See below for details of the Off Square Players production in 2023. Details about applications for our 2024 production (performances December 5-7 2024) will be released in August 2024. Join our education email list here to make sure you don’t miss any updates!
GRADES 8+
Apply to join the ensemble and produce a play!
Students grades 8+ are invited to apply for a position in our 2023 Off Square Players theatre ensemble. Those students who are selected to join the ensemble will receive a role – acting, directing, stage managing, designing, or some combination thereof – in the production of a straight play.
After workshops to learn about their various roles, students will rehearse for six weeks in a “student-produced, professionally-managed” format. All this leads up to a weekend of shows for the public in Off Square’s Black Box Theater!
See below for dates & details – we look forward to seeing your applications.
Program Cost: $250/student
Key Dates for 2023
June 26 | Application period begins
August 15 | Application period ends
September 15 | Applicants notified with the results of their application and the title of the play to be produced
September 18-29 | Workshops from OST staff and guest artists (to be scheduled)
October 2 | Rehearsals begin!
November 10-12 | Performances in the Black Box Theater
Application Guidelines
Students will (1) indicate their area(s) of theatrical interest and (2) provide a brief summary of their theatrical experience.
We encourage everyone to be open to any role that interests them, even if they have no prior experience. Remember that you may be asked to take on multiple responsibilities – expressing interest in costume design, for example, does not mean that you will not be chosen to act.
To outline your theatrical experience, you may choose to upload a resumé or write a few brief sentences. Experience is not required to apply! If applicable, we would also love to hear a brief summary of any professional experience that you have.