Mid-May (approximately 1 week, full-time, in person)
DRAMA LEAGUE PROFESSIONALS WEEK*
The Drama League Fellowships begin with an intensive orientation in New York City of workshops, learning opportunities, and private meetings with prominent artistic leaders, producers, directors and other professionals.
*Travel to/from New York City provided; Housing provided for directors living more than 25 miles outside of New York City metropolitan area. Baggage Fees and In-City Transportation not provided.
June-August (11 weeks total, in person)
CHAUTAUQUA THEATER COMPANY ENGAGEMENT
Recipients travel to Chautauqua Theater Company to serve as a member of the artistic team for their summer season. Recipients will serve as Assistant Directors on CTC’s mainstage seasons, and be a part of the artistic teams on CTC’s New Play Development Workshops and other programming. Recipients will also direct a small piece with the CTC Conservatory Acting Company, with consultation and approval of the CTC Artistic Director. Fellows will also have areas of interest in production, dramaturgy, and new play development, and will curate and execute audience engagement activities.
*Travel to/from Chautauqua, NY is provided from a U.S. Continental city, if the Recipient lives more than 25 miles from Chautauqua. Airport transfers, housing and in-city transportation will be provided in Chautauqua. Additional travel and baggage fees will be the responsibility of the Fellow.
TBD September-March (approximately 2-3 weeks, full-time, in person)
THEATERWORKSUSA ENGAGEMENT
After auditions (which can be attended virtually), the Fellows are offered a contract, consistent with what has been negotiated in the applicable Collectively Bargained Agreement (CBA) with SDC, to direct a remount of a TheaterWorksUSA repertory musical production for TYA audiences that will then tour nationally. Following a 14-17 day rehearsal process, the production will begin its tour. Pre-production planning and mentorship will be provided by the artistic leadership of TheaterWorksUSA.
*Travel to/from city of origin for rehearsal period is provided from a U.S. Continental city, if the Recipient lives more than 25 miles from the city of origin. Additional travel, housing, baggage, and in-city transportation will be the responsibility of the Fellow.