Fellowship - King of the Yees

SIGNATURE THEATRE COMPANY • New York, NY

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About The Position

Signature Theatre, one of New York’s leading off-Broadway theatres, is seeking a Fellow for our production of King of the Yees, by Resident Playwright, Lauren Yee. The King of the Yees Fellow is a full-time, temporary member of Signature’s team. Working closely with Signature staff, the King of the Yees will provide administrative and logistical support. The Fellow will work directly with Signature’s General Management, Production, Development, Marketing, and Artistic teams. Becoming a Fellow at Signature is an entry level position. Fellowship selection will be based on demonstrable interest and commitment to a career in the arts with an ability to articulate how a fellowship at Signature will help the fellow learn and grow into the future arts administrator they would like to become. Resumes should focus on meaningful experiences and outline responsibilities and achievements. They can include professional, academic and/or personal pursuits. The fellowship will begin on Monday, September 7,2026 and end in and about Sunday, November 15, 2026.

Requirements

• Demonstrable interest and commitment to a career in the arts.
• Ability to articulate how a fellowship at Signature will help the fellow learn and grow into the future arts administrator they would like to become.
• Resumes should focus on meaningful experiences and outline responsibilities and achievements.
• Resumes can include professional, academic and/or personal pursuits.
• No previous work or educational experience required for participation.

Nice To Haves

• Applicants from populations underrepresented in the theatre field and aligning with Signature theatre’s institutional goals and priorities focused on playwrights, community and access are strongly encouraged to apply.
• Candidates who have demonstrable experience advocating for underrepresented communities.

Responsibilities

• Engage in structured rotations across various departments, ensuring a holistic understanding of theatre operations.
• Provide administrative and logistical support.
• Work directly with Signature’s General Management, Production, Development, Marketing, and Artistic teams.
• Be mentored by a different department weekly to enhance industry knowledge and career readiness.
• Participate in networking events with industry professionals, alumni, and partner organizations.
• Participate in job shadowing opportunities within Signature members.
• Work on a live project that is scheduled to end at the end of their fellowship, which will serve as a representation of their experience and allow fellows to showcase their skills.

Benefits

• $22.00/hour/ 40 hours each week.
• Cross departmental learning opportunities while shadowing departmental mentors for an assigned period during the fellowship.
• Goal setting workshops and check-ins.
• Access to industry conferences, roundtables and networking events, including opportunities to connect with internship cohorts and theatre professionals.
• Opportunities to meet industry leaders.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed