Stage Management Fellowship

Manhattan Theatre Club (MTC), a Tony Award-winning nonprofit theatre dedicated to producing innovative theatre of the highest quality by American and international playwrights, with a focus on presenting New York, American, and world premieres, invites individuals from historically underrepresented communities in the theatre workforce to apply for the 2023-24 Stage Management Fellowship. For 50 years, MTC has been the creative and artistic home for America’s most gifted theatrical artists, producing works of the highest quality by contemporary American and international playwrights. MTC is an anti-racist organization that respects and honors all voices, and upholds the values of community and equity.

The Stage Management Fellowship is an eight-month intensive professional development opportunity for early-career professionals with theatrical stage management experience and training. The Fellow will be supervised by MTC’s Production Management team, and primarily will serve as a Production Assistant on at least three productions during the 2023-24 season, on Broadway and off-Broadway. The Fellow will support the stage management team from pre-production week through at least opening night. The individual will help generate show-related paperwork and will work with the stage management team to track props, costumes, and scene changes. Additionally, the Fellow will gain experience in production management and working in a producing organization when not engaged in rehearsals or performances.

 

The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills, a sharp eye for detail, exceptional organizational skills, and the ability to coordinate and prioritize. A strong working knowledge of theatrical production procedures and practices and strong computer skills, especially proficiency with Microsoft Office, are required. Experience working in a union employment environment and familiarity with Actors Equity Association agreements is a plus. Theatrical production experience is also required. Evening, weekend and early morning hours will be required. Occasional physically demanding work, such as lifting and moving equipment, will be required.   

 

This is a full-time non-exempt position beginning September 5, 2023 and concluding as early as April 28, 2024. Compensation is $600.00 per week through December 31, 2023 and $640.00 per week beginning January 1, 2024 with benefits package including: choice between two group health plans with options for spousal, family and/or domestic partner coverage; basic life and long term disability insurance; paid time off; voluntary dental, vision and flex savings plans for healthcare, dependent care and commuting expenses. 

 

The application deadline is Monday, June 5, 2023 at 11:59pm EDT. A complete application includes:

 

·        A personal statement no longer than 750 words that expresses why you are interested in this opportunity, what you hope to learn as a result of this experience, and how this fellowship can make you a more inclusive theatre practitioner

·        A résumé

·        Two letters of recommendation from theatre or arts professionals (one may be from a college faculty member)

 

Please submit your application via email with “SM FELLOW” in the subject line to: Vincent Losito, Director of Human Resources, at fellows@mtc-nyc.org. All documents should be in MS Word, PDF, or plain text format.

 

Manhattan Theatre Club believes that equity, diversity and inclusion should be essential elements of all activity within the organization. We have made it a priority to create and maintain an environment that is attractive to and supportive of all individuals regardless of their ethnicity, race, gender identity, age, national origin, religion, disability, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, education, marital status, language, military or veteran status, etc. MTC is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

 

For more about MTC, please visit https://www.manhattantheatreclub.com.