Maggio Directing Fellow

Goodman Theatre•Chicago, IL

5d•$45,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Goodman is now accepting applications for the 2026/2027 Michael Maggio Directing Fellowship. The submission deadline is March 1, 2026. Please note, the Maggio Fellowship is a year long full-time artistic administrative position starting in August. This position is primarily in-person with limited remote options when not actively involved in a production. The Maggio Fellow joins the artistic staff, with administrative and artistic responsibilities: The death of Goodman Associate Artistic Director Michael Maggio on August 19, 2000, robbed the American theater of one of its most articulate and versatile directors. As the veteran of more than 60 productions in theaters around the country, Michael was a consummate artist who was equally at home in nearly any dramatic genre, from new plays to classics, grand scale musicals to intimate realistic dramas. In recognition of Michael’s artistry and his dedication to nurturing young artists, Goodman Theatre established the annual Michael Maggio Fellowship. The Maggio Fellow is an emerging career Chicago-based director, selected by a panel of Goodman artistic staff, Chicago artists, and the current Maggio Fellow. Chicago’s theater since 1925, The Goodman is a not-for-profit arts and community organization in the heart of the Loop, distinguished by the excellence and scope of its artistic programming and community engagement. The theater’s artistic priorities include new play development (more than 150 world or American premieres), large scale musical theater works and reimagined classics. We at The Goodman believe that a diversity of people, ideas and cultures in our organization enriches both the art on stage and our civic engagement. In our workplace, we strive to reflect the communities we serve, and make space in which everyone is empowered to bring their full, authentic self to work. The Goodman values equity, diversity and inclusion and is committed to approaching our work through the practice of anti-racism. Learn more at GoodmanTheatre.org/Accountability

Requirements

Applicants must be Chicago-based directors, living in Chicago.
Applicants must have directed at least two professional (non-academic) full productions and a demonstrated interest in a career in directing and arts administration.
Model Behavior and values consistent with The Goodman’s Community Agreements and furthering The Goodman’s IDEAA (Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, Anti-Racism and Access) goals.

Responsibilities

Assigned assistant directing or other artistic specialty roles on Main Stage productions
Attend standing meetings and take notes as assigned
Weekly assigned administrative tasks
Read and respond to script submissions and projects under consideration
Support New Works programs
Attend locally produced work
Provide producing support for special events
Facilitate or participate in Engagement, Education and Development events.
The Maggio Fellow will work closely with the Northwestern Directing Fellow to produce IDEAA (Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, Anti-Racism and Accessibility) events that engage local directors, playwrights, and designers.
Work cross-departmentally on internal and external projects in various capacities.