Category Archives: Casting Call

Cincinnati Landmark Productions is seeking a production stage manager for
CYPT’s WEST SIDE STORY.

Yes…it’s a paid position too.

If interested, please contact Jennifer Perrino, Business Manager at jenniferperrino@covedalecenter.com. Please provide resume and cover letter in communication.

Cincinnati Landmark Productions, the parent theatrical organization for Cincinnati Young People’s Theatre is seeking to fill the position of Production Stage Manager for our 35th summer production, WEST SIDE STORY.

The Show: Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet is transported to modern-day New York City, as two young idealistic lovers find themselves caught between warring street gangs, the “American” Jets and the Puerto Rican Sharks. Their struggle to survive in a world of hate, violence and prejudice is one of the most innovative, heart-wrenching and relevant musical dramas of our time.

The Production team: Tim Perrino, Director; Steve Goers, Music Director; Maggie Perrino, Choreographer

Requirements: Previous experience in stage management, company management and/or event coordination for live performances. Must be able to read and write and communicate effectively. Must have excellent time-management and problem solving skills.
Other Requirements: Must have a valid driver’s license, reliable transportation and regular internet access/connection. Dependability is essential. Must be willing to work in a unique, collaborative, creative, dedicated, professional and fun environment.

Audition dates:
Saturday, April 30th @ 10:00, 11:00 am, 1:00 and 2:00 pm
Sunday, May 1st @ 6:00, 7:00 and 8:00 pm
Tuesday, May 3rd @ 5:00 6:00, 7:00 and 8:00 pm

Rehearsals begin: Monday, June 6, 2016
Sun. 7/17 PROMO SHOW –Washington Park. 7-9pm.

WEST SIDE STORY Complete Performance Dates:

• July 28 7:30 pm
• July 29 8:00 pm
• July 30 8:00 pm
• July 31 2:00 pm
• August 3 7:30 pm
• August 4 7:30 pm
• August 5 8:00 pm
• August 7th 2pm and 7:30 pm.

What is CYPT? Cincinnati Young People’s Theatre (CYPT) provides a summer of great experience for performers and techies alike. Many of our members are now professional actors, singers, dancers, technicians and musicians. Others are Drama, Opera, Music Theatre, Voice, Music and Broadcasting majors at colleges all over the country. To date, over 2,200 teens have been a part of CYPT!

CYPT has produced 34 years of exciting shows, including: Jesus Christ Superstar, Footloose, 42nd Street, Children of Eden, Hello Dolly, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Anything Goes, The Pajama Game, Godspell, Les Miserables, Crazy For You, The Wedding Singer, Grease, Footloose, Hairspray and many more!

CYPT is the recipient of the Post-Corbett Award for Outstanding Arts Organization, plus, the National Recreation and Parks Arts and Humanities Award, and the Ohio State Award for Best Student Program.

CYPT brings together 100 teens each summer, on stage and off. In 2015, participants came from 38 different schools, from all over the Southwest Ohio, Northern Kentucky and Southeast Indiana region.