This year-long program offers a unique opportunity for high school juniors from across New Jersey to learn about professional theater and contribute to the work at Two River. Participants take workshops with professional artists, assist staff in a variety of departments throughout the organization AND see every show in our season for free. Whether you are interested in pursuing a career in the performing arts, want to attend a university program focused on theater, or enjoy theater and want to learn more about how it really works, this year-long program is for you. Since 2005, 223 outstanding students have completed the Howard Aronson Metro Scholar program.

Included in the Howard Aronson Metro Scholars Program:

• Insight into how a regional theater really works.
• Two subscriptions to our season.
• The First Day—the kickoff in the Fall includes an orientation, theater exercises and a tour of the Two River Theater.
• Monthly workshops or projects led by TRT staff and guest artists, exploring various aspects of professional theater.
• “Coffee Talks” after each production, where students and TRT staff share their feedback on the show.
• The Last Day—an entire day of workshops and exercises, run by teaching artists and TRT staff.
• Theater career counseling – Education staff, including Director of Education Kate Cordaro and Education Manager Briana Butler, will become a resource for you and will help answer the questions you may have about colleges, career options, and concerns.
• Travel assistance for this program is available.

DEADLINE for Applications and Statements of Purpose: APRIL 29, 2025.

• Teacher Recommendations may be sent separately, but also must be received by this date.
• Once applicants have submitted all required materials, they will be emailed a link to schedule their in-person audition/interview. (May 6 & 8) 
• Announcement made at the Metro Meet Up, on June 22, 2025, an event for past, present and future HAMS. All applicants will be informed if they are accepted into the program or not via email by 6:00 pm on Friday, May 9, 2025.

Eligibility	High school juniors from across New Jersey Students must (1) complete an application, (2) write a Statement of Purpose (info below), (3) submit a written recommendation from a drama / art / tech teacher or guidance counselor, and (4) one of three modules:Acting, Production, or Technical Stage management, (see details on website.)
Age Groups	Adolescents
Community Services	Arts & Recreation Music / Dance / Theater
Payment Types	Free

Last Updated: 04/16/25