Are you a high school girl or non-binary student interested in working behind-the-scenes in theater, film, or TV?

APPLY TO OPEN STAGE PROJECT'S ACT 2 PROGRAM!

Don't miss out, apply today!

Our first interview is on Saturday, June 27 @ 10am ET!

APPLICATIONS ARE DUE AUGUST 1, 2026

Why should you join Open Stage Project?

Hear from our students about how Open Stage Project has changed their lives!

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ACT 2 IS A FREE YEAR-LONG PROGRAM THAT INCLUDES:

ATTENDING BROADWAY PERFORMANCES & career conversations with behind-the-scenes crew.

FIELD TRIPS to scenic, costume, and lighting shops.

One-on-one MENTORSHIP with industry professionals.

BEHIND-THE-SCENES SHADOWING opportunities backstage and on TV and film sets.

Building REAL-WORLD SKILLS like résumé writing, networking, & self advocacy.

WHO CAN APPLY? Girls, including cisgender and transgender girls, and non-binary rising sophomores, juniors, and seniors from New York City public high schools.

TIME COMMITMENT: Act 2 runs September 2026-May 2027. Students meet 2-3 times a month + monthly written reflections (about a 6-10 hour commitment per month).

PROGRAM COSTS: Act 2 is completely FREE to students. A small stipend is provided to cover transportation costs.

Don't miss out, apply today!

Our first interview is on Saturday, June 27!

APPLICATIONS ARE DUE AUGUST 1, 2026

APPLY TODAY!

OUR MISSION

Open Stage Project is a New York City nonprofit closing the gender gap in behind-the-scenes careers in film, TV, and theater. We offer free afterschool programs and paid fellowships to young women and non-binary students passionate about working behind-the-scenes.

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