Directorial Paid Michael Maggio Directing Fellow Goodman Theatre Chicago, IL US 01/09/2025 - Playbill : Job Details

REPORTS TO: BOLD Artistic ProducerFLSA Status: Full-Time, ExemptCOMPENSATION RATE: $45,000 annuallyLOCATION: 170 N. Dearborn St., Chicago, IL 60601

ABOUT THE FELLOWSHIP:

The Goodman is now accepting applications for the 2025/2026 Michael Maggio Directing Fellowship. The submission deadline is February 14, 2025. This Fellowship has expanded to a full-time, year-long, salaried, artistic administrative position starting in August. This position is primarily in-person with some remote options when not actively involved in a production.

The Fellow joins the artistic staff, with responsibilities that include:

The Fellow will be intentionally mentored and supervised by the BOLD Artistic Producer and will have opportunities to work with other artistic and administrative leaders. They will have access to each milestone of all productions during their residency while balancing the administrative arm of a large regional theatre's Artistic Department.

HOW TO APPLY AND SELECTION PROCESS:

Applicants must be Chicago-based directors who have directed at least two professional (non-academic) full productions.

To apply for the Fellowship, please submit the following in separate pdf files with the applicant's last name, first name, and file description (i.e. “Doe-Jane-RecLetter2.pdf.”):

The selection committee will review submissions and conduct interviews with the top ten candidates. A second round of interviews will occur with Susan Booth (Goodman Artistic Director), Malkia Stampley (Goodman BOLD Artistic Producer), and Adam Belcuore (Goodman Managing Producer). We hope to select the 2025-2026 Maggio Directing Fellow by April. The Fellowship will start at the beginning of August 2025 and conclude at the end of August 2026. Exact dates to be determined.

BACKGROUND:

Goodman Theatre is a not-for-profit arts and community organization in the heart of the Loop, distinguished by the excellence and scope of its artistic programming and community engagement. The theater's artistic priorities include new play development (more than 150 world or American premieres), large-scale musical theater works, and reimagined classics.

We at Goodman Theatre believe that a diversity of people, ideas, and cultures in our organization enriches both the art on stage and our civic engagement. In our workplace, we strive to reflect the communities we serve and make space in which everyone is empowered to bring their full, authentic self to work. The Goodman values equity, diversity, and inclusion and is committed to approaching our work through the practice of anti-racism. Learn more at GoodmanTheatre.org/Accountability.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Goodman Theatre is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status. By dedicating itself to three guiding principles—quality, diversity, and community—the Goodman Theatre seeks to be the premier cultural organization in Chicago, providing productions and programs that make an essential contribution to the quality of life in our city.

The Goodman is an inclusive and accessible employer. Successful candidates will have experience working with diverse groups of people and will demonstrate a deep commitment to advancing equity and inclusion at the Goodman Theatre.