<p>The American Shakespeare Center in Staunton, Virginia offers a wonderful program called Young Company. You do not have to audition to apply, but you do have to fill out an extensive questionnaire and get a teacher to recommend you. The program is rigorous and provides training as well as the opportunity to perform at the Blackfriar’s Theater there. The students who participate also see professional performers tread the boards at ASC four times a week or more, and to work with them. It truly is an amazing experience.</p>