Yearly Archives: 2017

Educational Events Administrator Sought at EdTA

EdTA_logoEdTA Educational Events Administrator (temporary)

Job Title: Educational Events Administrator
Department: Educational Events
Supervisor: Director of Educational Events
FLSA Status: Temporary, non-exempt
Prepared By: HR Director
Prepared Date: 2/15/17
Approved By: Deputy Executive Director
Approved Date: 2/17/2017

Organizational Overview
The Educational Theatre Association (EdTA) is a professional organization for theatre education with over 100,000 members nationwide. EdTA’s mission is shaping lives through theatre education by: Honoring student achievement in theatre and enriching their theatre education experience; Supporting teachers by providing professional development, networking opportunities, resources, and recognition; and Influencing public opinion that theatre education is essential and builds life skills. EdTA operates the International Thespian Society (ITS), an honorary organization that has inducted more than 2 million theatre students since its founding in 1929.

Summary

  • EdTA seeks a detail oriented resource to support the administration of the registration process for the International Thespian Festival.
  • Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
  • Support the processing of more than 4000 event registrations.
  • Confirm that all documents related to more than 4000 program registrants are complete and accurate.
  • Manage aspects of the event registration help-desk, fielding calls and questions, to ensure that each registrant is properly registered and prepared to attend the event.

Competencies

  • To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:
  • Problem Solving – Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes information skillfully; develops alternative solutions; works well in group problem solving situations.
  • Customer Service – Puts the customer first at all times. Works to resolve customer issues in a friendly, thoughtful, timely manner.
  • Communications – Expresses ideas and thoughts verbally; expresses ideas and thoughts in written form; exhibits good listening and comprehension; keeps others adequately informed; selects and uses appropriate communication methods.

Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience
Bachelor’s degree from four-year college or university; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Language and Computer Skills
Ability to write effective, clear and coherent communications and express oneself verbally.

To perform this job successfully, an individual should be proficient with the MS Office Suite.

Candidates should send a resume and cover letter to: HRManager@schooltheatre.org.  Reference “Events Administrator Application” in subject line. No calls, please. 

Preference given to applications received by March 3, 2017.

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Loveland Stage Company Presents A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM

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The Cast of A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FOUM at the Loveland Stage Company Theater. Photograph by Nancy Downing.

The Loveland Stage Company (LSC) opens A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM on March 3, 2017.  Veteran actor John Sloan is making his debut in directing FORUM.  His producers are OCTA and ACT award winner Pat Furterer and veteran actor Jill Gornet, his mother.  Orchid winner for Choreography, Marjory Clegg and Orchid winner for Music Direction, John Nixon are united again to enhance this hilarious comedy with dance and music.

The book for Forum was written by Burt Shevelove and Larry Gelbart, who were inspired by the farces of the ancient Roman playwright Titus Maccius Plautus (254–184 BC).   The legendary Stephen Sondheim wrote the music and lyrics, which was his first score for a Broadway show.  The musical’s original 1962 Broadway run won several Tony Awards, including Best Author (Musical) and Best Musical.  Forum has enjoyed several Broadway and West End revivals and was made into a successful Hollywood film starring the original lead, Zero Mostel.

In the Prologue, a Roman citizen named Prologus welcomes the audience to the theater and introduces the neighbors who live in three houses.  In the center is the house of Senex, who lives with wife Domina, son Hero, head slave Hysterium and Forum’s main character, Pseudolus.  The house on stage left is owned by Marcus Lycus, who is a buyer and seller of beautiful women.  The house on stage right belongs to Erronius, who is abroad searching for his kidnapped children.

The show begins with Senex and Domina going on a trip and leaving Pseudolus in charge of Hero.  Hero tells Pseudolus that he is in love with Philia, one of the courtesans next door.  Pseudolus promises to help him win the love of Philia in exchange for freedom.  They visit Marcus Lycus and learn that Philia has been sold to the renowned warrior Miles Gloriosus.  Pseudolus comes up with a plan, but piles sidesplitting mayhem upon sidesplitting mayhem to carry out his scheme.

The LSC cast and their character include: Megan Archibald (one of the Geminae), Adrianna Boris (Philia), Tom Cavano (Erronius), Jonathan Eckman (a Protean), Vincent Eldridge (a Protean), Alex Farmer (Panacea), Kiya Fix (Tintinabula), Gary Glass  (Senex), Benjamin Johnson (Hero), Micheal Kiser (Pseudolus), Matt Lovell (Hysterium), Ken Macke (Marcus Lycus), Tom Morris (Miles Gloriosus), Tyler Ray (a Protean), Susan Schapiro (Domina), Denise Schnieders  (Gymnasia), Jenna Schroeder (one of the Geminae) and Bobby Jo Swearingen (Vibrata).

Tickets are available for evening performances at 7:30 pm on March 3, 4, 10, 11, 17, 18 or matinee performances at 3:00 pm on March 5, 12 and 19.

To order tickets, please visit our website at www.lovelandstagecompany.org.

All performances are held at the Loveland Stage Company Theater, 111 South Second Street, Loveland, Ohio 45140.

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Two Actors Needed for DOLLHOUSE at Mariemont Players

MPI_logoMariemont Players is still looking for two actors for our production of DOLLHOUSE by Theresa Rebeck:

  • Adult, African-American woman
  • Boy, 8-12

    Both roles are small parts and would be great for theater newcomers or someone who doesn’t want a huge rehearsal commitment. If you know someone who fits those descriptions and has always wanted to be onstage, encourage them to contact director Dan Maloney at maloneykd@gmail.com

Synopsis
Set in suburban Connecticut, Nora and her husband Evan are living in blissful idealism until an “old business” partner reappears in Nora’s life. The tension then mounts as Nora struggles to find what lies ahead in an uncertain future.

Performance Dates: April 28th-May 14th

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NKU Announces Two World Premiere Comedies for YES Festival

nku_yes-festival-logoHIGHLAND HEIGHTS, KY – Northern Kentucky University | School of the Arts | Program of Theatre and Dance has selected the two plays that will receive their world-premiere productions this April in the 18th Biennial YEAR END SERIES (Y.E.S.) FESTIVAL. Performances will take place in the Corbett and Stauss Theatres in the Fine Arts Center.

UNFROZEN
By Mark Eisman
Directed by Mike King
Corbett Theatre

Michelle has inherited none of her figure skating family’s talent on the ice. When her place in the household is taken over by her mother’s star pupil, she is sent on the journey of a lifetime. With the help of her makeshift family and some chilly dreams, Michelle finds her gift and finally has a chance to go for the gold. An ice princess, a team of competitive Latin students, and a talking penguin collide in the world premiere of this oddball comedy from playwright Mark Eisman. Eisman returns to the Y.E.S. FESTIVAL, having received a production of his play A PASSION FOR BRANDY in 2001.

HUMAN SERVICES
By Tom Baum
Directed by Michael Hatton
Stauss Theatre

A run-in with the paparazzi lands pop-star Kelsey in a halfway house for recovering addicts and recently discharged psychotics. At Aspiration House, Kelsey clashes with those in charge and forms unique bonds with her fellow residents. In an effort to keep a careful watch on Kelsey, her co-dependent mother-turned-manager monitors her every move and keeps the paparazzi close at hand. As things inside the house escalate, Kelsey’s true character is put to the test. Tom Baum’s biting satire of celebrity culture surprises with every twist and turn, all while tackling the poignant issues of mental health, homelessness, gender identity, and more.

  • WHAT    | THE 18th BIENNIAL Y.E.S. FESTIVAL OF NEW PLAYS
  • WHO      | Northern Kentucky University | School of the Arts
  • WHEN   | April 20 – 30, 2017
  • WHERE | NKU | Corbett and Stauss Theatres | Nunn Drive, Highland Heights, KY 41099

Ticketing
General Admission: $14 | Senior (60+): $11 | Student (with a valid ID): $8

For tickets, call the NKU Fine Arts Box Office at 859.572.5464 or visit theatre.nku.edu 

UNFROZEN | Corbett Theatre

  • Thur, 4/20, 8pm
  • Sat, 4/22, 3pm
  • Sun, 4/23, 6pm
  • Wed, 4/26, 8pm
  • Fri, 4/28, 8pm
  • Sat, 4/29, 8pm
  • Sun, 4/30, 3pm

HUMAN SERVICES | Robert and Rosemary Stauss Theatre

  • Fri, 4/21, 8pm
  • Sat, 4/22, 8pm
  • Sun, 4/23, 3pm
  • Thurs, 4/27, 8pm
  • Sat, 4/29, 3pm
  • Sun, 4/30, 6pm

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RICHARD III Review

RICHARD III presented by Cincinnati Shakespeare Company through March 11. Click here for more information on the production. I attended the opening night performance.

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Billy Chace as Richard III (Kyle Brumley and Geoffrey Warren Barnes in the background). Photo by Mikki Schaffner Photography.

Congratulations to Cincinnati Shakespeare Company! With the opening of RICHARD III, CSC becomes only the second theater company in the United States to complete Shakespeare’s entire history cycle in chronological order.

Billy Chace is exceptional as Richard, Duke of Gloucester who manipulates (and murders) his way to the throne through friend and foe to become King Richard III. Chace plays the role with great humor and zeal, giving us a King who is fully aware of his misdeeds and unapologetic in his quest for the crown.

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Aiden Sims as Lady Anne and Billy Chace as Richard III. Photo by Mikki Schaffner Photography.

Director Brian Isaac Phillips again keeps the action focused and brisk. The ensemble, across the board, was excellent, giving the production great energy and scope. Favorite scenes included Lady Anne’s (Aiden Sims) confrontation with Richard over the dead body of Henry VI, the grief-stricken, half-mad, curse-flinging Queen Margaret (Kelly Mengelkoch), and Queen Elizabeth (Sara Clark) going nose to nose with Richard after the death of her children.

The haunting dream shared by Richard and Henry, Earl of Richmond, was visually striking and appropriately creepy. The special stage effect added a unique element to the final battle between their forces.

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Sara Clark as Queen Elizabeth and Billy Chace as Richard III. Photo by Mikki Schaffner Photography.

Overall, a perfect and immensely satisfying conclusion to CSC’s four-year epic endeavor. Bravo!

My rating: 5 out of 5

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