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March 7, 2024 · 5:29 pm

The Ghostlight Stage Company Seeks Paid Stage Manager

glst_logoCompany: The Ghostlight Stage Company – Cincinnati, Ohio

Performance & Rehearsal Venue: Keehner Park Amphitheater (7246 Barret Rd, West
Chester Township, OH 45069)

Seeking: Stage Manager

Contract: Nonunion

Pay Rate: $18/hour (approx. 62 hours of work needed – 46 rehearsal hours and 16 performance hours)

Production: Ken Ludwig’s SHERWOOD: The Adventures of Robin Hood

Director: Aiden Dalton

Synopsis: Ken Ludwig’s SHERWOOD: The Adventures of Robin Hood is an action-packed, side-splitting adaptation of the timeless classic. With thrills, romance, laughter, and immortal characters like Little John, Friar Tuck, and Maid Marian, Sherwood: The Adventures of Robin Hood tells the enduring story of a hero of the people who takes on the ruthless powers that be.

Production Schedule:
1st Rehearsal: on or around May 4, 2024
Opens: May 17, 2024
Closes: May 19, 2024
Rain Dates: May 23-25, 2024

Weekend rehearsals will most likely be in 6 hour blocks during the day. Weeknight rehearsals will be from approx. 6pm-10pm. Additionally, May 14 and May 16 will have rehearsal time during the day (approx. 11am-4pm). Performances will have 6pm call times and start at 7pm for evening shows, and have call times of 1pm with a 2pm start time for matinees.

Submission Instructions: To submit, please use the email heading: “STAGE MANAGER SUBMISSION.” In the body of your email please include where you are currently based, if you have housing available in the Greater Cincinnati area during the time of production and ALL CONFLICTS you may have between May 4-19, and between May 23-15, 2024. Attach a copy of your updated resume of relevant work history and a brief cover letter explaining your interest in the role and why you would make a good fit. Send these submissions to our Theatrical Director, Aiden Dalton at: aiden@theghostlightstageco.com.

The Ghostlight Stage Company is not able to provide housing or travel compensation to any cast or creative team member at this time. Please do not apply if you will require this.

The Ghostlight Stage Company is an equal opportunity employer. It is our policy to provide equal opportunity without regard to the basis of race, color, religion, sex or national origin, and we require affirmative action to ensure equality of opportunity in all aspects of employment. All employees and volunteers (whatever their gender, race, ethnicity, national origin, age, identity, sexual orientation, education, ability, religion, socioeconomic status, physical appearance, or attributes) should always feel valued and respected.

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March 6, 2024 · 5:43 pm

Paid Gig at Crossroads Church on Easter Weekend

MISC_Crossroads ChurchPaid gig at Crossroads Church for Easter weekend (Saturday, March 30th/Sunday, March 31st).

Mezzo-sopranos, female presenting performers, 20’s -30’s, strong acting and solo vocal skills.

Location would be one of our local sites which vary in size from 500-3,000 per service, all with concert or theatre venue set up.

Please email paula.rakestraw@crossroads.net for submission materials.

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January 30, 2024 · 6:42 pm

Actress Needed for Rose in HORIZONS OF GOLD at Bart’s Bards

BB_new logoBart’s Bards is searching for an actress to play one of the female leads in our upcoming community theatre production of Horizons of Gold.

Rose is a Mexican migrant; determined; loyal; passionate. Stage Age Early 20’s – Soprano with strong Mix/Belt.

We are sensitive to the historic under representation when casting ethnically specific roles and would ideally like to cast an actress with a Mexican or other Latina heritage to fill this role.

It is our hope that we can fully cast the show by February 12th. To that end, we ask that any interested actresses please contact the director, Fred Hunt by Monday, February 5th at 513.266.6755 or nwlsdhunt@fuse.net.

Rehearsals will begin on Saturday, March 2nd and continue on most Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays up until the show dates of June 6th-9th.

We know our Rose is out there! If you know someone who may be the actress we are looking for, please pass on this information and your encouragement ASAP.

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January 3, 2024 · 6:35 pm

ACT Cincinnati Announces Applications for our 2024 Technical Scholarship Competition

ACT_logoDeadline for Application Submission is March 31, 2024 at 11:59pm ET.
Late application submissions cannot be accepted.

INFORMATION ON 2024 TECHNICAL SCHOLARSHIPS

WHO: The Charles Avery Memorial – Keystone and Melissa M. Smith Technical scholarships are intended for any student that is continuing their technical theater education in the area(s) of: Set Design, Scenic Design, Construction, or Décor elements, Lighting Design, Sound Design, Costume Design, Makeup/Hair Design elements, Properties, Stage Management, or any combination of the above. The scholarship is open to college Freshman, Sophomore, and Junior students currently enrolled in an accredited bachelor’s degree program. Students must attend a college within 50 miles of the greater Cincinnati area and/or have a connection to one of our ACT Cincinnati member groups.​

WHAT:  Two (2) scholarships are awarded in the amounts of $700 and $1,000.

WHEN:  Submissions are due no later than March 31, 2024 at 11:59pm ET.

All portions of the technical application must be completed and uploaded at the same time. Required items to be submitted digitally:

  1. Theatre Resume (Word or pdf)

  2. Biography (Word document, one paragraph, third person)

  3. Current headshot photo with your full name visible, as a .jpg or .png file

  4. Valid email address and phone number​

Additional materials to submit which speak to your skills, experience (focused or diverse), and interest in Technical theater overall:

  1. Letter(s) of recommendation
  2. Endorsements of past projects
  3. Pictures and/or short videos of set designs, set décor, lighting, sound, costumes, props, or makeup designs, models, drawings, or other elements you feel are relevant to your submission
  4. Written essay, addressing the following:
    • How did your design and/or expertise contribute to the show? ​
    • Describe what research you did for the given project beyond the script.
    • What influenced your design/work for the production? 
Questions should be directed to our Scholarship Chair at scholarships@actcincinnati.org
For a list of scholarships, details about criteria, and other information including the online application link, go to our website.

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January 1, 2024 · 1:48 pm

Casting Call for Reading of a New Musical AIN’T LIFE GRAND!?

MISC_AintLifeGrandAccepting Headshots and Resumes for a reading of AIN’T LIFE GRAND!? a new musical. Auditions are being held by invitation. Please submit a resume and a headshot/photo along with any demos (links, mp3, video) to aintlifegrand2024@gmail.com. The reading will be held in June 2024 in Cincinnati.

  • The Stage Manager: (plays multiple characters, second tenor/high baritone; Bb2-A4, lead) Rosie O’Donnell meets Nathan Lane meets Jason Alexander. A hot-dog vendor, an audition proctor, a stage manager, a crowd warmer, a doctor, a doorman, a reverend, a circus master of ceremony, a dealer). Must have great character actor skills.
  • Young Bobby Simmons (early teens, unchanged voice, supporting) Flippant and bold. Fearless and protective. Unflappable. Best friend of Sarah’s.
  • Young Sarah Stone (early teens, supporting ) A polite and neatly dressed girl with pigtails. A bit of a know-it-all. Cautious. Mercurial. Best friend of Bobby’s
  • Auntie the Governess (late 50s, mezzo, lead A3-G4), Mysterious and quirky, maternal and theatrical. A powerful woman who hides her past to protect her first love, yet unafraid to help her charges, Bobby and Sarah, live their dream. Strong bond with Sarah.
  • Franz Schulmann, The Maestro (early 60’s, bass-baritone, G2-E3, lead), Distinguished German Jewish with an accent. A bit clumsy, wise, and avuncular. He is a man who has lived behind the podium, devoted to the stage.
  • Sarah Stone (late teens to early 30s* Soprano, musical theatre/legit, A3-E5, lead) Pragmatic and prudent. Over-achiever. She’s focused and isolated. Tethered. She puts career over relationships. She becomes vapid, self-absorbed, and uncomfortable with a lavish lifestyle.
  • Bobby Simmons (late teens to early 30s bari-tenor, A2-A4, lead) A wise cracking and naive nice guy. Reckless, aloof, and impatient. Flippant, bold, magnetic. Hormonally driven. Under-achiever. Bobby’s faithfulness and core values shatter in the face of temptation.
  • Early Jackson (early 20s to early 30s* bari-tenor, strong R&B and Jazz, lead) Best friend of Bobby. Nerdy and preachy. Steered by a clear sense of morality.
  • Becky Lyn (early 20s to early 30s* mezzo, strong R&B and Jazz, lead) Best friend of Sarah’s. Playful, but has no-nonsense professionalism about her. Finds her soul mate in Early.
  • Ricky (early 20’s to early 30’s* Tenor C2-Bb4, supporting) Latino. Experienced in romance.
  • Wanda Fable (early 30s to early 40s* mezzo, supporting), Voluptuous talk show host. Gets what she wants.
  • Richard (early 30s to early 40s* baritone, supporting legit baritone Ab2-F#3) Impeccably dressed, suave, and smooth-talking. Ladies man. Grifter. British accent.

The music can be heard at this link: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLECOFBcW-X8LYkaz85Qu0H4P3Pes0OTJL&si=_6IuetYY9IYVEv-X
A synopsis can be found at this link: https://online.fliphtml5.com/froli/tkhl/#p=1

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