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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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CLP Seeks Actor for Title Role in DRACULA

CCPACincinnati Landmark Productions will hold auditions for the title role of Dracula in DRACULA on Tue, June 4, 2013  from 7-9pm.

Auditions will be held at the Covedale Center for the Performing Arts, 4990 Glenway Avenue in West Price Hill.

Requirements for Adult Men (35 – 55 years of age): MUST HAVE A RESUME listing theatrical experience in order to audition. A headshot/picture is appreciated but not required. Auditionees will be asked to read from the script. British Dialect please.

DRACULA
by John L. Balderston, Hamilton Deane & Bram Stoker

Lucy Seward, whose father is the doctor in charge of an English sanitorium, has been attacked by some mysterious illness. Dr. Van Helsing, a specialist, believes that the girl is the victim of a vampire, a sort of ghost that goes about at night sucking blood from its victims. The vampire is at last found to be a certain Count Dracula, whose ghost is at last laid to rest in a striking and novel manner. Pure escape and great fun. Greg Procaccino, Director; Laura Weil, Production Stage Manager

Rehearsals begin: Thursday, September 12, 2013

Performance dates: October 18 – November 11, 2012

The Character: DRACULA – a tall, mysterious man; polished and distinguished; continental in appearance and manner; age 35 – 50.

For more information on auditions, contact us at (513) 241 – 6550. Check us out on the web @ www.cincinnatilandmarkproductions.com.

Cincinnati Federal Savings is the 2013 – 2014 Season Sponsor for the Covedale Center for the Performing Arts, 4990 Glenway Avenue, 45238.

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CLP Seeks PT Box Office Manager/Supervisor

CLPCincinnati Landmark Productions is seeking to hire a part-time Box Office Manager/Supervisor.

Requirements: Must be at least 21 years of age and 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 communications skills.

Cincinnati Landmark Productions (CLP) is looking for a strong communicator, a people person, one who can work well independently and multitask in a fast paced environment. Must be able to work a flexible work schedule that includes night and weekends (when performances are running).

Working knowledge in PC based programs: Microsoft Word and Excel.

Theatre experience (especially box office) is helpful, but not necessary. Candidates with experience in sales, retail and hospitality are encouraged to apply.

The Box Office Manager must demonstrate skill and accuracy handling cash, credit card transactions and an in-depth knowledge of CLP’s ticketing system – ProVenue Plus. Ability to work with volunteer ushers providing an environment in which they are adequately prepared and enthusiastically thanked for their service.

Must be available to work Saturday evenings/Sunday morning/afternoon hours. The ideal candidate will be a creative problem solver, calm under pressure, thorough, diligent, detail oriented, organized, mature, discreet, patient, hospitable, ability to listen to concerns and resolve problems creatively and provided courteous and efficient customer service. Handle all transactions with fastidious attention to detail, discretion and security, and must maintain professional behavior handling confidential information. Help train and supervise Box Office Associates, as needed.

Other duties:

  • For performances, open box office 3 hours prior to performance, process ticket sales for walk ups and phone calls, prepare batch printing, assist with seating latecomers, answer phones until intermission, continue sales/exchanges with patrons during intermission and after show.
  • Supervise House staff
  • At Showboat, assist with closing of concessions stand.
  • Prepare box office receipts, deposit into safe, and email manager report
  •  Lock up theatre and turn on alarm. 

Pay rate is $9.00 hourly.

If interested, please contact Matt Lape @ mattlape@covedalecenter.com to set up an appointment for an interview (no phone calls please).

Deadline to apply – Wednesday, May 1, 2013

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