Emory Theater Fellowship 2026-27

Emory Arts Fellowship in Theater (Acting)

Department of Theater and Dance
Emory University Atlanta GA

Application Deadline: March 2 2026

Position Overview

Emory University invites applications for a one-year Emory Arts Fellowship in Theater beginning Fall 2026. This fellowship is made possible through a generous gift from Sarah Arison (07B).

We seek an early-career theater artist whose work centers on acting and performance. The fellowship provides:

• Competitive salary and health benefits
• $10000 in research funds
• Office and dedicated studio space
• Support from Theater Emory for the development and presentation of an independent performance project
• Access to theater facilities and office space available August 1 2026 August 1 2027.

Fellowship Responsibilities:

Teach one course each semester including Acting Fundamentals during the academic year (Fall and Spring). No summer teaching is required.

Teach in-person and hold regular office hours

Engage in Artistic Research in Acting through a performance project presented in Spring or Summer 2027

Participate in Theater Emorys season as an acting coach for a production or as an actor (under separate non-Equity contract and audition required).

Maintain an active presence on campus engaging with students participating in arts events and sharing your experience with leadership advancement and other university representatives as requested.

Artistic Research Support for Performance Project

In addition to $10000 in research funds provided by the Fellowship Theater Emory (the production arm of the department) can provide:

• Access to the Schwartz Center Theater Lab a black box performance space
• Limited support for lighting props and costumes with access to our stock closets and rep lighting plot
• Rehearsal space
• Marketing assistance
• Box office and house management
• Two consecutive performances of your work once the Theater Emory season has been completed

Please note: Video design projection and set design are not included. Technical staff beyond those listed are the fellows responsibility. This support is offered as an option for your performance project but it is not required that you use it should your presentation and/or performance not need it.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Emory is an EEO Employer-Disability/Veteran

For questions please contact Lisa Paulsen and/or Caitlin Hargraves at or .

• MFA or MA in Theater or Acting(preferred)
• Other degrees training or significant professional experience will be considered.