October 28, 2011

New York Theatre Workshop is now accepting letters of intent to apply for the following 2012 / 2013 Emerging Artists Fellowships. Pending funding, NYTW will accept up to six emerging artists for the 2012 / 2013 season. These fellowships would entail a commitment from June 2012 to June 2013.

· Up to six (6) fellowships total for directors and playwrights

Since 1995, New York Theatre Workshop’s Emerging Artists Fellowships have provided promising young theatre artists with essential support to assist their development, as well as access to the substantial resources of an off-Broadway producing theatre and community of artists. Specifically designed to identify artists of color, this program grew out of NYTW’s fundamental belief that a diversity of thought, experience and culture is crucial to theatrical innovation.

Fellows are given access to rehearsal space, office facilities and equipment, casting assistance, mentoring, and other forms of support as determined on an individual basis. In addition, pending funding, all Fellows will be awarded a modest stipend and offered occasional group theatergoing opportunities that may include travel.

We seek dedicated and motivated candidates who wish to develop their talents and skills by participating in a dynamic, artist-centered creative community.

Letters of Intent must be RECEIVED by 5pm on Friday, December 9, 2011.
Please see the following page for specific requirements.

MAIL OR DROP OFF ALL MATERIALS TO:

New York Theatre Workshop
ATTN: Fellowships (Specify Director and/or Playwright)
83 East 4th Street, 2nd floor
New York, NY 10003

Founded in 1979, NYTW’s sole purpose is to ensure the robust and compelling presence of the artist in our society. This mission is manifested in two distinct focuses of activity: through producing an annual season of productions in our 199-seat theatre in Manhattan’s East Village and second, by inviting theatre-makers at all stages of their careers, with whom we share a common vision, to participate in our Artists Workshop programs. This dual programming, on our stage and in our “workshop,” allows NYTW to develop and produce theatrical experiences that reflect and respond to the world around us and re-invigorate the artists and audiences we connect with each year. Over the course of almost thirty years, the Workshop boasts a long list of acclaimed work that includes Jonathan Larson's RENT, Tony Kushner's Homebody/Kabul, Martha Clarke's Vienna: Lusthaus (revisited), Caryl Churchill's Far Away and A Number, John Guare's Lydie Breeze and Claudia Shear's Dirty Blonde.  NYTW’s productions have received a Pulitzer Prize, four Tony Awards and assorted Obie, Drama Desk and Lucille Lortel Awards. 

NYTW is a member of Theatre Communications Group, the Alliance of Resident Theatres/New York, Fourth Arts Block (FAB), and the League of Off-Broadway Theatres and Producers.

Please include the following materials with your letter of intent. Incomplete letters of intent will not be reviewed. Work samples will not be returned. Please review work sample requirements before submitting.

• Completed Cover Sheet.
• Personal statement of up to 500 words detailing applicant’s process and goals as a director.
• Project Proposal of up to 1500 words detailing goals for fellowship year.
• Résumé.
• Work sample(s) from a recent professional or academic production. May be submitted as digital recordings, images, or links to online material.

• Completed Cover Sheet.
• Personal statement of up to 500 words detailing applicant’s process and goals as a playwright.
• Project Proposal of up to 1500 words detailing goals for fellowship year.
• Résumé.
• A 20-page writing sample.

• Letters of intent are accepted by postal mail or drop-off only. No letters of intent will be accepted by e-mail or fax.
• Applicants who wish to receive confirmation that their submission has been received must include a self-addressed, stamped postcard.
• Those applying for more than one fellowship must fulfill all requirements for each fellowship and indicate order of preference.
• Candidates MUST live and be able to meet regularly in the New York City metro area for the duration of the fellowship, June 2012 through June 2013. Applicants who live elsewhere must be able to relocate at their own expense. NYTW is unable to provide housing, relocation or job assistance.
• Foreign nationals are eligible to apply. However, international applicants must take full responsibility for arranging their travel, travel documents, and housing accommodations. Inquire with the U.S. Embassy or the consulate with jurisdiction over your place of permanent residence about visa application procedures. Receipt of fellowship stipend is dependent upon the type of visa secured. If you are not authorized to work in the United States, we will be unable to provide a stipend.
• If invited to apply, applicant must be available to interview in February/March in New York City.
• Fellows must be available to attend a 3-day retreat in June 2012 and June 2013 (dates TBD).
• Must not be enrolled in an academic institution for the duration of the fellowship.
• Must indicate in statement of purpose any conflicts of interest that may exist during both the application period and the fellowship period.

• Submit samples of work created and/or presented in the last three years. Do not submit edited promotional or marketing materials.
• Clearly label each item and page in your submission with your full name, “Emerging Artist Fellowship,” and specify Director and/or Playwright. 
• All documents must be on 8.5” x 11” paper. 
• Do not staple, package or bind materials.
• Submitted recordings: (2 samples maximum / up to 5 minutes total) CD or DVD recordings must be cued to play or must include a cue time. Please cue to a portion of the recording that best represents your work.
• Submitted images: (up to 10 images maximum) Digital images must be in JPEG, GIF, or TIFF file format. Printed images must be no larger than 8 1/2” x 11”.

• Incomplete, illegible, emailed, or faxed letters of intent will not be reviewed.
• In order to conserve paper, NYTW requests that all applicants please double-side all pages of your submission.

Full descriptions of NYTW’s Fellowship programs and Frequently Asked Questions are available on our website at www.nytw.org. Please check there for answers to your questions before contacting us directly.

E-mail inquiries (NO applications): fellowshipinfo@nytw.org 
Fellowship Coordinators: Geoffrey Jackson Scott, Literary Associate and Bryn Thorsson, Director of Education

Click to download 2012-2013 Emerging Artists Fellowship Applicant Cover Sheet