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December 15, 2015 · 6:32 am

Tony Award Winner Karen Ziemba Cast in Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park’s World Premiere of NATIVE GARDENS

PIP_Native Gardens logo(CINCINNATI) – Veteran Broadway actor Karen Ziemba, who received Tony, Drama Desk and Outer Critics Circle awards for her portrayal of The Wife in Contact, has been cast in the Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park’s upcoming production of NATIVE GARDENS.

Ziemba’s additional credits include the Kander and Ebb musical Curtains, for which she received an Outer Critics Circle Award and Tony, Drama Desk and L.A. Ovation award nominations; Never Gonna Dance (Outer Critics Circle Award, Tony nomination); Steel Pier (Tony, Drama Desk and Outer Critics Circle award nominations); And the World Goes ’Round (Drama Desk Award); and I Do! I Do! (Drama Desk nomination).

NATIVE GARDENS is a world premiere by Karen Zacarías, author of The Book Club Play, which was a smash hit at the Playhouse in 2013 and at theatres across the country. In the show, gardens and cultures clash, turning friendly neighbors into feuding enemies. NATIVE GARDENS uses comedy to dig into deeper issues of taste, class, privilege and entitlement with hilarious results.

Zacarías’ world premiere — one of five of her plays debuting this season throughout the country — was commissioned through the Playhouse’s Jerome A. Fey Endowment as part of its ongoing commitment to the development and production of new plays. NATIVE GARDENS, which will be directed by Playhouse Artistic Director Blake Robison, runs Jan. 23 through Feb. 21 in the Robert S. Marx Theatre.

In NATIVE GARDENS, Ziemba will portray community denizen Virginia Capanini Butley. She will be joined by John Lescault as her husband and avid gardener Frank Butley and by Gabriel Ruiz and Sabina Zuniga Varela as Pablo and Tania Del Valle, a new-to-the-neighborhood couple with fresh ideas for landscaping their yard next door.

Tickets to NATIVE GARDENS are on sale now. For more information, call the Playhouse Box Office at 513-421-3888 (toll-free in Ohio, Kentucky and Indiana at 800-582-3208) or visit www.cincyplay.com. Call 513-345-2248 for Telecommunications Device for the Deaf accessibility.

The 2015-16 Robert S. Marx Theatre season is presented by The Otto M. Budig Family Foundation, and Macy’s is the Robert S. Marx Theatre season design sponsor. The season sponsor of new work is The Lois and Richard Rosenthal Foundation.

The Playhouse is supported by the generosity of the community contributors to the ArtsWave campaign. The Ohio Arts Council helps fund the Playhouse with state tax dollars to encourage economic growth, educational excellence and cultural enrichment for all Ohioans.

The Playhouse also receives funding from the Shubert Foundation.

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November 11, 2015 · 10:19 am

Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park To Audition Children Dec. 10 For TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD

CINCINNATI PLAYHOUSE IN THE PARK TO AUDITION CHILDREN DEC. 10 FOR TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD

PIP(CINCINNATI) – The Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park will hold auditions on Thursday, Dec. 10, for children’s roles in TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD. Three area children will be cast for the roles of Scout, Jem and Dill. The roles of Jem and Dill are available for boys ages 10 to 13. The role of Scout is available for girls 10 to 15 years old.

Children should email 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 emailed again even if they have been sent in the past. The resume must include exact birth date and height, as well as an email address and telephone number. At the audition, children will be asked to share a one-minute monologue, story or poem. Cold readings also will be available.

Interested children must be available for all rehearsals of this production, most of which are scheduled around school hours. Children must also be available for all performances of the show, which are scheduled Tuesdays through Sundays and include some weekday student and public matinees. TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD will be performed in the Playhouse’s Robert S. Marx Theatre March 5 through April 3, 2016. For further information, visit the Playhouse website at www.cincyplay.com.

Photographs and resumes should be emailed to the Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park to kristin.clippard@cincyplay.com. The deadline for consideration is Dec. 4. Those selected to audition will be contacted by telephone to schedule specific times. Audition location and other details will be provided when appointments are made.

The Playhouse is supported, in part, by the generosity of the tens of thousands of individuals and businesses that give to ArtsWave. The Ohio Arts Council helps fund the Playhouse with state tax dollars to encourage economic growth, educational excellence and cultural enrichment for all Ohioans. The Playhouse also receives funding from the Shubert Foundation.

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November 10, 2015 · 12:21 pm

Human Resources Manager Sought at Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park

PIP_logoPosition: Human Resources Manager

The Cincinnati Playhouse seeks a qualified individual to serve as its inaugural Human Resources Manager. The position will be a member of the Playhouse’s senior staff and reports directly to the Artistic and Managing Directors. The Human Resources Manager is a full-time, full-year exempt salaried position.

Job Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

  • Manage all human resources functions including employee relations, training and development, and benefits.
  • Oversee the administration and compliance requirements of all employee benefit programs, including healthcare, dental, life, disability, 401k and 403b pension plans, and other voluntary supplemental plans.
  • Supervise Payroll Specialist.
  • Manage all aspects of payroll processing and reporting for both union and non-union employees.
  • Administer Affordable Care Act compliance and reporting.
  • Administer Workers Compensation and Unemployment Insurance, policies and claims.
  • Recommend policies and procedures for and update employee personnel manuals.
  • Act as liaison to Board’s Human Resources Committee.
  • Oversee processes for recruiting, hiring, on-boarding, training and termination.
  • Coordinate performance review process, working with supervisors to provide effective appraisals.
  • Ensure compliance and maintain all employee files.
  • Serve as a permanent member of Playhouse Safety Committee.
  • Represent the Playhouse on the Governing Board for the Arts Alliance Multi-Employer Health Care Plan.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree in business administration or human resources management or equivalent professional experience; certification at PHR, SPHR preferred
  • Three to five years professional experience, including human resources management and supervisory experience
  • Experience with coaching, strategic people planning and conflict resolution
  • Familiarity and demonstrated ability to administer/comply with all current state and federal labor laws
  • Strong interpersonal skills with emphasis on employee relations
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
  • Ability to manage multiple projects with competing demands while maintaining commitment to excellence
  • Ability to adhere to strict confidentiality requirements and exercise good judgment
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications: Word, Excel, Outlook; experience with payroll software, Paycor preferred
  • Communicates using English language
  • Experience working in the not-for-profit sector and/or the arts preferred

Compensation/Benefits:
Compensation shall be competitive and commensurate with experience. Benefits include full medical, dental and life insurance, long-term disability insurance, paid time off and 401k and 403b pension plans.

To apply:
Applicants for this position should send or email a letter of interest, resume and references to:
HRMsearch@cincyplay.com
Buzz Ward
Managing Director
Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park
962 Mt. Adams Circle Cincinnati, OH 45202

No calls, please.

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November 10, 2015 · 11:58 am

Community Engagement Manager Sought at Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park

PIP_logoPosition: Community Engagement Manager

The Community Engagement Manager is responsible for building and maintaining positive relationships with a range of community organizations, individuals and networks and working collaboratively to design strategies to engage the community deeper into the work of Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park. This role reports to the Director of Education and the Director of Marketing and works closely with the Education, Marketing and Artistic departments to develop and implement engagement programs for the artistic programs at the Playhouse.

Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to:

  • Manage the administration and execution of engagement projects as assigned.
  • Manage the implementation of the budget and expenses for each program.
  • Identify new partners and manage communication with existing community partners.
  • As part of the engagement team, work in collaboration to design community engagement strategy and activities each season.
  • Schedule and train staff for community outreach events and festivals.
  • Train tour casts on Off the Hill engagement activities and procedures.
  • Participate in offsite programs and events, such as Off the Hill and community events.
  • Oversee implementation of audience and community engagement programs/strategies determined by the engagement team and supervisors.

General Schedule:
Position is full-time, exempt, with days and times that flex as events and programs require. Nights and weekends are required for events. Position works Monday through Friday during non-event weeks; Tuesday through Saturday when there are full-day events on Saturday; and Wednesday through Sunday when there are full-day events on Saturday and Sunday.

Requirements:

  • Experience with program management
  • Strong communication skills
  • Comfort with Microsoft Office
  • Experience with community and audience engagement
  • Demonstrated ability in partner development
  • Experience with community playmaking and workshops a plus
  • Ability to lift 25 pounds

Compensation shall be competitive and commensurate with experience. Benefits include full medical, dental and life insurance, long-term disability insurance, paid time off and 401k and 403b pension plans.

Applicants should submit a resume, cover letter and three references via email to Daunielle.Rasmussen@cincyplay.com by Nov. 22, 2015. No calls, please.

Position will start by Jan. 4, 2016.

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November 10, 2015 · 11:21 am

Finance Manager Sought at Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park

PIP_logoPosition: Finance Manager

The Cincinnati Playhouse seeks a qualified individual to serve as its Finance Manager. The position will be a member of the Playhouse’s senior staff and reports directly to the Artistic and Managing Directors. The Finance Manager is a full-time, full-year exempt salaried position.

Job Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

  • Oversee all financial operations for the Playhouse, including all accounting and cash management.
  • Maintain general ledger and permanent and restricted asset schedules.
  • Manage all internal and external financial reporting, including monthly financial statements, annual statements for the audit and all necessary grant proposal and reporting.
  • Work with Managing Director to create annual operating budget and monthly financial projections.
  • Establish and revise as necessary all accounting procedures.
  • Serve as principal liaison for Endowment Fund managers.
  • Supervise one full-time and one part-time finance associate and full time receptionist.
  • Staff the Board’s Finance Committee and serve as principal liaison for Board’s Audit Committee.
  • Gather and report data for annual audit.
  • Assist auditors in the completion of 990 return.
  • Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications and Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree in business or accounting or equivalent professional experience
  • Five+ years of finance experience in not-for-profit accounting required, CPA preferred
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office software: Excel, Word, Outlook
  • Working knowledge of Great Plains Accounting, Tessitura and FRX or Management Reporter preferred
  • Strong organizational and analytic skills and attention to detail
  • Ability to manage multiple projects with competing demands while maintaining commitment to excellence
  • Ability to adhere to strict confidentiality requirements and exercise good judgment
  • Experience with capital campaigns a plus

Compensation/Benefits:

Compensation shall be competitive and commensurate with experience. Benefits include full medical, dental and life insurance, long-term disability insurance, paid time off and 401k and 403b pension plans.

To apply:

Applicants for this position should send or email a letter of interest, resume and references to:
FMsearch@cincyplay.com
Buzz Ward
Managing Director
Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park
962 Mt. Adams Circle
Cincinnati, OH 45202

No calls, please.

Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park is an equal opportunity employer and encourages inquiries about positions from a broad spectrum of candidates reflecting the diversity of the community we serve.

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