Monthly Archives: July 2012

CCPA Announces Cast for CAT ON A HOT TIN ROOF

The Covedale Center for the Performing Arts announces the cast of their 2012-2013 season opener, CAT ON A HOT TIN ROOF.

Directed by Greg Procaccino, the cast includes Katie Hamilton Meyer as Maggie, Cliff Nunley as Brick, Brent Alan Burington as Big Daddy, Mindy Seibert as Big Mama, Torie Pate as Mae, Brian Griffin as Gooper, Mike Hall as Reverend Tooker, Bob Allen as Doctor Baugh & Marcus L. Simmons II as House staff.  The children are portrayed by Kyra Fuller, Lauren Webster, Catherine Tuttle, Will Tuttle and Hank A. Griffin.

Performances dates are Sept. 6-30. For more information visit www.cincinnatilandmarkproductions.com/ccpa/.

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Positions Available at The Carnegie

The Carnegie Visual and Performing Arts Center has three part-time positions available. Though not a requirement, qualified candidates may be eligible to fill both the Sales Associate position and one of the Instructor positions. Candidates interested in both positions should mention this in his or her email.

Sales Associate – Part-Time (15 – 20 hours / week, including many evenings and weekends)

The Sales Associate is responsible for the sale of tickets for events scheduled at The Carnegie Visual and Performing Arts Center, as well as the generation of group sales and program advertisement opportunities and other activities pursuant to sales. The Sales and Marketing Associate will report to the Box Office Manager and Managing Director of Theatre and work cooperatively with The Carnegie’s staff and its clients. Accountability and a flexible schedule are of utmost importance. Other critical skills and qualities include computer proficiency and intuition, strong written and oral communication, a dedication to excellent customer service and a passion for the arts. Candidates must have a college degree (arts, marketing and/or communications a plus, but not required) completed or in progress. Compensation is $12 per hour.

For a complete job description, inquiries or resume submissions, please contact Joshua Steele at jsteele@thecarnegie.com. No phone calls, please. Submission deadline is Friday, July 27.

The Contracted Performing Arts Instructor – Part-Time (2 – 10 hours / week)

The Contracted Performing Arts Instructor is responsible for implementing performing arts programming offered by the Carnegie Visual and Performing Arts Center afterschool. This includes, but is not limited to, developing and teaching performing arts lessons, preparing, gathering and purchasing necessary supplies within an agreed upon budget, preparing and implementing final performances for friends and families, cleaning and organizing the Education Center after contact hours, providing evaluation data to the Education Director, and spending the time necessary to assure that programs are successfully completed. Candidates must have experience working with children. Compensation is up to $20 per contact hour.

For a complete job description, inquiries or resume submissions, please contact Alissa Paasch at apaasch@thecarnegie.com. No phone calls, please. Submission deadline is Friday, July 27.

The Contracted Performing Arts Instructor – Part-Time (2 – 10 hours / week)

The Contracted Dance Instructor is responsible for implementing dance programming offered by the Carnegie Visual and Performing Arts Center afterschool. This includes, but is not limited to, developing and teaching dance lessons, preparing, gathering and purchasing necessary supplies within an agreed upon budget, preparing and implementing final performances for friends and families, cleaning and organizing the Education Center after contact hours, providing evaluation data to the Education Director, and spending the time necessary to assure that programs are successfully completed. Candidates must have experience working with children. Compensation is up to $20 per contact hour.

For a complete job description, inquiries or resume submissions, please contact Alissa Paasch at apaasch@thecarnegie.com. No phone calls, please. Submission deadline is Friday, July 27.

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CCPA Presents 11th Annual Arts & Crafts Fair

Jewelry by Leah Tuscany.

The Covedale Center for the Performing Arts, located at 4990 Glenway Avenue in West Price Hill, will hold the 11t h Annual Arts & Crafts Fair Saturday, August 18, 2012, 10:00 am to 4:00 pm.

60 local artists will be on hand to display and sell their original works at this OUT DOOR EVENT! Mixed media will include: pottery, jewelry, enamel painted iron tiles, woodworks, oils, water colors, graphic art, fiber art, acrylics, photography, ceramics and so much more!

The Arts & Crafts Fair is a free-to-the-public event, held every year at the end of the summer! Artists and crafts persons will display/sell their wares outside in the summer sun! Don’t miss this chance to see AND purchase the works of our local artists!

For more information, or to visit the Covedale Center for the Performing Arts, call 513.241.6550 or log on to www.cincinnatilandmarkproductions.com.

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TCTC’s STAR Program Presents THE LEGEND OF POCAHONTAS Aug. 2-5

Students in The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati’s audition-based STAR Program will bring “The Legend of Pocahontas” to Northern Kentucky University’s Corbett Theatre, August 2-5. Roderick Justice, Associate Artistic Director of The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati, is directing. Sarah Peak, fresh off the National Tour of “Shrek The Musical,” is choreographing. Angela Powell-Walker, Artistic Director of The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati, is music directing. The show was written by Jon Lorenz with orchestrations by three-time Grammy nominee, Hank Feldman. 83 students from around the Tri-state are involved with the production.

“The Legend of Pocahontas” is a joint production with the Commonwealth Theatre Company and is part of their summer season. This production is geared toward children ages 8 and up. It runs approximately 120 minutes.

“The Legend of Pocahontas,” The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati, through August 5. 8 p.m. Thursday, August 2 and Friday, August 3. 3 p.m. and 8 p.m. Saturday, August 4 and Sunday, August 5. Northern Kentucky University’s Corbett Theatre, Nunn Drive, Highland Heights, KY, 41076. Tickets $15. 513-569-8080 ext. 10. Please note all seats are general admission. No assigned seating.

The STAR summer training program is designed to provide intensive musical theater training to talented children ages 9-18. The four-week program utilizes nationally acclaimed teaching artists and culminates in a talent showcase where the participants’ newly-honed skills are put on display. This year, while bringing this legendary story to life on stage, students in the STAR Program will simultaneously learn about the Algonquin tribe while practicing aspects of theatrical performance. STAR is a collaboration with Northern Kentucky University’s Department of Theatre and Dance.

This contemporary pop musical follows the classic story of Pocahontas and how she became who she was as an adult. The tale of Pocahontas is a well-known and frequently told one — but this remarkable story sticks closer to the historical reality of her life, rather than the embellished version created by some other filmmakers and storytellers. Pocahontas led a calm, peaceful life as a small girl, but when strangers arrive in her tribe’s native land and attempt to take over, her life course changes drastically. Follow the truthful account of the Algonquin Indians as they are invaded and taken over by Europeans. See how Pocahontas later grows into an intelligent woman and becomes the wife of John Rowe, as well as a diplomat between the Native Americans and European peoples. Experience the high contrast between the rural and peaceful settings of the Native American tribes and the loud and industrial settings of the European establishments. “The Legend of Pocahontas” combines history and storytelling with energetic choreography and beautiful, original, plot-moving musical numbers. However, the musical score for “The Legend of Pocahontas” is not historically accurate — most songs follow a rock-and-roll style that is catchy and upbeat. All major events in the story are encapsulated in lively song.

Tickets to “The Legend of Pocahontas” are on sale now. For more information, call The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati Box Office at 513-569-8080 ext. 10 (toll-free at 877-233-8282) or visit www.thechildrenstheatre.com.

“The Legend of Pocahontas” is made possible by the support of Cincinnati Bell. The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati is supported by the Ohio Arts Council, as well as the generosity of community contributions to the ArtsWave Campaign.

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TCTC Seeks Business Touring Manager

Job Description
Business Touring Manager – ArtReach Division of The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati

Main Duties of Business Touring Manager

  • Make sales calls/emails to prospective venues for the touring company
  • Make renewal calls/emails to existing clientele
  • Make sales calls/emails to prospective venues for Workshops

Schedule and Maintain Touring Company

  • Calendar management
  • Block booking
  • Booking of hotels and travel accommodations
  • Liaison for Road Manager (touring artist) and Office Staff
  • Creation of Call Sheet for touring artist
  • Contact with Venues and the Company
  • Vehicle maintenance scheduling
  • Work directly with Workshop Coordinator
  • Work directly with Artistic Director
  • Work directly with TCTC Bookkeeper
  • Reports primarily to Executive Director of TCTC

Other requirements

  • Some basic finance and accounting skills
  • Experience with Excel
  • Strong organizational skills
  • Bachelors Degree required
  • Arts Administrative degree a plus
  • All employees of TCTC assist in other areas of the company as needed

If you are interested in this position, please send resume and contact information to Angela Powell Walker, Artistic Director of The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati angela.powellwalker@thechildrenstheatre.com.

Resumes will be accepted until July 27, 2012.

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