How much funding does Production Mentorship Program provide?

Production Mentorship Program provides $15-18 per hour in funding.

Production Mentorship Program

Stages

Foundation Annual Grants for Performing Arts Grants for BIPOC Diversity Grants

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Funding Amount

$15-18 per hour

Deadline

June 30, 2026

83 days left

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Production Mentorship Program

Overview: A paid mentorship program designed to increase the diversity and accessibility of theater technicians by providing emerging artists with professional training and paid opportunities. The program addresses inequities created by unpaid/underpaid internships that have disproportionately affected BIPOC, Trans, Neurodivergent, and other traditionally marginalized people.

Geographic Scope: Houston, Texas

Focus Areas:

Technical theater training across all disciplines

Production shop work

Audio, video, and lighting departments

Technical rehearsals

Show run crews

Eligibility:

Background in technical theater with less than one year of professional experience

Able to frequently carry, push, and lift various theater equipment

Passionate about working on a team

Willing to ask questions frequently and unabashedly

Welcomes all emerging artists, including those from traditionally underrepresented groups

Program Details:

Apprenticeship Dates: Late June–August 2026

Duration: 8-10 weeks, full-time

Hourly Rate: $15-18 per hour

Contact: Tené A. Carter, Community Engagement Manager

Address: 800 Rosine St, Houston, Texas 77019

Phone: 713.527.0123

Email: tcarter@stageshouston.com

How to Apply

1. Email Human Resources at humanresources@stageshouston.com with the following materials:
- Cover letter introducing yourself and your work
- Resume
- (Optional) Portfolio or photographs of work samples, personal website, LinkedIn profile, or other materials helpful to understanding your background, experience, and skills

2. In your cover letter, include:
- An introduction to help the organization understand who you are
- Why you're right for this position
- Anything that might be helpful to understand your background, experience, and skills