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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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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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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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Assistant Costume Shop Manager/Cutter/Draper (Full-Time) Sought by The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati

TCTC_new logoOrganizational Overview:

TCT’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 Assistant Costume Shop Manager/Cutter/Draper will assist the organization in fulfilling its mission of educating, entertaining and engaging audiences of all ages through professional theatrical productions and arts education programming.

Along with the Costume Shop Manager/Resident Costume Designer, the Assistant Costume Shop Manager/Cutter/Draper oversees our stock and our costume shop. The Assistant Costume Shop Manager/Cutter/Draper is responsible for/in charge of patterning, cutting, and draping for each Mainstage Production and assisting on Tour Productions. This person is also the lead stitcher/cutter/draper for the TCT costume shop and assists with costume crafts on a show by show basis.

The Assistant Costume Shop Manager/Cutter/Draper of The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati (TCT) reports directly to the Costume Shop Manager/Resident Costume Designer.

Responsibilities:
The Assistant Costume Shop Manager’s responsibilities include but are not limited to:

  • Work with the Resident Costume Designer or Guest Designer to bring their designs to life
  • Oversee draping, patterning and cutting of costume pieces for both Mainstage and touring productions
  • Attend dress parade, costumed rehearsals, tech and dress rehearsals
  • Measure and fit all cast members for Mainstage and Tour productions
  • Alter costumes as necessary
  • Assist in fulfilling rehearsal requests and supplying rehearsal costume pieces.
  • Assist with maintaining the organization of the costume shop and vault
  • Work with Stage Management to coordinate and schedule fittings, dress parades, etc.
  • Work with Stage Management and costume crew to explain and develop mechanics of intricate/quick costume changes, when applicable
  • Load-in and load-out of all costumes and racks at the Taft Theatre
  • Clean, re-stock and repair costumes, costume props, and accessories with the help of the Costume Assistant
  • Coordinate with the Costume Shop Manager/Resident Costume Designer to keep the costume shop supplied with necessary tools and maintaining and cleaning the tools/equipment
  • Collaborate with Costume Shop Manager/Resident Costume Designer to establish build schedules for Mainstage and Tour Shows
  • Maintain a safe, healthy and clean work environment in all costume spaces
  • Other duties as assigned

Ideal and Minimum Qualifications:

  • Ability to take initiative, multi-task, and work graciously in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
  • Ability to work with diplomacy, tact and build relationship with people from a wide variety of backgrounds
  • Ability to build, nurture, and foster relationships with other staff members and guest designer/directors
  • Collaborate and communicate with fellow staff members
  • Experience in foam work, wigs and make-up a plus.

Education Level – Bachelor of Fine Arts or equivalent work experience.

Compensation & Benefits:

  • Salary range: $40,000-$55,000.
  • 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 to Director of Production, Dani.Lobello@tctcincinnati.com.

Subject Line: Assistant Costume Shop Manager 2023

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Call for Directors & Script Submissions at Tri-County Players

TCP_logoCall for Directors & Script Submissions
Tri-County Players’ 2024-2025 Season

Attention all directors and anyone who has an interesting script!!!

Script committee is now taking director & script submissions for the 2024-2025 season; submissions need to be received by September 8, 2023.

Directors, please submit up to three plays that you would like to direct and a copy of your directing resume.

Not a director but have a script you feel would be a good match for TCP, please submit for consideration.

Please submit an electronic copy to Judy at goddessofsplendor@yahoo.com.

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