JOE TURNER'S COME AND GONE - Broadway
New York, NY
US

DESCRIPTION

COMPANY/GENERAL MANAGEMENT FELLOWSHIP

JOE TURNER’S COME AND GONE on Broadway seeking candidates from historically underrepresented groups for “behind the scenes” jobs in commercial theater.

“Under-Represented Group(s)” means people in diverse and under-represented communities including without limitation, people who identify themselves as women, Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC), Latin, Asian and/or Pacific Islander (API), Middle Eastern and/or North African and/or South Asian (MENASA), people with disabilities, within the LGBTQIA+ community, genderqueer or non-binary, or those who identify with a religion, culture, age, ethnicity, nationality, or alienage that have been historically under-represented in theatrical productions, or people having a combination of these attributes.

No prior commercial theater experience is required for this fellowship. Relevant experience from other fields, not-for-profits, or from an educational setting, is welcomed - and a love of the theater is encouraged!

Application Deadline: Friday, January 16, 2026

Program Start Date: On or about Monday, February 23, 2026

Program End Date: On or about Sunday, July 12, 2026

POSITION: JOE TURNER’S COME AND GONE Broadway General Management/Company Management Fellowship

COMPENSATION: $820.00 per week

TIME COMMITMENT: Full time, approximately 40 hours per week, exact hours vary

ABOUT US: Set in Pittsburgh in 1911 during a pivotal era of migration and transformation, Joe Turner’s Come and Gone centers on Seth and Bertha Holly who run a warm, orderly boardinghouse for those navigating uncertain paths. Taraji P. Henson (Hidden Figures, “Empire”) makes her Broadway debut alongside Cedric the Entertainer (CBS’ “The Neighborhood”), Joshua Boone, and Ruben Santiago-Hudson, who return to the stage in a luminous revival of August Wilson’s Joe Turner’s Come and Gone, directed by Emmy® and Golden Globe winner Debbie Allen (“Grey’s Anatomy,” Cat on a Hot Tin Roof).

POSITION OVERVIEW: This 20-week fellowship is a program that will offer early career professionals and interested students the opportunity to observe and contribute to the mounting of a show from its pre-production preparation through opening night.

IDEAL SKILLS:

· Current student, recent graduate, or early career professional in theater, arts management, or a related field (preferred but not required).

· Strong organizational and multitasking skills with acute attention to detail.

· Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.

· Proficient in Excel, Microsoft Office, and Google Workspace.

· Stellar time management/prioritization.

· Familiarity with NYC and comfort running errands in a fast-paced urban environment.

· A positive attitude, flexibility, and a willingness to take initiative.

DESIRED ATTRIBUTES:

· Team oriented

· Adaptable

· Quick learner

· Detail oriented

· Kind

RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Assist in day-to-day GM/CM administrative tasks.

· Providing on-site assistance at the rehearsal studio and theatre.

· Support producing efforts during pre-production, rehearsals, and performances.

· Coordinate and run errands across NYC, ensuring the timely delivery of materials and completion of tasks.

· Help maintain and organize office systems, files, and production materials.

· Conduct research related to upcoming projects, contracts, and industry trends.

· Participate in team meetings, offering input and taking notes.

· Assist in drafting and reviewing contracts, reports, investor correspondence and production-related documentation.

· Manage communications with vendors, artists, etc. as needed.

· Assisting with meeting planning and calendar scheduling.

· Manage and track investor documents and incoming payments.

WHAT WE HOPE YOU WILL LEAVE WITH:

· A thorough understanding of the management structure of a commercial production

· An understanding of a show budget and how to manage it

· Knowledge of what a GM/CM does during tech

· Basic QuickBooks skills

· A basic understanding of the theatrical unions & union rules

HOW TO APPLY: To submit for consideration, please send a resume and cover letter detailing your interest in and qualifications for the program to [email protected] with the subject line “Fellowship Application: Joe Turner’s Come and Gone”.

DURATION

Feb 23, 2026 - Jul 12, 2026

SALARY

$820.00 – $820.00 per week

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