The Producer's Perspective Classifieds

Company Manager - Barrington Stage Company

WHO: Barrington Stage Company

SEEKING: Highly-organized, detail-oriented candidates to oversee company management for the 2010 season.

RESPONSIBILITIES: Duties include coordination of air/ground travel, company housing assignments and changeovers, setting up and staffing special events and openings, and all day-to-day related personal needs of the staff, actors, designers and directors while in production.

REQUIREMENTS: Must have strong communication skills, pleasant demeanor and hard-working attitude. This is not a postion that involves general management type of responsibilities. Salary and housing provided. May – early November.

HOW TO APPLY: Mail, Email, or Fax Cover Letter & Resume to

Barrington Stage Company
Address     30 Union Street
Pittsfield, MA 01201

Contact     Richard M Parison Jr
bscjobs@barringtonstageco.org
Fax: 413-499-5447

Telesales Callers - Roundabout Theatre Company

WHO: Roundabout Theatre Company

SEEKING: Driven Salespeople Needed:
To sell Broadway play packages to our target audience.
Base pay plus GREAT commissions

WHEN: Shift Needed: Monday through Friday 5-9 PM

HOW TO APPLY: To schedule an interview please call
212-642-9625 Ext. 8200

Please be advised this is a sales job, not a customer service job.
Roundabout Theatre Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Artistic Intern - Signature Theatre Company

WHO: Signature Theatre Company

SEEKING: A part-time Artistic Intern to work a regular schedule of approximately 20 hours per week.

RESPONSIBILITIES: The Artistic Intern assists the Associate Artistic Director, Literary Associate, and Artistic Assistant with all aspects of managing the artistic and literary departments. A large portion of the internship will consist of research and preparation for Signature’s upcoming Tony Kushner Season.

• Production Research
• Script maintenance for all productions
• Writing for theatre newsletter and blog
• Creation of theatre lobby displays
• Work with casting
• General administration

REQUIREMENTS: Candidates must have strong literature and/or theatre background. Must have excellent research, writing and analytical skills. Intern must also have strong word processing (experience with Final Draft software a plus) and organizational skills. Please submit a non-creative writing sample and references along with your application.

HOW TO APPLY: To apply for this internship please submit the following:
1) The Signature Theatre Company Application Form (located at http://www.signaturetheatre.org/intern.htm)
2) Cover Letter
3) Resume
4) Non-Creative Writing Sample
5) 2 references (may be sent separately)

Please submit applications to SARAH KIERNAN via email, fax or postal mail.

Email:internships@signaturetheatre.org
Fax: 212-967-2957
Post:
630 Ninth Avenue
Suite 1106
New York, NY 10036
ATTN: Sarah Kiernan

Assistant to the Artistic Director - The O'Neill Studio

WHO: The O'Neill Studio. For more information on The O'Neill Studio visiting eugeneoneill.net

SEEKING; General Administrative support needed in editing scripts and correspondence and in enhancing the online profile for Playwrights Theater of NY a project focused on the plays of Eugene O'Neill in residence at The Players Club on Grammercy Park.

2010 SEASON includes the following:

March - The Eugene O'Neill Song Book, an evening of saloon and parlor songs heard in O'Neill's plays at The Players, where Eugene O'Neill was one a member.

April - The O'Neill Studio Forum, a performance and discussion series at that links celebrated NY stage actors as mentors to young working actors in an exploration of the art of acting O'Neill's plays. At The Players.

May – The O'Neill Studio Retreat, a beachside work session for actors in Provincetown, Mass, where O’Neill made his debut.

REQUIREMENTS: Ideal candidate has arts administration experience, edits well and has a long-term interest in producing for the theater. 4 hours weekly, 2:30-4:30pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

HOW TO APPLY: Please send resume to: Artistic Director at skm@eugeneoneill.net

Casting Intern - Binder Casting

WHO: Binder Casting. Current Projects include: The Lion King, Dreamgirls national tour, A Chorus Line national tour, Grease national tour, City Center Encores!, The 39 Steps, White Christmas, The Miracle Worker and others.

SEEKING: Full time intern, which provides an amazing opportunity to learn about the casting industry at one of the top casting offices in New York City.

REQUIREMENTS: We are seeking an intelligent, hard working, organized individual who has a passion for theater. Previous office/administrative experience is important. Candidates must have attention to detail, a professional and pleasant phone demeanor, and a desire and willingness to learn.

RESPONSIBILITIES: Include, but are not limited to, answering phones, sorting/opening mail and submissions, faxing, copying, data entry, internet research, and general office maintenance.

BENEFITS: Tickets to shows, and exposure to top industry professionals. Small stipend provided.

*** Please note: This is a full-time internship. Our office hours are 10-6pm Monday through Friday. Please do not apply if you are not available full time. No exceptions will be made.

***Please note: we are NOT looking for a summer intern. Please do not send applications for summer availability***

WHEN: Starts: 03/04/2010 - Ends: Approx. 06/16/2010

HOW TO APPLY: PLEASE APPLY ONLY VIA EMAIL.SEND RESUME AND COVER LETTER.
NO CALLS PLEASE.
Contact: Karen Young
Email: kyoung@bindercasting.com

Actors for AEA 29 Hour Staged Reading - New York Theater Barn

WHO: New York Theater Barn

SEEKING: Actors for a new AEA 29 Hour Staged Reading 

WHEN: Rehearsals for AEA 29 Hour Staged Reading begin Sunday February 21 with a Reading at noon on Thursday February 25. Actors cast in Reading will be considered first for a benefit performance on April 5, 2010 (Rehearsals beginning March 21)

In the tight-knit community of Speargrove, Texas where the high school musical is the event of the season, an impending production of Rent shakes the town to its core. Must the show go on?

Speargrove Presents is the fourth installment of New York Theatre Barn's UNTITLED series. UNTITLED 4 focuses on a community divided by a major issue that eventually forces them to come together. This experimental project challenges the process by which we currently develop new work specifically concentrating on the multi-collaboration of every artist involved.

Producer: New York Theatre Barn
Concept: Joe Barros, Laura Brandel, Sammy Buck, Karen Marshall, Reed Prescott & Sam Willmott
Book: Sammy Buck
Music & Lyrics: Dan Acquisto, Barbara Anselmi, John Bronston, Michele Brourman, Sammy Buck, Sam Carner, Brian Feinstein, Derek Gregor, Brandon James Gwinn, Rob Hartmann, Will Larche, Gordon Leary, Aaron Libby, Sheilah Rae, Joshua Robinson, Charlie Sohn & Will Van Dyke.
Co-Directors: Joe Barros & Laura Brandel
Music Supervisor/Orchestrations: Sam Willmott
Musical Director: Lilli Wosk

Seeking Union and Non-Union Talent.

CAST BREAKDOWN
TEENS
Scott Ames – High school senior. An A/V geek who gets cast in the school musical. Everyone thinks he’s gay but he's not – and he’s in love with Caroline. Son of Larry Ames. Bari-Tenor.

Alexandra "Alex" Patterson – High school junior. She just transferred to Texas from Park Slope, Brooklyn, and having a hard time fitting in. Must find creative ways to rebel from her overly liberal mother, Lois. Vocal Range open.

Caroline Barnes – Queen bee of the drama club, she’s a senior now and angry that she was passed over for the lead in last year’s musical. Beautiful, determined, and sometimes selfish, but ultimately sweet. Those wishing to be considered for Caroline should prepare an additional 16 bars of classical soprano (in the style of Gilbert & Sullivan, preferred).

Ricky – High school senior. Your average all-american douchebag. Vocal Range open.

ADULTS
Larry Ames – Scott's father, conservative. He is a former high school football star who now owns a chain of supermarkets. Recently widowed, he has always had a good relationship with his son, but it is strained when they come down on opposite sides of the controversy. Bari-Tenor.

Lois Patterson – Alex's mother, a WASP-y hypnotherapist from Park Slope, having a hard time adjusting to small town Texas. So liberal and open-minded in community affairs, Lois finds herself increasingly distant from her daughter. Vocal Range Open, but most likely an Alto or Mezzo.

The following 2 roles should be played by strong, versatile singer/actors who excel in both comedy and drama. They will embody the entire ensemble as well as featured roles throughout the story.

Male Actor – 30s-40s, to play Mr. Powell, the drama teacher; Dave, Ricky's father and head of the School Board, and a TV newsman. Baritone with a big range.

Female Actress – 30s-40s, to play Mrs. Herrold, the pastor's wife, and Mrs. Nelson, the school principal. Broad Range, both vocally and in performance style. Please prepare 16 bars in the style of Sandi Patty and 16 bars of an uptempo comedic song.

Where: OPEN CALL will be held at Pearl Studios (500 8th Avenue, 4th Floor) Monday February 8th, 10-4pm.

Notes/What to bring: 32 bars of a contemporary music theatre song, unless otherwise noted.
Sides will be made available at www.NYTheatreBarn.org after February 1

Studio Artist - Madame Tussauds

WHO: Madame Tussauds

SEEKING: STUDIO ARTIST. The Studio Artist is responsible for maintaining the core product of our business, our incredibly life-like wax figures. This individual will need an extensive art background, including special skills in painting. Overall responsibility includes appropriate maintenance of the attraction: cleanliness, painting/coloring, hairstyle, wardrobe and installing props for the wax figures. This individual must have a flexible schedule, work specific events and support the Studio as dictated by the Studios Manager.

JOB ACTIVITIES:
• Deliver quality maintenance of figures and support our commitment to wow our guests on a daily basis
• Ability to adapt schedule as needed by the marketing department to support PR and events
• Proactively identify maintenance needs on a regular basis
• Work closely with Studios Manager and rest of studios team in meeting day to day needs of the department
• Flexibility in using skills for everyday maintenance and willing to help in other areas of studios
• Responsible for keeping a daily and weekly record of all damages sustained to figures or props
• Responsible for ordering and obtaining any necessary supplies
• Ability to deliver the highest possible quality service and care with both internal and external customers
• Ensure full compliance of policies and procedures set forth within the Health, Safety & Security in the workplace and in line with the Merlin Entertainments Group Policy
• Understand risk assessments within own workplace and ensure reporting of any new risks to appropriate line manager
• In compliance of safe working procedures in place for work activities within one’s job role
• In cases of incidents or accidents ensure appropriate reporting is done in a timely manager

HOW TO APPLY:  You can email your resume to open.positions@madametussaudsny.com. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Asst. SM, Assoc. Set/ Props Designer, Casting Intern - Astoria Performing Arts Center

WHO: The Astoria Performing Arts Center (APAC), Astoria's premier professional theatre. For more information about APAC please visit www.apacny.org.

WHEN: Casting: March
Rehearsals begin 4/1/10 for 5 weeks (evenings and weekends)
Load-in begins 4/17/10
Tech begins 4/30/10
Run: 5/6 – 5/22/10 (Thursday thru Saturday, w/ possible extension through 5/29/10)

SEEKING: A production staff for its upcoming AEA Showcase (approval pending) production of Children of Eden by Stephen Schwartz & John Caird. Director: Tom Wojtunik.

The right individuals will possess a theater background, attention to detail, the ability to prioritize, and will be a creative thinker with excellent people skills.

ASSISTANT STAGE MANAGERS
ASMs (AEA or Non-AEA) will be qualified, well-organized individuals with the ability to follow direction, solve problems and corral large groups of people. ASMs will report directly to the PSM.

ASSOC. SET DESIGNER/PROPS DESIGNER
Designer will work with award-winning set designer Michael P. Kramer on the design and execution of the set, with an emphasis on prop design (including all hand props). Creative problem solver with an ability to work in a budget.

CASTING INTERN
Intern will report directly to APAC's casting director, wojcik|seay casting (Scott Wojcik & Gayle Seay), helping to organize and schedule submissions, put out appointment and callback calls, disseminate sides/music and otherwise organize the process. Intern is required to be available for all casting dates: 3/13 (day), 3/15, 16, 18, 21, 22, 24 (eve). A terrific opportunity for someone interested in casting to connect with a professional casting office.

HOW TO APPLY: For consideration please e-mail cover letter and resume with two references that we can call to jobs@apacny.org. No phone calls.

EMAIL SUBJECT LINE SHOULD READ:
Children of Eden: Job Title (you are applying for)

Tech Director & Associate Production Manager - Astoria Performing Arts Center

WHO: The Astoria Performing Arts Center (APAC), Astoria's premier professional theatre.
For more information about APAC please visit www.apacny.org.

WHEN: Casting: March
Rehearsals begin 4/1/10 for 5 weeks (evenings and weekends)
Load-in begins 4/17/10
Tech begins 4/30/10
Run: 5/6 – 5/22/10 (Thursday thru Saturday, w/ possible extension through 5/29/10)SEEKING: A production staff for its upcoming AEA Showcase (approval pending) production of Children of Eden by Stephen Schwartz & John Caird. Director: Tom Wojtunik.

SEEKING:

TECHNICAL DIRECTOR
TD responsibilities include budgeting the design, coordinating the off-site build of scenery, and leading the onsite installation. Pre-production/Build will start in February and continue until load-in on 4/17. TD will be expected to be on site for load-in and tech. .

ASSOCIATE PRODUCTION MANAGER
APM should have a working knowledge of all technical departments, ability to coordinate departments and work with designers to help realize their design. APM will report to the Season Production Manager, and will be expected to participate in all pre-production work beginning in February. APM will be an on-site presence from Load-in on 4/17 through hang and tech until opening 5/6.

HOW TO APPLY: For consideration please e-mail cover letter and resume with two references that we can call to jobs@apacny.org. No phone calls.
EMAIL SUBJECT LINE SHOULD READ:
Children of Eden: Job Title (you are applying for)

Marketing Position - Davenport Theatrical Enterprises

WHO: Davenport Theatrical Enterprises, Inc. For more information about producer, Ken Davenport and DTE please visit DavenportTheatrical.com and TheProducersPerspective.com.

SEEKING: A marketing maven to join the Davenport Theatrical Enterprises' marketing department.

REQUIREMENTS:
-    Bachelor’s Degree and/or graduate degree that focuses in theater, marketing, business, sales, or a similar concentration.

-    2-4 Years of experience in the field or in a related area.

-    Familiarity with a variety of marketing concepts, practices, and procedures.

-    Strong organizational, quantitative, and analytical skills. Attention to detail.

-    Excellent communication, teamwork, and relationship building skills.

-    Ability to evaluate and change priorities daily and to perform efficiently within a fast paced team environment.

-    A wide degree of creativity is expected.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
-    Creating, developing, and delivering marketing initiatives to support the growth and expansion of the company.

-    He/She must be prepared to help lead and execute the marketing stratagem for all upcoming Broadway & Off-Broadway projects.

HOW TO APPLY: Please send resume and cover letter to Kristin Johnson at Kristin@DavenportTheatrical.com.