Apprentices work very long days.
Characteristically, they are at the theatre from 9am until 10pm, with breaks for lunch and dinner. Because of their demanding schedule, they must be available on a full time basis. Apprentices are normally completing secondary studies with the intention of enrolling in performing arts programs at college or university, or are in the early stages of post-secondary training. Apprentices pay a tuition fee in exchange for which they receive instruction in acting, dance, voice, and stage combat. Although Apprentices may be asked to understudy a major role, they should not expect to perform the understudied role.