NTI Theatermakers Fellow

NTI Theatermakers Fellow

National Theater Institute Theatermaker Fellows support the daily operation of the NTI Theatermakers Summer Intensive at The Eugene O'Neill Theater Center. Fellows work with the NTI Artistic Director, Program Coordinator, the O'Neill Production and Company Management teams, as well as the rest of the O'Neill staff. Ideal candidates should have a passion for supporting emerging artists, arts education, and arts management. 

The Fellowship runs from June 1, 2026- July 31, 2026.

The position responsibilities include but not limited to: 

• Act as the point of contact for faculty regarding classroom needs, including: communicating schedule or location changes, distributing homework, printing class materials, setting up spaces, and preparing technology. 


• Assist the Artistic Director and Program Coordinator in the execution of Arrival Day, Departure Day, and the students' weekly Lab Presentations.


• Assist students with their weekly Lab Presentations by creating programs and coordinating performance resources, such as: scripts, props, lighting, costumes, and other design or production elements. 


• Support Company Management in the coordination of travel and housing for faculty and guest artists.


• Drive faculty and students to and from off-campus housing, the New London Train Station, and local shops. 


• Provide general academic, emotional, and logistical support to students throughout the program. 


• Liase between: the students and their faculty; the students and NTI staff; and Team NTI and other O'Neill departments such as Company Management, Housekeeping and Kitchen staff.


• Help maintain student and faculty databases.


• Act swiftly in the event of an emergency as an important component of the O'Neill's on-call emergency network. 

We offer our Fellows: 

Housing, meals, $2,000 flat fee stipend, and an invaluable opportunity to work with professional theater artists from around the globe. Fellows have the opportunity to attend any Theatermakers class while they are off-duty to expand their own knowledge, network, and artform. Fellows also have the ability to attend all of the works in development with the National Puppetry Conference, National Music Theater Conference, National Playwrights Conference, and to hear the first readings of new work, and are encouraged to observe the rehearsal process when they can. A summer at The O'Neill is a great way to learn more about every aspect of development and meet colleagues from a variety of disciplines. Training, housing, and three meals a day provided. 

Requirements:

Fellows work 40-hours a week. Part of those 40 hours involves sharing the O'Neill's on-call duties 5pm-11pm for arrivals/ emergencies. A valid driver's license and a clean driving record is essential. Fellows MUST be comfortable driving a 15 seat passenger vehicle. (Vehicle training is provided) Fellows must also be proficient with Google Suite, Microsoft Excel, and Word. 

Successful candidates love theater and education and will be strong collaborators, creative in their problem-solving abilities, effective communicators, organized and able to remain calm under pressure. 

The Eugene O'Neill Theater Center is committed to creating an equitable and inclusive workplace and to diversifying the American Theater through the stories we tell, the artists telling those stories and the staff supporting our work at all levels. We strongly encourage individuals from underrepresented groups to apply. 

Applicants should submit a work resume, contact information for at least two references, and a cover letter with the file name "Last Name, First Name-TM26 Fellowship Application" 

NTI Alumni from the past 4 years are encouraged to apply. Please include you NTI program, semester, and year in your cover letter.