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Director’s Call for 2020-2021 Season at Xenia Area Community Theatre

xactXenia Area Community Theater is issuing a Director’s Call for our 2020-21 season! Both new and experienced directors are encouraged to apply. Simply fill out the attached questionnaire and email to mtaint@woh.rr.com by Friday November 15, 2019. XACT produces dramas, comedies and small ensemble musical productions. Comedies and musicals are especially encouraged to apply.

Xenia Area Community Theater
Prospective Director’s Questionnaire
PLEASE SEND TO MIKE TAINT at mtaint@woh.rr.com by FRIDAY NOVEMBER 15, 2019
Thanks for your interest in XACT! A critical part of determining our theater season is selecting directors for our productions. We’d like to meet you and discuss what you’d like to contribute. The following questions are designed to guide our discussion with you – but please feel free to bring up any other questions you might have. And again – thanks!

  1. Please talk about your background and experience in theater as a director, actor, or any other capacity (please bring a theater resume’ if you have one)
  2. Why do you want to direct this particular play(s)? Why is this important to you?
  3. What specific issues or challenges do you anticipate in mounting this particular play (e.g., unusual casting, costumes, technical, props, etc.)?
  4. What special assistance will you require from XACT in mounting this play? (We’ll also discuss with you the resources we normally provide directors for set construction, publicity, technical, etc.)
  5. What known schedule constraints do you have and roughly when (what month(s)) would you ideally like to mount this production (e.g., if you coach Little League baseball a spring production may be a bad idea)
  6. Would you like the assistance of an assistant director or producer?
  7. Have you seen any acted or seen any plays at XACT? Are you familiar with our audience demographic?

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Storytellers Sought for trueANNIVERSARY at trueTHEATRE

TRUE_logoWe’ve announced it on Facebook, but wanted to make you all aware that True Theatre (Cincinnati’s longest-running true, personal, storytelling event) is still seeking your stories for our first show of our TENTH SEASON, trueANNIVERSARY… stories about those days we celebrate, mourn, or otherwise contemplate the events of our individual or collective pasts.

Whether a marriage or any other significant date, anniversaries of all types are recognized by many of us and every one of them has a story behind it. What’s yours?

If you have an anniversary-themed story that you’d like us to hear and you ever thought about sharing a story on stage, reach out to us through our contact form at https://www.truetheatre.com/true-pitch.

trueANNIVERSARY is presented by Oct. 24th.

True Theatre… our stage, your stories.

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Actors Needed for University of Cincinnati Video

UC_logoUniversity of Cincinnati Marketing + Communications and the UC Graduate School are seeking four adult actors to perform as interviewers for an admissions video project.

Each actor will ask approximately eight questions on camera, using a teleprompter. (Script will also be provided in advance.)

Our ideal cast of 4 will be diverse in both gender and ethnicity.

Video recording will take place on UC’s main campus Oct. 1, 3, 9 or 10. Approximately one hour of time will be required. A stipend will be paid and parking will be validated.

TO BE CONSIDERED, send a resume, head shot, and availability by Sept. 25 to Andrew Higley at  HIGLEYAB@ucmail.uc.edu

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Wardrobe/Hair and Makeup Supervisor Sought by Turpin Theatre

MISC_Turpin Theatre logoJob Title:
Wardrobe/Hair and Makeup Supervisor

Job Description:
The wardrobe/hair and makeup supervisor is responsible for overseeing and mentoring the costume crew and hair/makeup crew. Each crew will have weekly meetings that the supervisor must attend. The supervisor will ensure that both crews are working according to the production calendar/timeline, collaborating with crews to create work that is supported by the text of the play and fitting for the show, and overseeing the rental of all costume pieces. The supervisor will need to attend technical rehearsals during the last week of the rehearsal period before each production opens. The supervisor will need to be present for every performance of each show to supervise the final execution and maintenance of all costuming, hair, and makeup. The supervisor’s job is completed by managing the strike of each show, helping students organize costume pieces, hair/makeup supplies, cleaning the dressing rooms, and preparing to return any rentals. It is preferred that the wardrobe supervisor have some sewing skills, and stage
makeup and hair ability.

Stipend:
Base Pay: $300/show, DOE

Pay Schedule:
Paid per show

  • December
  • February
  • May

Productions:

  • ARABIAN NIGHTS – November 22nd, 23rd, 24th
  • MISS HOLMES – February 7th, 8, 9th
  • SPAMALOT: SCHOOL EDITION – May 1st, 2nd, 3rd

Contact:
Please email Lauren Kean, Turpin Theatre director, at LaurenKean@foresthills.edu if interested.

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Backstage Run Crew Positions Available for THE 39 STEPS at Falcon Theatre

FT_logoFalcon Theatre is looking for 2 people to fill backstage running crew positions for THE 39 STEPS. This is an urgent and immediate opportunity.

Performance Dates: Sept 27, 28, Oct 3, 4, 5, 10, 11, 12

Must be available for all performances and tech rehearsals.

Position involves:

  • Set Changes
  • Assisting actors backstage with fast paced prop needs
  • Assisting with fast costume changes
  • Assisting Stage Manager with pre-show setup and post-show reset
  • There is a small stipend available for these positions.

Please contact Falcon’s Production Coordinator, Tara Williams at tara@falcontheater.net, if interested and available.

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