Stage Manager and Stage Director Fellowship; Two Positions

Overview

The Metropolitan Opera invites talented individuals to join our Fellowship program, focused on early‑career training in stage managing and directing. This full‑time, paid opportunity offers hands‑on experience with world‑class productions and professional mentorship.

• Observe and work with Stage Managers and Directors throughout the season.
• Maintain a regular written log of experiences and review it with a supervisor in regular meetings.
• Contribute your perspective to day‑to‑day production activities.

• Established curiosity and enthusiasm for a career in opera.
• Basic music‑reading skills: must read piano/vocal scores while hearing the music; instrument or vocal performance not required.
• Variable schedule commitment: nights, weekends, and up to 60 hours per week.
• Regular attendance and timeliness essential.
• Proficiency with basic computer programs.

• Regular standing, sitting, walking, climbing stairs, talking, and hearing.
• Frequent navigation in unfamiliar, constantly changing terrain, at times in low‑light situations.
• Occasional lifting up to 20 pounds.

Salary: $1,575 per week.
Final date to receive applications:
February 8, 2026.

The Metropolitan Opera is an equal‑opportunity employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect and equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, citizenship status, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any protected category prohibited by local, state or federal laws.