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November 23, 2015 · 7:08 am

Music Directors Needed for BABY and CHICAGO at Incline Theater

WFIT_Sign at nightCincinnati Landmark Productions is seeking Music Directors for two  shows at The Warsaw Federal Incline Theater 2016 summer season.

Music Director Requirements: Must be able to read, play and teach music well.  Able to teach all vocals/music, conduct band for all performances.   Able to transcribe musical compositions and melodic lines to adapt them to a particular group, or to create a particular musical style as needed.  Must be able to work in a collaborative environment and attend and play the auditions and all rehearsals as scheduled.

Music Degree required.  Three years of theatrical experience preferred.  Must have a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.  Candidate must be able to work in an unsupervised environment.  Must be a self starter, dependable, and have excellent communication skills.  Good time management skills a must.

These are paid positions.     Deadline to submit resume is Friday, December 4, 2015.

If interested in interviewing, please contact Jennifer Perrino, Producer @ jenniferperrino@covedalecenter.com   No phone calls please.

Please note:  All that apply will not be contacted for an interview.

Shows that we are looking to hire Music Directors for include:

BABY
July 6 – July 31, 2016

Is there anything more exciting, frightening and utterly transformational than impending parenthood? BABY musically examines how parents-to-be weather the stresses and triumphs, as well as the desperate lows and the comic highs that accompany the anticipation and arrival of their bundle of joy. The show features beautiful songs like I Want It All, Two People in Love and The Story Goes On.

Director/Choreographer, Karie-Lee Sutherland and Stage Manager, Emily Bernstein

Rehearsals begin May 24, 2015

PERFORMANCES Dates:

  • Wed., July 6, Thurs., July 7, Fri., July 8, Sat., July 9, Sun., July 10
  • Wed., July 13, Thurs., July 14, Fri., July 14, Sat., July 16, Sun., July 17
  • Wed., July 20, Thurs., July 21, Fri., July 22, Sat., July 23, Sun., July 24
  • Wed., July 27, Thurs., July 28, Fri., July 29, Sat., July 30, Sun., July 31

Show times:  Wed. Thurs. @ 7:30pm    Fri., and Sat. @ 8:00 pm    Sun. at 2 pm.
CHICAGO
August 10 – September 4, 2016

It’s the roaring twenties Chicago, chorine Roxie Hart murders a faithless lover and convinces her hapless husband Amos to take the rap…until he finds out he’s been duped and turns on Roxie. Convicted and sent to death row, Roxie and another “Merry Murderess” Velma Kelly, vie for the spotlight and the headlines, ultimately joining forces in search of the “American Dream”: fame, fortune and acquittal. This sharp edged, dizzyingly funny satire features a glittering score including, Razzle Dazzle, Cell Block Tango and the iconic All That Jazz.  CHICAGO is the winner of 6 Tony® Awards.

Director, Mathew Wilson; Choreographer, Angela Kahle; Stage Manager, Jenny Lutes

Rehearsals begin:  June 27, 2015

Performance dates

  • Wed., Aug. 10, Thurs., Aug 11, Fri., Aug. 12, Sat., Aug. 13, Sun., Aug. 14
  • Wed., Aug. 17, Thurs., Aug 18, Fri., Aug. 19, Sat., Aug. 20, Sun., Aug. 21
  • Wed., Aug. 24, Thurs., Aug 25, Fri., Aug. 26, Sat., Aug. 27, Sun., Aug. 28
  • Wed., Aug. 31, Thurs., Sept. 1, Fri., Sept. 2, Sat., Sept. 3, Sun., Sept. 4

Performance times: Wed. Thurs. @ 7:30pm  Fri., and Sat. @ 8:00 pm   Sun. at 2 pm.

Audition dates for summer shows:

  • Saturday, January 9th (1pm to 5pm)
  • Sunday, January 10th (1pm to 5pm)
  • Monday, January 11th (6pm to 10pm)

Please note:     These Auditions will include singing and dancing only.

Callback date:  Tuesday, January 12th (6pm to 10pm)

All auditions will be held at the Warsaw Federal Incline Theater, 801 Matson Place, Cincinnati, OH  45204 (East Price Hill).

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November 18, 2015 · 3:45 pm

Call for Directors for Spring 2017 at Nativity Players

MISC_DirectorNativity Players Theater Company is a ministry of the Nativity of Our Lord Parish in Pleasant Ridge. Our mission is to provide the opportunity for church and community members to teach, learn, enjoy fellowship, entertain and be entertained through the experience of Community Theater.

We are holding an open call for anyone interested in directing the Spring 2017 production. The meeting is on Monday December 7, 2015 at 7:00pm at Silverton Cafe on Montgomery Road in Silverton.   It is not necessary to be a member of the Parish to direct, so long as a member of the Parish is on the production staff.   The staging dates of the 2017 production have not yet been verified, but will tentatively be in late April or early May.

Auditions are conducted in early January with rehearsals beginning thereafter.   Rehearsals are held on Sunday afternoons and Wednesday evenings at Nativity School.  If interested, please prepare a brief proposal to present to the Board regarding the show, your vision regarding the production, proposed members of your production staff and estimated productions costs (if available).  If you are unable to attend the meeting date, but are interested in proposing a show, please contact Laurie Murphy (313-0377) or any other member of the Nativity Player’s Board prior to the meeting date to make other arrangements.

For all additional questions, and to sign up for a presentation time, please email thenativityplayers@gmail.com.

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November 13, 2015 · 8:29 am

Director and Playwright Call for Queen City Queer Theatre Collective

QCQTC_logoThe Queen City Queer theatre seeks Playwrights and Directors for its 2016 season.

QCQTC produces staged readings every second Monday of the month at Below Zero Lounge and is now accepting script submissions for readings starting January 11th of 2015.

All proposed titles should address the companies mission to challenge theatre convention. This may manifest itself plot points which deal with gender and sexuality, but can also branch further to envision queer theatre that is also innovative in form and presentation.

Playwrights:
 Please include a copy or preview of your proposed script. You may submit up to 3 original works/ideas. Please include in your submission your vision for the work- (if you would like it to be developed in a workshop setting, if you have any directors/artists in mind etc.)

Directors:
 Please send resume, and up to 3 suggested titles you would be interested in directing.

**Please indicate in your submission which dates you would be available/interested in creating this work. (1/11, 2/8, 3/14, 4/11, 5/9, 6/13, 7/11, 8/8, 9/12, 10/10, 11/14, 12/12) 

Keep in mind we typically run a short rehearsal process consisting of anywhere from 2-4 rehearsals in the week leading up that are determined by the artists schedules.

Please send submissions and any inquiries to Lindseyamercer@gmail.com by December 31st.

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November 10, 2015 · 12:21 pm

Human Resources Manager Sought at Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park

PIP_logoPosition: Human Resources Manager

The Cincinnati Playhouse seeks a qualified individual to serve as its inaugural Human Resources Manager. The position will be a member of the Playhouse’s senior staff and reports directly to the Artistic and Managing Directors. The Human Resources Manager is a full-time, full-year exempt salaried position.

Job Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

  • Manage all human resources functions including employee relations, training and development, and benefits.
  • Oversee the administration and compliance requirements of all employee benefit programs, including healthcare, dental, life, disability, 401k and 403b pension plans, and other voluntary supplemental plans.
  • Supervise Payroll Specialist.
  • Manage all aspects of payroll processing and reporting for both union and non-union employees.
  • Administer Affordable Care Act compliance and reporting.
  • Administer Workers Compensation and Unemployment Insurance, policies and claims.
  • Recommend policies and procedures for and update employee personnel manuals.
  • Act as liaison to Board’s Human Resources Committee.
  • Oversee processes for recruiting, hiring, on-boarding, training and termination.
  • Coordinate performance review process, working with supervisors to provide effective appraisals.
  • Ensure compliance and maintain all employee files.
  • Serve as a permanent member of Playhouse Safety Committee.
  • Represent the Playhouse on the Governing Board for the Arts Alliance Multi-Employer Health Care Plan.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree in business administration or human resources management or equivalent professional experience; certification at PHR, SPHR preferred
  • Three to five years professional experience, including human resources management and supervisory experience
  • Experience with coaching, strategic people planning and conflict resolution
  • Familiarity and demonstrated ability to administer/comply with all current state and federal labor laws
  • Strong interpersonal skills with emphasis on employee relations
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
  • Ability to manage multiple projects with competing demands while maintaining commitment to excellence
  • Ability to adhere to strict confidentiality requirements and exercise good judgment
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications: Word, Excel, Outlook; experience with payroll software, Paycor preferred
  • Communicates using English language
  • Experience working in the not-for-profit sector and/or the arts preferred

Compensation/Benefits:
Compensation shall be competitive and commensurate with experience. Benefits include full medical, dental and life insurance, long-term disability insurance, paid time off and 401k and 403b pension plans.

To apply:
Applicants for this position should send or email a letter of interest, resume and references to:
HRMsearch@cincyplay.com
Buzz Ward
Managing Director
Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park
962 Mt. Adams Circle Cincinnati, OH 45202

No calls, please.

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November 10, 2015 · 11:58 am

Community Engagement Manager Sought at Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park

PIP_logoPosition: Community Engagement Manager

The Community Engagement Manager is responsible for building and maintaining positive relationships with a range of community organizations, individuals and networks and working collaboratively to design strategies to engage the community deeper into the work of Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park. This role reports to the Director of Education and the Director of Marketing and works closely with the Education, Marketing and Artistic departments to develop and implement engagement programs for the artistic programs at the Playhouse.

Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to:

  • Manage the administration and execution of engagement projects as assigned.
  • Manage the implementation of the budget and expenses for each program.
  • Identify new partners and manage communication with existing community partners.
  • As part of the engagement team, work in collaboration to design community engagement strategy and activities each season.
  • Schedule and train staff for community outreach events and festivals.
  • Train tour casts on Off the Hill engagement activities and procedures.
  • Participate in offsite programs and events, such as Off the Hill and community events.
  • Oversee implementation of audience and community engagement programs/strategies determined by the engagement team and supervisors.

General Schedule:
Position is full-time, exempt, with days and times that flex as events and programs require. Nights and weekends are required for events. Position works Monday through Friday during non-event weeks; Tuesday through Saturday when there are full-day events on Saturday; and Wednesday through Sunday when there are full-day events on Saturday and Sunday.

Requirements:

  • Experience with program management
  • Strong communication skills
  • Comfort with Microsoft Office
  • Experience with community and audience engagement
  • Demonstrated ability in partner development
  • Experience with community playmaking and workshops a plus
  • Ability to lift 25 pounds

Compensation shall be competitive and commensurate with experience. Benefits include full medical, dental and life insurance, long-term disability insurance, paid time off and 401k and 403b pension plans.

Applicants should submit a resume, cover letter and three references via email to Daunielle.Rasmussen@cincyplay.com by Nov. 22, 2015. No calls, please.

Position will start by Jan. 4, 2016.

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