Category Archives: Casting Call

November 22, 2017 · 10:59 am

Casting Call for BLUES IN THE NIGHT at Middletown Lyric Theatre

MLT_logoAll Auditions Held at:
Middletown Lyric Theatre
1530 Central Avenue
Middletown, Ohio 45042

Email Charley Shafor for an audition appointment: cshafor@middletownlyric.org or call 513.425.7140.

ABOUT THE SHOW:

BLUES IN THE NIGHT
Conceived and Originally Directed by SHELDON EPPS- Original Vocal Arrangements and Musical Direction by CHAPMAN ROBERTS- Orchestrations and Additional Vocal Arrangements by SY JOHNSON

This Tony-nominated musical delivers 26 hot and torchy numbers. With little spoken text, the interweaving stories are defined through glorious songs that cover the range of this indigenous American art form, from Bessie Smith to Duke Ellington, Johnny Mercer, Harold Arlen, Alberta Hunter, Jimmy Cox, Ida Cox and more, telling of the pain and misery of life and love… and also of the dogged determination to get through it all… that is the essence of the blues

AUDITION REQUIREMENTS:
Prepare two numbers. One upbeat, one ballad. The genre of music should be Jazz, Blues, and Gospel. You could certainly choose from any of the composer/lyricists listed in the synopsis or related to that style of songwriting. Accompanist will be provided. No Acapella singing or singing from a CD. MUST provide sheet music.

PRODUCTION DATES:
March 16, 17, 23, at 8:00 pm
March 24th at 3:00 pm & 8:00 pm

CHARACTER DESCRIPTIONS:

The Woman Of The World
A beautiful and stylish woman who came from a grandiose and rich lifestyle. She deludes herself into believing she is still living the high life
Gender: Female
Age: upper 40’s and beyond
Vocal range top: A5
Vocal range bottom: F3 

The Girl With A Date
A youthful, energetic, enthusiastic girl. Bright and clever, but innocent and prone to vulnerability. Her drinking reveals a range of emotions and surprisingly uncharacteristic bitterness.
Gender: Female
Age: younger than the other two
Vocal range top: C6
Vocal range bottom: E3

 The Lady from the Road
A warm and beautiful African-American woman. Humorous and full of gossip, she possesses a wealth of experience in her long life. Has fallen from grace andshe knows it,  but hopeful she will rise again.
Gender: Female
Age: upper 40’s and beyond
Vocal range top: Ab5
Vocal range bottom: E3

The Man In The Saloon
A simultaneously very charming and slightly dangerous guy. Exudes confidence and control in his sly remarks to the women, but is secretly frustrated and lonely.
Gender: Male
Age: looks mid-twenties to forties
Vocal range top: Ab4
Vocal range bottom: Ab2

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November 17, 2017 · 3:33 pm

Stage Manager Needed for ONCE ON THIS ISLAND at Warsaw Federal Incline Theater

CLPCincinnati Landmark Productions is looking for a fantastic Production Stage Manager to work our summer production of ONCE ON THIS ISLAND at The Warsaw Federal Incline Theater.

Auditions are: January 6, 7, 8, 9, 2018.
Rehearsals begin: April 22, 2018
Performances: June 6 – July 1, 2017

Interested and available? Send a note and resume please to: jenniferperrino@clpshow.org.

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November 13, 2017 · 2:50 pm

Several Support Positions Available for POLKADOTS at The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati

 

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  1. POLKADOTS THE COOL KIDS MUSICAL:  Assistant Stage Manager
    CONTRACT TIMETABLE:  JANUARY 29TH – MARCH 26TH, 2018.
    COMMITMENT: WEEKDAYS AND SOME WEEKENDS.
    PAY: $3,500

    • Work closely with the Stage Manager, including one week of prep prior to the start of staging rehearsals
    • Track rehearsal needs as assigned by the Stage Manager. Examples include, but are not limited to:
      1. Creating and maintaining running paperwork for various departments
      2. Coordinate fittings with wardrobe / wig / make-up for the cast
      3. Communicate between all departments
      4. Other duties as assigned
    • Work with the Stage Manager and Technical Director to ensure production values while in performances
    • Work closely with the Stage Manager and oversee all Running Crews during Technical Rehearsals and Performances
    • Attend and participate in production meetings, load in/out, tech and dress rehearsals, and all performances at the Showtime Stage at Red Bank
    • Must have working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs
    • Must have excellent interpersonal and communicative skills
    • 2 years of technical theatre/ Stage Management experience, or equivalent, preferred

      TO APPLY SEND RESUME AND ANY REFERENCE LETTERS TO SUBMISSIONS@tctcincinnati.com by November 30th.

  2. POLKADOTS THE COOL KIDS MUSICAL:  Backstage Crew/ Microphone Technician
    CONTRACT TIMETABLE:  FEB 16TH – MARCH 26TH, 2018.
    COMMITMENT: WEEKDAYS AND SOME WEEKENDS.
    PAY: $3,000

    • Work under the direction of the Technical Director, the Sound Designer, and Stage Manager
    • Maintain an organized and backstage environment
    • Pre-show duties as assigned
    • Prep, maintain and troubleshoot all microphones used in the production (wireless or wired, body-worn, etc.)
    • Work with the sound designer/ sound board operator to ensure production quality during performance
    • Act as a backstage deck crew member changing sets and other duties as assigned
    • Work closely with the Stage Manager and other deck crew during technical rehearsals and performances
    • Attend at least 2 (two) run rehearsals prior to load in
    • Attendance and participation in load in/out, tech and dress rehearsals at the Showtime Stage at Red Bank
    • Attendance and participation in all performances
    • Must have working knowledge of wireless microphone systems
    • 2 years of technical theatre experience, or equivalent, preferred
    • Assist in restoring the Showtime Stage to “house rep” during strike

      TO APPLY SEND RESUME AND ANY REFERENCE LETTERS TO SUBMISSIONS@tctcincinnati.com by November 30th.

  3. POLKADOTS THE COOL KIDS MUSICAL:  Master Electrician / Light Board Operator
    CONTRACT TIMETABLE:  FEB 16TH – MARCH 26TH, 2018.
    COMMITMENT: WEEKDAYS AND SOME WEEKENDS.
    PAY: $3,000

    • Work at Red Bank Road building, under the direction of the Technical Director, the Lighting Designer, and Stage Manager
      Maintain an organized and clean backstage environment
    • Pre-show duties as assigned
    • Prep, maintain and troubleshoot all lighting instruments, atmospheric and scenic lighting effects, and materials used in the production (lamps, cables, patterns, gel, fog machines, set pieces with practicals, etc.)
    • Work with the Lighting Designer/ Stage Manager to ensure production quality during performances
    • Program, run, and troubleshoot an ETC ION light board with oversight by the Lighting Designer (during load in/ tech rehearsals)
    • Work closely with the TD, Stage Manager, Spot Operator, and Lighting Designer during technical rehearsals and performances
    • Attendance and participation in Load in/out, Lighting hang/focus/cueing, tech and dress rehearsals at the Showtime Stage at Red Bank
    • Attendance and participation in all performances
    • Participate in the restore to the “House Rep lighting plot” and reset cues during load-out
    • Must have working knowledge of lighting equipment of all kinds, including specific knowledge of the programming and operation of the ETC ION board
    • 2 years of technical theatre experience, or equivalent, preferred

      TO APPLY SEND RESUME AND ANY REFERENCE LETTERS TO SUBMISSIONS@tctcincinnati.com by November 30th.

  4. POLKADOTS THE COOL KIDS MUSICAL:  Sound Designer / Sound Board Operator
    CONTRACT TIMETABLE:  FEB 16TH – MARCH 26TH, 2018.
    COMMITMENT: WEEKDAYS AND SOME WEEKENDS.
    PAY: $3,300

    • Work closely with the Staging Director and Stage Manager to create a design complementary to the production, incorporating materials provided by the show publisher when necessary
    • Creating, acquiring, altering and otherwise providing sound cues necessary to the production to enhance the script or director’s vision
    • rack materials, time, and budget as assigned by the Technical Director
    • Prep, maintain and troubleshoot all sound equipment used in the production (wireless or wired microphones, speakers, mixing board, etc.) along with the Microphone Technician
    • Work with the Microphone Technician and Stage Manager to ensure production quality during performances
    • Attend Production Meetings as assigned
    • Attend at least 2 (two) run rehearsals prior to load in
    • Attendance and participation in load in/out, tech and dress rehearsals at the Showtime Stage at Red Bank
    • Attendance and participation in all performances
    • Restore all system settings to “house rep” at load-our including speaker positions and board program
    • Must have working knowledge of sound editing and mixing programs
    • Must have working knowledge of digital audio mixers (Behringer X32 knowledge preferred)
    • Must have working knowledge of wireless microphone systems
      Must have at least 2 years of technical theatre- sound design/tech experience or equivalent

      TO APPLY SEND RESUME AND ANY REFERENCE LETTERS TO SUBMISSIONS@tctcincinnati.com by November 30th.

  5. POLKADOTS THE COOL KIDS MUSICAL:  House Manager
    CONTRACT TIMETABLE:  FEB 20TH – MARCH 25TH, 2018.
    COMMITMENT: WEEKDAYS AND SOME WEEKENDS.
    PAY: $1,200

    • Ensure the cleanliness of the house and lobby area prior to each performance
    • Manage ushers
    • Organize volunteers
    • Coordinate patron needs with box office
    • Communicate with Stage Manager to coordinate performance start time
    • Resolve seating issues and/or any emergencies that may arise during the performance
    • 6 months of customer service experience preferred
    • CPR and First Aid training required
    • Must have cheerful and helpful attitude

      TO APPLY SEND RESUME AND ANY REFERENCE LETTERS TO SUBMISSIONS@tctcincinnati.com by November 30th.

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November 3, 2017 · 1:52 pm

Directors Sought for 2018-2019 Season at Cincinnati Music Theatre

CMTApplications for director submissions are due back to Karen Galliers (contact info below) no later than Friday, November 10th, and should include (at minimum) one or two musicals that you are interested in producing with CMT.

Applications should feature a brief synopsis of each show, cast, set, and orchestra requirements, any production crew members you may have assembled for your project(s), and finally, a short paragraph explaining why your musical selection is right for CMT to produce.

From there, the CMT Creative Committee will convene and examine all options submitted – directors chosen for interviews will be contacted no later than Friday, November 17th to set up a proper day and time to interview (expected interviews to take place 12/2 – 12/3). The unveiling of CMT’s 2018-2019 season will occur at our annual Season Announcement Gala in January 2018.

We are very excited to hear from you! Please submit all above materials to Karen Galliers no later than Friday, November 10th, and feel free to contact her with any questions or concerns. Email: ikarens@me.com Phone: (859) 250-9410

With Kind Regards,
The CMT Creative Committee
Karen Galliers, VP Creative
Julie DeMatteis, Cody Hendershot, Chuck Kleesattel, Mark Motz, Beth Schnell, Steve Schofield, Fred Martens

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October 30, 2017 · 2:58 pm

Accounting Manager Sought by Cincinnati Opera

co_logoACCOUNTING MANAGER

Cincinnati Opera, a non-profit and the nation’s second oldest opera company, is seeking an Accounting Manager to perform, supervise, and evaluate day-to-day activities. Responsibilities include establishing financial status by developing and implementing systems for collecting, verifying, and reporting information, as well as ongoing oversight of the company’s strategic partners’ financial activities, and working closely with all team members and the Board’s Finance and Investment Committees. This position reports to the CFO.

Responsibilities of the Accounting Manager will consist of managing and overseeing the daily operations of the accounting department including month and year-end processing, accounts payable/receivable, cash receipts, general ledger, assisting CFO with the budget process, cash flow management, revenue and expenditure variance analysis, trust account statement reconciliations (endowment funds), monitor and analyze accounting data and produce financial reports and statements, and coordinate the annual audit. Employee will support proper accounting methods and policies, strive to ensure compliance and accuracy, and establish and maintain fiscal files and records to document transactions.

Candidate should have a bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance and 3 or more years of professional experience. A CPA is preferred. Conceptual thinking; analytical, organizational, and interpersonal skills; along with a high attention to detail and problem solving skills are a must. Progressive computer skills on MS Office, accounting software and databases, an ability to manipulate large amounts of data during our summer performance season, and a deep knowledge of bookkeeping and accounting principles, practices, standards, laws and regulations are critical. Previous supervisory experience and an ability to direct is key.

This full time, exempt position is available immediately. Benefits offered. Email cover letter, resume, contact information for three references, and salary expectation to hr@cincinnatiopera.org or mail to Cincinnati Opera Attn: HR 30 Garfield Pl, Suite 800 Cincinnati, OH 45202.

Applications accepted until position is filled.

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