Since 1996, Trinity Rep's Theater Ambassadors program has brought together talented teens from communites across Rhode Island and southeast Massachusetts, united by their common interest in theater. These students meet at Trinity Rep 2-3 times a month throughout the school year, seeing each mainstage production free of charge, and participating in discussions and master classes with theater staff.
Through these activites, the Ambassadors are introduced to the full range of skills, techniques, and ideas which are essential to professional theater. Interaction between students from different communities and between students and theater professionals helps them develop a richer understanding of theater arts. As "Ambassadors," the students will leave the program with enhanced skills as young theater artists and enthusiastic spokespeople for the performing arts in their own schools and communites. Most events are mandatory.
What is the Theater Ambassadors program?- Attend at least three rehearsals and 5 performances of all Trinity Rep mainstage productions (Ambassadors will be invited to one rehearsal and one performance for each show).
- Attend at least two of the Brown/Trinity Consortium productions.
- Attend pre-show workshops on these plays with Education staff plus actors/directors/designers. These workshops usually explore topics in acting using the themes and text of the play.
- Attend additional workshops in areas such as acting, directing, and technical theater led by Trinity Rep professionals. Examples of workshops offered in the past include Directing (with Artistic Director Curt Columbus) and Stage Combat (with Education Director Caroline Azano).
- Read and discuss plays related to Trinity's mainstage productions.
- Assist Trinity staff in at least one event held at the theater.
- Attend at least two performances of one another's school plays or other performances available in the community.
- Recruit at least one student for Trinity's Young Actor Studio classes or Summer Institute, or recruit a class to attend a Project Discovery matinee show.
- Complete ten hours of work in the Education office.
Who can apply?
Theater Ambassadors is open to students in grades 9-12. There is no charge to participate, and no prior theater experience is required. However, applicants must have a strong interest in theater, and have demonstrated maturity and eagerness to learn. Regular attendance and participation are required. Only twelve students are accepted into the program, and only one student per school.
Download the Theater Ambassador application>>
Quotes from Ambassadors:
"Talking to Joe (Wilson Jr.) was a very enriching experience for me that has definitely opened my eyes to newer aspects of acting that I had not seen or heard of before. To hear such inspiring words about acting from such a fantastic actor was truly something I will never forget." Chris Hartford, Seekonk MA
"The ambassador program has definitely been a positive experience for me. It sparked my interest in set design, something I had never considered before. I also learned a lot about Trinity Rep, and because I had only ever experienced amateur theatre before this program, it was exciting for me to discover what was important to a professional theatre company. I feel I have come out of the program better acclimated to the theatre and its space and more aware of the hard work that goes into a professional production. Overall, I feel the program has been a vital addition to my cultural education".
Emily Boksenbaum, Barrington High School
Download the Theater Ambassador application>> For more information, contact Jordan Butterfield, Education Programs Manager and Teaching Artist, at (401) 521-1100 ext. 114 or by email at education@trintyrep.com.
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