Apprenticeships, Internships, and Fellowships allow 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.

Click here to view the 2010 Professional Leadership Program poster.

Participants in the Professional Leadership Program can expect the following:

Former interns and apprentices share about their experience:

"Steppenwolf's internship program prepared me to begin my career after college and provided the connections that helped me get my first job. It was absolutely invaluable."
- Jon Faris
General Manager, Writers' Theatre, Glencoe, IL
(Artistic Intern, Summer 2007)

"The Steppenwolf apprenticeship was the perfect bridge from undergraduate academia into the working world of arts administration. The skills I learned at this dynamic and creative Institution will be with me always. There is no substitute for this experience."
- Julia Dossett
Promotions and Media Manager, Steppenwolf Theatre Company, Chicago, IL
(Marketing Apprentice, 2005)

"My internship at Steppenwolf became as much of an asset as my graduate training. Not only did I learn how to read and talk about plays more effectively, but my time spent assisting the First Look Repertory of New Work Festival gave me invaluable insight into facilitating new play development."
- Meghan Beals McCarthy
Literary Manager and Resident Dramaturg, Northlight Theatre, Skokie, IL
(Literary Intern, 2006)

"Upon the completion of my apprenticeship at Steppenwolf, I entered the professional theatre community confident and prepared to face the challenges before me. I have become a stronger leader and look forward to sharing all I learned from my experience."
- Jon Ward
Properties Master and Professor, Carnegie Mellon University School of Drama, Pittsburgh, PA
(Properties Apprentice, 2007)