Open Up Fellowship 2025

A Year-long Paid Fellowship in Theatre Arts-Based Education


Have you ever felt unsafe to be yourself? As someone who once felt invisible and worthless, we found our voice through theatre arts. It has given so many people the courage to explore, express, and rebuild their confidence. Through the Open Up Theatre Arts Fellowship, you can embark on a journey to find your own voice. It is a journey of building self-worth, finding your agency and by engaging in community action, taking that experience to others. You can help children facing similar struggles find their voice, and be part of a movement that empowers young minds and creates lasting change in marginalised communities.

Key Details:

  1. Duration: September 2025 – May 2026 (1 month of training and 8 months of field work)

  2. Stipend: ₹8,000/month (post training period)

  3. Training/Induction: 1 month (Unpaid, includes mentorship and hands-on practice)

  4. Location: Lucknow

  5. Last Date to Apply: 7th August 2025

Eligibility:

  1. Have a graduate degree in any discipline.

  2. Aged between 21 to 30 years

  3. Good command over English and Hindi.

  4. Basic computer skills — creating documents, Google Forms, Excel sheets

  5. Available to work in schools/communities of Lucknow.

  6. Have interest or experience in performing (like  theatre, music, dance) or visual arts

  7. Can commit full-time 7 hours/day for 5 days/week from September 2025 to May 2026.

What Will You Learn & Do?

  1. Engage in the creative process of developing and telling stories, exploring your strength in the arts and establishing your authentic voice.

  2. Use theatre and storytelling to create safe, creative spaces that build confidence and enhance learning in reading, speaking, and critical thinking.

  3. Design and lead sessions, perform, and also guide students in creating and presenting their own performances in the classroom and school.

  4. Design tools and processes for classroom facilitation, data collection, report writing, and reflective practice.

If you think this opportunity is for you, then

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Or if you would like more clarification or have other queries,

 Contact Ananya on +91-9894030117 (between 10 am to 6 pm) OR  Email: bewajah.openup@gmail.com

Selection Process

Stage 1: Application Screening

We will review all submitted applications to understand your motivation, alignment, and experience.

Tentative Dates: 7th August 2025

Stage 2: Interview and Group Collaboration

Shortlisted candidates will be invited for:

1. A personal interview to understand their vision, values, and interest.

2. A group theatre activity to observe your collaboration, creativity, and expression.

Tentative Dates: 8th August – 20th August 2025

Stage 3: Final Selections, Induction and School Onboarding

Candidates who clear the interview will enter the final stage of the selection process through a 1-month full-time induction. During this period, you will receive hands-on training, mentorship, and classroom exposure. Your learning approach, commitment, and facilitation skills will be observed before final confirmation.

This phase includes:

1. Theatre-based facilitation training.

2. Arts-integrated lesson planning and design.

3. School visits and classroom immersion.

4. Peer learning, mentorship, and reflection.

Tentative Dates: 24th August – 26th September 2025

Note: Only those who successfully complete this phase will be officially onboarded as Open Up Fellows and begin receiving a monthly stipend of ₹8000 from October 2025 to May 2026.