Training Program Testimonials
"My experience at FST was very fruitful. My skills and confidence as a stage manager grew over the course of the year through all of the ups and downs. FST prepared me to step into the wider professional world and helped me develop tools that I can use in a variety of contexts throughout my career." -- Beck Trumbull, Stage Management Intern, 2021-22
"I came to FST hoping to gain experience and training. After a year, I left with not only a diversity of skills but confidence and ownership over my work and a clear vision of my goals for the future." -- Madison VandenOever, Education & Children's Theatre Intern, 2021-22
"I learned far more at FST than I could have ever hoped to learn. It was the bridge that I needed to transition from college theatre to the professional world. I built a network of mentors and professional connections that I know I can rely on at any point in my career." -- Sydney Scott, Artistic Fellow, 2022-2023
“I learned so much from my time as an acting apprentice at FST! It was such an important part of my growth as a performer. I gained so much knowledge from the program, and was able to network and build connections with so many wonderful and accomplished theatre professionals. In my time at FST, not only did I develop my skills as a performer, but I also had the opportunity to work in so many different facets of the theatre world. It was such a fulfilling experience, and it has made me into the person I am today! I would definitely recommend it to any new actors or performers looking to build a solid foundation for their careers!” -- Eddie Weaver, Acting Apprentice, 2021-22
