INTERNSHIP, APPRENTICESHIP, AND FELLOWSHIP

Our Professional Leadership Programs offer opportunities for students, graduates, and early-career 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.

Important Dates

Internships
The application for the Summer 2023 Steppenwolf Internship is now open. All applications are due by 11:59pm on Sunday, February 26, 2023. Please feel free to reach out to leadership@steppenwolf.org  with further questions. 

Apprenticeships & Fellowships

We are still in the process of finalizing details about the apprenticeship/fellowship program for the 2023/2024 season. We will share more information about these plans on the website in the new year–around January 2023.Thank you for checking back at that time for further information and for your continued interest in Steppenwolf. 

The Internship is perfect for early-career professionals in Chicago and the surrounding neighborhoods looking for an introduction to arts administration and production. This program provides direct connections to Steppenwolf staff and an opportunity to get hands on experience within the theatre industry.

The Apprenticeship is a paid training program for early-career arts administrators or theatre production practitioners. Apprentices receive immersive practical learning experiences and opportunities to attend professional development seminars all while working as a part of a team with Steppenwolf's staff.

The Fellowship is a leadership development program for early-career people of color. Fellows will hold an apprenticeship in their department of interest while being given additional paid professional development opportunities both in and out of Steppenwolf Theatre. Through hands-on experience, externship opportunities, mentorship and career-guidance, Fellows are given the tools to become leaders in the field.

What to Expect

  • Formalized and comprehensive training in arts administration or production
  • Focus on professional development and networking
  • Connections to peers, mentors, and industry professionals
  • Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion training
  • Independent and collective learning projects
  • Hands-on experience for future career opportunities
  • Free tickets to Steppenwolf programming
  • Ability to witness firsthand how a world-class theatre operates

Find Out More

Find out more about the Professional Leadership Program (PLP) by visiting the Apprenticeship, Internship, or Fellowship pages. Additional questions may be addressed on our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) page.

Alumni

Are you one of over 500 alumni from our internship, apprenticeship and fellowship programs? Then we want to hear from you! Fill out this survey to provide us with updates on your life and to opt into a variety of alumni resources. 

Sponsors

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