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MAD Fellowships - Stage Management and Production Management

Shotgun Players

Development program • Berkeley, CA • Stage Management

Berkeley minimum wage (hourly)

Program details

Organization
Shotgun Players
Category
Stage Management
Disciplines
Stage Management
Format
Development program
Career stage
Emerging
Location
Berkeley, CA
Duration
Stage Management: ~50-280 hours on one production; Production Management: ~235-250 hours across three mainstage shows (May - Dec 2027)
Stipend / award
Berkeley minimum wage (hourly)
Typical deadline
November

Overview

Shotgun Players' MAD Stage Management Fellowship in Berkeley, CA gives an early-career stage manager a comprehensive look at running a production at a mid-sized professional theater by serving as assistant stage manager or production assistant on one mainstage show, from rehearsal prep and line notes through backstage management for all performances. Fellows are paid Berkeley minimum wage for roughly 50 to 280 hours depending on ASM designation and are mentored by the production's stage manager; the new Production Management Fellowship (about 235 hours over May to December 2027) works alongside the Director of Production. Stage management slots are offered only when a production needs an ASM; 2027 applications have a November 1, 2026 priority deadline.

Eligibility

Stage Management fellows serve as ASM or PA on one production (experience on at least one show required). New Production Management fellowship works with the Director of Production; stage management background encouraged but not required.

Notes

Stage management fellowships offered only as productions need an ASM, so more competitive. Priority deadline Nov 1, 2026 for the 2027 season.

Contact

Email
alejandra@shotgunplayers.org (Program-specific)

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