Main Street Theater’s JEDI (Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion) Artist Fellowship Program is a paid artistic leadership development program for early-career artists of color. Applicants submit a resume and portfolio. The selected fellows will be assigned to a production either with the MainStage or Theater for Youth programs in their area of interest (Directing, Design, or Stage Management) while being given access to additional professional development opportunities within the Main Street Theater organization.

Osvaldo Matute I AM a curious, passionate, detail-oriented, and committed arts leader who leads with empathy, creativity, and intention. I AM a collaborator, an advocate, and a lifelong learner who believes in the power of theatre to create connection, amplify voices, and build community. I AM dedicated to creating spaces where artists, young people, and audiences feel seen, valued, and mostimportantly, inspired. 

I am Sara Martinez, a first-generation American. I am blessed with a mother from Mexico and a father from Puerto Rico. My family did not come from much, but we found joy in the small things. We did struggle, but my mother took us to as many activities as she could. I fell in love with events, community, and arts. It helped me become the creative I am today. Throughout my youth, my family and I overcame so many obstacles. Art was my escape and haven. I have over 6 years of experience working in education and nonprofit, and a background in Sociology. I know art is essential, and it is a bridge from community to community.

I am a healer and a storyteller. I am an advocate for my community and a mentor for youth. I am a bridge and will bring change while uplifting voices.

Javon Rougely (he/him) is a Black American Director, Educator, Actor and Choreographer in the Houston area. He is a graduate from Sam Houston State University with a B.F.A in Theatre and recently earned his M.A in Theatre from the University of Houston. Javon is passionate about storytelling and bringing BIPOC voices to the forefront of stages across the world. He believes Theatre is an outlet for all to be free, take risks, collaborate and change the world through the fundamentals of storytelling. 

Some past Credits include; Send or Delete – Script Writers Houston Play Festival (Director), Joseph and The Amazing Technicolor Dream Coat – A.D Players (AD), New Play “August Mother” (Darius/Ensemble), “Gravity” – Fade to Black Series (Director), A Midnight Society – A.D. Players (SM), Steel Magnolias – A.D. Players (Assistant Director). Multiple High School productions with notable ones being Little Shop of Horrors, Mlima’s Tale, Before It Hits Home, Everybody and The African Company Presents Richard the III.

I am a black and bold Theatre Artist who is fiercely passionate about the Arts and connecting BIPOC stories and voices in every room.

APPLICATIONS FOR 2026 – 2027 ARE NOW CLOSED.