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Fellowship Program for 2020/2021 Season
Description of the Fellowship:
Single Carrot Theatre’s fellowship program is designed to provide hands on experience to emerging
theater artists, as well as an opportunity to have a working understanding of Baltimore’s premier
ensemble theatre. The fellowship is a season-long program that includes administrative and artistic
responsibilities. Single Carrot is dedicated to the growth of artists, and the fellowship has been
created to introduce emerging theatre artists and administrators to the exciting and demanding world
of ensemble theatre.
Next year, Single Carrot Theatre will be entering its thirteenth season as a company. Fellows
work to fulfill SCT’s mission and support the SCT Ensemble. A fellow manages individual
projects to support the operations of both the business and artistic workings of Single Carrot
Theatre. Artistic assistantships or shadowing opportunities may be offered.
Expectations:
❖ Successful candidates should have a willingness to listen, explore and grow with regards to both the
artistic and administrative aspects of non-profit ensemble theatre
❖ SCT Fellows must commit to a full year at Single Carrot Theatre from August 1st, 2020 through July
31st, 2021.
❖ Fellows should be able to commit to10-20 hours of work per week. Administrative work will take
place during typical weekday workday schedule. Additional evenings and weekends will be required.
SCT respects religious and national holidays.
❖ Fellow will participate in all events and initiatives as a part of SCT’s 13th season.
❖ Fellow is expected to attend company meetings and ensemble trainings.
❖ Fellows will assist ensemble members with their work, and assist in company-wide duties (including
Front of House shifts, Strike Calls, and Marketing and Development events and campaigns).
❖ Fellow will Participate in artistic assistantships and/or shadowing opportunities as assigned,
complete individual administrative projects, and complete other duties as assigned.
❖ Fellow should to have a positive attitude, and be willing and eager to try new things and learn new
skills. They must be able to handle a demanding schedule and perform well under pressure
❖ Fellow should be skilled at working independently as well as collaboratively.
❖ Fellow should reflect positively on SCT at all times in the community.
info@singlecarrot.com| 3001 Old York Road Baltimore, MD 21218| singlecarrot.comRequirements:
❖ Some prior artistic experience in theater (performance, directing, design, stage management)
❖ Ideal candidate is a recent college graduate with a degree in theater or a current college student
studying theater
❖ Strong written and oral communications skills
❖ Other administrative skills and experience are a plus
❖ Ideal candidate is a self-starter and takes initiative
❖ Desire to learn, get your hands dirty, and grow as an artist and administrator
Fellowship Benefits:
❖ Season-long intensive experience with a growing ensemble theatre
❖ Possible artistic opportunities in design, building, stage management, dramaturgy and performing at
Single Carrot Theatre
❖ Administrative opportunities including public relations, marketing, development, education, audience
development, production management, and technical direction.
Evaluation:
❖ Fellows have an evaluation 90 days after their arrival, and again at the end of the fellowship. These
meetings provide the Fellows and supervisors with a formal framework within which progress can be
discussed, goals identified and mutual expectations articulated.
More about Single Carrot Theatre
Mission:
Single Carrot Theatre creates socially relevant theatre as a form of civic engagement in Baltimore by
producing vibrant, experiential performances in traditional and non-traditional theatre venues;
building cross-sector partnerships; and facilitating empowering education programs.
Brief History:
In 2007, Single Carrot Theatre opened its doors to become a driving force for theatrical innovation in
Baltimore Now entering its 13th full season, Single Carrot theatre has produced 53 main stage
productions, participated in numerous collaborative endeavors with area nonprofits, offered extensive
educational programming for both children and adults, and engaged in international exchanges with
theatre artists from Russia, Bulgaria, and Hungary. SCT productions continue to receive critical
praise and provide an indispensable home for emerging theatre artists and recent graduates in
Baltimore to hone and professionalize their craft. Through various initiatives, Single Carrot Theatre
has made it a priority to engage and empower Baltimore’s residents through theatre.
Structure:
info@singlecarrot.com| 3001 Old York Road Baltimore, MD 21218| singlecarrot.comSingle Carrot Theatre is an ensemble-based theatre company wherein the artists make-up a significant
portion of the administrative staff. Each member of the ensemble has voting rights and is actively
involved in big picture decisions and the creation of new policy.
info@singlecarrot.com| 3001 Old York Road Baltimore, MD 21218| singlecarrot.comFellowship Program Application – DUE 5/01/2020
Please fill out the Google Form, which can be found by copying and pasting this link
into your browser: https://forms.gle/3LtQ975EwBt7hpfAA
If you have any trouble with the Google Form, you may fill out the form below. The
Google Form is preferred, but choosing to fill out the form below over the Google
form will have no bearing on your acceptance to the program.
*PLEASE NOTE: If you fill out the Google form, you will still have to send additional
material to complete your application. (See Application Process Checklist).
Contact Information:
Name: ______________________________________________________________________
Address:_____________________________________________________________________
City: ____________________________________________State:________Zip:____________
Telephone: ______________________Email:________________________________________
Written Portion:
Please write a personal statement (no more than 2 pages) that answers the following questions:
1) What you expect to gain from the SCT Fellowship Program?
2) Why you are an ideal candidate for this program?
3) Why you are involved in theatre?
4) What are your long term goals?
info@singlecarrot.com| 3001 Old York Road Baltimore, MD 21218| singlecarrot.comWhat are your interests?
(Please check all the departments that you are interested in, and make sure to check boxes under both
administrative and artistic).
Administrative: Artistic:
Development (Fundraising) Carpentry
PR & Marketing Costumes
Education Directing
Outreach Dramaturgy
Technical Direction Electrics
Production Management Performance
General Management Properties & Crafts
Scenic Art
Sound
Stage Management
Application Process Checklist Please email all items, attached to one email
to:
Completed contact information
Written Portion (see above) jobs@singlecarrot.com
Your professional work resume
Subject: Fellowship Application
Your theatre resume
An artistic work sample
(portfolio, reel, writing sample,
etc. whatever best represents your
work as an artist).
Two references
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