The Producer's Perspective Classifieds

Actors - Southeastern Theatre Conference

WHO: Southeastern Theatre Conference

WHEN: September 12-13, 2010

SEEKING: Professional Actors, Singers & Dancers Audition on Stage for representatives of over 30 Professional Theatres simultaneously at the SETC 2010 Fall Professional Auditions to be held in Atlanta, Georgia, September 12-13. Employment is for productions at theatres across the United States and internationally.

WHAT TO PREPARE: Actors: prepare a 1-minute monologue, actors who also sing: 1 ½ minute. Equity gets 1 ½ minute. Dance Call follows acting auditions. Call Backs on site. Bring Headshots/resumes to hand out at callbacks. (AEA must bring card to auditions)

HOW TO AUDITION: To view details/requirements and download application instructions, go to http://www.setc.org/auditions/fall.php.

Accounting Clerk - Blue Man Productions

WHO: Blue Man Productions

SEEKING: Accounting Clerk

RESPONSIBILITIES: Responsibilities include managing the corporate credit card accounts; processing A/P and A/R, and recording entries in Great Plains. This position interacts with employees and vendors, providing a high level of customer service at all times.

REQUIREMENTS: A minimum of 1-2 years related experience is required, as well as a broad knowledge of general accounting practices (A/P, A/R, General Ledger). Candidates must have strong computer skills, Microsoft Excel required, experience with Great Plains accounting software highly preferred. Candidates should be highly organized with strong attention to detail and excellent interpersonal skills. This role requires a motivated self-starter able to handle multiple tasks within a busy work environment.

HOW TO APPLY: Send or fax cover letter, resume, and salary requirements to:

                            hr@blueman.com
                            Human Resources
                            Blue Man Productions
                            FAX (212) 226-6609

Part-Time Sales & Fund Raising - Second Stage Theatre

WHO: Second Stage Theatre

SEEKING: Part-Time Sales & Fund Raising

RESPONSIBILITIES: Join our in house team to SELL, educate, and cultivate subscribers and patrons for our 2010-2011 season.

REQUIREMENTS: Theatre knowledge helpful, but SALES ability paramount.  Prefer EXPERIENCED & will train.

PAY: P/T, year-round pay, best in the city, earning potential for productive callers. 16 hours minimum, up to 30 maximum, evenings important. The more your produce, the more you earn. Bonuses and perks.

HOW TO APPLY: Call (212) 787-8302 ext. 206

Actors - New York Fringe Festival

WHO: "Banshee of Bainbridge" by Jim Tierney, directed by Dianna Martin is casting for it's world premiere at the Fringe New York for the last two weeks of August 2010.

SEEKING: Casting both union/non-union for the following:

Mij Sullivan - late twenties to early thirties. Irish-American Bronx native type. Lead role.

Rose - late teens to early twenties. Puerto Rican/Latino Bronx native type. Needs to have a fire under her.

Mr. Shybey/Mo - late forties to early fifties. Bronx native type. Must be able to create two completely different characters within same performance.

Soul - late thirties to early forties Bronx, chain smoking type. Has a napoleon complex.

Sal - late forties to early fifties African American. Kimbo slice demeanor. Rough.

Father Bischoff - sixties to seventies Irish priest. Actual Irish preferred, but open to those with impeccable dialect.

Carlos - Early to mid twenties Bronx Puerto Rican/Latino type. Bad ass. Physically in shape and bullying type.

Ma - late fifties to early sixties. Irish and frail. Actual Irish preferred, but open to those with impeccable dialect.

Jimmy - late fifties to early sixties. Overweight Irish-American Bronx native. Works for MTA for over thirty years. Must be able to do extensive physicality work to create character.

PAY: No pay

REQUIREMENTS: Must be available for rehearsal last three weeks of July into August and available for performances last two weeks in August.

AUDITIONS: Please mail headshot and resume to: 636 Carlton Avenue., Apt. 2R, Brooklyn, NY 11238 or email at info@bansheeofbainbridge.com. Auditions by appointment only. They will be held June 7th - 9th for Mij, June 14th - 18th for the rest of cast.

Assistant Stage Manager - Spaghetti OnStage Productions

WHO: Spaghetti OnStage Productions

SEEKING: Assistant Stage Manager

DATES: Rehearsals begin immediately in NYC; performances are ongoing various Fri., Sat. & Sun., beginning June & July 2010 at the Baruch Performing Arts Center at Baruch College in NYC.

RESPONSIBILITIES: to run crew, strike sets, call the show, and work from the stage communicating with the stage manager.

REQUIREMENTS: a thorough working knowledge of all aspects of theater, must be able to deal effectively with a large company of professional actors, should have a working knowledge of light and sound boards and be able to hang and focus lights, a "leader in punctuality," flexible.

BENEFITS: Pays $65-$100 per performance, plus credit provided. Nonunion.

HOW TO APPLY: Email résumés & cover letters to spaghettionstage@aol.com. For more info, visit www.spaghettionstage.com

Management Associate - New York City Center

WHO: New York City Center

SEEKING: Management Associate starting immediately

RESPONSIBILITIES:  The successful candidate will work with the Managing Director on all music theater projects including Encores! and Encores! Summer Stars as well as serve as his assistant in other institutional areas. Job responsibilities include: contracting actors, designers and other personnel associated with the Encores! program, insuring good communication among the Encores! artistic staff, and coordinating certain production related activities. He/she will assist the Managing Director in the negotiation of all union labor contracts. Additionally as part of an Executive office support team, he/she will work with other staff to generally assist both the Managing Director and the President/CEO. 

REQUIREMENTS: The candidate should have experience working with Actors Equity and be familiar with the process of producing musical theater. Excellent computer skills necessary. Knowledge of Tessitura a plus.

BENEFITS: Starting salary low $40’s with an excellent benefits package. 

HOW TO APPLY:  Please respond by email only to: jobs@nycitycenter.org

Advertising Intern - hofstetter+partners/agency212

WHO: hofstetter+partners/agency212 is a New York-based full service advertising agency with theatrical and other live entertainment clients including Henson Alternative Stuffed and Unstrung; Menopause the Musical; Colin Quinn’s Long Story Short directed by Jerry Seinfeld; Trans-Siberian Orchestra; NY Gilbert & Sullivan Players, John Tartaglia’s Imaginocean.

SEEKING: Articulate, aggressive intern with high interest in theatrical advertising and marketing for summer 2010 internship – June thru August.

RESPONSIBILITIES: Interns will experience all areas of advertising and marketing in account management, media and creative areas. Opportunity to sit in on client status meetings, presentations and strategic briefings. Assist at theatre with promotions, Opening Night events, photo shoots, television production.

REQUIREMENTS: High interest in theatre and live entertainment. Strong work ethic. Ability to multi-task and juggle several projects simultaneously. Strong computer and excellent communication skills.

BENEFITS: aside from free tickets to events, a weekly stipend and school credit can be arranged.

HOW TO APPLY: candidates should email cover letter and resume to: Bill Hofstetter bhofstetter@agency212.com

"Lost Boy Found in Whole Foods" - Premiere Stages

WHO: Premiere Stages - Union, NJ
          John Wooten, Producing Artistic Director
          Tammy Ryan, Author
          John Pietrowski, Director
          Carol Hanzel, Casting Director

WHEN: 1st reh.: 8/10/10. Runs 9/2-19

SEEKING:

Gabriel early to mid 20s, Sudanese refugee (Black African), member of the Dinka of Southern Sudan, one of the “Lost Boys of Sudan,” he attends community college part-time and works full-time at Whole Foods.

Christine mid to late 40s, recently divorced, at a turning point.

Alex 16, Christine’s daughter, a sophomore at Pittsburgh Catholic School for Girls.

Michael Dolan mid to late 30s. Stay At Home Dad, Catholic activist. Works for different local causes. Used to work for Catholic Charities, looking for a new job.

Segel Mohammed Late 30s. Female. Black African. Director and founder of the Pittsburgh Center for Refugee Relief, Somali born, Arab raised, single mother.

PAY: LOA $398/week minimum, plus transportation ($102/week)

AUDITIONS:

When: Equity Principal Auditions:
Tuesday, June 8, 2010
9:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Lunch from 1 - 2.

Where: Actors' Equity Association Audition Center
165 West 46th Street, 2nd Floor
New York City

Notes/What to bring: Sides will be provided at the audition. Please bring a picture & resume, stapled together.

Minors must be accompanied by an adult

Group Sales Coordinator - Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater

WHO: Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater

SEEKING: One of the world’s leading dance companies is seeking a self-motivated, well-organized, and personable Group Sales Coordinator to work on our upcoming New York performances.

RESPONSIBILITIES: This position will sell and process group ticket orders for Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater’s New York City Center season in December 2010, as well as Ailey II’s New York season in April 2011.

Additionally, this position will also promote group visits to The Ailey Studios, the largest facility dedicated to dance in America.

REQUIREMENTS: Ideal candidates will have previous ticket-selling experience and be comfortable and confident interacting with patrons in person and on the phone. Proficiency with Microsoft Office is required. Knowledge of customer relations database software a plus.

WHEN: This is a seasonal position -- not year-round -- working for a maximum of 39 weeks between July 6, 2010 and April 30, 2011.

HOW TO APPLY: Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume to GroupSalesJob@alvinailey.org.

Equal employment opportunity has been, and will continue to be, a fundamental principle at Ailey. Employment is based upon personal capabilities and qualifications without discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, marital status, or any other protected characteristic as established by law.

"A Fox on the Fairway" - Signature Theatre

WHO: Signature Theatre
          A New Comedy By Ken Ludwig
          Directed by John Rando

WHEN: 1st rehearsal: 9/14. Runs: 10/12 - 11/14

SEEKING:

Louise:
20s, leggy, good natured, a KNOCKOUT, prototype: Alicia Silverstone, major role.

Henry Bingham:
40s, crisp and capable, prototype: John Lithgow in his 40’s. leading role.

PAY: LORT D; $555/week minimum

AUDITIONS: Photo / Resume Request - Send to Fairwaycast@gmail.com