Young Adult Council Application 2010-2011 Please return this completed form to: Steppenwolf Young Adult Council Steppenwolf Theatre Company 758 W North Ave, 4th floor Chicago IL 60610 Fax: 312.335.0808 THE YOUNG ADULT COUNCIL is a unique after school program for passionate and motivated high school students who wish to learn the inner-workings of professional theatre from the most celebrated artists in the city. In addition to invaluable face time with these leading professionals, Council members attend the best plays in Chicago, learn how to analyze and speak about these plays, and organize events for their peers around Steppenwolf productions in hopes of inspiring a new generation of theatre enthusiasts and practitioners. Council members receive a travel stipend for their commitment to rigorous and exciting work. TIME COMMITMENT: During the school year, The Young Adult Council meets EVERY Wednesday from 4:30pm-6:00pm at the Steppenwolf Administrative Offices, with the occasional Saturday or Sunday commitment. Council members are allowed three absences per semester, with occasional exceptions for outside theatre commitments (this must be prearranged with the Council leader). Summer commitment is equally rigorous but more flexible in terms of meeting times and absences. Please make sure you can make this time commitment before applying. Applications may be mailed, faxed or dropped off at the Steppenwolf front desk at the above address between 9am-5pm Monday through Friday. All applications must be postmarked or dropped off by May 10th, 2010. If you have any questions about the program or application process, please contact Whitney Dibo at wdibo@steppenwolf.org or 312-654-5637. *All applicants to the Young Adult Council are strongly encouraged to attend our MaTEENĂŠe performance of ENDGAME: Saturday, May 15th at 3pm. Tickets are $15 and may be purchased at the door. Lunch and discussion with the actors will follow the production, please visit www.steppenwolf.org/youngadultcouncil for more information.
Young Adult Council Application 2010-2011
Personal Information Name__________________________________________________________________ Address:_______________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ Home Phone: ( Cell Phone: (
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Email Address: ________________________________________________________ Date of Birth _____/_____/__________ What is the best way to contact you? _________________ Parent/Guardian Information Name:_________________________________________________________________ Address:_______________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ Home Phone: ( Cell Phone:(
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Email Address: ________________________________________________________ What is the best way to contact them? __________________________________ School Information Name__________________________________________________________________ Address________________________________________________________________ City_____________________________ State___________ Zip__________________ Your Grade_____________________ (*must be in high school as of fall 2010)
Young Adult Council Application 2010-2011
Personal Statement Please answer TWO of the following questions on a separate piece of paper. Your response should be approximately 250 words, typed.
* Please keep in mind that the Young Adult Council is NOT an acting training program, but rather a theatrical leadership program designed for students to learn the inner workings of professional theatre.
1. Describe the way you work in a group. Are you more of a leader or a collaborator? Provide examples.
2. Why do you think it’s important for high school students to experience live theatre?
3. What aspects of professional theatre are you curious about?
Please also provide a brief response to the following questions in the space below: 1. What do you hope to get from your experience on the Young Adult Council?
2. How do you hope to contribute to the group?
Young Adult Council Application 2010-2011
Recommendation Forms Please attach the following forms to your application: •
Form A (Professional Recommendation): This form should be filled out by a teacher, guidance counselor, after-school program leader, religious leader, etc. who can speak to your work ethic, responsibility and artistic curiosity. He or she should fill out the provided questionnaire, and has the option to include a separate letter of recommendation.
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Form B (Personal Recommendation): This form should be filled out by a friend, roughly your age, who can speak to your personal character. Please have your friend answer only the questions provided.
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Letters of recommendation may be mailed separately but must arrive by the application due date.
Statement of Agreement I certify that all the information in this application is true to the best of my knowledge.
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_______________________________________________________________________ Parent Signature Date * You MUST have your parent/legal guardian sign this application.
Thank you for applying to the Steppenwolf Young Adult Council. You will receive confirmation and further information about the interview process via email once we have received: • • •
This application form Your personal statements Your 2 recommendation forms, either attached in sealed envelopes or sent via snail mail.
Young Adult Council Application 2010-2011
Young Adult Council Application 2010-2011
Form A – Professional Recommendation Applicant Name: _____________________________________________________________________ Recommender’s Name: ______________________________________________________________________________________ Recommender Phone: ____________________________________________________ Recommender Email Address: ____________________________________________
Briefly describe your relationship to the applicant: ______________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________
To the recommender: The above applicant is applying for admission to the Steppenwolf Young Adult Council. THE YOUNG ADULT COUNCIL is a unique after school program for passionate and motivated high school students who wish to learn the inner-workings of professional theatre from the most celebrated artists in the city. In addition to invaluable face-time with these leading professionals, Council members attend the best plays in Chicago, learn how to analyze and speak about these plays, and organize events for their peers around Steppenwolf productions in hopes of inspiring a new generation of theatre enthusiasts and practitioners. Council members receive a travel stipend for their commitment to rigorous and exciting work. Your insight on this applicant is a crucial part of our admission process, so please be as forthcoming as possible. You can also choose to include a letter of recommendation in addition to the below questionnaire, but this is not required. If you choose to include a letter, please send it separately via snail mail, or along with the student’s application in a sealed envelope. If you have any questions, please contact Whitney Dibo at (312) 654-5637 or wdibo@steppenwolf.org. Thank you for being a part of this process.
Young Adult Council Application 2010-2011
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Form A – Professional Recommendation Please list three adjectives that come to mind when you think of the applicant: 1.) ____________________
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Please rate the applicant’s abilities in the categories below as compared to other people of the applicant’s same age. Candidate’s level of ability:
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Please provide brief responses to the following questions (You may use a separate sheet of paper if necessary). 1. Describe the applicant’s work ethic. Can he/she take on this extra commitment?
2. In what ways does the applicant demonstrate a genuine artistic/intellectual curiosity?
3. Why do you think the applicant is a good fit for the Council? Please base your answer on the program description on the previous page.
Young Adult Council Application 2010-2011
Form B – Personal Recommendation Applicant Name: _____________________________________________________________________ Recommender’s Name: ______________________________________________________________________________________ Recommender Phone: ________________________________________________________________ Recommender Email Address: ________________________________________________________ Briefly describe your relationship to the applicant: ______________________________________________________________________________________ If you have any questions, please contact Whitney Dibo at (312) 654-5637 or wdibo@steppenwolf.org. Thank you for being a part of this process.
______________________________________________________________________________________ Recommender’s Signature Date Please provide brief responses to the following questions (You may use a separate sheet of paper if necessary).
1. How do you know your friend is curious about theatre?
2. What is missing when your friend is absent from a group?
3. Give an example of how your friend is responsible. What can you depend on him or her for?
Young Adult Council Application 2010-2011