Artistic Fellowship

Artistic Fellowship

Details:

SpeakEasy Stage Company seeks an Artistic Fellow for the 2012-2013 Season. The Fellowship Program is designed for recent graduates (undergraduate or graduate) and career changers with a strong background in theatre who are interested in pursuing a career as an artistic director of a theatre company. The fellowship provides training and educational opportunities that will supplement a strong theatre education and act as a bridge for early career arts administrators between their academic experience and a professional career in theatre. Working closely with the Producing Artistic Director, the Artistic Fellow will gain mentorship, career-guidance, and hands-on experience through independent and collaborative projects, including auditions and casting, dramaturgy and literary management, season development, and general administrative duties.

Successful candidates will have:

  • A high level of motivation and a passion for theatre
  • The ability to work effectively in a highly-collaborative environment
  • Working knowledge of Word, Excel, Power Point, and Adobe
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Drive, initiative, and professionalism
  • Excellent creative problem-solving, brainstorming, and multi-tasking skills

Job Type: Fellowship; 30-35 hours/week with occasional evening and weekend events

Stipend: $200/weekly

Duration: August 1st, 2012 - June 30th, 2013

Posted date: December 9, 2011

Application Deadline: April 1, 2012

Application materials required:

  • One page resume containing relevant job history and theatre experience
  • A copy of your most recent academic transcript from an accredited college or university in a sealed envelope from the institution
  • Three letters of recommendation from former employers, professors, or supervisors; At least one must be from a staff member of an arts organization or a theatre professor
  • Narrative of no more than three pages addressing the following:
    • Why you are interested in the fellowship at this time
    • The qualities, skills, and interests that make you the best candidate for this fellowship
    • What you are hoping to gain from the fellowship experience
    • What impact or transformation you would like to have in the Boston theatre community
    • A description of your career goals
  • A brief description of one of the following (no more than one page):
    • The most moving piece of theatre you’ve ever seen
    • An artist who inspires you

Please send these materials, postmarked no later than April 1, 2012, to:

SpeakEasy Stage Company
Attn: Artistic Fellowship Applications
539 Tremont Street
Boston, MA 02116