Managed by Co-Directors Orin Wolf and Steve Chaikelson, The Prince Fellowship is designed to support the development of gifted emerging theatrical producers. The Prince Fellowship is committed to sustaining the finest traditions of creative producing. Traditionally, the one-year course is available to only one candidate, but in collaboration with TTLP, the fellowship will include an additional Black candidate. Following the one-year Prince Fellowship Program, the Creative Producer Fellows will be placed in a production company for the second year of their fellowship. For year three, TTLP is committed to allowing the fellow to dictate their own path and will continue to receive project support. If the producer is wanting job placement, TTLP will support that goal and use our networks to find an opportunity for the fellows.
Compensation Package for Year 1 (Including the Prince Fellowship)
Overview of the three year Creative Producer Fellowship:
Year 1 – Prince Fellowship
Year 2 – Work Placement
Year 3 – Project Development
Applications for The Prince Fellowship close on June 15th, 2021.
Formed by Warren Adams, T. Oliver Reid and Reggie Van Lee, BTC have secured significant partner relationships across the industry with producers, directors, designers and advertising agencies that can support the ecosystem they are creating, providing opportunities for Black professionals in these areas. They are focusing on paid placements in the workforce, mentorships and assistant positions on Broadway shows and theatrical projects. TTLP and BTC will support candidates in General Management through a combination of existing program opportunities and bespoke opportunities created for this project. Each candidate will be placed in a production office for two years. After the first two years, Fellows will have access to TTLP’s network of resources, mentors and continued support.
Compensation Package for General/Company Management Fellowship
(in conjunction with BTC)
Overview of the three year General/Company Management Fellowship:
Year 1- Main Focus: Contracts and Financial Planning.
Year 2- Main Focus: Developmental process, Transfers, Post Broadway Life
Year 3- Main Focus: Job placement.
Applications close on July 16th, 2021.
Producer:
Skills: Finance | Marketing | Collaboration | Creativity | Understanding Investment Management | Administration-based skills | Industry and Customer Relations | Clear communication | Time Management
General Manager:
Skills: Excel | Accounting | Contracts | Communications | Organization | Problem-Solving | Strategic Thinking | Project Management | Flexibility | Leadership | Detail-Oriented | Human Resources | Labor Relations
Company Manager:
Detail-Oriented | Ability to work well under pressure | Ability to be flexible and deal with all types of people | Understanding of Accounting and Finances | Multi-tasking | Knowledge of local and federal labor laws | Strong written and verbal communication skills | Thoroughness
None. Everyone interested is encouraged to apply.
No prior experience in commercial theater is required for this fellowship. Diversity of experience from comparable fields is welcomed and encouraged for this fellowship.
No. Applicants in and outside of New York are welcome to apply. Relocation funds will be available to those in need.
Yes! We know that there are many transferable skills within the industry. If you feel compelled to apply to more than one program, we ask that you take the time to apply separately to both programs you are interested in and we will work with our appropriate partners to determine the best fit for each applicant.
Year 1 – Prince Fellowship
With mentorship provided by some of Broadway’s most prolific producers, such as, Kristin Caskey, Sue Frost, Jeffery Seller, Thomas Schumacher and David Stone, the Creative Producer fellow will capitalize on all aspects of the Prince Fellowship including mentorship, access to Columbia University classes, and workshop funds.
Year 2 – Work Placement
Year 3 – Project Development
Each fellow will be placed in a General Management office.
Year 1- Main Focus: Contracts and Financial Planning. Through the GM offices, fellows will also gain practical applications in creating developmental budgets, union reports, prepping payroll, paying bills, reviewing P & Ls, checking settlements, and updating budgets/budget tracking.
Year 2- Main Focus: Developmental process, Transfers, Post Broadway Life (including Touring, Licensing and Subsidiaries). Through the GM offices, fellows will also gain practical applications in touring budgets, touring proformas, commercial OOT budgets, full Broadway budgets, negotiating deals & contracts.
Year 3- Main Focus: Job placement. After the first two years, fellows will continue to have access to TTLP’s network of resources, mentors and continued support.
Fellows will work closely with the partners in their respective disciplines. Additionally, fellows will work closely with TTLP staff and Advisory Council members for mentorship and guidance through the program. Please visit our About page for more information on staff and Advisory Council members.
Yes. TTLP has worked with our fiscal sponsor, Entertainment Industry Foundation (EIF), to secure health benefits for all fellows.
TTLP’s programs are specifically built for Black theater professionals. It is our belief that by focusing on one of the most marginalized groups of people, we will ultimately create space for professionals of all races and ethnicities. For this current pilot program, we will focus on Black applicants due to the extremity to which they are excluded.
