The Drama League of New York
There are presently no open calls for submissions.
Welcome to The Drama League Application Portal!
Thank you for your interest in the artistic programs offered by The Drama League. All programs below are for early and mid-career Stage Directors, excepts for New Visions/New Voices (at the bottom of this page), which is design for high school students.
DIRECTING FELLOWSHIPS
Open To Early-Career and Mid-Career Stage Directors - Application Link at Bottom of Page
Applications for the 2023-2024 FutureNow Directing Fellowships are now open through January 3, 2023.
The Drama League Stage Directing Fellowship and the Film and Television Directing Fellowship, which are two-year programs, will open in September 2023.
The Drama League offers three Fellowship programs, each with separate applications, guidelines, timelines and processes: The Drama League Stage Directing Fellowships, The FutureNow Stage Directing Fellowships, and the Film and Television Directing Fellowships. Our programs have changed significantly from previous years; before applying, please read thoroughly all of the program information, eligibility requirements, and the Applicant F.A.Q. on our website.
The application fee for each Fellowship is $20, which supports our ability to process applications with this technology; however, fee waivers are available for those encountering this as a barrier to application by emailing artistic@dramaleague.org.
DIRECTING RESIDENCIES
Open To Early-Career and Mid-Career Stage Directors - Application Link at Bottom of Page
Applications for the 2024 Directing Residencies will open in September 2023.
There are two Residency programs, each with separate applications, guidelines, and processes: The Beatrice Terry Directing Residency and the Next Stage Directing Residency. Our programs have changed significantly from previous years; before applying, please read thoroughly all of the program information, eligibility requirements, and the Applicant F.A.Q. on our website.
The application fee for each Residency Program is $20, which supports our ability to process applications with this technology; however, fee waivers are available for those encountering this as a barrier to application by emailing artistic@dramaleague.org.
DIRECTING ASSISTANTSHIPS
Open To Early-Career Stage Directors - Application Link at Bottom of Page
Applications for the 2024 Directing Assistantships will open in September 2023.
Our programs have changed significantly from previous years; before applying, please read thoroughly all of the program information, eligibility requirements, and the Applicant F.A.Q. on our website.
The application fee for this program is $20, which supports our ability to process applications with this technology; however, fee waivers are available for those encountering this as a barrier to application by emailing artistic@dramaleague.org.
NEW VISIONS/NEW VOICES
Open To High School Students - Application Link at Bottom of Page
Applications for the 2023 Winter/Spring New Visions/New Voices class are open until January 3, 2023.
There is no application fee for this program. Please review our website for all eligibility requirements and class scheduling. If you have questions or concerns please email education@dramaleague.org.
The Drama League is a dedicated advocate for diversity, anti-racist practice, and the full inclusion in our programs of artists who are Global Majority, Black, Indigenous, Latine (Latino/Latina), AAPI (Asian-American/Pacific Islander), MENASA (Middle Eastern, North African, South Asian), Biracial, Mixed-Race, People of Color, Disabled, and/or LGBTQIA2+. We aim to provide opportunities for directors to tell their stories, so that we make a theater that truly reflects the society in which we live; where each artist is considered on his/her merits as an individual; where the stories being told are drawn from authentic and diverse experiences; and where our individual humanity can be celebrated. The Drama League does not and shall not discriminate, and will take affirmative actions to ensure against discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of its activities or operations.