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Cincinnati Landmark Productions Seeks Full-Time Marketing and Development Manager

Marketing and Development Manager
Cincinnati Landmark Productions

Cincinnati Landmark Productions (CLP), a non-profit professional theater company, seeks a full-time Marketing and Development manager.

CLP is the production and management company for the Showboat Majestic; The owners and operators of the Covedale Center for the Performing Arts; and Cincinnati Young People’s Theatre teen summer program. CLP also produces events, concerts, children’s programs and an art fair at its two landmark theatres

The Marketing and Development manager will coordinate a broad spectrum of business and fundraising initiatives for the company, including:

  • Sponsorships, Cooperative Marketing, Branding, Advertising
  • Demographics, Statistics, Impact Metrics, Database Management
  • Individual Donors, Foundation proposals, Stewardship, Reports
  • Fundraising Events, Annual Fund, Special Projects, Research
  • Creating, coordinating annual Marketing/Development plan
  • Public Relations, Social Media, Audience research, Print Projects

This position is part of Cincinnati Landmark Production’s management team and works closely with the Executive Director and Business Manager. Ability to collaborate, create consensus yet work independently with initiative is a must.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

  • Strong understanding of financial reporting, business planning and marketing initiatives
  • Strong commitment to the performing arts
  • Strong commitment to community development
  • Strong communication and management skills
  • Ability to utilize Microsoft Office programs such as Word, Access and Excel, PowerPoint
  • Public Speaking, presentations, business writing, grant writing
  • Knowledge of Cincinnati performing arts community
  • Event, theatrical production management

Background:
Bachelor degree in arts management, marketing or equivalent experience in a marketing or development role, for a minimum of 2 years.

Please send cover letter, resume and one business writing sample in Microsoft Word to: timperrino@covedalecenter.com.

Email only! No phone calls please.

Deadline: October 17, 2011

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Five Broadway Stars are Giving Away the Chance to Sing on Stage

Five Broadway Stars are
Giving Away the Chance to SING ON STAGE in


at Cincinnati’s Aronoff Center on October 12
“Singing with the Broadway Stars” Video Audition Deadline:
Sun., Oct. 2 at 5 PM (EST)

CINCINNATI, OH – Five Broadway stars are giving away the chance to join them on stage in Neil Berg’s 101 Years of Broadway, the acclaimed musical revue that returns to the Aronoff Center for one night only on Wednesday, October 12, 2011 at 8:00 PM as part of the Cincinnati Arts Association’s 2011-12 Season. Submission guidelines are posted at www.SingingWithTheBroadwayStars.com.

Neil Berg’s 101 Years of Broadway concert at the Aronoff Center will feature the following Broadway stars: Ron Bohmer (The Phantom of the Opera, The Scarlet Pimpernel), Carter Calvert (It Ain’t Nothin’ But the Blues), Sandra Joseph (Christine, The Phantom of the Opera), Chuck Wagner (Jekyll & Hyde, Les Misèrables), and Danny Zolli (Jesus, Jesus Christ Superstar).

Up to two winner(s) and up to (10) runner(s)-up will be selected by the show’s panel of industry experts (including producers, singers, and managers, as well as Neil Berg himself).

To audition, entrants should upload a 90 to 120 second video clip of themselves singing a Broadway favorite to YouTube, MySpace, or Facebook, and then submit their audition using the online form at www.SingingWithTheBroadwayStars.com by Sunday, October 2 at 5:00 PM (EST). The panel will judge the audition tapes to decide the lucky winners who will get the chance to show off their singing skills in front of their family and friends with five Broadway stars and an all-star New York band. The winner(s) and runner(s)-up will also receive a pair of complimentary tickets (and the chance to purchase discount tickets) for their family and friends to see their “Broadway debut” on stage at the Aronoff Center!

The panel will announce the winner(s) and runner(s)-up on Thursday, October 6. Winners will receive notification by email or phone.

All audition video submitters will be entitled to a discount on any price-level ticket to Neil Berg’s 101Years of Broadway at the Aronoff Center on Wednesday, October 12, 2011 at 8:00 PM.

For complete audition / registration information, go to www.SingingWithTheBroadwayStars.com.

Tickets for Neil Berg’s 101 Years of Broadway are on sale now and can be purchased at www.CincinnatiArts.ORG, (513) 621-ARTS [2787], or at the Aronoff Center Ticket Office. Discounts are available for groups of 10 or more by calling (513) 977-4157.

AUDITION SUBMISSION GUIDELINES AND RULES:

  1. This is an audition, not a contest or sweepstakes.
  2.  The video audition must be 90-120 seconds long and posted to a MySpace, Facebook, or YouTube page. The audition must be submitted using the application form at www.SingingWithTheBroadwayStars.com no later than Sunday, October 12, 2011, 5:00 PM (EST)
  3. Entrants must be at least 13 years of age to submit their video.
  4. Winner(s) and runner(s)-up under 18 years of age must be accompanied by a parent.
  5. No purchase is necessary. Winner(s) and runner(s)-up will each receive a pair of complimentary tickets to the show.
  6. Winner(s) and runner(s)-up must arrive at the Aronoff Center by 5:00 PM the day of the show (Wednesday, October 12), appropriately dressed, and stay for the whole production. The producers of the show reserve the right to exclude anyone who does not meet these criteria.
  7. The runner(s)-up will perform as part of the ensemble in one song during the show.
  8. The winner(s) will sing a short solo in at least one song in the show.
  9. All video audition entrants will be entitled to a discount on tickets (some restrictions may apply) to the performance of Neil Berg’s 101 Years of Broadway at the Aronoff Center on Wednesday, October 12, 2011, 8:00 PM
  10. Winner(s) and runner(s)-up may be asked to do interviews for local media.
  11. All submitted videos will become the property of Left Field Productions and may be used in any appropriate manner to promote the “Singing with the Broadway Stars” platform. No submissions will be sold.

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Showbiz Players Call for Directors and Show Submissions

Showbiz Players, Inc. is proud to announce a CALL FOR DIRECTORS AND SHOW SUBMISSIONS for the 2012-2013 season. Deadline is October 15th. The link for the packet of information is on our website at www.showbizplayers.com.

If you have any questions please feel free to call Bunny Arszman at 513-325-7842.

 

 

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Footligther’s Seeking Directors for 2012/2013 Season

The Footlighters, Inc. is currently seeking qualified directors for its 2012-2013 season. The Footlighters, Inc. was founded in 1963 and since 1987 has owned its own facility, The Stained Glass Theatre in Newport, Ky. It continually attracts outstanding talent for its productions, and has received local, state, and national awards for outstanding production quality, individual and ensemble performances, and technical achievements.

If you would like to be considered, please send the following information to Janet Wisner, Chairperson of the Director/Play Selection Committee at janet.wisner@possibleworldwide.com:

  • A one-page letter of interest briefly detailing 1-3 shows you would like to direct. Also include information that evidences your ability to coordinate a show budget and work effectively with a wide range of people.
  • Please also include a theater resume that includes your contact information.

Please send this information in ONE file saved as a Word document. The deadline to submit materials is September 30, 2011. If you are selected for an interview, you will be asked to provide additional information including a detailed budget projection for each show you are considering. If you have any questions, please contact the committee chairperson at the e-mail address listed above. Please put the words “Footlighters’ Director” in the subject line.

Sincerely,
Janet Wisner, Chairperson
Footlighters, Inc. Director/Play Selection Committee

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Female Vampire Needed for Newspaper Photo Shoot

The Enquirer is searching for and actor/model for a Halloween photo shoot to take place in the next few weeks.

A woman, tall with shoulder length or longer dark brown hair, between 20-30 years of age is needed to play a vampire. Also, needed is a make-up artist who is proficient in vampire and zombie make-up. Work will be done on a volunteer basis. Please send a headshot and/or an example of your work. Photos can be used for portfolios.

Contact, Jennifer Koehler, Asst. Photo Editor at the Cincinnati Enquirer, 513-768-8466 or email jkoehler@enquirer.com.

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