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Paid Actors, Designers and Stage Manager Sought for 2025 One Act Double Feature at Ghostlight Stage Company

The Ghostlight Stage Company is currently seeking PAID ACTORS, DESIGNERS, DIRECTORS, and STAGE MANAGER for our upcoming 2025 One Act Double Feature, featuring the works of America’s Favorite Feminist by Keenya Jackson and The Judgment Day of Robert Johnson by Myles Johnson.

About the Event: The Ghostlight Stage Company will be producing 2 original one act plays on October 13, 2025 as part of its third annual One Act Double Feature event. This event is unique in that it is a hybrid between a typical staged reading and a full production. There will be a short 1-2 week rehearsal process of only 4 rehearsals per piece that concludes with performances for the public at the end. In addition, all plays will be assigned a costume and set designer 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 designs for sets and costumes will be shared with the audience in the form of lobby displays (this can look like costume design sketches, set models, electronic renderings, etc). Additionally, the directors and playwrights will both speak during the performance about how the play could continue on in its development 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 developing new work, while also giving playwrights the valuable experience of having a full team of designers, a director and actors to explore their piece without it being fully produced yet.

All roles are PAID. Learn more about each role and how to apply today at: https://www.theghostlightstageco.com/work-with-us

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Technical Director Sought by Improv Cincinnati

Title: Technical Director

Reports to: Artistic Director

About Improv Cincinnati
Improv Cincinnati is an award-winning theatre company that teaches fun and uplifting classes, produces theatrical improv and sketch comedy performances, and delivers professional team building and keynote experiences. Our mission is to lift spirits and inspire personal growth.

Our values:
Community; we foster compassion and a sense of belonging for individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, ability, or any other way a person may identify. We strengthen this commitment through continued learning, scholarships, community engagement and charitable donations.

Joy; we pursue the creation of uplifting, entertaining and memorable shows, playful learning experiences, and meaningful relationships for our performers, students and community members.

Craft; we are devoted to the art of improvisation and sketch comedy. We lean into creativity, are committed to honing individual skills and honoring each individual’s path of learning.

Position Overview
The Tech Director is responsible for all things tech related including, but not limited to, lights, sound, and video. Set maintenance responsibilities are shared with Operations. The base schedule for this position shall be 7:00 – 11:00 pm one night per weekend. (Friday or Saturday) It’s expected that the TD will set and manage the schedule for the other tech assistants, and have flexibility for a few hours each week for tech troubleshooting, theater improvements, and staff meetings.

The Tech Director is responsible for curating the vibe at shows. Improv Cincinnati’s improvised shows require lights and sound to be modified and adapted for the scenes in real time. In addition to unscripted shows, the TD will be asked to program lights and sound for sketch comedy shows and scripted parodies.

The Tech Director will be responsible for upgrading and maintaining equipment. The TD should have the skills and knowledge to troubleshoot technical issues that occur.

Qualifications

Required Skills Include

  • Experience doing tech and/or stage managing for theaters.

  • Experience with doing lights and sound for theatrical productions.

  • Comfort with making decisions and solving problems with limited supervision.

  • Good communicator and positive attitude.

Preferred Skills Include

  • Degree in Theatre Design and Tech

  • Comfort making pre-show announcements on a microphone.

  • Familiarity with Improv Cincinnati as a student, performer, or audience member.

Responsibilities

  • Operate sound, lights and video for Clifton Comedy Theatre’s shows.

  • Troubleshoot equipment as needed.

  • Give advice on upgrades or solutions to tech issues.

  • Install new equipment, organize the tech booth, and change flats when necessary.

  • Curate pre-show slides, music playlists, and audio samples.

  • Work in concert with the show host and house manager to ensure the show goes smoothly.

  • Lead training sessions and hold meetings with staff.

Compensation & Benefits

This is a part time, hourly position paying $20 per hour.

If a candidate has questions about this position or requires different accommodations to submit an application, please contact info@improvcincinnati.com. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

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Director’s Sought for 2025 FutureFest at Dayton Playhouse

FutureFest 2025 is coming July 18–20, and we’re on the hunt for creative, collaborative directors to help bring our finalist plays to life on stage.

Think bold. Think new. Think you.

If you’d like to be considered to direct one of our finalist scripts, please send your resume to dpiartisticcommittee@gmail.com by May 1st.

Auditions will be held in late May, and the energy will be electric. Come be part of the magic of new works in action!

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Casting Call for BRIDGE CITY at American Legacy Theatre

MISSION
American Legacy Theatre generates inviting, reimagined theatrical experiences for all people to have a voice in enriching society.

PROJECT
Bridge City is an original full-length musical focused around community, family, loyalty to self, and normalizing the Black experience in pursuit of joy, dreams and aspirations. Developed with ALT since July 2024, this piece is being written and composed by Kennen Butler who is an NYC-based theatre artist that is non-binary and Black.

This project will be the second of at least two public-facing workshops performed for the
community to receive direct feedback in shaping the continued development of the piece. This will be a workshop showcasing a full read-through/sing-through of the show to date. 8 Performing artists will be needed.

** Rehearsals will be in the evenings June 1-6, 2025. Performances will be on Saturday, June 7 and Sunday, June 8, 2025, both at 2pm.

TIMELINE

  • Video Auditions: NOW. Submit by April 28, 2025 for first consideration. Auditions accepted after as well.
  • Rehearsals: June 1, 2025 – June 6, 2025; 6:00pm-9:30pm
  • Workshop Performance #1: Saturday, June 7, 2025; 2:00pm-4:30pm
  • Workshop Performance #2: Sunday, June 8, 2025; 2:00pm-4:30pm

EXPECTATIONS
The Actor will structure, manage and execute the steps required to implement a high quality acting process that serves the integrity of the musical, bonds the other artists, aligns artistic vision, and heightens audience engagement with the piece. Attendance at all rehearsals and performances is a given. Off-book is ideal; strong familiarity required.

COMPENSATION
This is a one-week non-union contract – $225 stipend – paid at the end of successful completion of contract.

There will be another workshop of this piece in Spring 2025 that actors may be offered depending on ability to meet expectations and availability.

For inquiries, referrals, and consideration contact Matthew David Gellin, Executive Artistic Director, at info@americanlegacytheatre.org.

ROLES

ENSEMBLE:
Eight ensemble members will be cast.
Likely breakdown: Two sopranos, Two altos, Two tenors, Two bari-tenors.
Four females – Two Black/African American, Two of any ethnicity/race that is not Black/African American.
Four males – Two Black/African American, Two of any ethnicity/race that is not Black/African
American.

SUBMISSION
Video Auditions: NOW. Submit by April 28th, 2025 for first consideration. Auditions accepted after as well.
Rehearsals: June 2, 2025 – June 6, 2025; 7:00pm-9:00pm
Workshop Performance #1: Saturday, June 7, 2025; 2:00pm-3:30pm
Workshop Performance #2: Sunday, June 8, 2025; 2:00pm-3:30pm

To submit a video audition:

  • Prepare 16-32 bars of a pop, R&B, soul, OR contemporary musical theatre song that shows range and expression. Show us a little bit of you!
  • Perform 10 to 20 seconds of the rap verse in TLC’s “Waterfalls” (video: 3:50-4:11) in way that showcases you the best. We are looking for rhythm, clarity, flow, and story.

I seen a rainbow yesterday
But too many storms have come and joined
Leavin’ a trace of not one God-given ray
Is it because my life is ten shades of gray
I pray, all ten fade away, seldom praise Him for the sunny days (Minimum stop point)
And like His promise is true, only my faith can undo
The many chances I blew to bring my life to anew
Clear and blue and unconditional
Skies have dried the tears from my eyes, no more lonely cries

Send video to info@americanlegacytheatre.org with the subject line of “Bridge City – (Character(s) Auditioning For) – (Last Name)

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Actors Needed for Touring Production of ANSCHEL for the Dayton Holocaust Resource Center

Production: ANSCHEL by Michael London

ANSCHEL is the true story of a survivor. An 11 year-old boy when German soldiers over-ran Poland in 1939, Anschel was a Polish Jew who was clever beyond his years. Time after time, year after year, when captured by Nazi soldiers and armed SS guards, he escaped and escaped, and escaped. At the end of the war, he was a teenager and the only one of his family to survive the Holocaust. This is his story.

The tour sponsor, the Dayton Holocaust Resource Center (DHRC) is pleased to announce
the auditions for the play ANSCHEL. This one-person play will tour in a variety of cities in
Ohio in the Fall of 2025.

Creative Team:

  • Director: Annie Pesch
  • Original Story Author: Renate Frydman PhD, Author of “Anschel’s Story”
  • Producer: Michael London for the Dayton Holocaust Resource Center.

Dates:

  • Rehearsal: October 12-28. There will be a few virtual meetings/rehearsals over Zoom
    prior to October 12. These meetings to be arranged with available schedules.
  • Production: October 29 – November 17

Compensation: Non-Union Contract.

  • In person – Rehearsal Weeks: $500
  • Performance Weeks: $300 +$100 per perf.

Roles: Actor/ASM 1 & Actor/ASM 2 – for Anschel – Male 18 – 23
The role of Anschel requires great physicality and energy. As a solo performer, the talent will need to command attention and be able to shift between accents and characters of varying ages. Actors who are cast will need to learn Polish, German and Yiddish accents for the role. Please note: As this is a period piece, actors who are cast may be asked to change their hair and/or facial hair. In addition to performing, actors are also responsible for setting up and striking the show and possibly driving between venues.

Audition Details: Auditions will be conducted online via Zoom.

  • Please be prepared to read a variety of sides from the script.
  • Additionally, please feel free to prepare a short monologue that you feel showcases your talents and capabilities.

Submissions:

  • To register for an audition appointment, Please email: auditions.opc@gmail.com
  • Please attach a headshot and résumé.
  • Please include any questions that you may have.

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