Miranda Family Fellowship- Casting

27 Public Theater Miranda Family Fellowship Program Description, Casting

The Miranda Family Fellowship at The Public Theater offers full-time, paid training opportunities to recent graduates from the CUNY system for a duration of seven months. Made possible by the leadership support and partnership of The Miranda Family Fund, generous support from Arts Midwest’s Shakespeare in American Communities and supported in part by the National Endowment for the Arts, this program ensures that each Fellow is ingrained within a specific Public Theater department related to their chosen discipline, providing them with robust professional development and network-building opportunities to help launch their careers.

Candidates from historically underrepresented communities are highly encouraged to apply*.

The 2027 Public Theater Miranda Family Fellowship includes:

• A structured, full-time, training opportunity at The Public Theater where Fellows will be assigned day-to-day tasks/long-term projects in support of and in collaboration with their department
• Mentorship by an experienced staff member of The Public Theater
• Seminars, workshops, and additional networking opportunities designed to increase understanding of The Public’s operations and programming, guide professional development, and connect to the larger performing arts community
• A salary of $30,000 disbursed bi-weekly at an hourly rate over the seven-month fellowship period
• This is a full-time, non-exempt position under the Fair Labor Standards Act with an hourly rate of $25, which is annualized at $52,000. The Overtime Rate is $50.00
• Access to healthcare benefits and pre-tax transit

In addition to the invaluable training The Public Theater will provide, Fellows will be required to participate in the larger Miranda Family Fellowship program, focused on providing targeted, practical long-term career preparation. Under the Management Track, Fellows will participate in quarterly video modules and workshops alongside other Management Fellows in their first year, followed by monthly 1-1 coaching sessions in their second year. A member of the Miranda Family Fellowship team will participate in interviews for candidates alongside department supervisors.

The departments available for the 2027 Fellowship include: Casting, Development, and General Management

The Public Theater portion of the Fellowship will take place Monday, February 1, 2027 – Friday, August 27, 2027.
The Miranda Family Fellowship portion of the program will commence on Monday, January 4, 2027, and conclude at the end of December 2029. Fellows will be expected to participate in orientation and intake interviews in January 2027 prior to their first day at The Public Theater.

Applications must include:

• A completed application through The Public Theater website, at thepublic.nyc/careers
• 1-page cover letter that details:

• Why you want to work at The Public Theater in your selected department
• What preexisting and/or foundational skills you would bring into the role
• What you hope to learn during the fellowship and how it applies to your long-term professional goals
• Optional: Some applicants may have a background, identity or interest that is so meaningful they believe their application would be incomplete without it. If this resonates with you, then please feel free to share with us.

• 1-2 page professional résumé
• Contact information for 3 references (at least 2 references should be professional and/or academic)

Applicants must:

• Have a Bachelor's degree conferred within the City University of New York system between December 2025 - December 2026.
• Must possess U.S. work authorization upon date of hire for the length of the fellowship
• Not be currently enrolled in a graduate degree or training program during the fellowship
• Be available to work up to 40 hours a week in their assigned department (please note: some departments may require periodic evening and/or weekend availability) for the duration of the fellowship
• Attend Miranda Family Fellow events, meetings, and workshops as required by the program

The deadline for completed applications is 11:59pm on Tuesday, December 1.
All applicants will be notified of their application status no later than December 31, 2026.

Please reach out to Becca Kenigsberg at rkenigsberg@publictheater.org if you have any questions.

Employment with The Public Theater is “at will” meaning either you or The Public Theater can terminate your employment at any time for any reason, with or without cause and with or without notice. Fellows must meet The Public Theater’s policies and complete their seven-month term in order to remain a Miranda Family Fellow.

*The Public is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Applicants from populations underrepresented in the theater field are strongly encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, familial status, sexual orientation, national origin, ability, age, or veteran status.

The Public's commitment to diversity is broadly conceived. It includes, but is not limited to:

• Underrepresented racial and ethnic backgrounds
• First-generation college students
• Women and gender expansive people
• LGBTQIA+ communities
• People with disabilities
• Others whose backgrounds and experiences would diversify the field of theater

Casting Fellowship Description

Summary:
Over the course of the Fellowship the Casting Fellow will have the opportunity to observe the casting processes for multiple projects, including one day readings, multi-week developments and fully realized productions. The fellow will administratively support projects under the mentorship of the casting team while learning the complete arc of a casting process from initial engagement with the script to the start of the rehearsal process.

Departmental Responsibilities:

• Filing and organizing headshots and resumes for upcoming and past auditions
• Audition session preparation, including printing and organizing audition sides
• Actor availability checking and scheduling with agents and managers
• Creating Audition Breakdown links
• Researching actors, looking up actor contacts and representation
• Maintaining audition inbox
• Video file management, including editing and compiling filmed audition materials
• Script reading to help assess casting needs
• Office organization, typing final project lists, and key administrative tasks as assigned
• Long-term projects include working closely on casting of a show from start to finish
• Opportunities to see shows across the city

Fellowship Professional Development/Training

• Attend weekly Fellow meetings with Public Theater staff members
• Attend monthly professional development workshops, as well as additionally scheduled networking and/or training events
• Full participation in professional development activities assigned by both The Public and The Miranda Family Fellowship
• Meet monthly with assigned Public Theater mentor
• Attend all Miranda Family Fellow events and meetings as required by the program
  

What We're Looking For:

• The ideal candidate has a deep passion for theater
• Curiosity and desire to learn about the intricacies of casting and arts administration
• Excitement about joining a collaborative team at a historic non-profit theater.
• Have an attentive eye for detail, discretion with confidential information, a collaborative spirit, strong time management, and strong communication skills.
• Organizational and video editing or AV skills are a bonus.