Main Street Theater BIPOC Fellowship Program

Main Street Theater’s Fellowship Program is a paid artistic leadership development program for early-career BIPOC individuals. Fellows will be assigned to one 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. Applications open January 1, 2023.

In addition, Fellows will participate in cohort meetings led by Main Street Theater’s Artistic Inclusion and Community Engagement Director. As part of the Fellowship cohort, participants will receive hands-on experience and mentorship from accomplished Houston-based theater professionals. Through this program, Fellows will develop important leadership skills and build a network for their future work.

Houston Chronicle feature on the Fellowship

Houston Arts Journal feature on the Fellowship

Application Information & Important Dates

Application Deadline | Rolling
Candidate Interviews | Rolling
Fellowship Date Range | August 2023 – August 2024

See full application below.

Eligibility

Identifies as Black, Indigenous, Person of Color
Resides in Houston or the surrounding area
Must have reliable transportation
Applicant’s experience must indicate their intention to pursue a professional career in theater
Applicants can be college students

Compensation

$1,500 stipend is provided to each Fellow

Benefits

Professional development and networking opportunities
Complimentary tickets to Main Street Theater productions
Mentorship opportunities at Main Street Theater and in the Houston theatre community

For more information, please contact Sloane Teagle, Artistic Inclusion and Community Engagement Director, at steagle@mainstreettheater.com

Apply:

MST BIPOC Fellowship Program Application

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APPLICATION MATERIALS FOR UPLOAD:

Letter of Interest, no longer than two (2) pages, that addresses the following:
- Why are you interested in the Fellowship? What attracts you to this particular Fellowship?
- What are your goals as an artist? Where do you want to be in a year? How will this Fellowship help you achieve your goals?
- Tell us about yourself: your experiences, dreams. What do you bring to this cohort of Fellows, mentors, and Main Street Theater staff?
- Why are you a fit for this particular Fellowship?
- Have you been mentored, or mentored someone before?
Resume or curriculum vitae (CV)
Two (2) letters of recommendation from arts professionals

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