Management Fellow

Dolly: A True Original Musical on Broadway, is seeking candidates from historically underrepresented groups for an apprenticeship in Company Management and General Management.

“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), Latine, Asian and/or Pacific Islander (API), Middle Eastern and/or North African and/or South Asian (MENASA), people with disabilities, within the LGBTQIA+ community, gender queer 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 apprenticeship. Relevant experience from other fields, not-for-profits, or from an educational setting, is welcomed - and a love of the theater is encouraged!

Final date to receive applications:
Sunday, October 4, 2026

Compensation: $950 per week

Program

Start Date:

Thursday, October 8, 2026

Program End Date:
Monday, April 5, 2027 (with possible extension)

While there may be some flexibility with scheduling, this apprenticeship is full-time at 40 hours per week.

• Work closely with the productions professionals to receive hands-on practical work experience and knowledge in the General Management office while working closely with the Company Management team.
• Have responsibilities for long and short-term goals, including day-to-day tasks and projects – an opportunity for significant work experience.
• Have access to the cast, crew, band, and creative team of Dolly: A True Original Musical in the rehearsal studio and theater during rehearsals and tech with hands-on training.

General managers interface, communicate, and work with all departments on a daily basis in order to support and streamline the processes.

Company managers are responsible for the show’s finances, payroll, and personnel management. The company manager reports directly to the producer/general managers and represent the company in all decisions.

Company managers are at the theatre before every show and work closely with stage management on all aspects of the show.

• An affinity for numbers and budgets
• Proficiency in Excel
• Written and verbal communication skills
• Customer service mindset
• Time management/prioritization skills
• Critical thinker

• Team oriented
• Flexibility
• Quick learner
• Detail oriented
• Kind

• 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 CM/GM does during tech
• Basic Quick Books skills
• A basic understanding of the theatrical unions & union rules