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TCT Seeks Experienced Freelance Carpenter/Scenic Artist

TCT_logoThe Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati is looking for an experienced freelance carpenter/scenic artist who can help build and paint scenery for four MainStage productions, a fundraising gala, and five small touring shows. Works directly with our resident set designer/TD in our fully-equipped scene shop.

Duties include, but are not limited to: layout, carpentry, basic scene painting, and equipment maintenance. Welding skills a plus! Employment starts in August and consists of approximately 32 weeks of work, on and off, through April. Hourly rate negotiable. Send resume to 1008 Kieley Place, Cincinnati, Ohio 45217. Fax to 513-569-8084 or e-mail to sets@fuse.net.D in our fully-equipped scene shop.

 

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New Improv Group at Drama Workshop

TDW_VERTThe Drama Workshop is starting an Improv group and is seeking members who have an interest in learning and preforming short form Improv. Experienced and those interested in learning are encouraged to attend.

Also, we are trying to have our first performance on June 27th as part of a fundraiser.

Here is the list of rehearsal dates in preparation for June 27th. Rehearsals will be held at TDW’s new space at the Gilmore Playhouse:

  • June 1 3pm
  • June 8 3pm
  • June 15 3pm
  • June 19 7pm (Sat June 22 is West Fest and building will be in use)
  • June 25 7pm our last chance rehearsal before June 27 8pm performance. We can decide on June 19 if we want to keep this date… if we are confident (well relatively speaking), then we can cancel this date. 

Come to rehearsals when you can, but if you are planning on joining the performance, we ask that you come to at least 3 rehearsals. We need to feel out the group and start creating some trust with each person’s style.

For our performance, we would like to plan for roughly an hour Everyone’s ideas are welcome. We are trying to build the performance with a mix of improve games and scenes.

Glenmore Playhouse
3716 Glenmore Avenue
Cincinnati, Ohio, 45211

If you have questions, please contact Nancy Rzonca – nrzonca@yahoo.com or Leslie Rodan – leslie.reinhold@juno.com

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CPI New Voices Series Competition Seeks New Scripts

CPI_logoCPI New Voices Series Competition: We are seeking new scripts

Cincinnati Playwrights Initiative (CPI) invites playwrights who are residents of the Tri-State area (OH, KY, IN), or who currently live and work in the Tri-State counties, to submit one full-length play script (which must not have been previously produced) or up to three one-acts (which must not have been previously produced), for consideration for public staged readings in the New Voices Series. There is no deadline-submissions are accepted year round.

For Submission Guidelines visit CPI Website: http://www.cinciplaywrights.org/submissions.php 

If you are not already a member of CPI, a $20 entry fee (1-year membership), payable to CPI, must accompany the manuscript(s).

Receipt of manuscripts will be acknowledged via e-mail.

Entries and payment should be sent to: CPI New Voices Series, P.O. Box 19969, Cincinnati, OH 45219-0969.

Selected Scripts
Members of CPI Play-Reading Committee read each of the submitted scripts. They are unaware of who wrote the plays. The committee follows a specific evaluation criteria and a vote is taken. Submission of scripts does not guarantee acceptance.

A selected script will be given one public staged reading under the auspices of Cincinnati Playwrights Initiative’s New Voices Series.

CPI’s New Voices Staged Readings are performed at the Aronoff Center for the Arts, Fifth-Third Bank Theater (Black Box), and occasionally at the Jarson-Kaplan Theater, Downtown.

For more information contact:
Kalman Kivkovich (CPI President)
513-861-0004
kivi1@cinci.rr.com

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MPI Seeks Master Carpenter

mpi_logoMariemont Players is looking for a Master Carpenter for their fall production of BAREFOOT IN THE PARK.

If you are interested, please send your contact information to cjbessette@fuse.net.

Looking forward to hearing from you,
Jo Anne Bessette

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NET Hiring Stage Manager and Production Manager

NETNew Edgecliff Theatre is seeking to fill both the Resident Stage Manager and Production Manager positions for our 2013-14 Season. Position descriptions follow. As a small, professional theatre company, we are looking for dedicated individuals willing to contribute their unique skills and enthusiasm to help our organization thrive. All interested individuals should submit a cover letter and resume no later than Friday, June 14th. Resumes may be emailed to the attention of Managing Director Devon Campailla at jobs@newedgecliff.com.

Resident Stage Manager
Reports to: Technical Director
Deadline to Apply: June 14th, 2013

Position Summary:
New Edgecliff Theatre is seeking a resident stage manager for our 2013-14 season. The Stage Manager is a key position in every NET production, serving as liaison between staff, cast, and production team. The ideal candidate is highly motivated, has excellent communication skills, and is able to adapt to the needs of each production. An excellent stage manager is able to anticipate needs and address concerns before they become problems.

Representative Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Attend all production meetings for every production
  • Attend all rehearsals for each production
  • Create and maintain the Prompt Script
  • Create and distribute daily rehearsal and production reports
  • Attend most staff meetings
  • Run all technical rehearsals
  • Maintain the show throughout the run of the show, as rehearsed, and give notes to the cast as needed

Qualifications: previous experience in stage management.

Requirements: must have reliable transportation and valid driver’s license.

Compensation: All NET positions are stipend paid per production.

Please send cover letter and resume via email to:
Devon Campailla
Managing Director
New Edgecliff Theatre
jobs@newedgecliff.com

A full production schedule is available upon request.

Production Manager
Reports to: Managing Director (works closely with the Technical Director)
Deadline to Apply: June 14th, 2013

Position Summary:
New Edgecliff Theatre is seeking a production manager for our 2013-14 season. The Production Manager is charged with organizing or coordinating the various resources of finance, personnel, space, and scheduling so as to allow for the highest caliber of production possible. The ideal candidate is highly motivated, has excellent communication skills, and is able to adapt to the needs of each production. An excellent production manager not only ensures budgets and timeline are met, but facilitates communication between designers, directors, and staff to ensure a smooth production process.

Representative Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Attend all production meetings for every production
  • Attend most staff meetings
  • Track and strictly control the production budget as set by the Executive & Managing Directors,
  • To help plan and produce detailed production schedules and to ensure strict adherence to set schedules and deadlines.
  • To organize and lead regular production meetings, as well as periodically attend rehearsals throughout the process.
  • To communicate with and support the director, actors and designers engaged by the theatre.

Qualifications: previous experience in project, production, or stage management a plus.

Requirements: must have reliable transportation and valid driver’s license.

Compensation: All NET positions are stipend paid per production.

Please send cover letter and resume via email to:
Devon Campailla
Managing Director
New Edgecliff Theatre
jobs@newedgecliff.com

A full production schedule is available upon request.

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