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September 12, 2023 · 7:22 pm

Call for Directors for 2024-2025 Season at Cincinnati Music Theatre

CMT_logoAttention all directors: CMT’s Creative Committee is now taking director submissions for the 2024-2025 season! Be a part of CMT’s 60+ year legacy and bring your vision to life at one of the city’s best venues. 

We stage two large-scale MainStage Series* productions and three cabaret-style Studio Series* productions each season and will be taking submissions until October 15th. 

Directors, please submit electronic presentations, staff**, and resume to Karen Galliers Hendershot, VP Creative at creative@cmtmail.org no later than midnight, October 15, 2023. 

*All slots are open and all submissions will be considered.

**If you will be requiring an Assistant Director, they must be included in your pitch.

Please don’t hesitate to reach out with any questions and thank you for your interest in Cincinnati Music Theatre!

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September 12, 2023 · 5:58 am

Manager of Gallery and Outreach Sought by NKU School of the Arts

Working Title NKU_SOTA logoManager of Gallery and Outreach
Department School of the Arts
Work Schedule M-F 8:30 – 4:30. Weekends and evenings as required.
Hours per Week 37.5
Months per Year 12
Commitment to Inclusive Excellence Northern Kentucky University (NKU) seeks excellence by enriching its educational environment and culture through the diversity of its administration, faculty, and staff and by embracing inclusiveness, equity, and global awareness in all dimensions of its work. NKU is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access/Affirmative Action institution. We encourage applications by members of diverse groups and by persons with a demonstrated commitment to issues of diversity and experience in achieving goals relative to inclusive excellence. Our vision is that NKU will be nationally recognized for being a student-ready, regionally engaged university that empowers diverse learners for economic and social mobility. We will do this while promoting a culture of excellence, acting with integrity, fostering a community of belonging, working with creativity and innovation, and maintaining a climate of collegiality. In your role, you will be expected to ensure that students who interact with you have a high-quality experience that supports the vision of the institution.
Purpose of Position Northern Kentucky University is seeking a Manager of Galleries and Outreach. The Art & Design Program in the School of the Arts (SOTA) at Northern Kentucky University invites applications for a full-time staff position directing galleries and outreach for Art & Design, beginning January 2024. The Manager of Galleries and Outreach provides curatorial leadership, management, and outreach of the gallery spaces and operations at Northern Kentucky University. Current spaces include two main Art Galleries as well as the SOTA Community Outreach Atrium. Operations in these spaces serve as an important outreach to the community, valuable educational opportunities for the campus, and vital instruction for the Art & Design program.This position is the primary public relations presence of the Art & Design Program at the University and in the community. The Manager of Galleries and Outreach provides an innovative consultative role to the Art & Design Program Head and the School of the Arts Director/Associate Director with a focus on the Art & Design Program growth strategy through student success, career & community engagement, and entrepreneurship & innovation. The role also includes exhibition-related curricula, teaching the BFA Senior Exhibition and Gallery Internship courses, management of the University’s permanent art collection, and installation of artwork across campus.

The Art & Design, Music, and Theatre & Dance programs make up the School of the Arts that sit in the College of Arts and Sciences at Northern Kentucky University. The Art & Design Program offers an innovative and engaging opportunity for aspiring artists and designers who seek professional training in the arts. The Art & Design Program has 19 full-time faculty and 5 full-time staff that embrace a comprehensive hands-on approach to working with materials and techniques while developing critical thinking skills related to the various art disciplines and studio training. The NKU Art Galleries serve as a premier venue for the exhibition of high-quality artworks from regional, national, and international artists as well as a creative forum for students, the campus community, and the region.

Established in 1968, NKU is a 15,000-student, nationally recognized, growing metropolitan university located seven miles from downtown Cincinnati, Ohio. Greater Cincinnati has one of the most vibrant and multifaceted cultural scenes in the Midwest, with the Cincinnati Art Museum, Contemporary Arts Center, 21c Museum Hotel, and a plethora of galleries such as The Weston, Carl Solway, and Manifest Gallery. Cincinnati offers an outstanding quality of life, a dynamic arts community, and an affordable cost of living. NKU is committed to active engagement with the Northern Kentucky/Greater Cincinnati region of over two million people. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates, but especially from individuals who contribute to the diversity of our academic community.
Primary Responsibilities
  • Management of planning, organization, installation, and publicity for gallery exhibitions in NKU Art Galleries and SOTA Community Showcase Atrium. Work with internal and external stakeholders for events and promotion of the arts on campus and in the region.
  • Work with the Art & Design Program Head and Art & Design Faculty in support of Art & Design academic unit/departmental/program goals, and student success. The primary of which is to organize, plan, and install BFA senior exhibitions in the fall and spring semesters and the Annual Juried Student Exhibition. Participation in relevant Art & Design faculty and staff meetings and planning meetings with the Art & Design Program Head/SOTA Director.
  • Manage the NKU Art Collection and student art in the Fine Arts Center and across campus. Explore interdisciplinary opportunities with other academic units across campus. Support SOTA and Art and design planning, wayfinding, and other initiatives as needed.
  • Work with SOTA Publicity & Art Events Manager and Art & Design Program Head to maintain gallery mailing lists, digital archives, and gallery communications.
  • Serve as chair of the Art & Design gallery committee in the selection of suitable exhibitions for the galleries and develop and explore emerging trends in exhibitions, including digital and virtual galleries on social media to expand audiences beyond our region and expose students to these skill sets.
  • In consultation with the SOTA Budget Officer, plan and allocate the budget for the NKU Galleries.
  • Maintain contact and relationships with gallery patrons, art community, area K-12 school art programs, and area museums/galleries. Act as a liaison for SOTA/Art & Design with artists, curators, arts councils, etc.
  • Explore grant and funding opportunities, and compile data related to the galleries as requested.
  • Maintain gallery inventory including equipment, tools, and University art collection. Oversee maintenance of gallery equipment.
  • Oversee gallery assistants, student gallery assistants, and interns for the NKU Galleries.
  • Contribute and teach capstone BFA Senior Exhibition and Gallery/Museum Studies courses
  • Engage with internal and external stakeholders for events and promotion of the arts on campus and across the region
  • Approximately 8 exhibitions a year in the NKU Art Galleries and 4 exhibitions in the SOTA Community Showcase Atrium
Qualifications Minimum qualifications include a master’s degree in arts administration, museum studies, studio art, or related fields. An active professional curatorial practice including demonstrated knowledge of gallery programming, installation of exhibitions, and outreach.

  • Well-versed in contemporary and historical art + design practice
  • Minimum 3 years of curatorial or gallery management experience
  • Programming and facilitating community outreach with diverse communities
  • College-level teaching experience preferred

Please attach the following documents to complete your application:

1. Cover Letter (outlining qualifications)

2. CV

3. Names and Contact Information of 3 references

4. Diversity Statement*

5. Artist Statement / Curatorial Interests

6. Documentation of Professional Work (writing examples of exhibition brochures, curatorial
essays, catalogs, and or 10 – 20 images of previously organized exhibitions)

7. Student Work Examples – can include writing examples and or images of student work
with an image list (optional)

*The diversity statement should provide the candidate’s unique perspective on their
past and present contributions to and future aspirations for promoting diversity, inclusion, and social justice in their professional career. (In line with the University’s Affirmative Action Policy, candidates are not expected to disclose their identity or membership either in the diversity statement or in other application documents submitted to the search committee. Demographic
information is solicited through the application process; however, those data are confidential and are not provided to members of the search committee.)
Minimum Education Master’s Degree
Preferred Education MFA
Minimum Experience 3 years
Salary $46,020 minimum
Quick Link https://jobs.nku.edu/postings/13292

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September 8, 2023 · 6:15 am

Extras and 1970s Vehicles Needed for SWEET MEATS

MISC_Sweet MeatsWe’re looking for unpaid EXTRAS on Saturday 9/23 at 8am for a scene at Nick’s Restaurant in Harrison, OH.

To be considered, you must be able to wear clothes that look plain enough & believably exist in 1978 To be selected and more info, they should email Ricky Glore at Ricky.Glore@gmail.com

ALSO if you have a car that is from 1978 or older, let us know!

The movie is produced and will be released by TROMA

https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/sweet-meats-a-troma-produced-horror-film#/

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September 4, 2023 · 12:30 pm

Call for Directors for 2024 Summer Musical at Bart’s Bards

Bart’s Bards, a theatrical ministry of St. Bartholomew Catholic Church, is holding an Open Call for Directors for our summer 2024 musical.  Dates for the run are Thursday, June 6 (evening); Friday, June 7 (evening); Saturday, June 8 (matinee and evening); and Sunday, June 9 (matinee).  The show will be performed on the Ray Sowell Commemorative Stage in the Fr. William F. Krumpe Activity Center in Springfield Township, OH. Interested persons should email Elle Rothan at bartsbards@gmail.com to schedule a 45-minute evening appointment time to occur before September 30, 2023.

Potential directors may pitch up to two shows.  The show which is selected will: 1) be a large-cast musical production for members of all ages, including the potential for a large number of children; 2) have several lead-role opportunities for actors of all ages; and 3) be a family-friendly production that presents a message that is consistent with the values of the Catholic Church.  To aid potential directors with show selection, here is a list of our most recent productions:

  • Oklahoma
  • Bye Bye Birdie
  • The Wizard of Oz
  • Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
  • The Adventures of Tom Sawyer
  • Disney’s The Little Mermaid
  • The Fiddler on the Roof
  • Seussical: The Musical
  • James and the Giant Peach
  • The Music Man
  • The Sound of Music

We will hear your pitch(es) and spend some time talking with you about our theatre community and hearing from you about your practices and expectations as a director.  Please bring along your theatrical resumé and contact information.

If you have any questions, do not hesitate to contact Bart’s Bards Board Member, Elle Rothan, at bartsbards@gmail.com.  Thanks for your interest!

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August 28, 2023 · 8:25 pm

Broadway Across America Now Accepting Applications for BTC•BAA FELLOWSHIP

BIC_logo trimmedFOR COLLEGE STUDENTS / EARLY CAREER PROFESSIONALS

Cincinnati, OH (August 28, 2023) Applications are now being accepted for the third annual Black Theatre Coalition • Broadway Across America (BTC•BAA) Fellowship program.  This program takes place over 14 weeks each Spring semester and is offered for Black-identifying undergraduate college juniors/seniors, recent graduates, and early career professionals who are looking to learn the inner-workings of the commercial theater business and Broadway touring industry.

This intensive educational program begins with weeks of in-depth learning in one of the following Broadway Across America offices: Cincinnati, New York City, Atlanta, Baltimore, Boston, Fort Lauderdale, Houston, Louisville, Minneapolis, Ottawa, Salt Lake City, and Seattle, where fellows will learn about topics like Producing, Presenting, Ticketing, Marketing Strategy, Operations, and more. To close out the semester, the Fellows will travel to New York City for a week of networking, on-the-job learning, and to see Broadway shows. 

“Everyone at Broadway Across America and the John Gore Organization are very happy to be launching applications for the third year of this program,” said John Gore Organization President Lauren Reid. “We have seen many brilliant early career professionals enter our industry after completing the program, and we can’t wait to welcome a new cohort of Fellows to the BAA family.  We look forward to continuing to partner with Black Theatre Coalition to effect change in the workforce of the theater community.”

“We are thrilled to continue a partnership with Broadway Across America and the John Gore Organization as the BTC•BAA Fellowship approaches its third year,” said BTC Co-Founder and Artistic Director T. Oliver Reid.  “As Lauren Reid said at the beginning of our first year, ‘To truly achieve equity in the American theater, we need to facilitate fair representation and access to opportunities at every level of our industry.’ The impact that this program has had on the participants and their careers is immeasurable. The BTC•BAA Fellowship continues to be dedicated to fostering and preserving a culture of equity, diversity, access, and inclusion while providing an invaluable, in-depth education in the business of commercial theatre. The 14-week paid fellowship encourages fellows to forge a career path in the commercial theater business.”

The BTC•BAA Fellowship works to address and combat the lack of racial representation in the Broadway industry by introducing young, Black-identifying professionals to the commercial theater business and equipping them with the tools necessary to be successful in the industry. It also provides a foundation of mentors and colleagues to whom they can turn to for support as they pursue a career beyond the stage. Past alumni of the BTC•BAA Fellowship have gone on to work at Tony Awards Productions, Foresight Theatrical, Daryl Roth Productions, Broadway Across America, and more.

“The BTC/BAA Fellowship gave me the opportunity to be an insider in an industry that, under ordinary circumstances, had been just out of reach” said, Trey Robinson, Digital Marketing Content Coordinator for Broadway Across America.  “This fellowship has proven a pivotal moment in my professional journey, allowing me a front row seat to witness and learn about the intricacies, challenges, and innovations that shape the theatre industry.”

Students pursuing degrees in fields like Arts Administration, Business Administration, Marketing, Public Relations/Communications, Theater Studies, Finance/Accounting, Human Resources, Pre-Law, Arts Ticketing/Sales/Operations, and other fields of study that relate to commercial theater presenting are welcome in the program. A variety of perspectives, backgrounds, abilities, and opinions are very much encouraged to apply.

Interested applicants can find the application form and more information at www.BroadwayFellows.com. 

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BLACK THEATRE COALITION
Black Theatre Coalition (BTC) was founded by T. Oliver Reid and Warren Adams during the Summer of 2019. They identified the disparity between the growing inclusivity onstage, versus the almost non-existence of Black professionals off stage. They invited their colleague, Reggie Van Lee, to join them as Co-Founder in their march towards dismantling the systemically racist and biased ideology in the theatrical job space. Black Theatre Coalition officially filed as a nonprofit 501(c)(3) in June of 2020. Get the latest news regarding Fellowships and BTC programming by subscribing to any of our several social channels: https://linktr.ee/blacktheatrecoalition.

BROADWAY ACROSS AMERICA
Broadway Across America (BAA) is part of the John Gore Organization family of companies, which includes Broadway.com, The Broadway Channel, BroadwayBox.com, Broadway Brands and Group Sales Box Office.  Led by 20-time Tony-winning theater producer John Gore (Owner & CEO), BAA is the foremost presenter of first-class touring productions in North America, operating in 48 markets with over 400,000 subscribers. Presentations include Disney’s The Lion King, Wicked, The Book of Mormon, and Hamilton. Current and past productions include & Juliet, Hadestown, Hamilton, Kimberly Akimbo, MJ: The Musical and Moulin Rouge! The Musical. BroadwayAcrossAmerica.com

JOHN GORE ORGANIZATION
The John Gore Organization is the leading presenter, distributor, and marketer of Broadway theatre worldwide. Under the leadership of 20-time Tony-winning theatre producer and owner John Gore, its family of companies includes Broadway Across America, Broadway.com, The Broadway Channel, BroadwayBox.com, Broadway Brands and Group Sales Box Office. The company presents shows in 48 cities across North America as well as on Broadway, Off-Broadway, London’s West End, Japan, and China. It has won Tony Awards in every producing category as well as numerous other Drama League, Drama Desk and Olivier Awards. The John Gore Organization is committed to supporting theater access and education programs that introduce Broadway to the next generation of audiences and theater professionals. JohnGore.com

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