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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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Extras Needed Tuesday for Local12 Commercial

MISC_Grillin with TimWe would like to invite you to be part of the 20th anniversary “Grillin’ w/ Tim” commercial shoot. We are rolling out the red carpet for Tim Hedrick and would like you to be there! Need lots of people!

WHEN:
Tuesday, May 14

TIME:
8:30pm -9:45pm

WHERE:
In front of the 20th Century Theater (3021 Madison Road – Cincinnati, OH 45209)

NOTES:

  • Dress casually (no logo apparel, please). If you do have any Grillin’ w/ Tim attire, please feel free to wear that.
  • If you’d like to bring a camera (to pretend you’re with the paparazzi), please feel free to do so.
  • Please do not call the theater. 

Come on down to the shoot! We need all kinds.

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New Play Submissions Needed for Miami Writes V

MUHT_Miami Writes VMiami Writes V: A reading of new plays written by Miami students, faculty and local playwrights

In Studio 307; Fall 2013
On the campus of Miami University Hamilton—3rd Floor; Phelps Hall
1601 University Blvd. • Hamilton, OH • 45011
Call 513.785.3022 for seat reservation

IMPORTANT: Tickets will not be available until 1 September.
Tickets are free for this event, but due to a limited number of seats, patrons must make reservations in order to ensure admittance. For reservation, call 785.3022.

  • The Readings is November 8, 2013
  • 7:30 PM
  • Studio 307 (307 Phelps Hall) on the campus of Miami University Hamilton
    1601 University Blvd.
    Hamilton, Ohio 45011
  • *A talk-back follows the presentation immediately afterward. This portion of the evening should be part of the production in its entire; therefore, patrons are strongly encouraged to stay and participate.

Play Submission Info:
Send play submissions to

  • Bekka Eaton Reardon at eatonrl@miamioh.edu.
  • Electronic submissions only.
  • Submit short plays or portions of longer ones. Maximum length presented at the reading—10 minutes.
  • If you are submitting a one-act or full-length play, please be clear about what 10-minute section you would like to have read.
  • Scripts must follow the template below.
  • Scripts must be paginated and playwright’s last name must be on each page.
  • Clearly underline portions of any stage directions you will need to be read aloud.
  • Include a brief synopsis—one that may or may not be read during the presentation.
  • Include a brief character break-down.
  • On a cover page, also include:
    • Playwright’s bio
    • Contact phone numbers
    • Email
  • Playwrights will not be present during rehearsals, but should be available to take questions via phone calls/emails if need be.
  • *All playwrights must be able to attend the reading in person.
  • Deadline for entries: October 1, 2013
  • If you have any questions, feel free to contact Bekka Eaton Reardon at eatonrl@miamioh.edu or at either one of these 2 numbers—513.785.3017(o) or 513.330.1503(c).

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