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Set Constructipn Crew Head Sought for URINETOWN at Rivertown Players

RP_logoRivertown Players Inc. in Lawrenceburg is searching for someone to be Set Constructipn Crew Head for our summer musical production of URINETOWN.

This person will work closely with the director, should be able to follow directions, and work on their own.

We will not be able to move into the theater until July 14 with performance dates of July 26-28. So an experienced skilled handy person is a definite plus.

Contact us through our Facebook page, Rivertown Players Inc. if interested.

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Theatre Director Sought by Indian Hill High School

IHHS_logoTheatre director position available beginning in the 2018-2019 school year at Indian Hill High School.

Duties include after-school rehearsals for three productions and may also include part time teaching (if applicant is interested and holds certification). A full time tech director, beautiful facilities, and stellar support staff are already in place to continue the very popular theatre program.

Interested applicants may apply through the Greater Cincinnati School Application Consortium.

Questions can be directed to Jeff.Clark@indianhillschools.org

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Directors Sought for 2018-2019 Cabaret Season at Cincinnati Music Theatre

cmt_logo*CALLING ALL DIRECTORS*

Cincinnati Music Theatre is looking for directors to submit their exciting ideas to fill our 2018-2019 Cabaret Season in the Fifth Thrid Black Box Theatre at the Aronoff. Performances will be September, 2018, February, 2019 and June, 2019.

Please submit a brief proposal of your idea for CMT’s Cabaret series to Sarah Mizelle Miller at scmizelle@gmail.com by June 10th. Applications should feature a brief synopsis of each show, cast, set and orchestra requirements and any production crew that you have assembled. Please include a short statement explaining why your submitted Cabaret ideas would be right for CMT to produce for our second Cabaret season in the Fifth Third Black Box. Musical reviews, concert versions of musical and completely original projects are all viable possibilities for this series.

Interviews with directors chosen to move forward are tentatively scheduled for Sunday, June 17th.

Please submit proposals to Sarah Mizelle Miller no later than Sunday, June 10th at scmizelle@gmail.com.

We are looking forward to hearing your ideas!

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Positions Available at Cincinnati Arts Association

caa_logoAPPLICATION DEADLINE: MAY 31, 2018

POSITION OPENINGS
The Cincinnati Arts Association is seeking enthusiastic and conscientious individuals to join our team in full-time and part-time positions at our Aronoff Center for the Arts and Music Hall locations:

ACCOUNTANT – OPERATIONS
The Accountant-Operations is primarily responsible for the accounting aspects of transactions arising from operational events and assisting the finance department in creating accurate and timely financial records. This position will be stationed at our Aronoff Center for the Arts location.

Responsibilities:
The Accountant-Operations primary responsibilities will include, but are not limited to: serving as liaison between operation’s departments and finance; assisting in the budgeting process as it relates to events; reviewing records of accounts and inputting entries into proper accounts; gathering information for and preparing settlements and concessions invoices; being responsible for cash management of various departments; maintaining spreadsheets and other records summarizing event results and profitability; maintaining financial security by following internal controls; conducting other financial analysis as needed.

Qualifications:
The ideal candidate will have good interpersonal skills requiring sound judgement and tact to communicate effectively with staff and third parties. Must possess the ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment, meet deadlines and work independently or as a team member. Must have excellent math, problem solving, and time management skills; a high level of organization and attention to detail is essential. Strong knowledge of accounting principles, business practices associated systems and procedures required. Proficient in Microsoft Excel. Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality. Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and a minimum of two years’ related experience; or equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

CUSTODIAN 2ND SHIFT
This 2nd Shift full-time position (3:00p-11:00p) will be stationed at our Aronoff Center for the Arts location.

Responsibilities:
The primary responsibility of this position is to assist in maintaining a clean environment throughout the facility. General responsibilities of this position will be to perform a variety of custodial duties including, but not limited to: using cleaning supplies and equipment to keep the interior of the facility looking clean and professional; responding to custodial requests quickly and in a professional manner; cleaning, sanitizing and detailing restrooms and backstage areas; cleaning and vacuuming of auditoriums; detailed office cleaning; assisting with room/event set-ups; maintaining outside walk areas; perform routine cleaning tasks based on a schedule.

Qualifications:
The ideal candidate will possess the desire and will to work independently and as a team member, with a strong desire to accomplish the tasks at hand. Having a keen eye for detail and diligence is also imperative in the role of custodian. Must possess the physical ability to push, pull, carry, move on a regular basis, and lift up to 50lbs. Previous custodial experience a plus. Candidates must be able to work weekends, and holidays as needed. Strong customer service skills. Good verbal communication and people skills a must. High school diploma or equivalent required.

EVENT SECURITY PART-TIME
These part-time, Event Security positions will be stationed at both our Aronoff Center for the Arts and Music Hall locations.

Responsibilities:
Primary responsibilities include but are not limited to: ensuring a safe and secure environment for clients, staff and guests during events while continually monitoring the premises; reporting safety concerns, security breaches and unusual circumstances both verbally and in writing; handling security issues or emergency situations appropriately; remaining flexible to an ever-changing environment; maintaining awareness of and familiarity with event-specific instructions.

Qualifications:
The ideal candidate will possess exceptional verbal communication and people skills. Ability to work with a broad range of people is essential to this position. Prior experience in a security or customer-service oriented environment preferred. Neat and professional appearance is a must. Must be available to work a flexible schedule including various shifts, evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed. While performing the duties of this job, Event Security personnel are regularly required to stand and walk for periods of time. High school diploma or equivalent.

FLOOR SUPERVISOR PART-TIME
These part-time, Floor Supervisor positions will be stationed at both our Aronoff Center for the Arts and Music Hall locations.

Responsibilities:
General responsibilities include, but are not limited to: overseeing front-of-house functions in a designated quadrant for events and performances, while ensuring safety of patrons and providing exceptional customer service; supervising volunteer usher positions; completing reports after events; monitoring lobby activity; understanding and implementing emergency procedures.

Qualifications:
The ideal candidate must be able to exercise sound judgment and make decisions under pressure. Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills as well as exceptional customer service skills; ability to work well with a diverse population is critical to this position. While performing the duties of this job, the Floor Supervisor is regularly required to stand and walk for periods of time. Ability to climb stairs essential. Ability to lift up to 35lbs. Prior supervisory experience is must. Familiarity with the public assembly setting, Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA); CPR/First Aid experience a plus. Must be available for a varied and flexible schedule; mostly nights and weekends.

TO APPLY:
Interested candidates may complete an application at/or send resume by May 31, 2018 to:

Cincinnati Arts Association
Attn: Human Resources
650 Walnut Street
Cincinnati, Ohio 45202

Or email: HR@cincinnatiarts.org
No phone calls please.
EOE/M/F/D/V/SO Employer

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Teaching Artists/Workshop Artists in Musical Theatre/Dance, Vocal Music and Acting Sought by The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati

TCTC_new logoOrganizational 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 – We welcome 107,000 children, teachers, and family members from across the Tri-State, to one of our four family-friendly and professional musical theater productions at the historic Taft.
  • TCT On Tour – We see over 66,000 children and their families at one of our touring performances or during an arts-integration workshop or residency.
  • TCT Academy – Over 1,000 children will be provided fine arts instruction, including the group that participates in the four-week intensive summer NKU STAR Intensive where we offer professional musical theatre training to some of the region’s most talented youth.

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

Core Beliefs:

  • We believe in the power of theater 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. 

Position Overviews:

The Teaching Artist/Workshop Artist is part a team of three production assistants for TCT Academy and are a part of the TCT Resident Artist Company.  Each Teaching Artist/Workshop Artist is responsible for maintaining the quality and success of assigned projects, including but not limited to TCT Academy, Workshops, TCT on Tour, MainStage, The Showtime Stage Series, or special outreach projects.  The Teaching Artist/Workshop Artist’s primary responsibility is teaching within the TCT Academy and conducting workshops.  Depending on the project track for the season, the Teaching Artist/Workshop Artist, may be asked to take on a variety of creative and administrative duties as schedules allow.  The Teaching Artist/Workshop Artist works closely with schools, teachers, students, and the other members of the production department.

The TCT Academy’s Teaching /Workshop Artist in Vocal Music, Dance and Acting reports directly to the Artistic Director of Education and Outreach, but works closely with The Company Manager, and the Artistic Coordinator of Education and Outreach. The artistic department is supervised by the Producing Artistic Director.

Note:  These three positions are not performing positions in our MainStage or Touring Divisions.  

Responsibilities:

ACADEMY TRACK VOCAL MUSIC:

  • Teaching multiple vocal music classes within the Academy at beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels.
  • Researching and developing TCT Academy lesson plan curricula.
  • Organizing functions associated with the TCT Academy.
  • Working with other staff to launch TCT hosting events under TCT Academy.
  • Work on Summer Programming including the Camps, Summer Series, the STAR Program or STAR All-Stars Program.
  • Cultivating and measuring student retention.
  • Representing TCT at industry events.
  • Working with the volunteer coordinator to staff all TCT ACADEMY sessions, where volunteers are needed.
  • Answering questions from parents and guardians.
  • Perform, develop, conduct, document, and maintain all of the TCT Workshops. 

ACADEMY TRACK MUSICAL THEATRE/DANCE:

  • Teaching multiple styles and levels of dance and drama classes within the Academy.
  • Cultivating and measuring student retention
  • Answering questions from parents and guardians.
  • Work on Summer Programming including the Camps, Summer Series, the STAR Program and STAR All-Stars Program.
  • Assisting with researching and developing TCT Academy lesson plan curricula.
  • Working with the volunteer coordinator to staff all TCT ACADEMY sessions, where volunteers are needed.
  • Work on Summer Programming including the STAR Program and STAR All-Stars Program.
  • Working with other staff artist to launch TCT hosting events under TCT Academy.
  • Representing TCT at industry events.
  • Choreograph theatrical projects if assigned.
  • Establish, schedule, and recruit guest artists for a master classes series with The Artistic Director of Education and Outreach and Producing Artistic Director
  • Perform, develop, conduct, document, and maintain all of the TCT Workshops. 

ACADEMY TRACK ACTING:

  • Teaching multiple acting/drama classes within the Academy at beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels.
  • Cultivating and measuring student retention.
  • Working with the volunteer coordinator to staff all TCT ACADEMY sessions, where volunteers are needed.
  • Answering questions from parents and guardians.
  • Work on Summer Programming including the Camps, Summer Series, the STAR Program and STAR All-Stars Program.
  • Assisting with researching and developing TCT Academy lesson plan curricula.
  • Creating content and education material for Food for Thought Podcasts, and study guides for TCT on Tour and TCT Mainstage shows.
  • Working with other staff artists to launch TCT hosting events under TCT Academy.
  • Perform, develop, conduct, document, and maintain all of the TCT Workshops. 

Ideal and Minimum Qualifications:

The ideal candidate holds a BFA in a performing arts field, and possesses the passion to educate, engage, and build the next generation of performing artists. A High School Diploma or GED and 3-5 years of theatrical teaching experience is required.

We seek gifted collaborators who demonstrate the ability to oversee a variety of different projects. You must possess a high degree of integrity and transparency, be a quick problem solver, and have a win/win attitude. We are seeking someone who is skilled at managing successful teams, with excellent interpersonal skills, both written and oral. You must possess the ability to connect with young audiences and students to teach valuable lessons pertaining to the performing arts.  Must be available to work nights and weekends. 

Job Type:
Full-time, beginning August 1st 2018 

Ideal experience:
3-5 years of teaching experience in Theatre, Dance, and/or Drama, 2 years of project management experience. 

Starting Salary:
$25k, with an excellent Benefits Package. 

DIRECTIONS TO APPLY:
Please send your: Cover Letter, Resume, and Reference letters to: submissions@tctcincinnati.com with the Subject Line:  ACADEMY APPLICANT

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