Our 2022 MAD Program Fellows from left to right: Micaela Kieko Sinclair (Scenic Design Fellow, 'Natasha, Pierre, & the Great Comet of 1812'), Company Member Leigh Rondon-Davis, Uma Supatra-Campbell (Directing Oberservship, 'Man of God'), Dave Ragaza (Lighting Design Fellow, 'Man of God'), and Alexandria Fakayode (Sound Desgin Fellow, 'Man of God')
Become a MAD Fellow!
Starting a career in theater? Want to get paid while also receiving a hand-on learning experience with professional designers? Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity for early-career and emerging theater artists. This year, we’ll be offering Production Fellowships for: A Midsummer Night's Dream, Best Available, Choir Boy, and Collective Rage.The priority deadline is January 28, 2024. Applications received by the deadline will receive priority consideration, however, applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until all positions are filled.
Fellowship Information
Shotgun Players is an equal opportunity employer. Employment opportunities at Shotgun Players are based upon one's qualifications and capabilities to perform the essential functions of a particular job. All employment opportunities are provided without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, military status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, ancestry, medical condition, marital status, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.
F.A.Q.
You’ve got questions, we’ve got answers! For questions about Shotgun’s M.A.D. fellowships or the application, please contact M.A.D. program coordinator, Michael Carroll at Michael@shotgunplayers.org.
Do I get paid?
Yes! All M.A.D Fellows will receive Berkeley minimum wage for their work at Shotgun Players.
Does Shotgun Players Cover Housing and Travel Expenses?
Shotgun Players cannot cover housing or transportation. So please keep that in consideration if you are thinking about coming from out of state. We also cannot sponsor foreign applicants or assist in obtaining travel documents, but we happily welcome applicants who currently have up-to-date visas and work permits!
What makes me a good applicant?
The ideal applicant is a college student, recent graduate, or someone interested in a career in theatre and can commit to the full-time requirements of the fellowship, has experience in designing at least one production (either academic or non-academic), and (preferably) familiar with standard software for your field (i.e. Vectorworks, Lightwright, QLab, Microsoft Excel, Adobe Creative Cloud, Google Suite).
What about my other job?
Fellowship time commitments vary and often require evening and weekend work. Design fellowships have more flexibility, but please be sure to consider your schedule when deciding if this program is a good fit for you.
Can I apply for more than one?
You are welcome to apply for multiple fellowships, but you will be selected for only one.
2024 Positions
MAD Designer Fellowships - Lighting, Costumes, Scenic Design
The designer fellow will work alongside a mentor designer to gain hands-on experience in a production environment. Skills will be developed through collaborative discussions with an artistic team, research, and problem-solving. This fellowship is a maximum of 50 hours over 5–7 weeks, from the start of the production process until opening night. Available design disciplines: scenic design, lighting, costumes
Responsibilities:
- Attend design and prep meetings between the director and designer and pre-production meetings
- Research materials and sources for preliminary design
- Assist in preparing design presentations for the first production meeting
- Assist with paperwork and execution of design (ex: scenic drafting, light/speaker/projector plot, costume renderings, dramaturgical research, programming, fabrication and construction, shopping/sourcing, etc.)
- Attend design run-throughs
- Participate in production meetings
- Attend load-in and tech rehearsals, problem-solve, maintain quality control/integrity of design, and other issues during tech
- Be a critical eye and report any notes to the designer
Prerequisites:
- Prior experience in theatrical design and construction on at least one production (either academic or non-academic)
- Superior communication and organization skills, attention to detail, ability to manage multiple projects, and proficiency in standard software for your field (ex. Vectorworks, Lightwright, QLab, AutoCAD, Microsoft Excel, Adobe Creative Cloud, Google Suite)
- Comfortable with craftsmanship (ex. sewing and alterations, building, fabrication).
Time Commitment: Up to 50 hours total
Compensation: Berkeley Minimum Wage
