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Theater Technician Needed at Mount St. Joseph

MSJ_logoPosition title: Theater Technician

Status: Part-Time, As needed

Department: Campus Facilities

Reports to: Lead Theater Technician, Coordinator of Campus Events and Conference Services

Purpose: The Theater Technician assists in stage, sound, and lighting services as needed for events on Mount St. Joseph University’s campus.

Primary Contacts: Coordinator for Campus Events and Conference Services, Theatre Technicians, students, and campus visitors

Supervision Exercised: None

Supervision Received: Works under immediate supervision with work assignments reviewed at frequent intervals or at pre-determined times.

Qualifications

  • Education: High School Diploma required.
  • Experience: Professional-level experience in stage, sound, and lighting setup.
  • Specialized Training: Must be able to occasionally lift a minimum of 50 lbs. and be available at various times and days throughout the week which can include weeknights and/or weekends as needed.

Skills, Attributes

Customer Service:

  •  exhibit a “student/customer first” orientation in providing exceptional service in all responsibilities and interactions demonstrating versatility in handling people and situations
  • adapt willingly and quickly to changing priorities, responsibilities, and customer needs and expectations; anticipate and identify department and other customer needs
  • available to rotate through multiple time frames of service operations

Teamwork:

  • collaborate well with others and help make Theater staff a cohesive group
  • communicate, cooperate and collaborate with others to achieve common office or University goals
  • willingly assists in various responsibilities as appropriate within the Campus Facilities area as required during high service demand times

Communication:

  • develop and nurture an effective, productive and respectful rapport and working relationship with students, co-workers, and various campus and community constituencies maintaining appropriate level of professionalism
  • communicate information clearly and concisely and listen well to others
  • must possess effective communication skills

Accuracy:

  • maintain a high level of accuracy, consistently reviewing work to detect errors, oversights or omissions

Initiative:

  • take immediate and independent action when necessary assuming initiative for creative problem solving
  • accomplish tasks with follow through to completion

Work Environment, Physical Demands:

  • Occasional lifting and work on eveings and weekends to accommodate event schedule.

To apply, please send cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references to Katrina.Kenton@msj.edu with “Attn: Theater Technician Search” in the subject line. A review of resumes will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

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Actors Needed for HORIZONS OF GOLD by Inspiring Arts Productions

MISC_Casting call2Inspiring Arts Productions is extending their auditions for three lead characters as well as several other supporting roles in their production of HORIZONS OF GOLD, an exciting new musical drama, written by local composers.

Performances: Parrish Theater in Hamilton from 8/12-8/14.

Rehearsals: two week nights and Saturday mornings; held the in Mason area

Casting: open to 15-25 year olds; music reading skills, theater and dance experience are preferred.

HORIZONS OF GOLD: Rose is a young Mexican migrant, abandoned and lost in turbulent 1930’s California. She finds Margaret Thomas, a displaced Kansas Dust-Bowl farmwife grieving the family she lost. Two women, both in need of home and healing of heart, cling to each other through unrelenting hardships. Could John Bollen, the generous wheat farmer down the road, be a savior for them both? A powerful journey of the heart unfolds for three people who find their lives intertwined; each desperate to heal the past and embrace a new future.

For more information, go to https://iaphorizons.wordpress.com/

  • Margaret (LEAD):  loyal, loving farm wife; nearly broken by circumstances, but finds the inner strength to go on.  Mezzo Soprano; strong acting skill essential.
  • Rose (LEAD): Mexican immigrant (early 20’s); Rose is deeply wounded by past circumstances.  A lost soul looking belonging, she is a fighter, loyal, and sacrificial.  A soprano with a belt
  • Bo (LEAD): Prosperous Kansas farmer (mid-30s); Bo is thoughtful, generous and wise.  He has experienced tragedy, but hasn’t become bitter.  A high baritone.

To audition, please go to https://iaphorizons.wordpress.com/auditions/, and follow the directions for the video auditions carefully. Submissions are due by Monday, June 13, at noon. You will be contacted directly on Monday, June 13, if we would like to see you at callbacks that evening.

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Managing Editor, Publications Position Available at EdTA

EdTA_logoJob Title: Managing Editor, Publications
Department: Publications
Supervisor: Director of Publications, Editor in Chief
FLSA Status: Full time, exempt
Prepared By: HR Director
Prepared Date: 6/2/2016
Approved By: Director of Publications, Editor in Chief
Approved Date: 6/3/2016

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
Partners with the Editor in Chief to plan, direct, and coordinate activities of editorial and other staff engaged in preparing written material for print or electronic publication by performing the following duties.

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

  • Oversees the publication process.  Assigns editorial resources.
  • Coordinates activities of design, editorial, and production departments.
  • Oversees workflow of projects to completion within specified budgets and deadlines.
  • Keeps abreast of new developments in publishing methods and systems.
  • Evaluates and oversees the implementation of new methods and systems.
  • Confers with authors and editors regarding budget, background information, objectives, audience level, and style.
  • Prioritizes, tracks, handles, and maintains records of the elements, costs, and time schedules of multiple projects.  Assists in preparing and managing the department budget.
  • Works within the context of standard editing procedures and house style.  Traffic and inspect proofs for accuracy.
  • Selects, supervises, obtains cost estimates from, and pays invoices of outside vendors such as freelance editors, packagers, proofreaders, and indexers.
  • Contribute to editorial meetings, including content ideas for multiple platforms; work with internal staff and freelancers to maximize editorial opportunities.
  • Supervisory Responsibilities
  • Directly supervises the production of Dramatics and Teaching Theatre magazines. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include planning, assigning, and directing work and resolving problems.

Competencies

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

  • Analytical – Synthesizes complex or diverse information; collects and researches data; uses intuition and experience to complement data; designs work flows and procedures.
  • Problem Solving – Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes information skillfully; develops alternative solutions; works well in group problem solving situations.
  • Project Management – Develops project plans; coordinates projects; communicates changes and progress; completes projects on time and budget.
  • Communications – Expresses ideas and thoughts verbally; expresses ideas and thoughts in written form; exhibits good listening and comprehension; keeps others adequately informed; selects and uses appropriate communication methods.
  • Quality Management – Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.
  • 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.

Education and/or Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree from four-year college or university and five years of relevant experience; or eight to 10 years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Language and Computer Skills

  • Ability to read, analyze, and interpret articles and journals.  Ability to write articles for publication that conform to prescribed style and format.
  • To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of the Adobe Creative Suite and the MS Office Suite.

Candidates should send a resume and cover letter to HRManager@schooltheatre.org.  No calls, please.

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Miami Writes Play Reading Submission Info

Deadline to submit: Nov. 4, 2016 by midnight.

MU_logoYou are receiving this information because you, your friends and/or your students may be interested in submitting a play for our annual reading— part of our Miami Writes Program for New Plays. Also, you, your friends and/or one of your students might be interested in being an actor-reader. Any local actor or writer, Miami alumnus, student or employee is eligible.

This year we are happy to announce that our spring 2017 production will be the Miami Writes Shorts II on April 20-23. We will be presenting 10-15 minute plays in full production presented by Miami University Hamilton Theatre. So get those plays in and you may see yours fully produced in the spring of 2017.

Click here to download the submission information in .pdf format. Also, if you or yours want to act, please contact Bekka Eaton Reardon at eatonrl@miamioh.edu.

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Actors Needed for ANYTHING GOES at Rivertown Players

RP_logoRivertown Players based out of Lawrenceburg is looking for a few good men to help crew our ship as it gets ready to sail this July 15 & 16 for Cole Porter’s ANYTHING GOES.

If you want to sing in the chorus, great! If you want to dance, excellent! If you want to just stand around and look sailor-ish, awesome! There could be a few one liners or wolf whistles thrown in as well.

If you are interested contact Lynn Wuest Minges through their Facebook event for rehearsal details.

Check out our website at  www.rivertownplayers.com.

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