Description

About Signature

Signature Theatre is an artistic home for storytellers. By producing several plays from each resident writer, Signature offers a deep dive into their bodies of work. Founded in 1991 by James Houghton, Signature serves its mission by hosting our distinctive playwright residencies at our home at The Pershing Square Signature Center, a three-theatre facility on West 42nd Street designed by Frank Gehry Architects. The Center supports and encourages collaboration among artists, cultural organizations, and local communities by providing free, public access throughout the space. In addition to its three theatres, the Center features a studio theatre, a rehearsal studio and a public café and bar. Since its founding, Signature has received over 100 awards and in 2014 became the first New York theatre to receive the Regional Tony Award.

EDIA

Applicants from populations underrepresented in the theatre field and aligning with Signature theatre’s institutional goals and priorities focused on playwrights, community and access are strongly encouraged to apply.

Signature is committed to Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Accessibility and welcomes candidates who have demonstrable experience advocating for underrepresented communities. Please read our commitment to creating a theatre focused on EDIA at signaturetheatre.org

Position Summary

Signature Theatre, one of New York’s leading off-Broadway theatres, is seeking a Fellow for our production of King of the Yees, by Resident Playwright, Lauren Yee. The King of the Yees Fellow is a full-time, temporary member of Signature’s team. Working closely with Signature staff, the King of the Yees will provide administrative and logistical support. The Fellow will work directly with Signature’s General Management, Production, Development, Marketing, and Artistic teams.

Becoming a Fellow at Signature is an entry level position. Fellowship selection will be based on demonstrable interest and commitment to a career in the arts with an ability to articulate how a fellowship at Signature will help the fellow learn and grow into the future arts administrator they would like to become. Resumes should focus on meaningful experiences and outline responsibilities and achievements. They can include professional, academic and/or personal pursuits. The fellowship will begin on Monday, September 7,2026 and end in and about Sunday, November 15, 2026. 

Responsibilities

The King of the Yees Fellow will engage in structured rotations across various departments, ensuring a holistic understanding of theatre operations. The Fellow will be supervised by the Marketing Manager of Audience and Community Engagement within the marketing department. 

Departments include:

• Artistic
• Production
• General & Company Management
• Marketing & Audience Development
• Development

Professional Development

Fellows will be mentored by a different department weekly to enhance the Fellow’s industry knowledge and career readiness. 

Topics include:

• Professional landscape of Off-Broadway econ system 
• Culture of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging in the Arts
• Producing Theatre (contract/Union overview and play development) 
• Audience Development and Community Engagement
• Event Planning and marketing strategies

Networking

STC’s fellow will be paired with a person on the Signature leadership team. 

• Fellows will participate in networking events with industry professionals, alumni, and partner organizations.
• Access to job shadowing opportunities within Signature members. 
• Opportunities to meet industry leaders. 

Live Project Assignment

Fellows will work on a project that is scheduled to end at the end of their fellowship.

The project will serve as a representation of their experience and allow fellows to showcase their skills. Prior examples of projects STC Fellows have executed: 

• Strategy plans around patron accessibility. 
• Curate a stage reading or workshop development. 
• Creating a marketing strategy for a production. 
• Creating a community engagement initiative.

Requirements

Compensation and Additional Resources

• $22.00/hour/ 40 hours each week. Exact daily and weekly work schedule will be determined between administration and the fellow upon hiring. Please note that Signature’s office hours are 10am-6pm. This fellowship may include some occasional evening hours. 
• The Fellow will receive cross departmental learning opportunities while shadowing departmental mentors for an assigned period during the fellowship.
• Goal setting workshops and check-ins.
• Access to industry conferences, roundtables and networking events, including opportunities to connect with internship cohorts and theatre professionals.

Additional Information

Considerations

Desired Skills and Experience

Signature’s fellowship program requires no previous work or educational experience for participation. Fellowship selection will be based on demonstrable interest and commitment to a career in the arts with an ability to articulate how a fellowship at Signature will help the fellow learn and grow into the future leader they would like to become. Resumes should focus on meaningful experiences and outline responsibilities and achievements. They can include professional, academic and/or personal pursuits.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, affectional preference, gender identity or expression, sexual and reproductive health decisions, pregnancy, disability, genetic predisposition, age, military, or veteran status, marital or familial status, or any other protected characteristic, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.