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The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati Seeking Musical Theatre Performers of All Ethnicities

TCTC_new logoCincinnati –The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati (TCT), the country’s oldest professional theatre for young audiences, is accepting submissions for diverse roles in the 2017-18 touring season and within the new TCT Resident Artist Company.   

Troupe members will receive a full-time salary of $25k/year plus full benefits (comprehensive benefits package includes Health/Dental/Vision, 403(b), PTO – paid time off).  Each member of the Resident Artist Company will be guaranteed four to five projects each year: participating in tours, teaching, new works development, and arts administration.

“This is not a just a gig.”, said Roderick Justice, Artistic Director of TCT. “Each recruit will be a full-fledged employee and part of the TCT family.  This is the opportunity for nine artists to be a part of something fresh, exciting, and rewarding.  We are looking nationwide for a diverse and passionate troupe of artists, teachers, and versatile performers.  The actors we will hire must be able to step into a variety of roles, yet be flexible enough to learn and cultivate new arts administrative skills.”

Full-time employment will begin August 1, 2017.

Those interested should send their headshot, resume, and a video link of the applicant singing a musical-theatre song to submissions@tctcincinnati.com, with the subject line: “RAC Submission”. 

Submissions will be accepted only until Midnight, Wednesday, May 10, 2017. 

Please do not apply if you have submitted in the past six (6) months. 

The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati is the only professional theater in the region that devotes its entire MainStage season to children. TCT brings more than 103,000 people downtown annually and reaches over 68,000 students through touring productions.  The company’s TCT Academy offers arts training to children in a variety of disciplines.

Since 1924, The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati (TCT) has been educating, entertaining and engaging audiences of all ages through professional theatrical productions and arts education programming for schools and families throughout the region.  “We are helping to create the future arts patrons for our city, while at the same time are filling a gap left by the reduction in arts education in schools,” said Kim Deaton, Managing Director and CEO of The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati. TCT brings art to life for children and the young at heart through three key programs:  TCT MainStage at the Taft, TCT on Tour (including WorkShops), and TCT Academy (performing arts instruction).

Our TCT MainStage at the Taft series performed in downtown Cincinnati includes daytime performances for school audiences and weekend performances for the public.  Four production runs are held each year, with individual shows formatted into one-hour, family friendly events. For each Broadway-quality production, we present seven performances for public audiences and ten performances for school students.

TCT on Tour brings the magic of live theatre directly to those who would otherwise be unable to enjoy it. TCT tours five productions each season, serving children of all ages (kindergarten through high school) with titles taken from classic literature, fairy tales, history and other works studied in school curricula. The acting troupe travels with innovative sets, which are designed to be both portable and visually enticing. TCT on Tour prides itself on productions that are both educational and entertaining, as well as affordable for schools and other venues across the broad geographic spectrum of Ohio. TCT on Tour also includes the WorkShop division, which takes a teaching artist directly into individual classrooms or after school programs, for a more interactive arts integration experience with children from pre-K through 16 years of age. Many of the workshops we offer examine contemporary concerns through the introduction of historical figures, such as Harriet Tubman, Martin Luther King, Jr. and Langston Hughes; while other workshops bring social topics such as healthy eating, self-esteem and anti-bullying to life through theater, music, writing and role-playing.

Both TCT MainStage and TCT on Tour school shows are followed by a question and answer session between the audience and the cast and/or TCT representative (often, the Director) and are accompanied by complementary study guides, with state and national standards in mind, available on our website.  Our productions are intended to act as a bridge for local curricula, giving schools access to high quality arts education as well as serving as a catalyst for integrating the arts with other subjects.

TCT Academy offers arts training to children in a variety of disciplines through our twelve-week, one hour/week class sessions, our one-week themed summer camps for introductory arts makers or our audition-based, two-week STAR Camp Red Bank program and one-month, audition-based STAR Intensive NKU summer program for children with demonstrated talent and interest in the performing arts. In addition to learning the arts, a primary objective for these arts integrated classes is to provide students with the necessary tools to become successful adults.  Whether the students continue in an arts field or choose a different career path, the skills they develop in these programs can be leveraged and will last a life time.

The TCT Showtime Series at Red Bank is a brand-new destination for theater education expanding TCT’s reach into the community.  The Ralph and Patricia Corbett Showtime Stage is a small 152-seat performance space housed in our new facility on Red Bank Road. This new theater gives us the opportunity to program for new audiences, including preschoolers as well as middle and high school students.  Thus, we begin the creation of future arts patrons in Cincinnati at an even earlier age, and extend their engagement through high school.  The Showtime Series will allow us to program the new space with more than 64 performances.  The two productions slated for the coming year are:  Dr. Seuss’s The Cat in the Hat June 2-July 9, 2017; and the regional premiere of Polkadots: The Cool Kids Musical February 23-March 25, 2018.

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Actor Needed for DAMN YANKEES at the Warsaw Federal Incline Theatre

WFIT_Sign at nightCincinnati Landmark Productions is seeking a ball player for our production of DAMN YANKEES.

  • Must be a minimum of 19 years of age.
  • MUST HAVE A RESUME listing theatrical experience.
  • A headshot/picture is appreciated.

The Role: Sohovik- A baseball player for the Washington Senators. The smartest and most level-headed of the players. Enjoys his side job of selling insurance. The unofficial leader of the team.
Gender: Male Age: 25 to 35 Vocal range top: G5 Vocal range bottom: D4
Rehearsals have begun.

PERFORMANCES Dates:
Wed., May 24, Thurs., May 25, Fri., May 26, Sat., May 27, Sun., May 28
Wed., May 31, Thurs., June 1, Fri., June 2, Sat., June 3, Sun., June 4
Wed., June 7, Thurs., June 8, Fri., June 9, Sat., June 10, Sun., June 11
Wed., June 14, Thurs., June 15, Fri., June 16, Sat., June 17, Sun., June 18

If interested, email Jennifer Perrino at jenniferperrino@covedalecenter.com (no calls please)

DAMN YANKEES May 24 – June 18, 2017
Music and Lyrics by Jerry Ross and Richard Adler; Book by Douglass Walop and George Abbott
Based on the novel The Year The Yankees Lost the Pennant by Douglass Wallop.
Middle-aged baseball fanatic Joe Boyd trades his soul to the Devil, for a chance to lead his favorite team to victory in the pennant race against the New York Yankees. Transformed into young baseball sensation Joe Hardy, he leads the hapless Washington Senators to the final game for the pennant, only to realize the true worth of the life he’s left behind. Light, fast-paced and devilishly clever, Damn Yankees is a home-run hit featuring all-American subject matter and an irreverent sense of humor. Featuring classic songs like “Whatever Lola Wants (Lola Gets!)”, “You Gotta Have Heart” and “Shoeless Joe from Hannibal, MO.”, Damn Yankees is a wicked, romantic comedy – winner of 7 Tony Awards including Best Musical!

Matt Wilson Director; Steve Goers, Music Director; Kate Stark, Choreographer

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Chief Relationship Officer Sought by Educational Theatre Association

EdTA_logoJob Title: Chief Relationship Officer
Department: Administration
Supervisor: Executive Director
FLSA Status: Full-time, exempt
Prepared By: HR Director
Prepared Date: 3/31/2017
Approved By: Executive Director
Approved Date: 3/31/2017

Organizational Overview
The Educational Theatre Association (EdTA) is a professional organization for theatre education with over 100,000 members nationwide. EdTA’s mission is shaping lives through theatre education by:Honoring student achievement in theatre and enriching their theatre education experience; Supporting teachers by providing professional development, networking opportunities, resources, and recognition; and Influencing public opinion that theatre education is essential and builds life skills. EdTA operates the International Thespian Society (ITS), an honorary organization that has inducted more than 2 million theatre students since its founding in 1929.

Summary
EdTA seeks a Chief Relationship Officer (CRO) who develops member, chapter, and industry partnerships by working to create and promote resources of value for stakeholders; communicates these resources to the appropriate constituents; listens and acts on stakeholder needs; and ensures that all members and supporting organizations have easy access to all things EdTA.

The CRO provides strategic and operational oversight for EdTA’s membership initiatives including the engagement, expansion, and retention of the member base and the development and implementation of member benefits and services.

The CRO oversees Chapter Relations and volunteer management to provide support and resources to enable volunteers to deliver a large part of the Association’s mission.

The CRO is responsible for the Association’s business development activities, oversees the operations of the business development function and monitors all member and industry relationship activities through coordination with staff, appropriate committees and the Board of Directors.

The CRO will mine the intrinsic value in relationships for, between and among individuals, divisions of the organization and the associated industry partners to facilitate win-win solutions.

The CRO also provides consistent leadership needed to facilitate the cultural changes that are necessary to achieve strategic growth outcomes and improve EdTA’s future growth prospects.

The Chief Relationship Officer serves as a member of the Senior Executive Team with the Executive Director, Deputy Executive Director, and Chief Operating Officer and has responsibility for supervision of two direct reports and eight total staff members.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Membership and Chapter Relations

  • Oversee and manage the work of the Director of Membership and Director of Chapter Relations, and coach the managers and support staff to personal growth.
  • Develop a high-level strategy for establishing the Association’s relationship ecosystem and plans for growth.
  • Guide the building of member engagement.
  • Develop and implement a comprehensive strategy to engage Thespian Alumni in the organization and leverage their talent and resources to grow the Association.
  • Oversee Alumni events
  • Create a plan for forging and building specific relationships, for example college professors as ambassadors.
  • Partner with the Deputy Executive Director to conduct research and market assessments for the launch of new programs, products and services to existing member constituencies and entirely new audiences. Build on the significant work invested in surveys to transform membership recognition of the value of EdTA.
  • Nurture a culture of stakeholder engagement and investment throughout the Association, ensuring that all team members participate in and support member volunteerism and revenue-generating initiatives and goals.
  • Collaborate with Human Resources to create the most effective organizational structure and volunteer structure to support membership.
  • Formulate, implement and enforce proper member data collection policies and procedures.
  • Partner with IT to define and develop tools and technology for Chapters to enable their success.
  • Evaluate dues structure and increased infrastructure required to support growth in the chapters.
  • Develop international expansion models and oversee the new chapter in China.
  • Develop structure for leveraging influencers, celebrities, and VIPs — stakeholders that can promote school theatre and connect EdTA to resources

Industry Business Development

  • Design and implement strategies that support revenue generation and programmatic goals.
  • Partner with the Business Development Manager to create sponsor, advertiser, and exhibitor strategies, relationships and plans.
  • Research, target, and network with potential prospect companies.
  • Identify and direct the implementation of activities that generate non-dues revenue, such as a re-envisioned store with Thespian gear.
  • Formulate and implement policies as they affect the administration of sponsorships and royalty agreements, e.g. stewardship procedures.

KEY SKILLS DESIRED:
Proactive, strategic thinker and problem-solver with excellent team building skills.

Ability to build member and corporate relationships across multiple generations; and connect, build, trust and inspire members and industry to view their investments in the Association, economic or volunteerism, as expressions of their values.

EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
  • 10 years of relevant membership, development, and volunteer cultivation experience.
  • Experience in a membership-driven trade or professional association, or national nonprofit organization ideal.
  • Track record for successful corporate development initiatives.
  • Self-motivation and discipline to regularly set and achieve goals.
  • Clear understanding of membership and industry relationships and engagement building.
  • A strong business orientation and the ability to make data-driven decisions.
  • Superb written and oral communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Strong commitment to, and passion for, the mission of the Association and ability to articulate the importance of the organization’s work to prospective and current members and industry partners
  • Passion for or experience in theatre preferred
  • Ability to travel as required.

Please submit cover letter and résumé by email (Subject Line: EdTA CRO) to:  HRManager@schooltheatre.orgInclude desired salary.

First consideration will be given to applications received by April 14.

No phone calls, please.

Additional Insights:  Upside opportunities in the next 5 years for CRO

  • Member growth – develop strategies and plans to reach the 80% white space in the high school market, 96% white space in the middle school market, thousands of individual educators, teaching artists, acting coaches, private academies, after school programs, and elementary schools
    • Sales funnel – create a process for generating leads, delivering content, converting to membership, growing involvement, securing donations, lifetime value of a member growing along the engagement curve. Help EdTA staff leverage our database tools for analysis and decisions.
  • Alumni – formulate strategy and organization of Thespian alumni, leading to local events and fundraising to support the Foundation
  • Stakeholders beyond alumni – structure the tracking and opportunities with celebrities, influencers, VIPs, etc to promote school theatre and connect EdTA to resources
  • Volunteer engagement – grow involvement beyond chapter boards and International Thespian Festival, define roles and structure, committees, launch Volunteer Central on website with database of job descriptions, contact person, time commitment etc.
  • Support for chapters – partner with Infrastructure team to build resources required to support growth in chapters, e.g. new tools and technology, new dues structure, paid employees in chapters
  • International expansion – ensure success in China and reapply learning to other regions e.g. Japan, Taiwan, Australia, UK
  • Define goals for scholarships and awards to build stature and outreach, and redesign structure of these programs to meet external goals
  • Explore the idea of a college membership; explore partnership or merger with Alpha Psi Omega and/or American Alliance of Theatre & Education (AATE) and/or Create an Affiliate Model for smaller organizations like MTEA, AATE, Lenaea Festival, NYSTEA, to access our infrastructure and join under the EdTA umbrella
  • Relaunch the store, making it friendly like Amazon and expanding offerings in Thespian gear e.g. clothing, backpacks, blankets, coolers, etc. to build revenue and an iconic brand

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Costume Assistant/Finisher Needed at Cincinnati Landmark Productions

CLPCincinnati Landmark Productions is seeking a part-time Costume Assistant/Finisher
for the Costume Shop for the Covedale Center for the Performing Arts & the Warsaw Federal Incline Theater

Costume Assistant/Finisher:
Must have high school diploma or equivalency, some college preferred. Have a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation. Must be able to work in an unsupervised environment at The Covedale Center for the Performing Arts AND The Warsaw Federal Incline Theatre. Must be a self-starter, dependable, and have excellent communication and customer service skills.

Qualifications:

  • Basic pattern drafting skills.
  • Knowledge of/experience in basic hand and sewing techniques.
  • Basic knowledge of costume and fashion history.
  • Basic knowledge of fabric types and their uses for stage.
  • Excellent time management skills.
  • Good interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Good organizational skills.
  • Must be willing/able to climb a ladder.
  • Must be able to stand/sit for long periods.
  • Must have excellent organizational skills.
  • Must be able to lift 50 lbs.
  • Must be able to take direction and work unsupervised.

Duties:

  • Assists Costume Designer in the creation of patterns and finished costume garments.
  • Cuts fabric based on patterns.
  • Grades pattern to other sizes as needed.
  • Stitches made to order garments and fitting alterations.
  • Manages pattern collection.
  • Manages time and equipment in an effective manner.
  • Performs other duties as assigned by Costume Designer such as attending fittings, laundry, pulling and restocking costumes, crafts, fabric painting, millinery.
  • Launders costumes and sends dry cleanable items to cleaners.
  • Oversees general shop organization and keeps shop tidy.
  • Pulls and restocks costumes and props from stock.
  • Manages time in an effective manner.
  • Performs other duties as assigned by Costume designer such as crafts work, painting, millinery.

This is a 25 hour a week position – Day time hours. MUST be available as needed during performances when necessary.

If interested, please send resume to: Caren Brady, Costume Designer @ carenbrady@clpshows.org. No phone calls please. Start Date: IMMEDIATE.

Please note: These positions are a good fit for NON PERFORMERS – staffers will work during performances. Start date immediate.

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COMEDYSPORTZ Cincinnati Auditions at OTRimprov

otr_comedysportz-logoOTRimprov is proud to announce a new round of auditions to add to the roster of ComedySportz Cincinnati. ComedySportz is fast-paced, short-form competitive improv for everyone.

We are looking for players of all experience levels who want to be a part of this exciting, regularly scheduled show, can start rehearsing right away, and are available for regular Friday evening shows. If you have any question, please contact us at comedysportz@otrimprov.com with April Auditions in the subject line.

Auditions will be in one (1) hour sessions and held on Wednesday, April 5th and Thursday, April 6th from 7:00pm to 10:00pm. Auditions will be held at The Eddy, 656 East McMillan St., Cincinnati, OH, 45206. Parking is available on the street, in small lot next to the building, or in the lot behind The Eddy off of May Street.

Please note this is a separate performing troupe from OTRimprov and will exclusively perform family-friendly short-form style improv.

Click here to submit to audition.

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