Fellowships

Yes! This fellowship will be offered again in future years. We anticipate that the sixth cohort of fellows will join Woolly Mammoth during the summer of 2028.

We will be accepting applications until 11:59pm on April 6th. Once the deadline is reached we then begin the application review process. There will be two rounds of interviews with the supervisor you’d be reporting to and with representatives of the Miranda Family Fund and WMTC’s executive leadership. A third round interview is possible. If you interview for the New Work Fellowship, you will be asked to read a specific play prior to the first round interview.

You can apply if you are under 21 at the time of application but will turn 21 by August 1, 2026

No, you cannot apply for more than one fellowship position. If you are interested in more than one department and have questions, please reach out to the fellowship team. 

Full-time, with an hourly rate of at least $25.96/hour and health care benefits. All compensation is subject to all statutory deductions and WMTC’s customary payroll practices. This salary is on par with entry level salaries at Woolly Mammoth and other peer theatres in the area. 
 
Fellows are expected to work 40 hours/week.

We will ideally be making offers far enough in advance of the start date that you would be able to relocate in advance. We are willing to work with your schedule but would require you to be available for in-person work within the first two weeks of employment.

You would need to be finished with your degree program by August 1, 2026 to be considered for this round of the Miranda Family Fellowship Program.

Unfortunately, due to the expected influx of applications, providing feedback for every application may not be possible. However, if you make it to the first round of interviews, we will make every effort to provide you with feedback.

Non-US residents are welcome to apply, but please note that Woolly Mammoth is unable to issue work visas at this time.

MIRANDA FAMILY CONNECTIVITY FELLOW Position Description

Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company, a national leader in the creation of innovative theatre, is launching the fifth cohort of its transformative fellowship program in partnership with the Miranda Family Fund, Lin-Manuel Miranda’s family philanthropic fund. This ambitious program is designed to provide talented candidates from historically underrepresented communities with the resources and training necessary to build their careers as arts administrators or theatre technicians. Each fellowship is structured as a paid two year-long department-specific entry-level associate position with health insurance benefits. This is a non-exempt position, and you will be entitled to receive overtime pay in accordance with applicable law.  As an employee of WMTC, you will be expected to abide by WMTC’s rules and regulations. You will be required to sign an acknowledgement that you have read and understand WMTC’s rules of conduct as provided in the Employee Handbook, which WMTC will distribute. The fellowship is intended to last for a two-year term scheduled to begin in August 2026. 

The Miranda Family Fellowship Program is in partnership with a lead gift from the Miranda Family Fund. Additional support is provided by the Patalano Family (Lou, Jodi, Ali, and Will), the Flamboyan Foundation, and Tommy Kail. 

Woolly Mammoth is committed to rooting out oppressive practices in the American theatre that have resulted in inequities and harm towards many would-be theatre makers. One such field-wide practice that rewards privilege and discourages inclusivity is the hiring of unpaid interns and apprentices — thus creating one of many barriers to entering the theatre industry. The Miranda Family Fellows Program at Woolly Mammoth disrupts this system by compensating fellows with full-time pay and health care benefits. Through this exciting model, Woolly Mammoth and the Miranda Family Fund are shining a light on the need for greater equity, diversity, inclusion, and access behind the scenes in the American theatre, and creating a new point of entry into the field for the next generation of arts leaders. No candidate will be disqualified for consideration on the basis of any demographic characteristics. 

Alongside position-specific duties, Fellows will have access to intra-departmental mentorship, professional development opportunities and coaching, site visits and performances at local performing arts organizations, and monthly conversations with industry leaders. To deepen their analysis of equity, diversity, inclusion, and access, and the role arts organizations can play in furthering movements for social justice, Fellows will receive anti-racism and anti-oppression training and access to affinity spaces. 

Fellows will also be required to participate in the larger Miranda Family Fellowship program, focused on providing targeted, practical career preparation. Under the Management Track, Fellows will participate in quarterly video modules and workshops alongside other Management Fellows in their first year, followed by monthly 1-1 coaching sessions in their second year. A member of the Miranda Family Fund team will participate in early interviews for candidates alongside Woolly Mammoth supervisors. 

This Fellow will join the fifth cohort of Miranda Family Fellows, the rest of which reside in Connectivity, New Work, Producing, and Production.  

The Miranda Family Connectivity Fellow will join Woolly Mammoth’s nationally acclaimed Connectivity department in linking Woolly’s artistic mission with its social and political mission through artistic programs, community engagement, education and audience enrichment activities. They will provide the Connectivity Director with a wide range of administrative, logistical, and programmatic support, particularly with respect to the Connectivity Core Partner Program. The Miranda Family Fund Connectivity Fellow will also support the day-to-day administrative functioning of the department, including extensive scheduling and calendaring support. They will also be asked to take on additional tasks and duties related to the Ambassador program, Lobby Exhibits, Show-specific programs, and Talkbacks as assigned. 

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Position Specific Responsibilities: 

• • Assist with Connectivity Events, to include: 

• • Coordinating logistics with event partners. 

• • Coordinating and providing internal staffing support, which will often occur on evenings and weekends. 

• • Coordinating with Marketing to promote the event to target audiences. 

• • Writing event descriptions/copy for the website, and other promotional materials. 

• • Creating digital flyers as needed. 

• • Creation of LOAs and submitting them for payment. 

• • Collaborating with the Producing Fellow on the line producing of events. 

• • Serving as the assistant for the Spit Dat Academy program, which brings Core Partner Spit Dat into the Youth Services Center in DC for spoken word workshops and culminates in a showcase. 

• • Scheduling internal and external meetings, and maintaining Departmental calendar. 

• • Project-specific budget creation and tracking. 

• • Participate in show-specific brainstorms about artistic programming. 

• • Support audience engagement activities by assisting with the design and implementation of our interactive lobby experiences and gallery spaces. 

• • Contribute to the writing of any educational study guides. 

• • Conduct research on community organizations and local artists, to include attending community events/meetings, and exhibitions or performances. 

• • Alongside the Producing fellow, support outreach to and cultivation of groups to see shows and attend special events. 

• • Support audience development goals alongside the Producing fellow and Marketing leads to build long-term relationships with groups 

• • Assist in finalizing booking for certain groups. 

• • Participate in Artistic Team meetings. 

• • Serve as a member of the Talkback Team, leading post-show artist talks and post-show conversations. 

• • Maintain Connectivity Records in Spektrix. 

• • Adding in Core Partner affiliations. 

• • Tracking data for connectivity. 

• • Record survey results and perform data analysis. 

• • Maintain event records by updating Year-at-a-Glance document and archiving photos. 

• • Track performance actuals for grants. 

• • All other duties as assigned.
• Company-Wide Responsibilities: 
  • Commit to Woolly’s policy of anti-racism and radical inclusivity. This includes participating in anti-bias/anti-harassment training, familiarizing yourself with the policies in the employee handbook, using Woolly’s Liberation Library as an educational resource, engaging in EDIA work at Woolly, and furthering your own independent journey with anti-racism and anti-oppression work. 

• • Cross-departmental collaboration, including participating in at least one Woolly working group, committee, and/or taskforce. 

• • Advocate for policies both internally and externally that further advance Woolly’s stated values on an organizational, local, and national scale. 

• • Contribute in meaningful ways to the culture. See “Our Culture at Woolly” section below for more information. 

• • Act as an ambassador for Woolly Mammoth in the local community and beyond. 

QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience:

• • Theatre experience (can be at the university, community and/or professional level). 

• • Be at least 21 years old by August 11, 2026. 

• Essential Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: 

• • Can commit to the duration of our fellowship timeline, from August 2026 – August 2028. 

• • Fellows will be expected to relocate to Washington, DC no later than two weeks following the start of employment. 

• • Can commit to 40 hours a week including meetings and in-person and/or virtual events, including often working evenings and weekends. 

• • Ability to collaborate with and adapt to a wide variety of people and personalities, working styles, and artistic visions. 

• • Strong analysis around Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, Access, and Anti-Racism. 

• • Excellent writing and communication skills. 

• • The ability to analyze plays as they relate to the culture and socio-political context. 

• • Good interpersonal and public speaking skills. 

• • Strong research skills. 

• • The ability to multitask, when necessary. 

• • Generous collaborator. 

• • High degree of comfort and adaptability with changing circumstances. 

• • Organized, and detail oriented. 

• • Graphic design skills are a plus. 

• Other Skills or Qualities: 

• • Active engagement and leadership development in your individual position is integral to the overall health of our organization. This will be reviewed and defined with your supervisor to set individual goals. 

• • Woolly encourages employees to take personal responsibility and pride in their work. 

• • See the larger picture and pull out the relevant details to diagnose problems. Think creatively about how to solve problems including new ways of working together. Woolly values innovative thinking, big ideas, and bigger passion. 

• • Collaborate with and adapt to a wide variety of people and personalities, working styles, and artistic visions. 

• • Readiness to engage and participate in discussions centered on the social impact of equity & inclusion in the arts. 

• • The willingness to cultivate administrative, personal, and professional skills in a professional environment. 

• • Promise as a risk-taker/innovator. 

• • A demonstrated interest in promoting cultural equity. 

• • A deep understanding and affinity for Woolly Mammoth’s artistic mission and values.
    

• COMPENSATION: 

• • Full-time, with an hourly rate of at least $25.96/hour and health care benefits. All compensation is subject to all statutory deductions and WMTC’s customary payroll practices. 

• • This salary is on par with entry level salaries at Woolly Mammoth and other peer theatres in the area.

• WORKING CONDITIONS: 

• • Office environment. 

• • Extended viewing of computer screens. 

• • Some prolonged standing, bending, and stooping may be required. 

• • Ability to move items of up to 25lbs. 

• • Frequent evening and weekend work required. 

• • Some travel required. 

• • Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company is located in Washington, D.C.’s Penn Quarter neighborhood. It is air-conditioned, located in a wheelchair accessible building, and in close proximity to public transportation. 

• • Continued employment in this role is not guaranteed for two years. Employment with WMTC is “at will” meaning either you or WMTC can terminate your employment at any time for any reason, with or without cause and with or without notice. 

MIRANDA FAMILY NEW WORK FELLOW Position Description

Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company, a national leader in the creation of innovative theatre, is launching the fifth cohort of its transformative fellowship program in partnership and with a lead gift from the Miranda Family Fund, Lin-Manuel Miranda’s family philanthropic fund. This ambitious program is designed to provide talented candidates from historically underrepresented communities with the resources and training necessary to build their careers as arts administrators or theatre technicians. Each fellowship is structured as a paid two year-long department-specific entry-level associate position with health insurance benefits. This is a non-exempt position, and you will be entitled to receive overtime pay in accordance with applicable law.  As an employee of WMTC, you will be expected to abide by WMTC’s rules and regulations. You will be required to sign an acknowledgement that you have read and understand WMTC’s rules of conduct as provided in the Employee Handbook, which WMTC will distribute. The fellowship is intended to last for a two-year term scheduled to begin in August 2026. 

The Miranda Family Fellowship Program is in partnership with a lead gift from the Miranda Family Fund. Additional support is provided by the Patalano Family (Lou, Jodi, Ali, and Will), the Flamboyan Foundation, and Tommy Kail. 

Woolly Mammoth is committed to rooting out oppressive practices in the American theatre that have resulted in inequities and harm towards many would-be theatre makers. One such field-wide practice that rewards privilege and discourages inclusivity is the hiring of unpaid interns and apprentices — thus creating one of many barriers to entering the theatre industry. The Miranda Family Fellows Program at Woolly Mammoth disrupts this system by compensating fellows with full-time pay and health care benefits. Through this exciting model, Woolly Mammoth and the Miranda Family Fund are shining a light on the need for greater equity, diversity, inclusion, and access behind the scenes in the American theatre, and creating a new point of entry into the field for the next generation of arts leaders. No candidate will be disqualified for consideration on the basis of any demographic characteristics.

Alongside position-specific duties, fellowship programming includes intra-departmental mentorship, professional development opportunities and coaching, site visits and performances at local performing arts organizations, and monthly conversations with industry leaders. To deepen their analysis of equity, diversity, inclusion, and access, and the role arts organizations can play in furthering movements for social justice, Fellows will receive anti-racism and anti-oppression training and access to affinity spaces. 

Fellows will also be required to participate in the larger Miranda Family Fellowship program, focused on providing targeted, practical career preparation. Under the Management Track, Fellows will participate in quarterly video modules and workshops alongside other Management Fellows in their first year, followed by monthly 1-1 coaching sessions in their second year. A member of the Miranda Family Fund team will participate in early interviews for candidates alongside Woolly Mammoth supervisors. 

This Fellow will join the fifth cohort of Miranda Family Fellows, the rest of which reside in Connectivity,  Producing, and Production.  

The Miranda Family New Work position offers the opportunity to be immersed in the new work department of a major theatre that is a national innovator in the development and production of new work. The Fellow is exposed to Woolly’s unique season planning, new work development, and production dramaturgy processes. There may be opportunity to develop dramaturgical experience as by compiling actor packets and secondary research materials, creating and maintaining research blogs, etc. The Fellow may have the opportunity to write for Gala/event scripts, attend developmental readings and rehearsals, as appropriate. There will be opportunities to collaborate with the Producing Fellow on workshops and readings. 

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES 

Position Specific Responsibilities: 

• Review, analyze, and discuss new work submissions and commissions. 

• Maintain Woolly’s script database and identify improvements to that database. 

• Read, solicit, and research new plays and playwrights. 

• Organize and implement the flow of new work through the department. 

• Support scheduling of and attend artist and agent meetings. 

• Correspond with artists and their agents/representatives. 

• Maintain the New Work Department calendar and communicate activities interdepartmentally. 

• Participate in Artistic Team meetings and facilitate New Work Department meetings. 

• Actively engage with and support the season planning process, including creating agendas, taking notes and participation in discussion of work being considered, oversee the reader team and reader meetings. 

• Support scheduling and facilitating of Playwrights Group and producing of the Showcase. 

• Coordinate logistics for Sheehy artist visits. 

• Line produce play development workshops; collaborate with Director of New Work to support artists developing work. 

• Assist marketing in crafting other promotional/show specific language (like blurbs, summaries, and content transparency). 

• Collaborate on dramaturgical information for creative team and playbills. 

• Assist with talkbacks and post-show conversations alongside the Talkback Team. 

• Build discussion agendas for other play conversations including Season Planning meetings, staff artistic conversations, and Play Club. 

• Manage project timelines. 

• All other duties as assigned. 

Company-Wide Responsibilities: 

• Commit to Woolly’s policy of anti-racism and radical inclusivity. This includes participating in anti-bias/anti-harassment training, familiarizing yourself with the policies in the employee handbook, using Woolly’s Liberation Library as an educational resource, engaging in EDI work at Woolly, and furthering your own independent journey with anti-racism. 

• Cross-departmental collaboration, including participating in at least one Woolly working group, committee, and/or taskforce. 

• Advocate for policies both internally and externally that further advance Woolly’s stated values on an organizational, local, and national scale. 

• Contribute in meaningful ways to the culture. See “Our Culture at Woolly” section below for more information. 

• Act as an ambassador for Woolly Mammoth in the local community and beyond. 

QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience:

• • Theatre experience (can be at the university, community and/or professional level). 

• • Be at least 21 years old by August 1st, 2026. 

• Essential Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: 

• • Can commit to the duration of our fellowship timeline from August 2026-August 2028. 

• • Fellows will be expected to reside in or relocate to Washington, DC no later than two weeks following the start of employment. 

• • Can commit to 40 hours a week, including some evenings and weekends, for meetings and in-person and/or virtual events. 

• • Ability to collaborate with and adapt to a wide variety of people and personalities, working styles, and artistic visions. 

• • Strong analysis around Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, Access, and Anti-Racism. 

• • Excellent reading, writing, and communication skills. 

• • The ability to analyze plays as they relate to the culture and socio-political context. 

• • The ability to multitask, when necessary. 

• • Good interpersonal and public speaking skills. 

• • Strong research skills. 

• • Generous collaborator. 

• • High degree of comfort and adaptability with changing circumstances. 

• • Proactive in identifying next steps needed to advance department and project goals. 

• • Organized, and detail oriented. 

• Other Skills or Qualities: 

• • Active engagement and leadership development in your individual position is integral to the overall health of our organization. This will be reviewed and defined with your supervisor to set individual goals. 

• • Woolly encourages employees to take personal responsibility and pride in their work. 

• • See the larger picture and pull out the relevant details to diagnose problems. Think creatively about how to solve problems including new ways of working together. Woolly values innovative thinking, big ideas, and bigger passion. 

• • Be a caring person interested in cultivating open environments. 

• • Readiness to engage and participate in discussions centered on the social impact of equity & inclusion in the arts. 

• • The willingness to cultivate administrative, personal and professional skills in a professional environment. 

• • Promise as a risk-taker/innovator. 

• • A demonstrated interest in promoting cultural equity. 

• • A deep understanding and affinity for Woolly Mammoth’s artistic mission and values. 

COMPENSATION 

• Full-time, with an hourly rate of at least $25.96/hour and health care benefits. All compensation is subject to all statutory deductions and WMTC’s customary payroll practices. 

• This salary is on par with entry level salaries at Woolly Mammoth and other peer theatres in the area. 

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Office environment. 

• Extended viewing of computer screens. 

• Some prolonged standing, bending, and stooping may be required. 

• Ability to move items of up to 25lbs. 

• Frequent evening and weekend work required. 

• Some travel required. 

• Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company is located in Washington, D.C.’s Penn Quarter neighborhood. It is air-conditioned, located in a wheelchair accessible building, and in close proximity to public transportation. 

• Continued employment in this role is not guaranteed for two years. Employment with WMTC is “at will” meaning either you or WMTC can terminate your employment at any time for any reason, with or without cause and with or without notice. 

MIRANDA FAMILY PRODUCING FELLOW Position Description

Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company, a national leader in the creation of innovative theatre, is launching the fifth cohort of its transformative fellowship program in partnership and with a lead gift from the Miranda Family Fund, Lin-Manuel Miranda’s family philanthropic fund. This ambitious program is designed to provide talented candidates from historically underrepresented communities with the resources and training necessary to build their careers as arts administrators or theatre technicians. Each fellowship is structured as a paid two year-long department-specific entry-level associate position with health insurance benefits. This is a non-exempt position, and you will be entitled to receive overtime pay in accordance with applicable law.  As an employee of WMTC, you will be expected to abide by WMTC’s rules and regulations. You will be required to sign an acknowledgement that you have read and understand WMTC’s rules of conduct as provided in the Employee Handbook, which WMTC will distribute. The fellowship is intended to last for a two-year term scheduled to begin in August 2026. 

The Miranda Family Fellowship Program is in partnership with a lead gift from the Miranda Family Fund. Additional support is provided by the Patalano Family (Lou, Jodi, Ali, and Will), the Flamboyan Foundation, and Tommy Kail. 

Woolly Mammoth is committed to rooting out oppressive practices in the American theatre that have resulted in inequities and harm towards many would-be theatre makers. One such field-wide practice that rewards privilege and discourages inclusivity is the hiring of unpaid interns and apprentices — thus creating one of many barriers to entering the theatre industry. The Miranda Family Fellows Program at Woolly Mammoth disrupts this system by compensating fellows with full-time pay and health care benefits. Through this exciting model, Woolly Mammoth and the Miranda Family Fund are shining a light on the need for greater equity, diversity, inclusion, and access behind the scenes in the American theatre, and creating a new point of entry into the field for the next generation of arts leaders. No candidate will be disqualified for consideration on the basis of any demographic characteristics. 

Alongside position-specific duties, fellowship programming includes intra-departmental mentorship, professional development opportunities and coaching, site visits and performances at local performing arts organizations, and monthly conversations with industry leaders. To deepen their analysis of equity, diversity, inclusion, and access, and the role arts organizations can play in furthering movements for social justice, Fellows will receive anti-racism and anti-oppression training and access to affinity spaces. 

Fellows will also be required to participate in the larger Miranda Family Fellowship program, focused on providing targeted, practical career preparation. Under the Management Track, Fellows will participate in quarterly video modules and workshops alongside other Management Fellows in their first year, followed by monthly 1-1 coaching sessions in their second year. A member of the Miranda Family Fund team will participate in early interviews for candidates alongside Woolly Mammoth supervisors. 

This Fellow will join the fifth cohort of Miranda Family Fellows, the rest of which reside in Connectivity, New Work, and Production.  

The Miranda Family Producing Fellow position offers the opportunity to produce special events and programming in collaboration with the Connectivity, Development, New Work, and Production teams, and be immersed in a major regional theatre that is a national innovator. This position reports to the Associate Director of Connectivity and works closely with the other members of the Artistic Team. 

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES 

Position Specific Responsibilities:

• Assist with Line Producing events for the Connectivity, New Work, Development, and Production departments, to include: 

• • Play development workshops in collaboration with Director of New Work and New Work Fellow. 

• • Fundraising events including special readings, opening nights and the annual gala in collaboration with the special events lead and the Director of Development. 

• • Show-specific Connectivity Audience Engagement Programming. 

• • Community and Connectivity Core Partner Events. 

• • Other Artistic Projects as assigned. 

• Perform Line Producing functions such as: 

• • Manage project timelines. 

• • Coordinating logistics with event partners. 

• • Coordinating and providing internal staffing support, which will often occur on evenings and weekends. 

• • Creating Letters of Agreement and submitting them for payment for special events. 

• • Supporting General Management with creating contracts for shows and liaising with unions. 

• • Corresponding with artists and community partners as needed. 

• • Organize and maintain program and event documents. 

• • Maintain outlook calendar invites connected to produced events. 

• • Collaborate with Marketing Department on event promotion 

• • Craft promotional language (like blurbs, summaries, and content transparencies). 

• • Identify target audiences. 

• • Assist with creating digital flyers as needed. 

• • Alongside Connectivity fellow, support outreach to and cultivation of groups to see shows and attend special events. 

• • Support audience development goals alongside the Connectivity fellow and marketing leads to build long-term relationships with groups 

• • Assist in finalizing booking for certain groups. 

• Support talkbacks and post-show conversations alongside other members of the Talkback Team. 

• Participate in weekly Artistic Team and Connectivity Department meetings. 

• Participate in Development, New Work, and Production meetings as necessary. 

• All other duties as assigned. 

Company-Wide Responsibilities:

• Commit to Woolly’s policy of anti-racism and radical inclusivity. This includes participating in anti-bias/anti-harassment training, familiarizing yourself with the policies in the employee handbook, using Woolly’s Liberation Library as an educational resource, engaging in EDI work at Woolly, and furthering your own independent journey with anti-racism. 

• Cross-departmental collaboration, including participating in at least one Woolly working group, committee, and/or taskforce. 

• Advocate for policies both internally and externally that further advance Woolly’s stated values on an organizational, local, and national scale. 

• Contribute in meaningful ways to the culture. See “Our Culture at Woolly” section below for more information. 

• Act as an ambassador for Woolly Mammoth in the local community and beyond. 

QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience:

• • Theatre experience (can be at the university, community and/or professional level). 

• • Be at least 21 years old by August 1st, 2026. 

• Essential Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: 

• • Can commit to the duration of our fellowship timeline from August 2026-August 2028. 

• • Fellows will be expected to relocate to Washington, DC no later than two weeks following the start of employment. 

• • Can commit to 40 hours a week, including some evenings and weekends, for meetings and in-person and/or virtual events. 

• • Ability to collaborate with and adapt to a wide variety of people and personalities, working styles, and artistic visions. 

• • Strong analysis around Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, Access, and Anti-Racism. 

• • Excellent reading, writing, and communication skills. 

• • The ability to analyze plays as they relate to the culture and socio-political context. 

• • The ability to multitask, when necessary. 

• • Good interpersonal and public speaking skills. 

• • Strong research skills. 

• • Generous collaborator. 

• • High degree of comfort and adaptability with changing circumstances. 

• • Proactive in identifying next steps needed to advance department and project goals. 

• • Organized, and detail oriented.
• Other Skills or Qualities: 

• • Active engagement and leadership development in your individual position is integral to the overall health of our organization. This will be reviewed and defined with your supervisor to set individual goals. 

• • Woolly encourages employees to take personal responsibility and pride in their work. 

• • See the larger picture and pull out the relevant details to diagnose problems. Think creatively about how to solve problems including new ways of working together. Woolly values innovative thinking, big ideas, and bigger passion. 

• • Collaborate with and adapt to a wide variety of people and personalities, working styles, and artistic visions. 

• • Be a caring person interested in cultivating open environments. 

• • Readiness to engage and participate in discussions centered on the social impact of equity & inclusion in the arts. 

• • The willingness to cultivate administrative, personal and professional skills in a professional environment. 

• • Promise as a risk-taker/innovator. 

• • A demonstrated interest in promoting cultural equity. 

• • A deep understanding and affinity for Woolly Mammoth’s artistic mission and values. 

COMPENSATION: 

• Full-time, with an hourly rate of at least $25.96/hour and health care benefits. All compensation is subject to all statutory deductions and WMTC’s customary payroll practices. 

• This salary is on par with entry level salaries at Woolly Mammoth and other peer theatres in the area. 

WORKING CONDITIONS: 

• Office environment. 

• Extended viewing of computer screens. 

• Some prolonged standing, bending, and stooping may be required. 

• Ability to move items of up to 25lbs. 

• Frequent evening and weekend work required. 

• Some travel required. 

• Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company is located in Washington, D.C.’s Penn Quarter neighborhood. It is air-conditioned, located in a wheelchair accessible building, and in close proximity to public transportation. 

• Continued employment in this role is not guaranteed for two years. Employment with WMTC is “atwill” meaning either you or WMTC can terminate your employment at any time for any reason, with or without cause and with or without notice. 

MIRANDA FAMILY PRODUCTION FELLOW Position Description

Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company, a national leader in the creation of innovative theatre, is launching the fifth cohort of its transformative fellowship program in partnership and with a lead gift from the Miranda Family Fund, Lin-Manuel Miranda’s family philanthropic fund. This ambitious program is designed to provide talented candidates from historically underrepresented communities with the resources and training necessary to build their careers as arts administrators or theatre technicians. Each fellowship is structured as a paid two year-long department-specific entry-level associate position with health insurance benefits. This is a non-exempt position, and you will be entitled to receive overtime pay in accordance with applicable law.  As an employee of WMTC, you will be expected to abide by WMTC’s rules and regulations. You will be required to sign an acknowledgement that you have read and understand WMTC’s rules of conduct as provided in the Employee Handbook, which WMTC will distribute. The fellowship is intended to last for a two-year term scheduled to begin in August 2026. 

The Miranda Family Fellowship Program is in partnership with a lead gift from the Miranda Family Fund. Additional support is provided by the Patalano Family (Lou, Jodi, Ali, and Will), the Flamboyan Foundation, and Tommy Kail. 

Woolly Mammoth is committed to rooting out oppressive practices in the American theatre that have resulted in inequities and harm towards many would-be theatre makers. One such field-wide practice that rewards privilege and discourages inclusivity is the hiring of unpaid interns and apprentices — thus creating one of many barriers to entering the theatre industry. The Miranda Family Fellows Program at Woolly Mammoth disrupts this system by compensating fellows with full-time pay and health care benefits. Through this exciting model, Woolly Mammoth and the Miranda Family Fund are shining a light on the need for greater equity, diversity, inclusion, and access behind the scenes in the American theatre, and creating a new point of entry into the field for the next generation of arts leaders. No candidate will be disqualified for consideration on the basis of any demographic characteristics. 

Alongside position-specific duties, fellowship programming includes intra-departmental mentorship, professional development opportunities and coaching, site visits and performances at local performing arts organizations, and monthly conversations with industry leaders. To deepen their analysis of equity, diversity, inclusion, and access, and the role arts organizations can play in furthering movements for social justice, Fellows will receive anti-racism and anti-oppression training and access to affinity spaces. 

Fellows will also be required to participate in the larger Miranda Family Fellowship program, focused on providing targeted, practical career preparation. Under the Management Track, Fellows will participate in quarterly video modules and workshops alongside other Management Fellows in their first year, followed by monthly 1-1 coaching sessions in their second year. A member of the Miranda Family Fund team will participate in early interviews for candidates alongside Woolly Mammoth supervisors. 

This Fellow will join the fifth cohort of Miranda Family Fellows, the rest of which reside in Connectivity, New Work, and Producing.  

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Position Specific Responsibilities: 

• Helping to realize the technical elements of productions and presentations safely and resource efficiently. 

• Assisting with Production department operations and theater maintenance. 

• Working with Lighting Supervisor on lighting hang, focus, and maintenance. 

• Working with Technical Director on scenic build, load-in, strike, and stage operations. 

• Assisting with or leading prop procurement and construction on select shows. 

• Assisting with costume procurement or construction on select shows. 

• Serving as a member of show crews in a variety of capacities (deck crew, board operator, wardrobe, etc). 

• Serving as a member of stage management team for select shows (assistant stage manager or production assistant). 

• Maintaining the organization and cleanliness of the backstage, production shops, rehearsal spaces, and green room area.   

• Assisting Company Management with cast/crew hospitality as needed.   

• Collaborating with and adapting to a wide variety of people and personalities, working styles, and artistic visions.  

Company-Wide Responsibilities: 

• Commit to Woolly’s policy of anti-racism and radical inclusivity. This includes participating in anti-bias/anti-harassment training, familiarizing yourself with the policies in the employee handbook, using Woolly’s Liberation Library as an educational resource, engaging in EDI work at Woolly, and furthering your own independent journey with anti-racism. 

• Cross-departmental collaboration, including participating in at least one Woolly working group, committee, and/or taskforce. 

• Advocate for policies both internally and externally that further advance Woolly’s stated values on an organizational, local, and national scale. 

• Contribute in meaningful ways to the culture. See “Our Culture at Woolly” section below for more information. 

• Act as an ambassador for Woolly Mammoth in the local community and beyond. 

QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience:

• • Theatre experience (can be at the university, community and/or professional level). 

• • Be at least 21 years old by August 1, 2026. 

• • Essential Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: 

• • Can commit to the duration of our fellowship timeline, from August 2026-August 2028. 

• • Fellows will be expected to relocate to Washington, DC no later than two weeks following the start of employment. 

• • Can commit to 40 hours a week, including some evenings and weekends, for meetings and in-person and/or virtual events. 

• • Ability to collaborate with and adapt to a wide variety of people and personalities, working styles, and artistic visions. 

• • Strong analysis around Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, Access, and Anti-Racism; 

• • Excellent reading, writing, and communication skills. 

• • The ability to analyze plays as they relate to the culture and socio-political context. 

• • The ability to multitask, when necessary. 

• • Good interpersonal and public speaking skills. 

• • Strong research skills. 

• • Generous collaborator. 

• • High degree of comfort and adaptability with changing circumstances. 

• • Proactive in identifying next steps needed to advance department and project goals. 

• • Organized, and detail oriented. 

• Other Skills or Qualities: 

• • Active engagement and leadership development in your individual position is integral to the overall health of our organization. This will be reviewed and defined with your supervisor to set individual goals. 

• • Woolly encourages employees to take personal responsibility and pride in their work. 

• • See the larger picture and pull out the relevant details to diagnose problems. Think creatively about how to solve problems including new ways of working together. Woolly values innovative thinking, big ideas, and bigger passion. 

• • Collaborate with and adapt to a wide variety of people and personalities, working styles, and artistic visions. 

• • Be a caring person interested in cultivating open environments. 

• • Readiness to engage and participate in discussions centered on the social impact of equity & inclusion in the arts. 

• • The willingness to cultivate administrative, personal and professional skills in a professional environment. 

• • Promise as a risk-taker/innovator. 

• • A demonstrated interest in promoting cultural equity. 

• • A deep understanding and affinity for Woolly Mammoth’s artistic mission and values.

COMPENSATION

• Full-time, with an hourly rate of at least $25.96/hour and health care benefits. All compensation is subject to all statutory deductions and WMTC’s customary payroll practices. 

• This salary is on par with entry level salaries at Woolly Mammoth and other peer theatres in the area. 

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Office environment. 

• Extended viewing of computer screens. 

• Some prolonged standing, bending, and stooping may be required. 

• Ability to move items of up to 25lbs. 

• Frequent evening and weekend work required. 

• Some travel required. 

• Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company is located in Washington, D.C.’s Penn Quarter neighborhood. It is air-conditioned, located in a wheelchair accessible building, and in close proximity to public transportation. 

• Continued employment in this role is not guaranteed for two years. Employment with WMTC is “at will” meaning either you or WMTC can terminate your employment at any time for any reason, with or without cause and with or without notice.