Manhattan Theatre Club offers three exciting fellowships to early and mid-career directors:

THE MARY MILL DIRECTING FELLOWSHIP

THE JONATHAN ALPER DIRECTING FELLOWSHIP

THE KENNETH FRANKEL MEMORIAL DIRECTING FELLOWSHIP

Participants in the Fellowship Program have assisted some of the finest directors currently working in the theater, including Doug Hughes, Garry Hynes, Lynne Meadow, Daniel Sullivan, Jerry Zaks, among others. The fellowship offers early and mid-career directors a unique opportunity to observe and assist the creative process of established directors.

Former MTC Directing Fellows have gone on to work extensively in the American theater. They and their projects include: Henry Wishcamper (Port Authority), Christopher Ashley (Memphis, Valhalla), Leigh Silverman (Well, Frankie and Johnny), Trip Cullman (Bachelorette, Dog Sees God), Kevin Moriarty (Artistic Director, Hangar Theater), Maria Mileaf (Going to St. Ives, The Argument), Robert O’Hara (Insurrection (Holding History), American M(aul)).

 

HOW TO APPLY:

Applications for the 2012-2013 Season are due on April 1, 2012.

Applicants should send a cover letter and resume to: directingfellows@mtc-nyc.org.  Applicants selected for the first round of interviews will be contacted by the end of August 2012.  Final selection is a rolling process that is dependent on the season's programming.

MTC is committed to the diversity of its workforce. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.

MTC often participates in the Society of Stage Directors and Choreographers Foundation Observership Program. This program allows early and mid-career directors the opportunity to observe the work of master directors and choreographers as they create new productions on Broadway, off-Broadway and at leading regional theatre. For more information, please visit the SSDCF home page by clicking here.