fellowship

Josephine Moshiri Elwood and Leyla Modirzadeh in English. Photo by Nile Scott Studios.

The Fellowship program is for theater administrators looking to transition into the professional world after graduation. This entry level position is considered a part of the core staff of theater professionals and works closely with all departments of the organization.

The Artistic Fellowship for our 2022-23 Season is filled. Applications for the Artistic Fellowship will reopen in Spring 2023.

SpeakEasy’s Fellowship Program is funded, in part, by the George & Alice Rich Charitable Foundation.

ARTISTIC FELLOWSHIP

Application Requirements

To apply for our Artistic Fellowship, please prepare:

• A cover letter
• A resume (including relevant job history and theatre experience)
• A narrative of no more than two pages addressing:
  • Why you are interested in the fellowship to which you are applying
  • The qualities, skills, and interests that make you the right candidate
  • What you are hoping to gain from the fellowship experience
  • A description of your broader career goals, and what impact or transformation you would like to have in the Boston theatre community
• A brief description (no more than one page) of either the most moving piece of theatre you’ve ever seen, or an artist who inspires you
• Two letters of recommendation from former employers, professors, or supervisors (with at least one being from a staff member of an arts organization or a theatre professor). These letters may be sent separately via e-mail to fellow@speakeasystage.com, but must be received by the application due date.

Application materials should be saved in .pdf format and submitted via e-mail to fellow@speakeasystage.com. Please be sure you submit all require materials or your application may not be considered.

Any questions regarding SpeakEasy, the Fellowship program, or the application process may be directed to fellow@speakeasystage.com.

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate based on race, religion, gender, age, sexuality, gender identification, or physical ability. We will make reasonable accommodations for interviews and service.