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October 20, 2021 · 11:07 am

Workshop Teaching Artists Sought by The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati

TCTC_new logo(PART-TIME / FULL-TIME / CONTRACTUAL)

Organizational Overview:
The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati’s mission is to educate, entertain and engage audiences of all ages through professional theatrical productions and arts education programming. We fulfill our mission through three primary programs:

  • TCT MainStage at the Taft Theatre 
  • TCT On Tour
  • TCT Academy 

Vision: To awaken a lifelong love of theatre in children and the young at heart.

Core Beliefs:

  • We believe in the power of theatre to enrich lives and create deeper understandings of people, cultures, and perspectives.
  • We believe that our audiences deserve high-quality experiences that are rich with wonder, honesty, compassion, joy, and wisdom.
  • We believe that the arts and education are not mutually exclusive.
  • We believe that the art we create must respect the diversity of our community.
  • We believe in the power of integrated arts education to enrich our lives and our communities.

TCT is looking for experienced Theatre Teaching Artists with skills to facilitate artist enrichment for students Pre-K – 12th grade. This position will introduce students to new artistic disciplines, art forms, perspectives, and skills in a wide range of settings.

Duties

  • Conduct hands-on, engaging artistic activities for schools in the Cincinnati tri-state area.
  • Each program will have a final culminating experience that you would facilitate.
  • Communicate with school staff and parents on a regular basis throughout the duration of the program.

Qualifications

  • Available for after school programing between the hours of 3 pm and 6 pm Monday through Friday
  • COVID-19 vaccination verification.
  • Reliable transportation to and from venues.
  • 2-3 years of experience in the classroom or similar setting

TO APPLY:
Qualified candidates should submit whatever they feel best reflects their qualifications. This can come in the form of a video, cover letter/resume, portfolio, and/or demo reels. (Files should be less than 3MB in total, links are welcome). No phone calls, please.

Please submit materials and any references by Wednesday, October 29, 2021 to submissions@tctcincinnati.com.

Subject Line: TEACHING ARTIST SUBMISSION   

The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati believes the stories on our stages and the work we do behind the scenes must reflect the diverse communities we serve. We believe inclusive work cultures spark wide-ranging, exploratory conversations and learning. Therefore, we strongly welcome and encourage people from all backgrounds, identities, abilities, and ages to apply as we continue our commitment to diversity and build an inclusive environment at TCT.

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October 20, 2021 · 10:03 am

Calling All Wanna-Be Ballerinas! Audition this Saturday, Oct. 23 for Kids’ Roles in THE NUTCRACKER

CB_new logoDancers aged 12 and older who are fully vaccinated may perform in Cincinnati holiday tradition

CINCINNATI, OH. (October 19, 2021) – Tri-State youth dancers and gymnasts are invited to attend an audition Saturday, October 23, 2021, at 2 pm for Young Performer’s Cast in this year’s The Nutcracker. These fun roles are a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for Cincinnati children to perform alongside professional dancers in the amazing holiday production. This year’s whimsical production will feature a cast of dozens of children in the classic holiday story performed at historic Music Hall.

The open audition is open for female, male and non-binary identifying dancers aged 12 and older. Nutcracker fun fact: children are cast not just by age and skill level, but also by height – that determines what costumes they can wear. Those eventually chosen for the cast have a lot of fun and work ahead of them! These young performers will attend weekly rehearsals and perform in multiple mainstage performances from December 16 to 26, 2021.

Those auditioning do not need any prepared material. Dancers may be excused early or asked to stay longer. Please check the rehearsal schedule at the audition. Casting is subject to current costume size.

*Due to current Covid-19 restrictions, all children participating in Camelot auditions and performances must be fully vaccinated. At this time, children under 12 remain ineligible to receive the Covid-19 vaccine, therefore children under 12 may not audition.

AUDITION DETAILS

WHAT: The Nutcracker Young Performers’ Audition
WHEN: Dancers: 2-3:30 pm (arrival time at 1:30 pm) – MAX Height: 5’8”
Gymnasts: 3:30 – 4:15 pm (arrival time at 3:15 pm) – MAX Height 5’1”
WHERE: Cincinnati Ballet Margaret and Michael Valentine Center for Dance
1801 Gilbert Avenue
Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
COST: $25 Audition Fee

WHAT TO WEAR: Leotard, tights or Shirt, tights or pants, and ballet shoes
Pre-Registration is NOT required for this audition, but if you prefer, you may register in advance online at https://my.ballet.org/3075/3140 . Those auditioning do not need any prepared material. Dancers may be excused early or asked to stay longer. Please check the rehearsal schedule at the audition. Casting is subject to current costume size. Those who audition will be notified of casting via Email by Monday, October 25, 2021. For more information, please contact Wynn White @ wwhite@cballet.org.

*Due to current Covid-19 restrictions, all children participating in Camelot auditions and performances must be fully vaccinated. At this time, children under 12 remain ineligible to receive the Covid-19 vaccine, therefore children under 12 may not audition.

About Cincinnati Ballet
Since 1963, Cincinnati Ballet has been the cornerstone professional ballet company of the region, presenting a bold and adventurous array of classical, full-length ballets and contemporary works, regularly with live orchestral accompaniment. Under the artistic direction of Victoria Morgan, Cincinnati Ballet has become a creative force within the larger dance community, commissioning world premiere works and exploring unique collaborations. With a mission to enrich, expand, and excel in the art of dance through performance, a high-caliber academy, and impactful education and community engagement in local to global communities, Cincinnati Ballet reaches beyond the stage in programs that allow every person in the region to be part of the continued evolution of dance. To that end, Cincinnati Ballet presents exhilarating performances, provides extensive
education and community engagement programs, and offers top-level professional ballet training at Cincinnati Ballet Otto M. Budig Academy.

Cincinnati Ballet 2021-2022 Season Sponsors:

Victoria Morgan’s 25th Anniversary Season presented by PNC

Rhonda & Larry A. Sheakley, Margaret and Michael Valentine, ArtsWave, Mercy Health, Louise Dieterle Nippert Musical Arts Fund, Ohio Arts Council, The Austin E. Knowlton Foundation

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October 20, 2021 · 9:42 am

WELL Runs Nov. 19-Dec. 4

FT_Well logoWELL
Falcon Theatre
Nov. 19-Dec. 4
[Newport]

Directed by Burgess Byrd

“This play is not about my mother and me,” begins the character of Lisa. But, of course, it is about her mother, and her mother’s extraordinary ability to heal a changing neighborhood, despite her inability to heal herself. In this “solo show with people in it,” the playwright asks the provocative question: “Do we create our own illness?” The answers become highly complicated as the play spins dangerously out of control into riotously funny and unexpected territory.

10/20/21 COVID-19 Policy

  • Fri-Sat, Nov. 19-20 at 8pm
  • Fri-Sat, Nov. 26-27 at 8pm
  • Thu-Sat, Dec. 2-4 at 8pm

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October 20, 2021 · 9:32 am

CIRCLE MIRROR TRANSFORMATION Runs Nov. 19-Dec. 5

WSU_Circle Mirror TransformationCIRCLE MIRROR TRANSFORMATION
Wright State University
Nov. 19-Dec. 5
Herbst Theatre [Dayton]

In this Obie Award-winning play, a group of adult amateurs have enrolled in a Vermont community center’s drama workshop and gradually learn more than just acting. Through a series of touching and often comic exercises, they reveal their deeper selves to each other.

  • Fri-Sat, Nov. 19-20 at 8pm
  • Sun, Nov. 21 at 2pm
  • Fri-Sat, Dec. 3-4 at 8pm
  • Sun, Dec. 5 at 2pm

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October 19, 2021 · 1:44 pm

Auditions Announced for COMPANY at Dare to Defy Productions

D2D_logoAuditions are open for COMPANY

Nov 17 &18 from 6-7pm
D2D is also accepting video submissions at auditions@dare2defy.org.

Please prepare a 16-32 bar cut of a similar style. Callbacks will happen directly after auditions on both nights and will include a movement call.

SIGN UP HERE: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F4DADAD2CA4F5C61-company

Directed by Mackensie King

Music and Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim
Book by George Furth

Performance dates: March 16-19th 2022 the PNC Arts Annex
Rehearsals begin: February 7th 2022 (Mon-Thu 7-10 pm)
Paid, contracted positions.

Company Character Descriptions:
Actors of all races, ethnicities, gender identities and abilities are encouraged to audition.

  • Robert – The story’s protagonist, he is a keen observer who appears happy but holds pain in his heart. He is the only one of his friends still single. Terrified of marriage and fears a lifelong loneliness. 30-35
  • Sarah – Harry’s hypercritical wife. She is an avid learner of karate and tends to overeat. Open, accepting, and full of love. 30-40
  • Harry – Sarah’s husband. He is a recovering alcoholic continually falling off the wagon. Believes the advantages of marriage outweigh the disadvantages. 35-45
  • Susan – A delicate southern belle. Peter’s wife and ex-wife. Motherly in her affections towards Robert. 30-40
  • Peter – Susan’s husband. The perfect husband and ex-husband. He is very liberal in his view of relationships. 30-40
  • Jenny – Quietly manipulative, simultaneously square and wise. Loves her husband, David, and will indulge him from time to time. 30-40
  • David- The role of David has been cast**
  • Amy – A frantic neurotic engaged to Paul but terrified of marriage. After a mental breakdown, she finally realizes that Paul is, in fact, her soulmate. 25-35
  • Paul – Amy’s fiancé. Mildly clingy, but patient to her neurotic nature. He is fully committed to the idea of marriage and encourages Robert to do the same. 25-35
  • Joanne – Acerbic, demanding, and blunt. Too old to be part of the young crowd, but not old enough to be part of the older crowd. Puts on a brassy front that melts when she is alone with her husband. 40-50
  • Larry – Joanne’s husband. He is stoic and centered, but has moments of goofiness. Indulges his wife’s behavior but knows when to put his foot down. 45-55
  • Marta – A girlfriend of Robert’s. Intensely modern, who is seeking adventure and excitement in the City. 20-30
  • Kathy – An old girlfriend of Robert’s, who is now considered a good friend. She plans to leave the City for a life of domesticity. Sweet and loving. 25-35
  • April – A girlfriend of Robert’s. She is a flight attendant who came to New York to live in Radio City. Ditzy and adorable. 25-35

** All cast and crew must be vaccinated prior to the first rehearsal! **

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