HOW LONG DOES SIGNATURE'S FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM RUN?
Signature's Fellowship Program runs for 10 months and follows our season calendar. Most years, the fellowship will run from September-June.
WHAT ARE FELLOWS PAID?
Fellows are paid $18/hour for up to 30 hours of work a week. Fellows also receive a monthly unlimited MetroCard and a $500 playgoing fund to encourage their continued immersion in the New York theatre scene.
DOES SIGNATURE ALSO OFFER INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES?
At this time, Signature does not run a separate internship program.
IS THE ARTISTIC FELLOWSHIP A PLAYWRITING/DIRECTION/ACTING OPPORTUNITY?
No, our Artistic Fellowship focuses on the administrative aspects of working within the Artistic Department of a nonprofit theatre.
CAN I APPLY IF I DON'T HAVE A DEGREE IN THEATRE? WHAT IF I DON'T HAVE A DEGREE AT ALL?
Absolutely! Applicants are not required to have a degree to be considered for the fellowship. Please consider your interests and experiences and use your short answer questions in the application to tell us more about why this fellowship is the next best step for you.
Can i apPLY IF I HAVE PREVIOUS WORK EXPERIENCE BUT AM LOOKING TO TRANSITION INTO A CAREER IN ARTS ADMINISTRATION?
Yes, Signature's Fellowship Program supports all folks at the start of their arts administration careers, including those who may have previously worked in other fields.
can i hold a fellowship and attend school or have another part-time job at the same time?
Yes, our fellowship is designed to allow fellows to have flexibility. Fellows will work up to 30 hours a week (and no less than 20 hours a week), mostly between the hours of 10AM-6PM. Please consider your class or work schedule to see if this works for you.
will this fellowship help me secure a job upon completion?
We will work closely with each fellow on their independent goals for the next steps beyond the fellowship program. We encourage fellows to spend their year with us thinking critically about their interests and areas for growth, and we will work with each fellow to creat a plan to help them take their next career step. Previous Signature interns and fellows have pursued many different paths and can be found working in nonprofit, commericial, and corporate settings.
What are signature's current covid-19 protocols? will fellowships be in-person or remote?
Signature is currently operating on a hybrid model and following CDC guideline regarding COVID-19 safety. All staff are required to be fully vaccinated and are subject to additional onsite testing protocols. The particulars of a fellow's hybrid schedule will be worked out with their supervisor. Signature will continue to evaluate its COVID-19 protocols for staff and audiences as the situation evolves. More information about Signature's COVID-19 policies can be found
here.
Does signature offer housing?
Signature does not currently offer housing for fellows.
i've never written a resume before. what is the best way to show my experience?
Resumes are one way to give us a brief overview of the work you've done and where your interests lie. Please include relevant work, educational, extracurricular, and volunteer skills and activities. Review the fellowship you are interested in and look through the desired skills. What ways have you exercised these skills in the past? Remember, you can demonstrate a skill in many ways. One person may show initiative through activist work, another through academic research, another through an artistic pursuit, another through their part-time job. It's most important that you share your true experiences and show us what you've accomplished. Be specific and concise with your language. Be sure to proofread and keep your resume to one page. And don't forget to include your name, email, and phone number!