Category Archives: Casting Call

September 19, 2018 · 12:34 pm

Teachers Sought by Drama Kids in Mason

MISC_Drama Kids logoIMMEDIATE OPENING: Drama Kids – Cincinnati is looking for caring, fun and motivated teachers that are passionate about developing children to join our growing team.  Our teachers believe in what they do and that they can affect positive change every day. Their energy and enthusiasm encourages kids to become the best communicators they can be!  Our goal is to develop kids who are able to strive and thrive as their future unfolds.

As a member of our great team you will:

  • Work 3-6 hours per week in the afternoon (between 2 – 5 pm)
  • Teach and mentor students from 6 to 14 years of age
  • Follow Drama Kids curriculum  (provided)
  • Direct plays
  • Build relationships with parents and students
  • Deliver presentations
  • Foster relationships with local schools
  • Have potential to do additional administrative and marketing work/projects for our location

We are looking for people that:

  • Have a heart for kids!
  • Are looking for a very part-time and fun opportunity
  • Have teaching experience and excellent classroom management skills
  • Are performance oriented
  • With HIGH ENERGY and flexibility
  • Have afternoons available
  • Are willing and able to commit for one school year
  • Have a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation

*Theater experience a plus

Our classes are held at different schools/locations in the northeast Cincinnati area (West Chester, Loveland, Milford, Mainevile, Blanchester, etc.).

To apply online, please go to https://careers.hireology.com/dramakids-mainevilleoh/136048/description.

Drama Kids is a Creative Drama & Literacy Enrichment Program where kids act up with a purpose! We work with your child’s imagination and creativity to develop literacy skills, public speaking, leadership/teamwork and acting abilities, while building their confidence,essential life skills learned in a fun and professional atmosphere.
Join a Program that Changes Lives!

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September 19, 2018 · 9:35 am

Casting Call for DEATH AND DYING ON THE DINSMORE FARM

DH_logoThe Dinsmore Homestead in Burlington KY is looking for actors to portray historical characters for their Halloween event, “Death and Dying on the Dinsmore Farm.” The historical event will include tours of the Dinsmore Homestead and Graveyard.

At different points on the tour, actors will perform scripted five minute vignettes.  Actors are expected to have their vignettes memorized.  There will likely be 2 or 3 tour groups per hour.  Costumes are being provided, actors will need to give their measurements.  The event is Saturday October 27 and Sunday, October 28 from 1pm-5pm, with call times prior.

There will be one dress rehearsal, yet to be scheduled.

Available Roles:

James Dinsmore. Male. Stage age 70. Patriarch of the Dinsmore Homestead, scientific farmer and slaveowner. The actor playing James will perform his vignette at the Dinsmore Homestead Graveyard, which is a short uphill walk from the house.  In the short scene James is at the burial of Coah, and elderly enslaved gentleman who died in 1862.

Julia Dinsmore. Stage age 30-40.  Poet and author.  Ran the homestead on her own for decades. In Julia’s scene she is at the bedside of her father, knowing she’ll be expected to take over the farm.

This is not a paid event but there will be dinner provided for the volunteers at the end of each day.

If interested, or for more information, email Cathy Collopy. ccollopy@dinsmorefarm.org or call (859) 491-3916.

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September 18, 2018 · 12:28 pm

Director and Show Submissions Sought by INNOVAtheatre

INNOV_logoDirector and Show Submissions

To be considered for a directing slot for INNOVAtheatre,  please submit the following for the show(s) you wish to propose to ​INNOVAtheatre@gmail.com.

  •  A letter of introduction (with references)
  • Synopsis of proposed show(s)
  • Casting breakdown (Characters & character descriptions)
  • Set requirements
  • Orchestra or music requirements (if applicable)
  • Proposed production staff already assembled.
  • Why you should be chosen to direct the show.
  • Who holds the show rights.
  • Length/timing of show.
  • Personal experience and background (resume of relevant theatrical experience)
  • Availability for ACT excerpts
  • A copy of the script (or detailed synopsis – script preferred)
  • A copy of an estimated budget

Deadline for submissions is November 1st at 11:59pm. If you are being considered to direct we will contact you and ask you to come to the Board Meeting November 17th to pitch the selected show.

We look forward to hearing from you!

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September 17, 2018 · 9:39 am

Assistant Director/Stage Manager Needed for WITHROW SOUNDS AGAIN at Withrow High School

WUHS_logoWithrow High School is looking for an experienced Assistant director/stage manager for its upcoming May 2019 Centennial Production of “Withrow Sounds Again!” A large variety show involving over 100 participants and a 50 piece orchestra. Rehearsals will begin in late January 2019. The show dates are; May 9th, 10th, and 11th.
We would like to have this person onboard for the show auditions in October of 2018.

If you are interested, please private message me, Zachery Riggins, on Facebook..or submit your resume to: gripmeister2001@yahoo.com

See description below…

Thank you,

Zachery Riggins

Director and Producer of “Withrow Sounds Again!”

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR/STAGE MANAGER JOB DESCRIPTION

Pre-Rehearsal Preparation:

  • Knowing the rehearsal and stage layout
  • Understanding the ground plan of the set
  • Should acquire all rehearsal props that are needed in rehearsals
  • Sending out the rehearsal Schedule to the actors
  • Create a contact sheet with information on everyone in the production

First Rehearsal:

  • Have the actors fill out emergency contact forms and other information needed by the production team
  • Assigning scripts to everyone in the production
  • Make detailed notes on the blocking of the production
  • Make sure the production team members who need to explain the set, costumes, directors concept, and more
  • First read through of show SM reads the stage directions
  • Responsible for the well being & safety of everyone and should have basic first aid kit at all rehearsals

Rehearsal Period:

  • Responsible for any questions or changes the director thinks of during rehearsal to bring up during Production Meetings
  • SM’s are responsible for following along the script or music, prompting when actors forget their lines and taking line notes
  • Monitor time to make sure company get their breaks at specific intervals (more important when working in Equity)
  • Noting any changes or edits to the script or music
  • Responsible for creating the running script that includes tech cues that are used by the SM
  • Writing daily rehearsal reports that detail what happened in rehearsal that day and what notes, if any, the Sm/director have for the production team. Then distributing distribute it to all production team members
  • Collecting the bios for the actors and production team for the show’s programs
  • Responsible for contacting anyone who is running late to rehearsal without notifying the SM
  • Most rehearsals are closed, meaning no one outside of the production is welcome, and it is the SM’s job to enforce this
  • Creating a callboard for the actors to sign in during tech rehearsals and performance
  • Creating cue sheets for everyone taking cues from the SM during the show (Sound usually makes it own separate cue sheets the SM is not responsible for)
  • Running tech rehearsals with other aspects of the production team (Lights, sound, set, costumes, etc)

Design Meetings:

  • Not always present but all decisions made need to be communicated to SM to ensure all production team are informed of what happened during the meetings

Production meetings:

  • Responsible for running the meeting
  • Maintaining a healthy environment for communication
  • Documenting all discussions and decisions
  • Ensuring attendance of all production team
  • Ensuring the meeting accomplishes everything on the docket within the allotted amount of time
  • Sending the Production Meeting Report forms that detail discussions and decisions made to production team members

Performance:

  • Responsible for making sure actors are on time to rehearsal and contacting them if they are running late
  • Working with house managers to deal with unexpected events (tornadoes, delays, technical difficulties)
  • Knowing responsibilities during emergencies
  • Responsible for creating a performance log for each show that details any technical, artistic, or temperament problems that arose during the run.

Strike:

  • Making sure all production members attend strike
  • Making sure all rented or borrowed material is separated from the rest of the set at returned to its lender
  • Knowing what set pieces, props, and costumes will be saved and which will be destroyed and making sure the collect pieces that are saved and destroyed.

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September 13, 2018 · 9:07 am

Actor Needed for Anthony in OUTSIDE MULLINGAR at Mariemont Players

MPI_logoThanks to everyone who auditioned for OUTSIDE MULLINGAR at Mariemont. While we had a number of people audition for the parts of Aoife, Tony, and Rosemary, unfortunately, no men auditioned for the role of Anthony.

The part is for a playing age of 41.

There will be table work and blocking the week of December 9th, and rehearsals beginning January 2, 2019 to support the opening weekend of March 8, 2019, closing March 24, 2019. Most rehearsals will occur on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Sundays. The TTF rehearsals will begin at 7pm, and the Sunday rehearsals will be flexible. The play consists of 7 scenes, so some roles will rehearse only a couple time per week, until we start to put the play together in mid February.

If interested, contact the director, Mike Morehead, at morehead71@gmail.com. Please be prepared to list conflicts, and provide a resume, if available.

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