Department of Theater Arts

DEI Production Fellowship

The Theater Arts DEI Production Fellowships are designed to provide greater accessibility for  participating in Theater Arts productions for students with demonstrated high financial need.

The DEI Production Fellowships will be awarded based on significant, demonstrated financial need and a plan for how the assistance will further students' learning goals. Students may perform, design, work in stage management and/or technical theater in order to qualify. The fellowships do not apply to senior theses, senior projects and practicum students. Students must be actively enrolled current students to be eligible. (Students who are enrolled in a study abroad program in fall semester are eligible to apply to participate in a spring semester show.)

For Academic Year 2023-2024, funding is limited to two fellowships: one for fall 2023 and one for spring 2024.

Students will be considered for fellowships for work on the following productions: 

  • Bad Jews
    Performance dates: October 20-22, 2023
  • Twelfth Night
    Performance dates: November 17-19, 2023
  • Wolf Play
    Performance dates: March 8-10, 2024

The deadline for fall 2023 productions is November 1.
The deadline for spring 2024 productions is December 18. 

We are deeply grateful to an anonymous alumni donor who has generously funded this fellowship supporting Theater Arts' DEI initiatives.

For more information, contact Deborah Rosenstein.

How to Apply

Complete the application form to submit:

  • Student information
  • Titles of productions for which you seek support
  • Your potential role/function in each production
  • 250-word essay discussing how the fellowship can 1) support your learning goals; and 2) enhance your experience during the rehearsal process

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