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EdTA Seeks Temporary Shipping Help

The Educational Theatre Association (EdTA) seeks applicants for a temporary, part-time position in its shipping department. Duties include packing Thespian recognition materials, book orders, and restocking of inventory. Reliability, speed, exceptional accuracy, and the ability to routinely lift fifty pounds is essential. Typical workweek will be 5 days a week Monday through Friday, 4 – 6 hours a day through June 1, 2012.

Work may be available beyond June 1 depending on order volume. Please send your resume and cover letter including schedule availability to HRManager@schooltheatre.org. Please include “Shipping” in the subject line.

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Extras Needed for Documentary Featuring Dayton Poet Paul Laurence Dunbar

I wanted to reach out to you with a request to share this invitation to be a part of a Paul Laurence Dunbar documentary in Dayton. The director has already made multiple trips to Dayton – filming interviews, reenactments, the creation of art and more. This scene will be a fun and exciting part of the film where they modernize Dunbar’s most popular poem and demonstrate its relevance for today.

Below is a call for extras – the director is hoping to get 20-30 participants. Although the shoot happens on Mother’s Day, we’re hoping it won’t be too much of a conflict since he’s limited the time needs to only 2 hours in the early evening. Please share this with your networks.

Thanks!
Megan Cooper

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Get involved in a documentary featuring local poet Paul Laurence Dunbar. Ohio-based director Frederick Lewis continues his scholarship on Dunbar with a reenactment of the popular poem “We Wear the Mask.” He needs your help!

A courtroom scene will be shot in the historic Old Courthouse in Downtown Dayton on Sunday, May 13 from 5-7 PM. He needs 20-30 extras – a good cross-section of males and females in contemporary clothing suitable for attending a trial (business).

Interested in being a part of this film highlighting Dayton’s important history with Paul Laurence Dunbar? Contact the director at lewisf@ohio.edu.

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Megan Cooper
Executive Director
FilmDayton
www.filmdayton.com

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The Overture Awards Next Pop Star Competition On June 2

THE OVERTURE AWARDS
NEXT POP STAR COMPETITION
Saturday, June 2 • Aronoff Center 

Who will be Cincinnati’s next young pop star? The Cincinnati Arts Association’s Overture Awards has created an exciting new dance and vocal arts opportunity for Tri-state students in grades 9-12 – the Next Pop Star competition. The new program is scheduled for Saturday, June 2, 2012 from 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM at the Aronoff Center.

The Next Pop Star competition is designed for talented high school students who perform popular dance and music. A maximum of 25 dancers and 25 vocalists will be allowed to compete on a first-come, first-served basis before a panel of judges for no longer than five minutes each. Competitors are required to submit an application to register; no application fee is required. Once the application is received, the competitor will be contacted with a specific time to check in the day of the event. Applications from students who have competed in the Overture Award program will not be accepted.

A keyboard and a CD player will be provided; however, competitors may bring their own accompanist. Two winners, one dancer and one vocalist, will each receive a $300 prize. Three runners-up will each receive $100 each.

“The Overture Awards program has become quite classical in nature, and students who participate mostly sing or play classical music, perform classical theater works, and dance ballet or other classic forms,” said Carolyn Phillips, Cincinnati Arts Association Education Program Manager. “Like TV’s American Idol or So You Think You Can Dance, Next Pop Star is designed for young singers and dancers who enjoy performing current styles, such as hip hop, jazz, rap, R&B, folk, gospel, country, soul, or power ballads. Next Pop Star will give these performers – many of whom may never have had a private lesson — a chance to compete with other young performing artists in a fun, supportive environment.”

Applications and Guidelines
www.cincinnatiarts.org/overture_awards (click on the Next Pop Star link)
Registration deadline is Tuesday, May 15.

For more information, contact Carolyn Phillips at
(513) 977-4168 or cphillips@cincinnatiarts.org.

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CMC Seeks Marketing Outreach Specialist

Marketing Outreach Specialist (PT – Temp) 

Cincinnati Museum Center is looking for energetic, outgoing individuals who want a creative way to use their acting, marketing or communications talents as a part of our Marketing Outreach Team that will be promoting our upcoming special exhibition A Day in Pompeii. So, if you are motivated, dedicated, responsible and love to create buzz about events, then we have a job for you!As a part of the Special Exhibits Team, the Marketing Outreach Specialist is primarily responsible for positively representing Cincinnati Museum Center throughout our community and promoting the special exhibit A Day in Pompeii. This can include, but is not limited to community events, parades, press events and other internal and external marketing opportunities. This position may works closely with the Managers of Special Exhibits and Marketing and Communications.

Responsibilities:
The Marketing Outreach Specialist will be expected to venture out in to the Greater Cincinnati community with the purpose of promoting our special exhibition A Day in Pompeii. Accomplishing this will include:

  • Organize, attend or participate in local special events and promotions
  • Represent Cincinnati Museum Center at special and media events
  • Participate in local parades
  • Distributing marketing collateral which can include flyers, stickers and temporary tattoos
  • Manage booth at local events and assist in giveaways and promotions
  • Engage with the public in Pompeii appropriate costumes

Specialists will also assist with any additional marketing and exhibits duties as assigned and are expected to work effectively and professionally with other museum departments and the general public, maintaining a pleasant and helpful demeanor in any dealings with museum staff or the public.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelors degree with background or coursework in journalism, theater, performing arts, marketing, public relations or communications preferred
  • Willingness to dress out in a costume
  • Must be a strong communicator (written and verbal)
  • Must be organized, experienced, upbeat and passionate• Team player attitude
  • Ability to play stringed instrument helpful but not necessary
  • Must have valid drivers license and reliable transportation

Days/Hours: Part-Time: Up to 24 hours weekly. Position has a Thursday, Saturday and Sunday requirement with some flexibility. Day, weekend, and evening hours required.

Educational Requirements

Minimum education preferred: Bachelors degree with background or coursework in journalism, theater, performing arts, marketing, public relations or communications. Other education or training desired: Costume or mascot experience

Skills
Minimum skills required: Guest engagement, supervisor, verbal and written communication

Prior Work Experience
Minimum work experience required: Prior experience in a marketing, communications, promotions public relations or theater and performing arts.

To Apply: Send resume or application (applications are available at the Visitor Services Kiosk) by one of the following methods;

  • Fax: 513-287-7009
  • Email in MSWord or PDF format: employment@cincymuseum.org
  • Mail:
    Cincinnati Museum Center
    1301 Western Avenue
    Cincinnati, Ohio 45203
    Attn: HR

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AEA Auditions for Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park

Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park will be holding Equity and Equity-Eligible (EMC) Principal auditions on Monday, May 7, 2012 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. for the 2012-13 Season. Auditionees should prepare one or two contrasting monologues, not to exceed 3 minutes.

For a musical audition, one monologue and one song (not to exceed 3 minutes) should be prepared. Musical auditions will only be seen from 2:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. An accompanist will be provided. Clearly marked music will be required for the accompanist. No pre-recorded music will be permitted.

Blake Robison, incoming Artistic Director, and Michael Evan Haney, Associate Artistic Director, will be attending these auditions. They will take place at the Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park.

Visit our website at www.cincyplay.com for information about the 2012-13 Season. Only Equity and Equity-Eligible will be seen at this time.

To reserve an audition time, please call 513/345-2242.

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