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December 18, 2017 · 2:48 pm

Seeking Additional Performers for THE STING at The Drama Workshop

TDW_VERTDirector Fred Hunt and The Drama Workshop are looking for a few talented performers to round out the cast for the May 2018 production of THE STING.

Based on the 1973 film, THE STING comes to the Glenmore Playhouse stage!  The strains of jazz, swing and stride spill from every bar and fill the airwaves of Chicago. It’s 1936 and confidence trickster Johnny Hooker is set on revenge for the murder of his friend by powerful and dangerous mobster, Doyle Lonnegan.  Teaming up with the greatest con artist of them all, Henry Gondorff, together they plot to pull off The Sting, an outrageous and elaborate con trick designed to rob Lonnegan of his fortune.

There are opportunities for named speaking roles and ensemble players, many of these roles will likely be combined.

Specific roles to be filled:

  • Luther – an older street-working con man on the verge of retirement
  • Conductor – organizes and runs a high stakes poker game

Several other roles with few or no lines include: Granger, Fiskin, Man in Raincoat, Plain Clothes Cop, gambling parlor workers (male and female), FBI agents and dance hall girls.

If interested, please contact the director, Fred Hunt at nwlsdhunt@fuse.net or 513.266.6755.

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December 18, 2017 · 1:14 pm

Directors Sought for 2018 Season at RiverStage Community Theatre

RSCT_logo.jpgRiverStage Community Theatre of New Richmond, Ohio was formed in 2013, and has won both Orchid and OCTA awards in acting and technical categories, and is a member of ACT Cincinnati.

We are now entertaining applications from directors who would like to do a show with us for the 2018 season.

Please submit resumes and show proposals to riverstage.nr.publicity@gmail. com.

Please limit casts to no more than 12, and please, no musicals.

New Richmond is located directly on the banks of the Ohio River, under 15 minutes from the I-275 loop along Scenic Ohio River Byway, US Hwy 52.

Our most recent show, MIRACLE ON 34TH STREET, the play, proved a great success for both RiverStage and our local community, and was held in New Richmond High School’s 493-seat theater. We also perform shows on the Market Street School Auditorium stage, a smaller, more intimate venue.

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December 15, 2017 · 1:52 pm

Actors Needed for HARVEY at Gaslight Theater Players

GLP_logoThe Gaslight Theater Players in Georgetown, Ohio are looking for two males actors for their next production, HARVEY.

Show dates are February 16 & 17, 23 & 24, 2018

The roles are:

  • Elwood P. Dowd – friendly, eccentric, charmer. Always pleasant when speaking to others, even to those who address him gruffly.
  • Dr. Lynman Sanderson – young doctor but qualified. Infatuated with Nurse Kelly but only reveals his concern indirectly.

If interested, or would like more information, please email the director, Kyle, at karas_daddy@yahoo.com.

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December 13, 2017 · 11:31 am

Scenic Carpenter (Seasonal Temporary) Sought by The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati

SCENIC CARPENTER (Seasonal Temporary)

TCTC_new logoOrganizational Overview:

TCT’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 theatre productions at the historic Taft.
  • TCT Showtime Series at Red Bank – New in 2017-2018, TCT will offer two Showtime Series productions annually. Fully-produced yet smaller, longer-run productions through which we can expand the age ranges of children we are reaching.
  • TCT On Tour – We see over 60,000 children and their families at one of our touring performances or during an arts-integration workshop or residency.
  • TCT Academy – Over 600 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 Overview:
The ideal scenic carpenter is a skilled carpenter with knowledge of industry standard theatrical woodworking techniques.  The scenic carpenter can read and interpret construction drawings and decide, with help from the Technical Director, how to safely utilize the correct tools and techniques to complete the task.  The scenic carpenter is knowledgeable with basic stationary and portable power tools, as well as basic hand tools.

The scenic carpenter is self-motivated, able to work independently to complete tasks assigned to them safely and quickly without constant and direct oversight.  The scenic carpenter is able to work nights and weekends as needed to ensure the project is completed on time.

The scenic carpenter is able to work with other members of the company and other members of the community.  The scenic carpenter is willing and eager to assist other departments to help fulfill the goals of the company.

Responsibilities:

  • Work in the TCT Scene Shop building, painting, and adapting scenic elements under the direction of the Technical Director and Scenic Designer
  • Build required set pieces from construction drawings
  • Repair existing set pieces to show-ready status
  • Prep & load/unload trucks as needed.
  • Maintain an organized and clean work environment
  • Communicate with Technical Director any questions or issues
  • Assist other departments as necessary
  • Provide company with support for special events or projects as needed

 Knowledge/Skills:                                                                          

  • BA or equivalent in theatre, or two years’ experience in scenic construction, or equivalent construction experience
  • Able to lift up to 100lbs, safely climb stairs and ladders, and use aerial work platforms
  • Proficiency with power tools, including, but not limited to: table saw, miter saw, jig saw, pneumatic staplers, hand routers, powered sanders
  • Knowledge and experience in MIG welding, scenic painting, and theatrical rigging a plus
  • Experience with theatrical lighting and sound systems a plus
  • Able to read and interpret construction draftings
  • Self-motivated and able to work independently and safely
  • Excellent time management skills
  • Valid driver’s license

 Compensation:

  • Hourly Wage: $15-19/hr for approximately 3 weeks.
  • Housing is not provided.
  • Start date is January 8, 2018.

Submissions should be sent to:  submissions@tctcincinnati.com

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December 13, 2017 · 9:45 am

EdTA Seeks Project Support Specialist I

EdTA_logoThe Educational Theatre Association is an international association with approximately 125,000 active members. EdTA’s mission is shaping lives through theatre education: honoring student achievement in theatre; supporting teachers by providing professional development, resources, and recognition; and influencing public opinion that theatre education is essential and builds life skills. EdTA is the home of the International Thespian Society, an honorary organization established at more than 4,700 schools, that has inducted more than 2.3 million theatre students since its founding in 1929. EdTA also produces the International Thespian Festival and publishes Dramatics magazine for high school theatre students, and Teaching Theatre, a journal for theatre education professionals.

JOB TITLE:  Project Support Specialist I

POSITION:  EdTA seeks an Project Support Specialist I to support the many project, programmatic, administrative, event planning, and reporting needs of the association.

SKILLS DESIRED:  Must be able to team with others as well as work independently, with minimal supervision, and be able to manage multiple projects simultaneously.  The ideal candidate is detail oriented, a clear communicator, forward thinking, creative, and imaginative.  The ideal candidate has a customer first orientation. The ideal candidate should be execution-focused, able to roll up your sleeves and focus on the task at hand.  The ideal candidate has experience with database management and the ability to be flexible in working with different technologies.  Experience in the non-profit sector, theatre and/or education preferred.

POSITION REPORTS TO:  Support Services Manager

EDUCATION REQUIRED:  Bachelor’s degree or equivalent preferred

STATUS: Full time, non-exempt

STARTING WAGE: Not Posted

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The Project Support Specialist supports the Support Services Manager in meeting the various needs of several departments across the organization.  Success in the role requires aptitude as a project manager, the ability to build relationships with staff, members, and volunteers, an affinity toward data management, research, and some amount of event planning and support.  The Project Support Specialist will be the lead on several projects that require great attention to detail.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

  1. Assists in the production of reports to support organizational decision making.
  2. Creates tools to increase the efficiency of staff and supports the ability to be more productive for our membership.
  3. Participates in the execution of several key processes, such as event registration, scholarship application processing, and new business development.
  4. Assists in the support of the association’s volunteer leaders, as needed.
  5. Fulfills volunteer leader materials and information requests.
  6. Other tasks as assigned.

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

  • High level of proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Ability to apply basic project management principles.
  • Strong organization, multi-tasking, and time management skills.
  • Positive, team-oriented attitude.
  • Familiarity with event planning.
  • High school level math skills.
  • Knowledge of and experience in theatre is a plus.
  • Ability to travel on a limited basis.

Please submit cover letter and résumé by email (Subject Line: EdTA Project Support Specialist I) to:  HRManager@schooltheatre.org.

First consideration will be given to applications received by December 29, 2017.

No phone calls, please.

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