Our Observership Program is a paid opportunity for diverse early-career theatre artists to sit in on a professional rehearsal process at one or more of our three theatres and develop their artist statements. The program is especially beneficial for aspiring directors but also open to designers, technicians, stage managers, playwrights, producers, and actors.
Any questions? Email [email protected].
Eligibility
This is a post-high school program open to:
All applicants must be curious about pursuing a career in live theatre, must have some demonstrated interest in the area in which they are applying (inside or outside of a school setting), and must have strong availability for the duration of the Observership period. People who hold a master's and/or doctoral degree, people with extensive professional and/or paid experience in live theatre, people who no longer identify as early-career, and people who do not demonstrate adequate availability to meet the requirements of the program will not be considered, nor will students who do not address the Diversity Requirement.
Diversity Requirement
Our Observerships are intended specifically for people who self-identify as a member of a group currently underrepresented in theatre production and artistic careers. Examples include but are not limited to: people of color, people with disabilities, immigrants, women pursuing careers in production or other traditionally male-dominated areas, first-generation college students, people from low-income backgrounds, and military veterans. We seek to provide diverse emerging professionals with hands-on experience in an effort to promote diversity in the arts. Note that all applicants must answer the Diversity Requirement question to receive consideration. While whether or not a prospective applicant fits that description is a question that can best be answered by the applicant.
Application Process
Please see each Observership description for deadline information. Late submissions will not be considered.
Technical assistance will be available until 6:00pm (PT) the day before the application deadline, at [email protected].
Complete applications include:
Important note: We will acknowledge receipt of all applications within a week of your submission. Do not submit multiple copies of the same application.
Compensation
This is an educational program compensated with a stipend. Apprentices are not being hired by Center Theatre Group. Selected Apprentices will receive a stipend that varies based on the Observership cycle, plus parking or a Metro pass to offset transportation costs.
Schedule of payment: Observers will receive either half or full stipend within the first 30 days of their Observership, and the remaining half at the end.