Fellowship – Lauren Yee's King of the Yees at Signature Theatre Company

Signature Theatre, one of New York’s leading off-Broadway theatres, is seeking a Fellow for their production of King of the Yees by Resident Playwright, Lauren Yee. The King of the Yees Fellow is a full-time, temporary member of Signature’s team. Working closely with Signature staff, the King of the Yees will provide administrative and logistical support.

The King of the Yees Fellow will engage in structured rotations across various departments, ensuring a holistic understanding of theatre operations. The Fellow will be supervised by the Marketing Manager of Audience and Community Engagement within the marketing department.

Departments include:

• Artistic
• Production
• General & Company Management
• Marketing & Audience Development
• Development

Fellows will be mentored by a different department weekly to enhance the Fellow’s industry knowledge and career readiness.

Topics include:

• Professional landscape of Off-Broadway econ system
• Culture of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging in the Arts
• Producing Theatre (contract/Union overview and play development)
• Audience Development and Community Engagement
• Event Planning and marketing strategies

Compensation:

$22.00/hour, 40 hours each week. Exact daily and weekly work schedule will be determined between administration and the fellow upon hiring. Please note that Signature’s office hours are 10am-6pm. This fellowship may include some occasional evening hours. The fellowship will begin on Monday, September 7, 2026 and end on and about Sunday, November 15, 2026.

Requirements

Signature’s fellowship program requires no previous work or educational experience for participation. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, affectional preference, gender identity or expression, sexual and reproductive health decisions, pregnancy, disability, genetic predisposition, age, military, or veteran status, marital or familial status, or any other protected characteristic, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Application Instructions

Becoming a Fellow at Signature is an entry-level position. Fellowship selection will be based on demonstrable interest and commitment to a career in the arts with an ability to articulate how a fellowship at Signature will help the fellow learn and grow into the future leader they would like to become. Resumes should focus on meaningful experiences and outline responsibilities and achievements. They can include professional, academic and/or personal pursuits.