RLTP Announces The Bridge Program

Road Less Traveled Productions has announced the RLTP Bridge Program, beginning in 2023. The RLTP Bridge Program is 16-week hands-on paid internship program sponsored by Road Less Traveled Productions specifically targeted for students and early career artists of color looking to get experience in the theatre industry to help develop their long-term career path. This unique opportunity is designed to promote diversity and inclusion for artists of color seeking a serious career in the arts industry.

The RLTP Bridge Program is a custom-built program that will provide members access to opportunities to any area of interest in the theatre industry to fit their needs. Students and early career artists of color will gain extensive knowledge in one specific concentration of the theatre arts including; Directing, Acting, Playwriting, All Areas of Design, and Stage Management. The Program is designed to increase the student's awareness and appreciation for all areas of theatre with an emphasis on collaboration.

The RLTP Bridge Program will be led by Program Director Peter Johnson, an academic instructor, actor and casting agent in Western New York. The program will also include collaboration with RLTP Ensemble member and Raíces Theatre Company Artistic Director, Victoria Pérez. (Raíces Theatre Company is currently in residence at Road Less Traveled Theater).

HOW TO APPLY:

Applications for the RLTP Bridge Program will open September 1 and close Sunday November 27. The Bridge Program will run January - May 2023.

More information on eligibility and applying can be found online here.