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Application Deadlines

2010 Summer Internship: February 15, 2010
2010-2012 African American Fellowship: February 15, 2010
2010-2011 Apprenticeship: March 15, 2010

Application Instructions

For the 2010 application cycle, applications will be submitted electronically. Please CLICK HERE to access the online application. In addition, please prepare the following materials to be combined in ONE SINGLE PDF and uploaded with your online application.

  • An optional cover letter
  • A Resume or Curriculum Vitae outlining experience specific to the departments to which you are applying (can submit both an administrative and production resume if desired)
  • Two letters of recommendation from professors, teachers, supervisors or colleagues. These letters should specify:
    • The recommenders relationship to you
    • Why you have been a valuable employee, student or volunteer
    • Any office or production experience you have relevant to the position to which you are applying
    • Anything else the recommender feels we should know about you
    • The letters of recommendation should be on your recommender’s university or company letterhead and should include contact information for your recommender (we will likely contact this individual before hiring)
  • Personal Statement which discusses the following:
    • Your long term professional goals (as much as you know them at this point)
    • To which 2 departments you are applying and why (be specific!)
    • How you feel you will be benefited by the program (based on what you have read from the program materials provided on this website)
    • How you feel about working and living in Chicago
    • Any unique contribution you will bring to Steppenwolf Theatre Company
  • Work Samples: Requested only for the Properties and Costume Shop Apprenticeships and are not mandatory. If you are applying for the Properties or Costume Shop Apprenticeships and have work photos you would like to submit, please include up to 5 photos in your PDF document. Work samples for all other positions WILL NOT be included in the application review; please do not send them.