NTI TheaterMaker Fellows

NTI Theatremakers Fellow

NTI Theatremakers Fellow support the daily operations of the NTI Theatermakers Summer Intensive. The position responsibilities include coordinating hospitality and class materials for faculty and staff, driving faculty and students, assisting with casting, scene assignments, and all coordination for weekly Sharing of the Work, overseeing student needs, and assisting with implementing weekly class schedules. 

Fellows work five days/week (2 days off a week when students are on campus - days off may not be consecutive) and share "on-call" duties for the O’Neill campus and specifically for the needs of the National Theater Institute. These include driving responsibilities, attendance at special events, and being on call response in case of emergencies. On-call shifts would be a part of the fellows usual work day, one fellow per shift being responsible for sharing on-call duties with company management. 

A private security team will relieve NTI Fellows of overnight on-call duties.

NTI Fellows work to support the needs of students and faculty while working with the NTI’s Artistic Director, scheduling coordinator, Program Coordinator, production team and company management team. 

Ideal candidates will have a passion for new work, arts education and arts management, and will be organized, creative, efficient team players. Applicants must be proficient in Microsoft Suite, Google Suite, and feel confident in their ability to make decisions and work in a fast paced environment. 

We offer our Fellows:

Housing, and meals, $2,000 flat fee stipend, the opportunity to audit one Theatremakers class, and an invaluable opportunity to work with professional theater artists from around the globe. Fellows have access to attend all of the works in development with the National Puppetry Conference, National Music

Theater Conference, National Playwrights Conference, and to hear first readings of new work, and are encouraged to observe the rehearsal processes when they can. A summer at the O’Neill is a great way to learn more about every aspect of new work development and meet colleagues from a variety of disciplines. 

There will also be professional development opportunities for Fellows.  We offer mental health resources to Fellows as well. 

Requirements:

Ideal candidates love theater, love encouraging emerging artists, and are strong collaborators with good communication skills. We ask that you have the ability to skillfully handle sensitive material, multitask, and are proficient with Google Suite, Microsoft Excel, and Word. A valid driver’s license and a clean driving record are required and can be a large portion of the position when relevant. 

NTI alumni who have completed the program within the past four years are strongly encouraged to apply. Please include your NTI program, semester, & year in your cover letter. 

About the Fellowship Program:

• Comprehensive on-the-job training 
• Opportunity to work, learn and assist across departments at the O’Neill and work with artists from around the world. 
• Work an 8hr shift, 5 days a week 
• $2,000 Flat Fee Compensation 
• Valid driver's license with a clean record is required and comfort driving passenger vans is a plus
• Off campus room and board provided 
• Opportunities to attend performances and watch rehearsals 
• Invited to audit one NTI class 
• Personal vehicle recommended, not required 

● Fellowship dates June 10-August 3, 2024

The O’Neill is committed to diversifying the future of the American theater through the stories we tell and the people we hire. We highly encourage applications from talented artists, technicians, and administrators from all underrepresented groups to apply.