The Footlighters, Inc. is accepting submissions for directors for the 2020-2021 season. If you would like to be considered, please send the following information to Cathy Lutts, Chair of the Director/Play Selection Committee, at preciousmoment65@gmail.com. Please include ‘Director Submission’ in the subject line of the email.
A one-page letter of interest briefly detailing the shows you’re interested in directing for the upcoming 2020-2021 season. Please consider the list below that was composited from the patron survey, and 2 additional shows of your choosing.
A theater resume that includes your contact information.
The deadline to submit materials is Friday October 18, 2019. Interested directors will be contacted the week of October 25th to schedule interviews, which will take place at the Stained Glass Theatre in early November. When you are selected for an interview, you will be asked to provide more specific information about the shows you are interested in directing, including potential production staff.
Plans are to produce a 3-show season for 2020-2021. Each production will have 16 performances.
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.
Potential Productions Could Include: 12 Angry Men | Cat on a Hot Tin Roof | Odd Couple|A Chorus Line | Elf, The Musical | Singin’ in the Rain |Addam’s Family | Fiddler on the Roof | Sound of Music |Arsenic and Old Lace | Legally Blonde | Steel Magnolias | Bonnie & Clyde | Newsies | West Side Story
Cincinnati, OH — Know Theatre of Cincinnati invites artists of all kinds and sorts, from those hugging the banks of the Ohio River to those based overseas, to apply for the 17th Annual Cincinnati Fringe Festival (May 29 – June 13, 2020). A 14-day theatre and arts extravaganza, Cincy Fringe (as it’s succinctly known) features an abundance of opportunities for independent artists in the worlds of theatre, visual art, music, film, dance, and everything between to present their work to paying audiences. And if you’re Kinda WEIRD, well, don’t worry…so are we!
Fringe programming features numerous categories and therefore numerous applications. For more info on applying, including this year’s Frequently Asked Question document, and to view the applications, artists can head over to https://www.cincyfringe.com/apply. Some applications feature a fee ($15-60), but some are free to submit. All applications for the 2020 Cincinnati Fringe Festival are due by 11:59PM EST on Sunday, December 8th, 2019.
If artists have any questions, they can always drop a line to Cincy Fringe Producer Chris Wesselman at cincyfringe@knowtheatre.com.
Job no: 496029 Department: Theatre Location: Oxford, OH Work type: Faculty Categories: Teaching Status: Full Time Temporary: No
Job Title: Assistant Professor
Job Summary:
Assistant Professor (tenure-track) to teach theatre courses including costume design and other courses according to the needs of the department; maintain a creative and research agenda; advise students; and provide service to the institution.
The department has a B.A. program and is committed to cultivating exchange between theatre studies and skills-based training to produce students who are civically engaged.
Faculty in the department value sustainability and interdisciplinarity and are committed to the development of new and devised work including collaborations with other departments in the division. Faculty and staff in the Department of Theatre are committed to diversity and inclusive excellence, and are interested in projects that intentionally explore representations of race, culture, and gender.
Duties:
Teach theatre courses including costume design and other courses according to the needs of the department; maintain a creative and research agenda; advise students; and provide service to the institution.
Minimum Qualifications:
MFA in costume design, theatrical design with an emphasis in costume, or scenography by date of appointment.
Desired Qualifications:
Consideration may be given to candidates with a record of effective teaching; experience and engagement in the profession; interest in a secondary area of design or other areas of theatre artistry; a research/creative agenda that incorporates devising, community-based theatre, African-American theatre, Latinx theatre, and LGBTQ+ theatre, international theatre, and/or other contemporary practices; or membership in USITT and/or USAA.
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Submit cover letter, curriculum vitae, a statement of teaching philosophy and three samples of design work in pdf format. Department will request letters of recommendation from references listed in application. Inquiries can be addressed to Gion DeFrancesco at defranga@miamioh.edu.
EO/AA Statement/Clery Act:
Miami University, an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, encourages applications from minorities, women, protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Miami University prohibits harassment, discrimination and retaliation on the basis of sex/gender (including sexual harassment, sexual violence, sexual misconduct, domestic violence, dating violence, or stalking), race, color, religion, national origin (ancestry), disability, age (40 years or older), sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, status as a parent or foster parent, military status, or veteran status in its recruitment, selection, and employment practices. Requests for all reasonable accommodations for disabilities related to employment should be directed to ADAFacultyStaff@miamioh.edu or 513-529-3560.
As part of the University’s commitment to maintaining a healthy and safe living, learning, and working environment, we encourage you to read Miami University’s Annual Security & Fire Safety Report at: http://www.MiamiOH.edu/campus-safety/annual-report/index.html, which contains information about campus safety, crime statistics, and our drug and alcohol abuse and prevention program designed to prevent the unlawful possession, use, and distribution of drugs and alcohol on campus and at university events and activities. This report also contains information on programs and policies designed to prevent and address sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking. Each year, email notification of this website is made to all faculty, staff, and enrolled students. Written notification is also provided to prospective students and employees. Hard copies of the Annual Security & Fire Safety Report may be obtained from the Miami University Police Department at (513) 529-2223.
Benefit Eligible: Yes
Date to Begin Screening Applicants:
Screening of applications begins November 1, 2019 and continues until the position is filled.
A criminal background check is required. All campuses are smoke- and tobacco-free campuses.
For questions regarding reasonable accommodations for disabilities, or to follow-up with a request, please contact ADAFacultyStaff@Miamioh.edu or (513) 529-3560.
Job no: 496031 Department: Theatre Location: Oxford, OH Work type: Faculty Categories: Teaching Status: Full Time Temporary: No
Job Title: Assistant Professor
Job Summary:
Teach undergraduate courses to non-majors in the areas of general introduction to theatre and acting; maintain an active agenda in creative work and/or scholarly research; advise students and student research projects, and provide service to the department, college, university and profession. There is potential to direct or devise productions as part of the department’s performance season. Position begins August 2020.
The department has a B.A. program and is committed to cultivating exchange between theatre studies and skills-based training to produce students who are civically engaged. Faculty and staff in the Department of Theatre are committed to diversity and inclusive excellence, and are interested in projects that intentionally explore representations of race, culture, and gender. We also value sustainability and interdisciplinarity and are committed to the development of new and devised work.
Duties:
Teach undergraduate courses to non-majors in the areas of general introduction to theatre and acting; maintain an active agenda in creative work and/or scholarly research; advise students and student research projects, and provide service to the department, college, university and profession. There is potential to direct or devise productions as part of the department’s performance season.
Minimum Qualifications:
M.F.A. in acting or other performance-related field by the time of appointment.
Desired Qualifications:
Consideration may be given to candidates with a demonstrated track record in effective teaching as well as professional experience in devising, community-based theatre, African-American theatre, Latinx theatre, LGBTQ+ theatre, international theatre, and/or other contemporary methods; or degrees or certification in specific acting, voice, and movement methodologies.
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Submit cover letter, curriculum vitae, and a statement of teaching philosophy. Department will request letters of recommendation from references listed in application. Inquiries can be addressed to Lewis Magruder at Lewis.Magruder@miamioh.edu.
EO/AA Statement/Clery Act: Miami University, an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, encourages applications from minorities, women, protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Miami University prohibits harassment, discrimination and retaliation on the basis of age (40 years or older), color, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, military status, national origin (ancestry), pregnancy, race, religion, sex/gender, status as a parent or foster parent, sexual orientation, or protected veteran status in its application and admission processes, educational programs and activities, facilities, programs or employment practices. Requests for reasonable accommodations for disabilities related to employment should be directed to ADAFacultyStaff@miamioh.edu or 513-529-3560.
As part of the University’s commitment to maintaining a healthy and safe living, learning, and working environment, we encourage you to read Miami University’s Annual Security & Fire Safety Report at: http://www.MiamiOH.edu/campus-safety/annual-report/index.html, which contains information about campus safety, crime statistics, and our drug and alcohol abuse and prevention program designed to prevent the unlawful possession, use, and distribution of drugs and alcohol on campus and at university events and activities. This report also contains information on programs and policies designed to prevent and address sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking. Each year, email notification of this website is made to all faculty, staff, and enrolled students. Written notification is also provided to prospective students and employees. Hard copies of the Annual Security & Fire Safety Report may be obtained from the Miami University Police Department at (513) 529-2223.
Date to Begin Screening Applicants:
Screening of applications begins November 1, 2019 and continues until the position is filled.
Benefits Eligible: Yes
A criminal background check is required. All campuses are smoke- and tobacco-free campuses.
For questions regarding reasonable accommodations for disabilities, or to follow-up with a request, please contact ADAFacultyStaff@Miamioh.edu or (513) 529-3560.
The Footlighters, Inc. is accepting submissions for directors for the 2020-2021 season. If you would like to be considered, please send the following information to Cathy Lutts, Chair of the Director/Play Selection Committee, at preciousmoment65@gmail.com. Please include ‘Director Submission’ in the subject line of the email.
Come get Kinda WEIRD with us!
Starting Friday November 8th, Cincinnati Comedy Contest begins at Westside Venue!
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