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PIP Seeks Education Associate

PIP_logoPosition: Education Associate

The education associate serves as Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park’s lead teaching artist and shares general education administrative duties with the education director. The education associate works closely with the education director, the literary/education associate and the community outreach coordinator.

Duties include, but are not limited to:

  1. Designing in-school workshops and other residency programs;
  2. Teaching workshops;
  3. Recruiting, training, monitoring and reviewing other teaching artists;
  4. Assessing workshops and residencies;
  5. Directing summer camp;
  6. Scheduling workshops with schools;
  7. Coordinating school and community outreach tours;
  8. Writing and laying out study guides;
  9. Designing post-show question and answer and other interactive sessions;
  10. Leading post-show question and answer sessions for student matinees;
  11. Tracking data from education programs;
  12. Representing the Playhouse and the Playhouse education department in the community;
  13. Assisting with other education department administrative tasks;
  14. Performing other duties as assigned. 

Previous teaching experience with children required. The successful candidate will demonstrate a high comfort level with children of all ages with patience and a sense of humor. A master’s or bachelor’s degree in theatre or equivalent experience is preferred.

Position begins Aug. 5, 2013.

Interested, qualified candidates should send a cover letter, resume and TWO relevant writing samples by June 14 to:

Mark Lutwak,
Education Director
mark.lutwak@cincyplay.com

NO PHONE CALLS

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PIP Seeks Technical Direction Intern

PIP_logoPosition: Technical Direction Internship

The Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park seeks a technical direction intern for the 2013-14 season, Sept. 3, 2013 to April 30, 2014. This is an opportunity to work under the close supervision of and learn from the technical direction staff at one of the country’s leading theatres. Under the direction of the staff, the TD intern will primarily be learning the planning, budgeting, technical design and subsequent AutoCAD drafting of the five main stage and five second stage productions. Other learning opportunities may include run crew, some scenery construction, wiring and programming of automation systems and inventory management. Successful applicants will be proficient with 2d AutoCAD, have a technical production background and be a self-motivated team player willing to learn. Monthly stipend; no housing provided.

Please email resume and cover letter to:

Troy Brizius
Technical Director
Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park
troy.brizius@cincyplay.com

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PIP’s Children’s Auditions for A CHRISTMAS CAROL

PIP_Christmas CarolThe Playhouse will hold auditions on Saturday, June 22, for children interested in performing in the 2013 production of A Christmas Carol. Performances of the show will take place this year from Nov. 27 to Dec. 29.

Nine area children will be cast to fill speaking and non-speaking parts in the annual production. Roles are available for boys and girls ages 8 to 13 years old. Additionally, the part of Tiny Tim requires a boy 6 to 8 years of age. Those cast in previous productions of A Christmas Carol will need to audition again to be considered for this year’s show. To be eligible, children must not turn 14 before Dec. 30, 2013.

Children should submit a resume of any experience to the Playhouse, along with a photograph (a good quality school or family photo is acceptable). The resume and photo must be submitted again even if they have been sent in the past, and the resume must indicate exact birth date and height. At the audition, children will be asked to share a one-minute monologue, story or poem with an English accent.

Headshots and resumes should be sent to:

Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park
ATTN: AUDITIONS
c/o Michael Haney
P. O. Box 6537
Cincinnati, OH 45206

OR emailed to auditions@cincyplay.com

To be considered, all photos and resumes must be received at the Playhouse by June 10 and include an email address. Those selected to audition will be contacted by telephone to schedule specific times. All auditions will be held at the Playhouse.

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PIP’s SHIPWRECKED! Earns LCT Nomination

Justin Adams as Player #2, Mandi Masden as Player #1 & Jeffrey Blair Cornell as Louis de Rougemont. Photos by Sandy Underwood.

Justin Adams as Player #2, Mandi Masden as Player #1 & Jeffrey Blair Cornell as Louis de Rougemont. Photos by Sandy Underwood.

Panelists for the League of Cincinnati Theatres (LCT) have recognized Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park’s Shipwrecked! with an LCT for Ensemble Performance in a Play.

Shipwrecked! is the fantastic and amazing story of Louis de Rougemont, a would-be explorer who embarks from Victorian England on a daring expedition only to find himself marooned on a remote desert island. That’s when the real adventure begins for Louis and his faithful dog Bruno: Typhoon! Killer octopus! Flying wombats! Cannibals! As Louis’ breathless tale grows larger and larger, the boundary between truth and fiction blurs. Inspired by a true story, this charming, family-friendly frolic by a Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright celebrates the magic of theatre and imagination.

Panelists praised the three members of the ensemble: “These actors a true storytellers”; “the cast never missed a beat” while creatively executing “the swift and multiple character changes from the two actors supporting the lead”.

SHIPWRECKED! continues through June 16th. Tickets can be purchased at www.cincyplay.com.

Final LCT awards will be determined at the end of the 2014 season and announced at the LCT gala in the spring.

The League of Cincinnati Theatres was founded in 1999 to strengthen, nurture and promote Cincinnati’s theatre community. LCT provides its member companies and individual members with education, resources and services to enhance the quality and exposure of the theatre community in Cincinnati and increase community awareness, attendance and involvement. More information about the League can be found at www.leagueofcincytheatres.com.

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Playhouse’s DOUBLE INDEMNITY Earns 7 LCT Nominations

Gardner Reed as Phyllis Nirlinger & David Christopher Wells is Walter Huff. Photo by Sandy Underwood.

Gardner Reed as Phyllis Nirlinger & David Christopher Wells is Walter Huff. Photo by Sandy Underwood.

Panelists for the League of Cincinnati Theatres (LCT) have recognized Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park’s DOUBLE INDEMNITY with 7 LCT nominations as well as distinguishing it as a recommended production: Direction, Michael Evan Haney; Lead Actress, Gardner Reed; Featured Actor, Michael Sean McGuinness; Set Design, Paul Shortt; Lighting Design, James Sale; Sound Design, Matthew M. Nielson; and Stage Manager, Jenifer Morrow.

Sultry, sexy and spellbinding, DOUBLE INDEMNITY is a treacherous thriller of love and murder. A beguiling seductress and morally bankrupt insurance agent plot to kill the unsuspecting husband who stands in the way of their budding romance. But will they get away with their perfect crime? Double Indemnity is a scintillating new stage version of the novel that inspired one of the most popular noir films of all time.

Panelists praised Michael Evan Haney’s direction: “The scenes — all 29 of them! — moved seamlessly, building the eerie sensibility of this noir classic.” Lead actress Gardner Reed, as Phyllis Nirlinger, “created a haunting performance that immediately transported us to the glory days of the film noir genre”; Michael Sean McGuinness as Barton Keyes was “wonderful”, “fresh”, and “engaging”. Paul Shortt’s set and James Sale’s lighting “were perfectly designed to both enhance the fluidity between the scenes and build the ominous mood”; Matthew Nielson’s sound design, with original compositions, was “one of the most enticing elements of the production and created the most evocative atmosphere.” Stage manager Jenifer Morrow was praised for “the organization and fluidity of the numerous scene changes, all executed flawlessly.” Overall, many panelists reported: “The best production I’ve seen at Playhouse all year!”

DOUBLE INDEMNITY continues through May 18th. Tickets can be purchased at www.cincyplay.com.

LCT Award Winners will be announced at the annual LCT Awards Gala, to be held Monday, May 20th at the Know Theatre. Tickets may be obtained by calling the Know Theatre Box Office, 513-300-5669.

The League of Cincinnati Theatres was founded in 1999 to strengthen, nurture and promote Cincinnati’s theatre community. LCT provides its member companies and individual members with education, resources and services to enhance the quality and exposure of the theatre community in Cincinnati and increase community awareness, attendance and involvement. More information about the League can be found at www.leagueofcincytheatres.com.

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