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Stage Manager Sought for HIGHER at American Legacy Theatre

ALT_logoSTAGE MANAGER

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

PROJECT
HIGHER is an original rock musical around the heroin epidemic that seeks to reduce the stigma of addiction and mental health. Developed with A.L.T., this piece was written by local artist and clinical professional, Mark Levine. HIGHER has undergone three public workshops since 2018 and is starting full production.

This piece will be produced at The Carnegie – 1028 Scott Blvd, Covington, KY 41011.

TIMELINE
Auditions: September 11-12. Callbacks September 13
Rehearsals begin: Week of September 27, 2021
Tech Week: October 24 – 28
Opening Night: October 29
Closing: November 7
Three-show weekends with a potential fourth show based upon popular demand.

EXPECTATIONS
The Stage Manager will structure, manage and execute the steps required to implement a high quality stage management process that serves the integrity of the musical, bonds the other artists, aligns scheduling, and heightens audience engagement with the piece. Attendance at production meetings and understanding of staging is a given. Ideally this role will be contracted by auditions.

The ideal candidate will have the desire to help align multiple artistic tracks in partnership with the director, the ability to lead the tech rehearsal, and do board operation, if needed. The Executive Artistic Director will be available to assist with critical components along the way.

COMPENSATION
This position is eligible for a starting $350 stipend and additional referral commissions to further bolster pay, acknowledging A.L.T. financial limitations as a five-year-old organization. If interested in ASM that starts at a $250 stipend and additional referral commissions.

For inquiries, referrals, and consideration contact Matthew David Gellin, Executive Artistic Director, at 716-812-8035 or matthew.gellin@americanlegacytheatre.org.

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Lighting Designer Sought for HIGHER at American Legacy Theatre

ALT_logoLIGHTING DESIGNER

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

PROJECT
HIGHER is an original rock musical around the heroin epidemic that seeks to reduce the stigma of addiction and mental health. Developed with A.L.T., this piece was written by local artist and clinical professional, Mark Levine. HIGHER has undergone three public workshops since 2018 and is starting full production.

This piece will be produced at The Carnegie – 1028 Scott Blvd, Covington, KY 41011.

TIMELINE
Rehearsals begin: Week of September 27, 2021
Tech Week: October 24 – 28
Opening Night: October 29
Closing: November 7
Three-show weekends with a potential fourth show based upon popular demand.

EXPECTATIONS
The Lighting Designer will create, plan and execute the steps required to implement a high quality light experience that enhances the message of the musical, bolsters the actors, creates space, and heightens audience engagement with the piece. Attendance at production meetings and understanding of staging is a given.

The ideal candidate will have the desire to create a light design of the instruments available at The Carnegie, the ability to lead the light focus, and do light board operation, as needed. The Executive Artistic Director will be available to assist with critical components along the way.

COMPENSATION
This position is eligible for a $500 stipend and additional referral commissions to further bolster pay, acknowledging A.L.T. financial limitations as a five-year-old organization.

For inquiries, referrals, and consideration contact Matthew David Gellin, Executive Artistic Director, at 716-812-8035 or matthew.gellin@americanlegacytheatre.org.

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Auditions Announced for HIGHER at American Legacy Theatre

ALT_logoSept. 11 from 1:30-4pm
Sept. 12 from 4:30-7:30pm

The Carnegie, 1028 Scott Blvd, Covington, KY 41011, USA

HIGHER is an original rock musical around the heroin epidemic.
Music and Lyrics by Mark Levine
Developed by American Legacy Theatre
Musical Arrangement by Eric Knechtges

Executive Artistic Director, Matthew David Gellin, is seeking actors of all types and all ethnicities to audition for this world premiere of this locally written and developed rock musical. “Tommy meets Spring Awakening”

Registration required, available on their website.

Five minutes. 16 bars. Short monologue. Original rock musical around the heroin epidemic. ALL ETHNICITIES & VOICES. ALL AGES.

Production dates: Oct. 29-Nov. 7

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THE BITTER TASTE OF PRIVILEGE Available July 30-Aug. 1

ALT_logoTHE BITTER TASTE OF PRIVILEGE
American Legacy Theatre
July 30-Aug. 1
[Online]

This new work was created from scratch throughout an 8-week virtual rehearsal process for high school students across the nation led by our creative process leads, A.L.T. Teaching Artist, and Our Producing Artistic Director. THE BITTER TASTE OF PRIVILEGE follows high school students Mysty and Jordan as they question privilege, who has it, what is it, how to confront it, and when is it problematic?

  • Fri, July 30 at 7:30pm
  • Sat, July 31 at 2pm & 7:30pm
  • Sun, Aug. 1 at 2pm

Official page | Facebook event |

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Auditions Announced for HOME THEATRE at American Legacy Theatre

ALT_logoHOME THEATRE is a totally new approach to theatre never before seen in America and was launched virtually in the beginning of 2021. This approach will create 30 world premieres in 6 months.

Acting artists will meet 1:1 with community individuals and perform a 45-60 minute one-person show inspired by and cultivated from the 1:1 session. Acting artists will leverage the acquired techniques and process taught to them by American Legacy Theatre, and create alongside a director and up to five other artists working on their own production.

Need: American Legacy Theatre is seeking to hire a diverse unit of at least six (6) acting artists 3m, 3f of all ethnicities, races, and ages. The goal is that at least half of the 30 world premieres are based upon a person of color.

AUDITION FORMAT

  • Watch the video interview provided below by A.L.T. (Available on their website here.)

  • Create a 90-120 second piece inspired by the interview

  • Follow provided guidelines

Pay: $250/one-week production

Submissions Due:  July 24, 2021 at 11:59pm for first consideration

Learning Technical Process: August 9, 2021 – September 4, 2021. This will likely be done over four weeks. There is a fifth week producer option for those artists needing additional training through September 11. Presently this learning process is unpaid, but all acting artists successfully completing the training will be guaranteed at least one one-week production.

Rehearsal Weeks & Performances: Acting artists will be assigned to community members based upon request and need late September – December 2021.

NOTE: Acting artists will not work every week, so availability and flexibility are important on both A.L.T.’s end and the acting artist. Some acting artists may do seven productions while others may only do three. At this time we are looking for local artists in the Greater Cincinnati area and training will take place in person.  

GUIDELINES
  1. Your piece must contain a verbatim moment from the interview.

  2. Your piece must have a beginning, middle, and end.

  3. Your piece must include one external production element: prop, lighting, etc.

  4. Your piece must include a minimum of two characters with clear definitive character choices.

  5. Your piece must be a minimum of 90 seconds and not exceed 120 seconds (2 minutes).

With the video, submit your headshot and resume in a single pdf, along with your conflicts August 2021- December 2021.

Break a Leg!

For further information or questions please email American Legacy Theatre Home Theatre

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