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June 21, 2023 · 5:42 am

Over-the-Rhine International Film Festival Seeks Volunteers for 2023 Festival July 6-8

OTRIFF_logoCINCINNATI, OH – June 20, 2023 – The Over-the-Rhine International Film Festival, organized by LADD, is looking for volunteers for a variety of roles during its event July 6-8, 2023. The highly anticipated event will screen over 50 films at a variety of venues in and around the OTR area of Cincinnati including The Art Academy of Cincinnati, CAC, Music Hall, and The Woodward Theater.

Morning, afternoon, and evening are available for anyone interested in being part of bringing the community together through film to create connections, and conversation and help to share untold stories. Volunteers are needed to work in a variety of roles including:

  • Pre-event set-up
  • Gala volunteers (July 6)
  • Lead volunteers
  • Ushers and way-finders
  • Concessions, souvenirs, and hospitality
  • Post-event tear-down
  • Street Teams (June 1-5)

To sign up to be a volunteer go to https://otrfilmfest.org/volunteer/

Volunteer training will be provided on June 27. As a thank you, all volunteers will receive a festival t-shirt and four movie tickets.

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About Over-the-Rhine International Film Festival
In 2022 the Over-the-Rhine International Film Festival, presented by Procter & Gamble, was named one of the 25 Coolest Film Festivals in the world (yes, WORLD) by MovieMaker Magazine. Experience the festival for yourself this July 6th–8th in the heart of the Over the Rhine district of Cincinnati.

The festival, organized by leading disability services and advocacy organization LADD, is known as the nation’s premier inclusion and diversity film festival led by the disability community. The mission of this film festival is to create a sense of shared humanity through stories, conversations, and action. The festival’s vision is focused on giving a voice to the voiceless, empowering filmmakers who are more often than not forced into the margins of media and telling untold stories that deserve to be heard. LADD brings the annual festival to Cincinnati to continue reframing how we see disability in the entertainment industry’s ongoing discussion of diversity.

Learn more at otrfilmfest.org

About LADD
Guided by the belief that every person has ability and value, LADD empowers adults with developmental disabilities to live, work, and connect. Founded in 1975, the Cincinnati non-profit now supports over 650 adults experiencing disabilities through housing, employment and meaningful community engagement programs. The Over-The-Rhine Film Festival, presented by LADD, uses cinema as a tool to build empathy and create experiences for filmmakers and audiences that expands well beyond the screen. The Over-The-Rhine Film Festival, presented by LADD, held in the diverse area of Over-The-Rhine, is the first and only diversity-driven film festival led by people from the disability community.

Learn more at laddinc.org

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June 18, 2023 · 9:21 pm

Mariemont Players Inc. Now Accepting Director Submissions for 2024-2025 Season

MPI_logo 2020Interested directors must submit an application, theatrical resume and scripts for proposed shows by July 23, 2023.

Complete the online application here: https://forms.gle/ngzDKQ8jQApp5uE98 — resumes and scripts can be uploaded at the end of the online application. Email Natasha (contact information below) if you need to arrange alternative file sharing.

Please reach out to Artistic Committee Chair, Natasha Boeckmann, at MPIArtisticChair@gmail.com with questions.

By early August, applicants will be contacted to schedule an interview with the Artistic Committee. Interviews will take place in mid-August.

Our goal is to present an exciting, well-rounded season of plays that will bring in and entertain audiences, featuring comedic, timeless shows with wide-ranged and diverse casts (race, age, gender, etc.). The Board of Directors has established the above priorities for the upcoming season. We encourage directors to submit shows they are passionate about, and offer the above criteria to keep in mind as you make your selections.

We encourage directors from diverse backgrounds to apply as we actively seek to represent and promote the many insights, opinions and talents of our diverse artistic community.

Each production runs for three weeks, consisting of 13 performances. The rehearsal process is roughly six weeks prior to opening. Our season slots are September, November, January, March, May, and July.

Again, the deadline for applications is July 23, 2023. Please reach out to Artistic Committee Chair, Natasha Boeckmann, at MPIArtisticChair@gmail.com with questions.

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June 6, 2023 · 5:55 am

Casting Call for P.L.O.T.T. Performers Troupe

PLOTT_logoHave you ever wanted to be a part of an acting troupe that specializes in audience interactive dinner theatre? Do you enjoy making people laugh and seeing others smile? Do you love to meet new people and have fun? This may be your lucky day! We will be holding auditions for our troupe and would like to meet you!

If you are interested, send us a private message with your contact information and we will get back to you! Most of our performances are in Clermont County. We rely on our improvisational skills to bring fun, high-quality, laughter-based shows to our patrons!

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June 2, 2023 · 9:02 am

The Ghostlight Stage Company Seeks BIPOC Playwright Submissions

TGSC_logoThe Ghostlight Stage Company will be producing 2 original one act plays on October 14, 2023 as part of a staged reading event. This event will be presented at ARCO in Price Hill in their top floor recital hall venue. The plays will be put on in staged reading format with a short one week rehearsal process that concludes with a performance for the public at the end of the week. In addition, all plays will be assigned 4 designers who will come up with design concepts for the plays and a director who will come up with a full vision for the piece, as if they were being fully produced. These design/director visions will be shared with the audience in the form of lobby displays and slideshow presentations that are shown behind the actors during the staged reading performance to give the audience a better idea of what the production would look like on a full scale. The event will “pull back the curtain” for audiences to show them what all goes into the process of putting on a full scale piece of theater, while also giving playwrights the valuable experience of having a full team of designers and actors explore their piece without it being fully produced yet. The Ghostlight has plans to produce at least one of the selected plays next year with a full production run.

Currently seeking: One Act Play Submissions of 45 minutes to 1 hour in length by Cincinnati-based Playwrights. Play submissions with cast sizes of 2-4 are preferred and the subject matter can be about whatever the playwright chooses. We strongly encourage BIPOC playwrights to submit their work, as we seek to uplift the voices of underrepresented artists whose work is often underproduced. We echo the sentiments of the artists in this piece with the LA Times: https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/story/2020-10-14/40-black-playwrights-theater-racism.

Required time commitment: Playwrights will be needed on the day of the event (October 14) and for auditions (TBD in August). Additionally, they will be required to attend all rehearsals of their piece which will occur in the week leading up to the event. There will be 3 rehearsals that are 4 hours in length each. The total time needed for this entire project comes out to about 20 hours.

Pay Rate: $300 stipend

TO APPLY: Reach out to The Ghostlight’s Theatre Director, Aiden Dalton with a brief email introduction, your one act play(s) and any other supporting materials at: aiden@theghostlightstageco.com

The Ghostlight Stage Company is an equal opportunity employer. It is our policy to provide equal opportunity without regard to the basis of race, color, religion, sex or national origin, and we require affirmative action to ensure equality of opportunity in all aspects of employment. All employees and volunteers (whatever their gender, race, ethnicity, national origin, age, identity, sexual orientation, education, ability, religion, socioeconomic status, physical appearance, or attributes) should always feel valued and respected.

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May 29, 2023 · 8:09 am

Scenic Artist Sought by The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati

TCTC_new logoScenic Artist (Full-time) 

Organizational Overview: 

The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati’s mission is to educate, entertain and engage audiences of all ages through professional theatrical productions and arts education programming. We fulfill our mission through three primary programs:

  • TCT MainStage at the Taft Theatre 
  • TCT On Tour
  • TCT Academy 

Vision: To awaken a lifelong love of theatre in children and the young at heart.

Core Beliefs:

  • We believe in the power of theatre to enrich lives and create deeper understandings of people, cultures, and perspectives.
  • We believe that our audiences deserve high-quality experiences that are rich with wonder, honesty, compassion, joy, and wisdom.
  • We believe that the arts and education are not mutually exclusive.
  • We believe that the art we create must respect the diversity of our community.
  • We believe in the power of integrated arts education to enrich our lives and our communities.

Position Overview:

The Scenic Artist is a skilled theatre professional, knowledgeable in all aspects of scenic art. The Scenic Artist works with the TD/Scenic Charge Artist to visually recreate the scenic designer’s vision through paint and surface treatments to the scenery of the four MainStage productions per season, Academy and TCT on Tour shows.

The Scenic Artist is self-motivated, able to work independently to complete tasks assigned to them safely and quickly without constant and direct oversight. The Scenic Artist can read and interpret paint elevations, and is knowledgeable in art techniques as they relate to scenic art.

The Scenic Artist is willing to assist other departments to help fulfill the goals of the company. The Scenic Artist reports directly to the Scenic Charge Artist and works closely with all shop team members.

Responsibilities:

Duties include but are not limited to:

  • Work with the Scenic Charge Artist to understand the vision and needs of the production
  • Work with the Scenic Charge Artist to create artistic techniques and samples
  • Track supplies while keeping the shop well organized and clean
  • Paint all TCT productions including Mainstage, Academy and TCT on Tour with the help of the TD/Scenic Charge Artist and over hire as needed
  • Assist as needed with truck pack, load-in, load-out and strike of all sets
  • Inform TD/Scenic Charge Artist of broken equipment and tools
  • Touch up Main Stage shows with union crew at the Taft Theatre
  • Assist in creating a “touch-up” kit and touching up the scenery as necessary on location
  • Assist with any needs for STAR Programs, TCT on Tour, Workshops, & lobby displays
  • Assist with maintenance and upkeep of the ShowTime Theatre at Red Bank facility.
  • Provide support during special events on an as needed basis
  • Other duties as assigned 

Minimum and Ideal Qualifications:

  • BA or equivalent in theatre or art, or 4 years scenic painting experience
  • Knowledge of scenic painting techniques, including faux finishes, cartooning, texturing, aging, working with fabrics and foam carving.
  • Able to lift up to 50lbs, safely climb stairs, ladders, and use aerial work platforms or manlifts
  • Knowledge and experience with scenic sprayers including P50, Hudson, Preval, and Pneumatic
  • Able to read and interpret paint elevations
  • Self-motivated and able to work independently and safely
  • Positive, problem-solving attitude
  • Excellent time management and organizational skills
  • Valid driver’s license, experience operating box trucks is a plus.

Compensation & Benefits:

  • Annual Salary Range: $36,000-$41,000
  • Ideal Start Date: 7/5/2023
  • Health, vision and dental benefits available, partially subsidized by employer contributions, after a waiting period.
  • 403(b) retirement plan participation available, after a waiting period, with eligibility for an employer match after one year of credited service.
  • Generous PTO based on years of service.
  • Generous paid holiday schedule

The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati believes the stories on our stages and the work we do behind the scenes must reflect the diverse communities we serve. We believe inclusive work cultures spark wide-ranging, exploratory conversations and learning. Therefore, we strongly welcome and encourage people from all backgrounds, identities, abilities, and ages to apply as we continue our commitment to diversity and build an inclusive environment at TCT.

TO APPLY:

Qualified candidates should submit whatever they feel best reflects their qualifications. This can come in the form of a video, cover letter/resume, portfolio, and/or demo reels. (Files should be less than 3MB in total, links are welcome). No phone calls, please.

Please submit materials and any references by Friday June 23, 2023 to Director of Production, Dani.Lobello@tctcincinnati.com.

Subject Line: Scenic Artist 2023

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