FELLOWSHIP OVERVIEW
Kaleidoscope Dreams Foundation (KDF) believes that sustainable careers in the arts are built on equitable professional development opportunities. The Kaleidoscope Dreams Fellowship connects early-career professionals to paid Broadway-level work experiences in order to help emerging artists from underrepresented communities develop sustainable careers in the arts.
For the 2026 KDF Fellowship, we are building a cohort of five (5) emerging New York-based theater artists who are committed to developing and applying their craft in service of something larger than themselves.
In partnership with the upcoming Broadway musical WANTED, each fellow will be placed in a specific track in the production where they will develop their skills while working under the guidance of their mentors. Simultaneously, fellows will participate in a KDF-designed curriculum that deepens their understanding of what it means to be a socially engaged artist. In partnership with a network of organizations, KDF provides fellows with mentorship, training, resources, and hands-on experience as they build careers that are both professionally sustainable and socially rooted.
The following tracks are available:
Community Partnerships
Script and Dramaturgy
Lighting Design
Projection Design
Scenic Design
TIMELINE AND KEY DATES
Application Closes: July 31, 2026
Fellows Notified: August 14, 2026
WANTED Fellowship Dates: September 1 - November 10, 2026
Fellows are expected to be available for the full duration of the Fellowship. All fellows will receive compensation of $1300/week during the 10-week Fellowship period.
If you need accessibility accommodations or have any questions regarding the application, please reach out to info@kd-foundation.org.