New York Theatre Workshop

Submissions are now closed. All applicants will be notified by May 20, 2004.

New York Theatre Workshop Fellowships

General Description:
New York Theatre Workshop is offering fellowships for artists and administrators of color. New York Theatre Workshop, a leading voice in contemporary theatre, embraces a founding vision and commitment to nurture both emerging and established theatre artists through work with a growing community of artists and audience members. In so doing, New York Theatre Workshop encourages risk, promotes collaboration and stimulates experimentation with theatrical form. The fellowships were created to empower and assist both emerging and developing artists-of-color. New York Theatre Workshop provides a place wherein these artists are given tools to create, grow and fine-tune their given craft. Emerging artists are defined as artists with minimal or no professional experience; developing artists are defined as artists with some professional experience. These fellowships with NYTW are from June 2004 to November 2005 (for one-year fellowships) and June 2004 to November 2006 (for two-year fellowships).

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Fellowships being offered:
One-Year Artist Fellowship:
Open to Emerging Directors, Writers and Designers of color
Two-Year Literary Fellowship:
Open to Emerging and Developing Playwrights, Directors and
Dramaturges of color
Two-Year Arts Administrator Fellowship:
Open to Emerging and Developing Arts Administrators of color; also open to Emerging and Developing Directors, Playwrights and Dramaturges of color seriously interested in Arts administration

All Applications due:
MARCH 26, 2004.
Specify CLEARLY which fellowship you would like to be considered for.

Please send all materials to:
NEW YORK THEATRE WORKSHOP
FELLOWSHIPS
ATTN: Ruben Polendo
83 East 4th Street
New York, NY 10003

Interviews will be conducted the first two weeks of May in New York City.
Recipients will be announced on May 20, 2004.

One-Year Artist Fellowship

Who should apply:
Emerging Directors, Playwrights and Designers of color

Fellowship description:
This fellowship gives emerging artists (those with minimal professional experience) the opportunity to collaborate with other writers, directors and designers in creating a new one-act play. This new work will receive a workshop production in the fall of 2005. Fellows are to Participate in fellowship sessions (two per month) exploring various subjects and ideas. Fellows are to receive mentorship from the artistic staff at New York Theatre Workshop. They are also invited to participate in Usual Suspect meetings and events held periodically during the season (The Usual Suspect Community is NYTW’s Artistic Community, comprised of theater artist from all disciplines). Fellows are also invited to NYTW’s retreat to Vassar College in June 2004 and June 2005. There will be 2-4 artists selected for this fellowship. There is a one-year commitment and a stipend of $3000 for this fellowship.

Application Requirements for Directors:
Resume, a letter detailing his/her goals as a director, and 2 letters of recommendation. Applicant must live in New York City or metro area and be able to attend meetings twice a month. Must be able to attend Vassar 5-day retreat in June 2004 and also June 2005. Must not be enrolled in an academic institution for the duration of the fellowship.

Application Requirements for Writers:
Resume, a letter detailing his/her goals as a writer, 2 letters of recommendation, and either a one-act play or a 20-page writing sample. Applicant must live in New York City or metro area and be able to attend meetings twice a month. Must be able to attend Vassar 5-day retreat in June 2004 and also June 2005. Must not be enrolled in an academic institution for the duration of the fellowship.

Application Requirements for Designers:
Resume, a letter detailing his/her process and goals as a designer, 2 letters of recommendation, and work samples from professional or education productions. These work samples may be submitted online, in slides, or sketches (and will be returned upon request). Must live in NYC or metro area and be able to attend meetings twice a month. Must be able to attend Vassar 5-day retreat in June 2004 and also June 2005. Must not be enrolled in an academic institution for the duration of the fellowship.

All Applications due:
MARCH 26, 2004
Interviews will be conducted the first two weeks of May in New York City.
Recipients will be announced May 20, 2004.

Specify CLEARLY which fellowship you would like to be considered for.
Please send all materials to:

NEW YORK THEATRE WORKSHOP FELLOWSHIPS
ATTN: Ruben Polendo
83 East 4th Street
New York, NY 10003

NOTE: Please specify clearly if you would like any material returned; if so, please include an appropriately stamped self-addressed envelope.

Fellowship Coordinator/Contact Person: Ruben Polendo, Artistic Associate
E-mail: fellowshipinfo@nytw.org Phone: (212) 780-9037 x311

Two-Year Literary Fellowship

Who should apply:
Emerging and Developing Playwrights, Directors and Dramaturges of color

Fellowship Description:
This more extensive fellowship is offered to one artist for a two-year term. There is an annual $25,000 salary plus health insurance benefits for this full-time position. This two-year fellowship gives emerging and developing playwrights, directors and dramaturges of color the opportunity to work intensely with New York Theatre Workshop’s Director of Project Development and Dramaturgy. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, literary management of an Off-Broadway theater. Fellows are invited to Participate in weekly Artistic Staff meetings. Fellows are invited to participate in fellowship sessions (two per month) exploring various subjects and topics. Fellows are to receive mentorship from the artistic staff at New York Theatre Workshop. They are also invited to participate in Usual Suspect meetings and events held periodically during the season (The Usual Suspect Community is NYTW’s Artistic Community). Fellows are also invited to NYTW’s retreat to Vassar College in June 2004 and June 2005.

Application Requirements for Directors, Writers and Dramaturges:
Resume, a letter detailing your interest in this position, a 1 page critical writing sample (an essay, a review, etc.) and 2 letters of recommendation. Applicant must live in New York City or metro area. Must be able to attend Vassar 5-day retreat in June 2004 and June 2005. Must not be enrolled in an academic institution or committed to fellowships or residencies within other institutions for the duration of the fellowship.

NOTE: Please specify clearly if you would like any material returned; if so, please include an appropriately stamped self-addressed envelope.

Fellowship Coordinator/Contact Person: Ruben Polendo, Artistic Associate
E-mail: fellowshipinfo@nytw.org Phone: (212) 780-9037 x311

Two-Year Arts Administrator Fellowship

Who should apply:
Emerging and Developing Arts Administrators of color; Emerging and Developing Directors, Playwrights and Dramaturges of color seriously interested in Arts Administration

Fellowship Description:
This year, NYTW would like to broaden the focus of its fellowship to create opportunities for administrators of color in the area of development and fund-raising. One fellow is selected for a two-year term. There is an annual $25,000 salary plus health insurance benefits for this full-time position. This two-year fellowship gives emerging and developing arts administrators of color the opportunity to work intensely with New York Theatre Workshop’s Managing Director and Associate Managing Director. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, fund-raising and long range strategizing. Fellows are invited to participate in Fellowship sessions (two a month) exploring various subjects and topics. Fellows are to receive mentorship from the development staff at New York Theatre Workshop. They are also invited to participate in Usual Suspect meetings and events held periodically during the season (The Usual Suspect Community is NYTW’s Artistic Community).

Application Requirements:
Resume, a letter detailing his/her goals, a 1-2 page sample of critical writing (an essay, a review, etc.) and 2 letters of recommendation. Applicant must live in NYC or metro area. Must be able to attend Vassar 5-day retreat in June 2004. Must not be enrolled in an academic institution or committed to fellowships or residencies within other institutions for the duration of the fellowship.

NOTE: Please specify clearly if you would like any material returned; if so, please include an appropriately stamped self-addressed envelope.

Fellowship Coordinator/Contact Person: Ruben Polendo, Artistic Associate
E-mail: fellowshipinfo@nytw.org Phone: (212) 780-9037 x311

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