Directing Fellow - Asolo Repertory Theatre

Current Fellowship offerings for the 2023-2024 Season Include:

Directing Fellow

Each Asolo Rep Directing Fellows will serve as Assistant Director for two mainstage productions in the 2023-2024 Mainstage Season.

Duties may include:

• Evaluating and reporting on script submissions

• Conducting dramaturgical research for the ’23-’24 season

• Attending rehearsals and preview performances.

• Participating in creating audience-facing dramaturgical features and displays.

• Leading talkbacks, pre-show informative presentations, and other audience engagement events

• Providing administrative support for public programming including maintaining the literary office’s script archive

• Providing administrative support for local and national casting efforts

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Supporting the artistic needs and development processes of the Ground Floor Series, Asolo Rep’s new works program

Applicants should have:

• A strong knowledge of contemporary, classical, and emerging playwrights

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Attention to detail

• An enthusiasm for engaging audiences and public speaking

• A commitment to pursuing a career in an Artistic capacity, including Literary Management, Production Dramaturgy, or Casting.



A Bachelor’s Degree or higher with a concentration in dramaturgy, theatre education, or similar applicable experience is highly recommended.

We recognize that some candidates feel demotivated to reach out or apply to a position if they don’t fit every qualification of an application. We know that candidates offer skills and abilities beyond those that are listed and encourage you to apply.

Stipend: $550 per week.

• Shared company housing inclusive of a private bedroom, internet, and basic utilities within 6 miles of the theatre is available to rent for $200 per week.



Apprentice Schedule: While hours will vary from week to week, an average of 40 hours/week is anticipated for this training position.

Length of Dramaturgy and Casting Apprenticeship: October 2023– June 2024

How to Apply: Please submit an online application with cover letter, resume, 3 references and 2 writing samples (such as play coverage, program articles, or short theatrical essays). Asolo_human_resources@asolo.org.


Salary: $550 weekly stipend