2050 Administrative Fellowship Season 2025/26

2050 ADMINISTRATIVE FELLOWSHIP – Season 2025/2026

We’re now accepting applications for the 2025/26 Season 2050 Administrative Fellowship program — a sister program to our successful 2050 Artistic Fellowship, which supports emerging playwrights and directors. The fellowship represents one of several NYTW initiatives to address the economic barriers that may prevent talented individuals from pursuing careers in the theatre.

The 2050 Fellowship is named in celebration of the U.S. Census Bureau’s projection that by the year 2050, there will be no single racial or ethnic majority in the United States. This projection provokes thoughts at New York Theatre Workshop about the transformations that will take place in the American landscape—technologically, environmentally, demographically, economically and artistically—now and in the future. They are a catalyst for broader questions about the direction of our field. But we’re not waiting for the year 2050 to make the change we wish to see. Instead, we’re working to reflect our evolving and beautifully diversifying society now—to ensure there’s space for those who will lead us into the future to build the skills they need now.

The 2050 Administrative Fellowship program is designed to provide first-rate instruction and mentorship to professionals who are underrepresented in the field of theatre administration.

The program runs from September 8, 2025 – August 21, 2026.

As a 2050 Administrative Fellow, you will:

• Commit to a yearlong part-time paid fellowship (27-30hrs/week, Monday-Friday) in one field of interest, including Artistic Workshop, Development, Education & Engagement, and Marketing.
• Work directly with the department head and their team in the respective area of focus.
• Attend a two-day intensive seminar where you’ll be introduced to the fellowship program, meet NYTW staff, and begin to develop your fellowship goals and plans.
• Take on significant responsibilities in your department, including day-to-day tasks and long-term collaborative and individual projects.
• Participate in monthly seminar meetings to discuss your work, share ideas, meet other professionals in the field and receive specialized career-development training.
• Participate in brown bag lunches with members of the NYTW staff and invited guests and attend industry networking and social events.

APPLICATION INFORMATION

The application for the 2025/26 Season is now open. Please review the fellowship goals, guidelines and timeline, and our frequently asked questions before submitting your application. 

For more information and to apply, candidates can visit our 2050 Administrative Fellowship page here:
/www.nytw.org/../2050-admin-fellowships.

Additionally, we will be hosting a 2050 Administrative Fellowship Virtual Information Session on Wednesday, March 19, 2024 from 6:00-7:30 PM EST – prospective candidates can RSVP here: 

https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_s7fJ4w9fS1C4Q5R1w9c_wQ#/registration

The deadline for applications is April 4, 2025 11:59 EST.

2025/26 SEASON APPLICATION TIMELINE

• Application deadline Friday, April 4, 2025 11:59 ET
• Application Review: Mid-April
• Candidate Interviews: Late April/May
• Fellowship Offers: Late May
• Fellowship Orientation: September 8–9, 2025
• Fellowship Conclusion: August 21, 2026

Inquiries may be sent to adminfellowship@nytw.org.
Application guidelines, fellowship descriptions, and frequently asked questions can also be found on our website at /www.NYTW.org.

We encourage applicants with a unique perspective inclusive of race, color, religion, familial status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age and physical ability to apply. We are committed to diversity in all areas of our work, on and off stage. NYTW is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE), and all qualified applicants will receive consideration.