Fellowships
Artistic Fellow
The Artistic Fellow assists the Associate Artistic Director, Resident Assistant Director, Literary Associate and Associate Casting Director in casting, script preparation, production research and other duties related to the smooth operation of the Artistic Department. While there is no directing involved in this fellowship, the Artistic fellow may be asked to assist in the rehearsal process as needed. The Artistic Fellowship is best suited for candidates with a strong interest in artistic management, dramaturgy, and classical theatre.
Directing Fellow
The Directing Fellow assists the creative teams of three or four productions over the course of the season, which may include serving as a lead Assistant Director or as a Second Assistant. Duties include aiding the director with all aspects of the rehearsal and production process including but not limited to research, text analysis, recording blocking, rehearsing understudies and maintaining a production once it has opened. As a member of the theatre's resident artistic staff, the Directing Fellow facilitates communication between the theatre staff and the production team and also has administrative responsibilities that include helping with aspects of season planning and participating in the artistic life of the Shakespeare Theatre Company. Candidates should have a degree in theatre, experience as an assistant director on at least two professional productions, a working knowledge of Shakespeare and other classics and excellent interpersonal and organizational skills. To apply for an internship or fellowship (non-Acting), please send completed application, résumé, portfolio or writing samples, and two letters of recommendation (Directing Fellow candidates need not furnish written recommendations, but should provide three references instead) to: Internships
Shakespeare Theatre Company
516 8th Street SE
Washington , DC 20003 Acting Fellows
The Shakespeare Theatre Company provides a unique opportunity for early career actors to perform in our full season of plays. Acting Fellows compose the non-Equity ensemble for most or all of our mainstage plays, serve as understudies and receive training in text, voice, speech, Alexander Technique and stage combat. Acting fellows are selected from affiliated university programs as well as from yearly auditions in New York and Washington, D.C. The Shakespeare Theatre Company selects Acting Fellows each year as part of established relationships with Vassar College, the Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival and University of South Carolina. Actors who are not affiliated with a particular program may audition for remaining positions. The Acting Fellowship is geared toward early-career actors with at least a bachelor's degree or similar training in theatre. To apply for an Acting fellowship, please send completed application, résumé and head shot to: Acting Fellowship
Shakespeare Theatre Company
516 8th Street SE
Washington , DC 20003 |