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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 2026 FAIR cohort. The season culminates in a capstone, 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 by the end of the season.

POSITION OVERVIEW:

The FAIR Assistant Stage Manager position is a six-month professional development opportunity designed for early to mid-career stage managers seeking experience in large-scale, rotating repertory productions. This opportunity provides immersive exposure to the unique demands of stage management within the Oregon Shakespeare Festival's repertory model and is tailored for those building a professional portfolio in regional theater.

The FAIR Assistant Stage Manager will support the Stage Management Team across multiple productions in the 2026 season. Assignments include Cordially, Hedley; Yellow Face (tech only); and Smote This. The position includes hands-on work during rehearsals, technical processes, and performances, as well as opportunities to shadow professional staff and participate in OSF's broader learning and engagement programming.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist with rehearsal preparations, including taping ground plans, organizing props/furniture, and supporting property pre-sets and strikes
• Be on book during rehearsals and track script changes
• Relay, document, and communicate production notes to the Stage Management Team
• Support backstage operations during technical and dress rehearsals, including updates to run paperwork
• Shadow stage managers, assistant stage managers, and production assistants across multiple productions to observe backstage tracks and calling procedures
• Attend and observe production meetings and cross-departmental touchpoints (e.g., with Costumes, Props, Production Management)

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Associate degree or equivalent training and/or 1-2 years of relevant stage management experience
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with attention to detail and timeliness
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exhibit professionalism in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
• Commitment to working respectfully with people from diverse backgrounds
• Physical ability to lift to 40 lbs, navigate stairs, and extended periods of standing or walking
• Familiarity with script management software (e.g., Word, Final Draft, Google Docs, or Pages) is a plus

ADDITIONAL DETAILS:

• Full-time, on-site position from February 27, 2026, to August 30, 2026
• Evening and weekend work required, in alignment with production schedules
• A laptop and shared work area will be provided

COMPENSATION:
Weekly salary of $684 (Exempt)

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

Please read the following carefully before beginning your application:

• 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.

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