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August 24, 2016 · 7:40 am

JumpStart Theatre Program Mentor Needed at Educational Theatre Association

EdTA_logoJob Title: JumpStart Theatre Program Mentor
Department: Chapters and Communities
Supervisor: Community Manager
FLSA Status: Part Time, temporary, non-exempt
Prepared By: Director of Human Resources
Prepared Date: 8/18/2016
Approved By: Director of Chapters and Communities
Approved Date: 8/19/2016

Organizational Overview
The Educational Theatre Association (EdTA) is a professional organization for theatre education with more than 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.

EdTA, in collaboration with New York City-based companies iTheatrics and Music Theatre International (MTI), has created JumpStart Theatre, a three-year scalable pilot program designed to bring musical theatre into schools that currently do not have performing arts programs. JumpStart is modeled after the successful Broadway Junior Musical Theatre Program founded by the Shubert Foundation, iTheatrics and MTI in 2005 in collaboration with the New York City Department of Education.
Summary

The Program Mentor will coach and train teachers from (up to) three Cincinnati-area schools in all aspects of their preparation to produce a musical production with their students.

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

  • From September thru December:  Meet with teachers from up to three Cincinnati-area schools 1-2 times per month to check in on progress, assist with audition workshops, or provide guidance leading up to their auditions.
  • From January thru March:  Visit each school once each week for approximately 2 hours at a time during their rehearsals. Observe, offer guidance and support to teachers, as needed, on topics including directing, acting, blocking, time management, lighting, sound, costumes, props, etc.
  • Provide consistent, accurate, and timely communication.
  • On a weekly basis, provide detailed, written reports, with simple photo/video support, including program strengths and weaknesses for each school. Reports will be submitted electronically.
  • Attend and support 3 daylong boot camps each school year (9:00am-4:00pm on September 30, 2016, January 27, 2017, and March 10, 2017).
  • Attend at least one performance at each school (March 2017).
  • Assist with 2-3 rehearsals at each school in the month of April (2017) to prepare for the Showcase, polishing 1-2 songs from each school’s selected show.
  • Attend JumpStart Showcase on May 2, 2017; serve as support staff, offering assistance as needed for backstage or front-of-house responsibilities.

Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  • Degree in theatre/theatre education, or comparable field, preferred.
  • At least one year of experience teaching both adults and children (ages 10-14).
  • Ability to work a flexible schedule.
  • Reliable transportation

Candidates should send a resume and cover letter to HRManager@schooltheatre.org.  Reference EdTA JumpStart Theatre Program Mentor in subject line.

No calls, please.
Submissions due by Friday, September 2, at 4pm.

Educational Theatre Association
2343 Auburn Ave.
Cincinnati, OH 45219-2815
schooltheatre.org

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August 24, 2016 · 7:35 am

Actors Needed for CATCH ME IF YOU CAN at Stagecrafters

SC_logoThe comedy-murder mystery CATCH ME IF YOU CAN by Jack Weinstock (not the Frank Abagnale story or a musical) for Stagecrafters, Inc. is suddenly in need of two people to play roles. One role is a Male, 50s – 60s in age, and the other is a Female, 20s to 30s in age.

Show dates are October 29th, Nov. 4 & 5 at 8:00 pm and Oct. 30 and Nov. 6 at 3:00 pm. Both roles in the Third Act, so rehearsal commitment for the first month is minimal. Rehearsals generally on T-Th-F-Su.

Please contact Mike Morehead if you’re interested, or if you know of someone who might be.

morehead71@gmail.commorehead71@gmail.com
513 251-8308

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August 24, 2016 · 7:31 am

Storytellers Needed for trueADDICTION at trueTHEATRE

TRUE_logoTrue Theatre’s 7th season is starting off with trueADDICTION (Monday, October 10, 2016).

As is true with each show in our season, we are seeking 5 people with true, personal stories that cover the theme of “addiction”.  This does not have to be drugs/alcohol-related.  While we do expect to feature those in this show, we are looking for a variety of addictions to cover.

We are scheduling auditions/interviews for THIS SUNDAY, 8/28, in O’Bryonville.  We schedule people in 1/2-hour slots (between around 12 noon and 5pm, depending on the turn-out) and recommend people reading truetheatre.com/auditions.html before visiting us.  If you cannot make it this Sunday, please get in touch as soon as possible so we know how many out-standing stories we need to hear and then we’ll try to arrange to meet you separately or at least to talk on the phone.

If you have a story that is yours and that you feel can be told in 10-15 minutes without notes, and covers the theme of “addiction,” reach out to us at stories@truetheatre.com and we’ll set up a time and give you directions to where we’ll be meeting.

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August 22, 2016 · 7:06 am

Recreation Supervisor Needed at Town Hall Theatre

THT_logoJOB TITLE: Recreation Supervisor I – Full-Time

DEPARTMENT: Recreation Center

POSITIONS AVAILABLE: One

POSITION DESCRIPTION: Under the direction of the Recreation Facilities Director, performs professional and supervisory work in the administration and operation of recreation activities for Washington Township. Responsibilities include marketing, planning, organizing, implementing, administering, coordinating, and evaluating recreation programs and special events.

Coordinates and oversees special event preparation and marketing/promotional activities to include but not limited to children’s theatre, outdoor holiday lighting festival and additional community events. Responsible for guiding the artistic vision, managing production processes, and supervising staff and operations for a 300-seat children’s theatre.

SALARY RANGE: Starting base salary for this exempt position is $42,162, with the ability to progress to $55,494, plus excellent benefits.

QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited or college or university with a major in Arts Administration, Business Management, Communication, Event Planning, Hospitality Management, Marketing, Recreation or a related field and three (3) years of successful experience in Arts Administration, Business Management, Communication, Event Planning, Hospitality Management, Marketing, Recreation management including one (1) year of supervisory experience, or any equivalent combination of training and experience. Must have a valid driver’s license and be insurable.

Preferred candidate would have good supervisory and organizational skills. Also have the ability to plan, organize, lead and oversee activities and will possess strong customer service and team building skills.

TO APPLY: Apply online at http://www.washingtontwp.org/jobs by selecting the Apply Here button or in person between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. weekdays at the Washington Township Government Center, 8200 McEwen Road, Dayton. All materials must be received by the stated deadline for first consideration.

Completed application materials must contain a cover letter, resume, and completed application (with copies of all documentation). Please remit application materials to Dawn Barnett, Human Resources at the Government Center. All original requested materials must be received by 4:00 p.m. Friday, September 16, 2016 for first consideration. INCOMPLETE APPLICATION SUBMITTALS MAY NOT BE CALLED OR CONSIDERED.

APPOINTMENT PROCEDURE: The selection process for this position may consist of any, all or a combination of the following tests: evaluation of training and experience, written examination, structured oral interview or other assessment method.

Candidate will be required to complete a criminal background check, driver’s license and personal background investigation. Appointment procedure will be based on the number of qualified candidates.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

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August 19, 2016 · 7:01 am

Men Needed for MRS. WARREN’S PROFESSION at Middletown Lyric Theatre

MLT_logoMiddletown Lyric Theatre
1530 Central Ave
Middletown Ohio
513-425-7140

MLT is currently looking for three men. Please contact Charley Shafor at cshafor@middletownlyric.orgcshafor@middletownlyric.org for an audition by appointment.

MRS. WARREN’S PROFESSION
Production dates: March 3, 4, 10 & 11 2017

CHARACTERS: All three men should have the appearance of being in their mid 40s to early 50s.

  • Mr. Praed: A friend of Mrs. Warren, middle-aged and attractive, a good man.
  • Sir George Crofts: Mrs. Warren’s business partner. A middle-aged, stodgy, entitled member of the upper class.
  • Reverend Samuel Gardner: A local minister and (possibly) Vivie’s biological father

SYNOPSIS

Vivie Warren, a thoroughly modern young woman, has just graduated from the University of Cambridge with honours in Mathematics and is available for suitors. Her mother, Mrs. Warren, her mother arranges for her to meet her friend Mr. Praed, a middle-aged, handsome architect, at the home where Vivie is staying. Mrs. Warren arrives with her business partner, Sir George Crofts, who is attracted to Vivie despite their 25-year age difference. Vivie is romantically involved with the youthful Frank Gardner, who sees her as his meal ticket. His father, the (married) Reverend Samuel Gardner, has a history with Vivie’s mother. As we discover later, he may be Vivie’s out-of-wedlock father, which would make Vivie and Frank half-siblings. Mrs. Warren successfully justifies to her daughter how she chose her particular profession in order to support her daughter and give her the opportunities she never had.

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