Apprentices and 2 Emerging Arts Leadership Fellows from
13 different states and 2
Apprentices have created, directed, written, designed and performed 4
original theatre pieces.
different countries. American Stage has invested Since its inception 31
American Stage Productions have been elevated by Apprentice participation.
over 50,000
professional development hours for program participants.
Join Us for the After Party! Following FIVE TIMES AROUND, you can engage with the apprentices and learn more about their experience with an exclusive Q&A led by Associate Artistic Director Kristin Clippard. Who else might join us?
Support “ASFWD: History in the Making� The apprentice cohort is proud to design the first ASFWD: Next Generation merchandise for the launch of the new American Stage shop. Visit americanstage.redbubble.com today
Support “ASFWD: History in the Making”
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