StageWRITE
ATF's innovative in school outreach program for middle school students  that brings playwrights into the classroom to guide students in  writing plays about their school subjects.  Professional actors are then brought in to read the scripts aloud in a public reading at the Charles R. Wood Theater.  If you are interested in learning more about StageWRITE, call us at 518.798.7479. Sponsored in part by the New York State Council on the Arts.

Teen Apprenticeships
ATF offers two summer apprenticeships for youth sixteen and up. Under the mentorship of ATF’s new Producing Artistic Director, Mark Fleischer, the apprentices will gain knowledge and skills in arts administration.  Apprentices will be active participants in the areas of marketing, public relations, company management and box office. Apprentices will be asked to work two days a week in the ATF office. These apprenticeships are unpaid and require no previous theatre experience. Interested students are asked to submit a one page essay outlining why they would like to be an ATF Summer Apprentice to Mr. Fleischer at mfleischer@atfestival.org.

ATF Family Nights
New for 2008.  Bring the whole family to ATF for a great theatrical experience. Parents can see the show in the theatre while their kids take part in a theatre exploration night for kids ages 5 – 12 in the upstairs rehearsal studio. Students will explore not just theatre, but the visual arts through creative dramatic games and art projects led by ATF’s professional teaching artists. $10 per child and cost of regular admission for parents.

ORDINARY DAYS: Saturday, June 27

GOAT SHOW: Saturday, July 11

LEAVING IOWA: Saturday, July 25.