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Trinacria-Brandeis Training Program

The Trinacria-Brandeis Training Program is presented in partnership and sponsored by the Brandeis Interdepartmental Program in Italian Studies. The program equips Brandeis students with the opportunity to train and travel with Trinacria as either a Company Manager or Assistant Director, roles they will then fill during the Trinacria Festival Residency and Trinacria Arts Festival.

We are particularly keen to provide this opportunity for BIPOC students and others that have been historically underrepresented in both Italian studies and the performing arts industry.

APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN FOR 2025 | DEADLINE TO APPLY MARCH 28

About the program

Lola Calotychos
2023 & 2024 Company Manager, photo by Anna Finocchiaro

This program offers students the opportunity to serve as either a Company Manager or Assistant Director during the Trinacria Festival Residency.

Company Managers act as “R.A.s for artists,” handling hospitality, safety, logistics, and wellbeing, including communication, scheduling, transportation, meals, and expenses.

Assistant Directors support the director by assisting with blocking, note-taking, maintaining the production vision, and ensuring efficient rehearsals.

Before the residency, participants complete professional training with Artistic Director Mariagrazia La Fauci and Brandeis alum Iyvon E., along with training in CPR, mental health first aid, and anti-racism.

They then travel to Sicily with Trinacria Theatre Company for 3–4 weeks, arriving early for on-site preparation and staying briefly after for wrap-up. Throughout, they execute their roles, develop leadership and management skills, and engage with international artists and the local Sicilian community.

Iyvon and Mariagrazia provide 1-to-1 mentorship, and participants conclude with an essay or presentation on their experience. They also take part in Festival events, which in the past have included performances, workshops, games, concerts, and community activities.

Dylan Hoffman (far right)
2023 Assistant Director

Logistics & FAQs

“My time in Sicily taught me so much about myself as a person and as an artist.”

MAX SKLAR, RESIDENT ARTIST 2016 - 2019

Meet the Team

Key information for applicants

Photo left: Lang Cheng & D’Jassie Barham,
2022 Company Managers