Professional Leadership Programs

Apprenticeship, Internship and Multicultural Fellowship

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Steppenwolf Theatre Company’s Professional Leadership Programs offer opportunities for students, graduates, and professionals to experience the inner-workings of a professional theatre from every angle. Each of these programs includes a uniquely hands-on experience coupled with mentorship and professional development.

Watch a video documenting the Apprentice experience.

Important Dates

Summer Internship
Program Dates: June 3 - August 23, 2013

9-Month Apprenticeship
Program Dates: August 26, 2013 - May 30, 2014

Multicultural Fellowship Program
Program Dates: August 26, 2013 - May 30, 2014

Please note that the application deadline for the 2013-2014 Professional Leadership Programs has passed. Please check back in the fall for next year.

What to Expect

  • Formalized and comprehensive training in arts administration or production
  • Focus on professional development and networking
  • Lifelong connections to peers, mentors and artists
  • Independent and collective learning projects
  • Hands-on experience for future career opportunities
  • Discount and free tickets to area theaters
  • Ability to witness firsthand how a world-class theater operates

Find out more

Find out more about the Professional Leadership Programs (PLP) by visiting the Apprenticeship, Summer Internship or Multicultural Fellowship pages or download a PLP brochure (PDF).