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Sound Design Engineer Sought for HIGHER at American Legacy Theatre

ALT_logoSOUND DESIGN ENGINEER

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 Sound Design Engineer will create, plan and execute the steps required to implement a high quality sound experience that enhances the message of the musical, bolsters the actors, leverages 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 sound design of the instruments available at The Carnegie and the four-piece band, the ability to lead the technical sound components, and do sound board operation for the run. 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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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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