Fellowships

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 will disrupt this system by compensating fellows with full-time pay of at least $22.07/hour and health care benefits.  All compensation is subject to all statutory deductions and WMTC’s customary payroll practices. 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.

Alongside position-specific duties, fellowship programming includes intra-departmental mentorship, professional development opportunities, site visits and performances at local performing arts organizations, and monthly conversations with industry leaders. In order 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. There will be opportunities for peer networking, particularly as a part of the larger network of Miranda Family Fellows. 

• Availability for the entire 13 month fellowship timeline.
• Availability for 40 hours a week (including possible evenings and weekend meetings) for scheduled in-person and/or virtual events.
• Theatre experience (can be at the university, community and/or professional level).
• Applicants cannot be enrolled in a university B.A, B.F.A., M.F.A., or M.A. program during the fellowship period.
• Applicants must least 21 years old
• Applicants are NOT required to have a university degree.

To Apply Please Submit:

• Resume
• One Letter of Recommendation
  • Recommenders should be sure to state how long they have known the applicant and in what capacity (for example, spiritual leader, colleague, coach, mentor, community leader, professor, former/current supervisor).
  • We would particularly appreciate comments on the applicant’s abilities in the following areas: work ethic, curiosity and ability to take initiative, interpersonal skills, and dependability.
  • Recommenders should email letters directly to mffellowship@woollymammoth.net . Subject line should read: “Recommendation for applicant’s name“.
• Writing Sample
  • Please provide a public facing writing or work sample, in PDF form, of no more than 750 words. Examples might include program notes, blog posts, press releases, academic essays. Please do not submit creative writing samples.
• Personal Statement
  • Please respond to the following questions (1,250 words total).
    • What interests you about working at Woolly Mammoth? What about our mission and values excite you?
    • How do your background and life experience inform your aspirations as an arts administrator? How does this relate to the fellowship area (Connectivity, New Work, or Development) that you are applying for?
    • How do you approach and value collaboration? Can you give an example of a time you successfully collaborated on a project?

Please note, if you are applying for more than one fellowship position, please answer this question for each position you are applying for with specifics about why you are well suited to that position (you may add an additional 500 words to your total word count).   

PLEASE SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION VIA EMAIL TO MFFELLOWSHIP@WOOLLYMAMMOTH.NET.

Will this fellowship be offered again in future years? 

Yes! This fellowship will be offered again in future years. We anticipate that the fourth cohort of fellows will join Woolly Mammoth during the summer of 2024.

What will the hiring process look like? 

We will be accepting applications until 11:59pm on Wednesday, March 15tH. Once the deadline is reached we then begin the application review process. There will be two rounds of interviews, first with the supervisor you’d be reporting to, then 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.

Is it okay if I turn 21 over the course of the fellowship? 

You can apply if you are under 21 at the time of application, but will turn 21 by June 14 of the year of your fellowship.

Can I apply for more than one position? 

Yes! You can apply to up to two positions. In your cover letter, please indicate your ranking of interest of the two positions to be considered. However, we only recommend this for situations in which both applications are equally as strong for you.

What are the salary and hours? 

Fellowships are full time, with an hourly rate of $22.07, as well as health care benefits. Pay is subject to taxes and paid on a bi-weekly basis. Health insurance is offered if you choose to opt in. Fellows are expected to work 40 hours/week.

Do I need to move to DC right away if I am offered this fellowship? 

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.

I am graduating from a University program in the summer. Would this make me ineligible or can I still apply? 

You would need to be finished with your degree program by June 14 of your fellowship year in order to be considered for the Miranda Family Fellowship Program.

If I am applying to more than one position, do I need different letters of recommendation for each? 

No, it is not necessary to get separate letters of recommendation for each position. However, we do ask that you keep in mind your recommenders ability to speak to the skills and demands applicable for each position. Should you choose to pursue separate letters of recommendation for each position, we will accept them.

Is there an opportunity for feedback if I do not make it to the first round interview? 

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.

Can Non-US residents apply for a Miranda Family Fellowship? 

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