The College of Fellows of the American Theatre, in partnership with the Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival (KCACTF) and the Eugene O’Neill Theater Center, is proud to announce the inauguration of THE AUGUST WILSON FELLOWSHIP IN THEATRICAL PRODUCTION for Students of Color in Design and Theatre Technology. This fellowship has been created to bolster emerging BIPOC theatre professionals by providing opportunities at the highest level of immersive training and practice in technical theatre, theatre production, and design in a professional workplace.
The urgent need for programs that nurture the next generation of technical, production, and design BIPOC theatre professionals extends throughout the entire nation. In particular, the dearth of skilled, experienced BIPOC technical/production technicians and designers continues to be an issue of national concern.
Our past does not define our future; it is up to us to create our own destiny. August Wilson
The August Wilson Fellowship in Theatrical Production will take place Summer 2025 (mid-June through mid-August) at the famed O’Neill Theater Center—known as “the launchpad of American Theatre”—where the early plays of August Wilson were workshopped. The O’Neill has shaped some of the most important voices and works in American theatre and has revolutionized the way new work is developed. The fellowship will afford immersive, experiential training in all areas of technical production and design at the O’Neill Theatre Center. The fellowship will include travel, lodging, all meals, and a weekly stipend.
KCACTF honors diversity and excellence in college and university theatre programs across America, providing opportunities for participants to develop theatre skills and achieve professionalism in all areas of the theatre.
- Eligibility for the August Wilson Fellowship in Theatrical Production is open to BIPOC applicants from all accredited universities or training programs throughout the United States. Self-nominations are accepted. Candidates from historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs) are encouraged to apply.
- A panel of advisors/reviewers will determine the best qualifying entry.
- The profile of successful candidates for this Fellowship are those highly motivated and interested in pursuing a career in Technical Theatre, Theatre Production, and/or Design.
To apply, you will need:
1. A bio and short answers to the questions:
. What are your goals for your journey in technical theatre, theatre production, and/or design?
. What excites you about technical theatre, theatre production, and/or design? What technological advances or new developments in theatre would you like to learn more about or incorporate into your work?
2. A resume of experience in Technical Theatre, Theatre Production, and/or Design
3. Contact information for at least two references familiar with your work (i.e., faculty, mentor, advisor, director, etc.)
4. Work samples from at least three projects or productions that thoroughly demonstrate your process and abilities. (Example work samples can include but are not limited to: production photos, sketches, ground plans, light plots, cue lists, video clips, sound clips, drafting, renderings, thumbnails, storyboards, behind-the-scenes photos, lists, run sheets, patterns, research, samples, process photos, mockups, budgets, or schedules.)
Deadline to Apply: February 28, 2025
For any questions on concerns, please contact College of Fellows Dean Dr. Sandra Shannon at awilsonsociety@gmail.com.
The August Wilson Fellowship in Theatrical Production for Students of Color in Design and Theatre Technology
The College of Fellows of the American Theatre, in partnership with the Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival (KCACTF) and the Eugene O’Neill Theater Center, is proud to announce the inauguration of THE AUGUST WILSON FELLOWSHIP IN THEATRICAL PRODUCTION for Students of Color in Design and Theatre Technology. This fellowship has been created to bolster emerging BIPOC theatre professionals by providing opportunities at the highest level of immersive training and practice in technical theatre, theatre production, and design in a professional workplace.
The urgent need for programs that nurture the next generation of technical, production, and design BIPOC theatre professionals extends throughout the entire nation. In particular, the dearth of skilled, experienced BIPOC technical/production technicians and designers continues to be an issue of national concern.
Our past does not define our future; it is up to us to create our own destiny. August Wilson
The August Wilson Fellowship in Theatrical Production will take place Summer 2025 (mid-June through mid-August) at the famed O’Neill Theater Center—known as “the launchpad of American Theatre”—where the early plays of August Wilson were workshopped. The O’Neill has shaped some of the most important voices and works in American theatre and has revolutionized the way new work is developed. The fellowship will afford immersive, experiential training in all areas of technical production and design at the O’Neill Theatre Center. The fellowship will include travel, lodging, all meals, and a weekly stipend.
KCACTF honors diversity and excellence in college and university theatre programs across America, providing opportunities for participants to develop theatre skills and achieve professionalism in all areas of the theatre.
- Eligibility for the August Wilson Fellowship in Theatrical Production is open to BIPOC applicants from all accredited universities or training programs throughout the United States. Self-nominations are accepted. Candidates from historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs) are encouraged to apply.
- A panel of advisors/reviewers will determine the best qualifying entry.
- The profile of successful candidates for this Fellowship are those highly motivated and interested in pursuing a career in Technical Theatre, Theatre Production, and/or Design.
To apply, you will need:
1. A bio and short answers to the questions:
. What are your goals for your journey in technical theatre, theatre production, and/or design?
. What excites you about technical theatre, theatre production, and/or design? What technological advances or new developments in theatre would you like to learn more about or incorporate into your work?
2. A resume of experience in Technical Theatre, Theatre Production, and/or Design
3. Contact information for at least two references familiar with your work (i.e., faculty, mentor, advisor, director, etc.)
4. Work samples from at least three projects or productions that thoroughly demonstrate your process and abilities. (Example work samples can include but are not limited to: production photos, sketches, ground plans, light plots, cue lists, video clips, sound clips, drafting, renderings, thumbnails, storyboards, behind-the-scenes photos, lists, run sheets, patterns, research, samples, process photos, mockups, budgets, or schedules.)
Deadline to Apply: February 28, 2025
For any questions on concerns, please contact College of Fellows Dean Dr. Sandra Shannon at awilsonsociety@gmail.com.