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House Assistant Sought by Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park

PIP_logoCincinnati Playhouse in the Park is an equal opportunity employer and encourages inquiries about this position from a broad spectrum of candidates reflecting the diversity of the community we serve.

Position Overview: House Assistants must be self-motivated individuals who are capable of working in a fast paced, exciting entertainment environment and communicate effectively with patrons, volunteers, and in-house staff while positively representing the face of Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park.

Reports to: House Staff Supervisors

Position Responsibilities: Pre-show set up, assisting with volunteer usher assignments, trouble-shooting seating issues, tabulating house counts, completing appropriate forms, and additional duties as deemed necessary for individual productions.

This is a seasonal, part-time position in which Candidates will be required to work outside normal business hours, including evenings and weekends.

Skills needed: An ideal candidate has excellent people skills with strong organizational skills, solid interpersonal/communication skills, be a team player, and able to handle the stress of customer service well.

Physical Requirements: Able to handle light physical labor (lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally up to 25 lbs.). Candidate will be required to stand and walk, and occasionally stoop, kneel, or crouch. Must be able to negotiate stairs (up and down) without assistance.

All interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume to Joellyn Goos, House Staff Supervisor at Joellyn.goos@cincyplay.com or to same c/o Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park, 962 Mt. Adams Circle, Cincinnati, OH 45202

Deadline for applications: December 7, 2018

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Actor and Stage Manager Needed for THREE BAGS FULL at Mariemont Players

MPI_logoMariemont Players is seeking an actor and a stage manager for our January production, THREE BAGS FULL.

THREE BAGS FULL is a bright French farce about a greedy merchant who finds himself snookered into being a matchmaker for two daughters, one the child of his wife and the other the maid’s offspring. Rebellious young ladies, a comely new maid, pregnant ladies and mistaken identities lead to explosive hilarity. A larcenous employee who has embezzled half a million dollars even offers to return it for a managerial position and the daughter’s hand. Half of the loot is in diamonds and half in cash the stashes in separate but identical bags. A third identical bag contains the maid’s skivvies.

Production Dates: January 11th-27th

Role Available:

Preston Cottingham (20’s-30’s) – Lazy son of Mr Cottingham. In love with the Barlow’s maid.

We are also in need of a Stage Manager. No experienced required – will train.

If interested in Preston Cottingham, contact director Becky Mullins at beckykmullins@gmail.com.

If interested in Stage Managing, contact producer Dan Maloney at maloneykd@gmail.com.

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Three Male Actors Needed for FATHER OF THE BRIDE at Beechmont Players

BPI_logoFor Beechmont Players upcoming production of FATHER OF THE BRIDE, which runs from February 15 through February 23, 2019, we are looking for three male actors to play:

  • Buckley Dunstan – approximately 23 years of age.
  • Tommy Banks – approximately 16 years of age.
  • Buzz Taylor – approximately 16 years of age.

If interested please send an email to Balenduff@hotmail.com.

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Backstage Crew Person Needed for A CHRISTMAS STORY at The Covedale Center

CLPHappy holiday time!

CLP is seeking a backstage crew person for A CHRISTMAS STORY at The Covedale Center. Check out the info below and then shoot me an email if you are interested. jenniferperrino@clpshows.org

This is position is paid a stipend.

Responsibilities will be:

  • Assisting the youngest member of the cast to make cues and entrances during the show.
  • Helping keep backstage organized regarding props and arranging set pieces to help them get on and off stage, with the assistance of the cast.
  • Set changes are easy and not large heavy items, except for the Santa Clause set that is placed during the intermission and is assisted off stage by cast after the first scene of Act 2. So plenty of help will assist with that.
  • Must be available for tech week and the run of the show, OR could be shared with another person to cover all dates.

Schedule:

  • Sun. 11.25 6:00 – Tech, Dress Rehearsal
  • Mon 11.26 6:00 – Tech, Dress Rehearsal
  • Tues. 11.27 6:00 – Dress Rehearsal – Preview audience
  • Wed. 11.28 6:00 – Dress Rehearsal – Preview audience

Performances Cast Call / Show times

Thurs. Nov. 29 6:30 Call / 7:30 Show
Fri. Nov. 30 7:00 Call / 8 pm Show
Sat. Dec. 1 7:00 Call / 8 pm Show
Sun. Dec. 2 1:00 Call / 2 pm Show

Thurs. Dec. 6 6:30 Call / 7:30 Show
Fri. Dec. 7 7:00 Call / 8 pm Show
Sat. Dec. 8 7:00 Call / 8 pm Show
Sun. Dec. 9 1:00 Call / 2 pm Show

Thurs. Dec. 13 6:30 Call / 7:30 Show
Fri. Dec. 14 7:00 Call / 8 pm Show
Sat. Dec. 15 7:00 Call / 8 pm Show
Sun. Dec. 16 1:00 Call / 2 pm Show (followed by a pot luck)

Thurs. Dec. 20 6:30 Call / 7:30 Show
Fri. Dec. 21 7:00 Call / 8 pm Show
Sat. Dec. 22 7:00 Call / 8 pm Show
Sun. Dec. 23 1:00 Call / 2 pm Show

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Actors/Models Needed for Photo Shoot

UC_logoUniversity of Cincinnati seeks actors/models of any ethnicity:

  • Mature (65+) male and female to pose as patients
  • Children (5-15) male and female to pose as a patients
  • Pregnant Women to pose as a patients (women of child-bearing age with access to a pregnancy pillow also considered!)

STILL PHOTOGRAPHY. ONE HOUR. $25 STIPEND & PARKING VOUCHER. 

Location: UC Health or Drake Center (details will be provided to selected models)

Shoot dates: 11/14 and 11/15 — times flexible

SEND HEAD SHOTS AND AVAILABILITY or questions TO Lisa Ventre —
VENTRELA@UCMAIL.UC.EDU

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