Leadership through service and excellence in craft

A 10-Week Theatrical Ensemble Experience

Apprentices is a small, dedicated troupe of students who train in traditional storytelling and bring those stories to life for others.

Each week, Apprentices rehearse and perform original, devised interpretations of classic folk tales for the Gloamlings. They are not observing the work—they are responsible for carrying it.

Apprentices is the advanced stage of The Gloam’s theater training path—focused on craft, responsibility, and ensemble performance.

Students are expected to show up prepared, support one another, and contribute meaningfully to the group’s work each week.

What does a week look like?

Each week combines rehearsal, skill-building, and live performance.

Rehearsal (1 hour)
Students work as an ensemble to build the week’s material—developing scenes, movement, character, and storytelling choices using voice, body, props, and culturally appropriate traditional story telling techniques (song, dance, pupperty, etc)

Performance (4 sessions per week)
Apprentices perform their work live for Gloamling cohorts. Each performance requires presence, adaptability, and consistency.

Students are not repeating a fixed script—they are actively responding to the energy and needs of each group.

What makes this different

Every Apprentice is essential to the work.

• Each student is given a pivotal role every single week

• There are no passive positions or background roles

• Each performance depends on their clarity, commitment, and presence

This is not a class where students wait for turns.

It is a working ensemble.

What students are building

Through this work, Apprentices develop:

• ensemble performance skills

• vocal and physical storytelling techniques

• consistency across repeated performances

• responsibility to a group and an audience

• adaptability and presence in live situations

They also gain experience in:

• devising original material

• collaborating under time constraints

• supporting younger students through performance

Who is this for?

Apprentices is a strong fit for students who:

• are curious about theater, storytelling, or performance

• are ready to take on responsibility within a group

• are willing to try, adjust, and grow week to week

• value collaboration over individual spotlight

Previous training is not required.

What matters is:

• willingness to learn

• reliability

• and the ability to contribute positively to an ensemble

Tuition

$1,200 per 10-week cycle

This includes:

• 5 hours of instruction and live performance each week over 2—3 days

• rehearsal, performance, and guided ensemble work

• This is essentially the equivalent of a sports team in terms of time and intensity.

What’s Included

Weekly Rehearsal + Performance Experience
Students rehearse and perform each week as part of a functioning ensemble.

Small-Group Design
Strictly limited to 10 students to ensure meaningful participation and responsibility.

Performance Opportunities
Four live performances per week within the Gloamling program.

Schedule

Next Cohort: Beginning Fall 2026
Format: Weekly rehearsal + performance schedule in Basking Ridge, NJ

• Rehearsal: Thursday afternoons

• Performances: Thursday evenings and Saturday mornings

The Year at The Gloam

Apprentices runs in three 10-week cycles each year.

Students may continue across cycles, developing greater skill, confidence, and leadership over time, or take cycles off for other commitments and reinterview when they are ready.

Enrollment

Admission is by interview.

Students are invited to join based on readiness, interest, and fit within the ensemble.

If you believe your child may be a good fit, you are welcome to reach out directly.