FAIR August Wilson Directing Fellow

Job Description

Job Description

ABOUT THE FAIR EXPERIENCE

The Fellowship, Assistantship, Internship, and Residency (FAIR) Experience at the Oregon Shakespeare Festival offers meaningful professional development for aspiring, emerging, mid-career, and established artists, artisans, and arts administrators. Founded in 2005 by Artistic Director Tim Bond, The FAIR Experience was created with the mission of creating a doorway in Southern Oregon to access training in the field. As the oldest and largest repertory theater in the U.S., OSF offers a unique learning environment shaped by our repertory model, where participants engage with experienced professionals across disciplines. FAIR empowers the next generation of theater practitioners to build lasting careers and contribute to the evolving field of American theater.

FAIR Statement of Purpose

The FAIR Experience at the Oregon Shakespeare Festival promotes equity and diversity within the Oregon Shakespeare Festival and the field of American theatre at large, while generating the conditions of belonging and support within an enriching professional development environment.

FAIR is designed to honor OSF's commitment to including diverse people, ideas, cultures, and traditions in all areas of our work. We encourage people of diverse identities to apply.

FAIR Program Structure

The FAIR Experience is an educational opportunity that fosters artistic growth, learning & development, and engagement through a range of experiences. At the core of the program are the FAIR Forums, where participants explore interdisciplinary topics that bridge inquiry and practice. These forums, along with experiential activities like changeover viewings and production tours, provide insight into OSF’s repertory process and broader artistic landscape. You will also be given a schedule of educational activities to attend alongside your 2025 FAIR cohort. The season culminates in a capstone contribution, encouraging participants to reflect, create, and give back through a flexible range of creative or administrative contributions.

Learning Expectations:

• Engage in weekly FAIR Forums
• Participate in supplemental activities, including meet-and-greets, hall runs, production tours, and changeovers.
• Complete a capstone contribution by the end of the season.

POSITION OVERVIEW:
The August Wilson Directing Fellowship is a full-time, immersive opportunity designed for a mid-career theater artist with a demonstrated commitment to August Wilson’s work. As part of OSF’s dedication to completing The American Century Cycle, this fellowship offers the selected candidate a chance to deepen their craft by assisting Artistic Director Tim Bond with the direction of Hedley.

This fellowship is intended for artists who have previously worked on a fully produced August Wilson play either as an actor or director and are seeking to further explore the artistic, cultural, and historical nuances of staging Wilson’s work in a repertory context.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Participate in rehearsals, tech, previews, and creative team meetings
• Engage in cross-departmental collaboration and observe the OSF repertory process

QUALIFICATIONS:

• An associate degree or 1–2 years of relevant academic or professional training
• At least 15 years of professional theater experience, including work under AEA contracts
• Experience working on a fully produced August Wilson play (as an actor or director)
• Full-time availability during the fellowship period is required
• Strong leadership, emotional intelligence, and collaborative communication skills

ADDITIONAL DETAILS:

• This position will require evening and weekend work.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

Please read the following carefully after beginning your application:

• You may make revisions while completing the form, and you will have the opportunity to review your submission after sending.
• It is strongly recommended that you gather all required materials in advance, including resumes, statements, letters of recommendation, and media files (if applicable).
• You will be asked to upload several documents. Ensure that they are saved in PDF format only. Files in .txt, .jpeg, or other formats may not be processed properly and may prevent full consideration of your application.

APPLICATION MATERIALS

All documents must be uploaded in PDF format.
Incomplete applications will not be accepted.

1. Resume

Include relevant experience and indicate Equity-level productions (if applicable).

2. Cover Letter (1–2 pages)

Your cover letter should address:

• Why you are interested in working at OSF
• Your interests and accomplishments in your chosen discipline
• How the FAIR Experience aligns with your artistic and/or professional goals

3. Three Letters of Recommendation

Letters must come from professional or academic references. Each letter must be uploaded individually in PDF format.

4. Artistic or Personal Statement (1–3 pages)

A reflective document outlining your personal voice, values, and vision as an artist, artisan, or arts administrator.