Acting Fellowship

The Acting Fellowship is a mentorship program designed for Chicago-based early-career or emerging actors with limited training. To be considered for the Fellowship, applicants must be Chicago-based, over 21 years old, and cannot have obtained a Bachelor’s or a Master’s degree in Theatre. To apply for the Acting Fellowship for 2013/2014, apply for The School at Steppenwolf and indicate your interest where listed on the application.

Program Details

The nine-month program includes:

  • Three-month full scholarship to The School at Steppenwolf
  • Three-month commitment as Assistant Director and Post-Show Moderator on a Steppenwolf production (paid)
  • Three-month commitment as an Understudy on a Steppenwolf production (paid)

Candidates will receive mentorship from key members of the Steppenwolf Ensemble and Artistic Staff.

Questions? Need more information?

Applicants wondering if they are appropriate to apply for the Acting Fellowship should email their headshot and resume to Associate Artistic Director, Erica Daniels, at edaniels@steppenwolf.org.