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April 3, 2017 · 5:54 pm

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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March 28, 2017 · 6:34 am

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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March 10, 2017 · 6:24 am

Female Performers Wanted for Voice-Based Theatrical Production

MISC_Auditions2Three roles available for a speaking chorus in our adaptation of a section from Christopher Logue’s poem WAR MUSIC. Singers welcome, though there will be no singing.

The main requirement is an ability to act through your voice, with minimal physical gesturing. The text is an adaptation of a modern English language poem.

Please contact foundlingsvoices@gmail.com to schedule an audition. Feel free to include resume and a brief audio recording (30-second to minute-long monologues), though neither is absolutely necessary.

Auditions will be held during the last two weeks of March. Performances are April 27-29.

Foundlings’ Voices is a new Cincinnati-based project dedicated to voice, sound, and poetry in theater.

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March 7, 2017 · 6:18 am

Assistant Camp Coordinator Needed at Playhouse in the Park

PIP_logoCincinnati Playhouse in the Park is an equal opportunity employer and encourages inquiries about this position from a broad spectrum of candidates reflecting the diversity of the community we serve.

Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park seeks an Assistant Camp Coordinator for our 2017 Summer Theatre Day Camp.

The Assistant Camp Coordinator assists in facilitation of all aspects of the day to day of camp including; check-in and check-out, parent communication, materials and room prep, implementing the staff break plan, and class rotations. She/he is instrumental in creating and maintaining a positive and exciting camp environment. Ideal candidates have completed or are working towards a college degree, have experience working with children and are enthusiastic about summer camps. Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to:

  • Maintain all paperwork including check-in/out sheets, name tags and group rosters for each week
  • Direct parent communication during camp
  • Assist daily check-in/out process
  • Process and turn in all injury reports
  • Prep classrooms each week
  • Implement break and class rotation schedule
  • Trouble shoot challenges as they come up

Training/Prep Time: May 29-June 9, 9:00am-1:00pm
Camp dates: June 12-July 1 and July 10-28
Mid camp prep week: July 7, 9:00am-5:00pm (Off July 3-6)
Camp Hours:
9:00a-6:00p, Monday-Friday
Pay Rate: $10/hour

Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to:

CAMPER SUPERVISION

  • Supervise students in the after-care program
  • Oversee camper check-out every day
  • Lead afternoon assembly with counselors
  • Provide supervision during snack, breaks and lunch
  • Assess behavioral issues and alert the appropriate staff member to get involved
  • Cover in classes as needed
  • Maintain a positive and team-focused atmosphere

CAMP COORDINATION

  • Close the building and rooms each evening
  • Assist with lunch area set up each day and tear down
  • Assist with staff and class rotation schedule
  • Maintain parent communication throughout each week
  • Clean up rooms at end of each day
  • Organize the front of house logistics for showcase performances
  • Create name tags, group rosters, group signs, etc. for each week
  • Ensure check-in is ready for the next day’s camp
  • Prep supplies for classes each week
  • Oversee room turn over for each week
  • Maintain daily schedule and camp staff board updates
  • Other tasks as assigned

SAFETY

  • Write up injury reports for students and turn in to the Education Coordinator
  • Manage basic injury and ailment needs
  • Clean up spills and mitigate any safety concerns as they arise
  • Report potential issues to the Summer Camp Program Manager

COMPETENCIES

  • Experience working with children
  • Experience with administrative processes preferred
  • Currently attending college, graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree, or commensurate experience.
  • Good email communication skills
  • Experience with customer service
  • Organized and able to solve problems quickly and positively

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

  • The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl
  • The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift up to 25 pounds
  • This position is partially sedentary and the employee is required to regularly talk and hear.

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check.

For more information, go to cincyplay.com and click on the Employment tab.

To apply: Please send a resume and three references to Daunielle Rasmussen, Director of Education and Community Engagement at Daunielle.rasmussen@cincyplay.com. No calls please.

Application Deadline: March 19, 2017

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March 6, 2017 · 8:19 pm

Full Time Ticketing Specialist Sought by The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati

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:

  • MainStage at the Taft Theatre – We welcome 97,000 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 60,000 children and their families at one of our touring performances or during an arts-integration workshop or residency.
  • TCT Academy – Over 300 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 Ticketing Specialist will assist the organization in fulfilling its mission of educating, entertaining and engaging our young audiences through professional theatrical productions and arts education programming.

The Ticketing Specialist of The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati (TCT) reports directly to the Box Office Manager and the Sales Director.  

Responsibilities:
The Ticket Office Specialist shall be responsible for:

  • Processing Season Ticket Orders.
  • Selling Single Ticket Orders.
  • Answering phone/email.
  • Assisting customers at the Ticket Office in our Red Bank Road location and the Box Office window at the Taft Theatre during performance dates.

The Ticketing Specialist’s duties include assisting in all aspects of the ticket office, including but not limited to:

  • Audit
    • Daily balancing of season and single ticket sales.
  • Accounts Payable and Receivable
    • Process payments for season and single ticket accounts.
  • Other
    • All other duties and responsibilities related to the function of the ticket office as assigned.

In fulfilling his/her duties, the Ticketing Specialist will:

  • Work closely with the Box Office Manager and Sales Director to fulfill the mission of TCT.
  • Be an advocate for TCTC in the community.
  • Consistently and accurately articulate the philosophy and policies of TCT to the staff, patrons, and general public.

Ideal and Minimum Qualifications:

  • High School Diploma or GED, college education preferred.
  • Problem solving skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to be a team player.
  • Excellent communication and customer service skills.
  • Experience with Microsoft Office.
  • Able to work irregular hours and weekends in addition to regular business hours.
  • Prefer Ticketmaster selling experience.

Compensation & Benefits:

  • Full-time, hourly position.
  • Health, vision and dental benefits available, partially subsidized by employer contributions, after a waiting period.
  • 403(b) retirement plan participation available, after a waiting period, with eligibility for an employer match after one year of credited service.
  • Generous PTO accrual based on years of service.
  • Generous paid holiday schedule.

Please email resume by Friday, March 24, 2017 to: tickets@tctcincinnati.com.

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