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Freelance Technicians - Skirball Center for the Performing Arts

WHO: Skirball Center for the Performing Arts

SEEKING: Freelance Technicians

RESPONSIBILITIES: Active, professional, university-based, multi-disciplinary performing arts center in New York City seeks experienced technicians in the areas of lighting, sound, rigging and video. Projects include theater productions, music and dance concerts, television recordings and live broadcast, and a variety of high-profile special events.

REQUIREMENTS: Lighting technicians and programmers (ETS EOS Console). Audio (live mixing) and Video technicians.

PAY: $20/hour, as needed.

HOW TO APPLY: Please email cover letter and resume Attn: Production Manager at skirballcenter@gmail.com

Norma Desmond for Sunset Boulevard - C-R Productions

WHO: C-R Productions @ Cohoes Music Hall

SEEKING: Actress - Norma Desmond for Sunset Boulevard

RESPONSIBILITIES: C-R Productions @ Cohoes Music Hall is seeking actress for the role of NORMA DESMOND in upcoming production of SUNSET BOULEVARD. Rehearsals begin March. Opens April 5-15.

REQUIREMENTS: The Cohoes Music Hall does not use amplification. Seeking actress with strong voice. Seeking AEA actress or non-AEA actress.

WHEN: Auditions will be held Wednesday morning February 15 at 10am at Chelsea Studios.

PAY: AEA GUEST ARTIST CONTRACT.

HOW TO APPLY: Please prepare one song from SUNSET. Bring Headshot/Resume. 

Production Stage Manager - Gateway Playhouse

WHO: Gateway Playhouse

SEEKING: 2 Alternating Production Stage Managers for 6 productions in the 2012 musical season. Also holiday shows in December and January a possibility.
Theater address: Gateway Playhouse, 215 South Country Road, Bellport (Long Island), www.gatewayplayhouse.com

PAY:  LOA; approval/salary pending; currently $630/week

HOW TO APPLY: Interviews will be conducted on an upcoming date and location TBD, by appointment only.

For consideration, email cover letter and resume, with references to:HR@gatewayplayhouse.com

Indicate in the subject line: “AEA PSM Submission”Deadline for submissions: April 1, 2012

Hairspray Equity Chorus Calls - Westchester Broadway Theater

WHO: Westchester Broadway Theatre

SEEKING: Hairspray - Equity Chorus Calls
Ensemble Singers: Male and female, all ages, all types
Ensemble Dancers: Male and female, all ages, all types
Performers of all ethnic and racial backgrounds are encouraged to attend.

Westchester Broadway Theatre (Elmsford, NY) WBT Agreement
Director/Choreographer: Richard Stafford
Musical Director: Leo Carusone
Casting: Lisa Tiso
Executive Producers: Bill Stutler & Bob Funking
1st rehearsal: 4/23/12. Runs: 5/3/12 -6/3/12

WHEN: Equity Chorus Calls / Singers: Monday, March 5, 2012
9:30 AM – Equity Male Singers
2:00 PM – Equity Female Singers
at Nola Studios 250 West 54th Street, 5th Floor New York, NY
Please prepare 16 bars of a contemporary Broadway song. Bring sheet music in correct key; accompanist provided but may not transpose. Bring picture and resume, stapled together.

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Equity Chorus Calls / Dancers:Monday, March 5, 2012
11:30 AM – Equity Male Dancers
4:00 PM – Equity Female Dancers
at Nola Studios 250 West 54th Street, 5th Floor New York, NY
Men: bring jazz sneakers or shoes. Women: bring heels. Bring picture and resume, stapled together.

PAY: $520/week minimum

Musical Director - Northern Stage

WHO: Northern Stage

SEEKING: Musical Director

RESPONSIBILITIES: Northern Stage is seeking a Musical Director for Bright Lights, Broadway - a week long school vacation camp for kids ages 8-14.
Candidate will be responsible for working with the choreographer/acting instructor to design and implement the curriculum and programming for the week of classes and develop an informal performance of the students work to be performed upon the completion of the class.

REQUIREMENTS: Qualified applicants should:
• Be a skilled accompanist.
• Be a skilled vocal coach.
• Enjoy and have experience working with children.

WHEN: The class runs from February 20-24th from 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

PAY: Salary is $500.00 for the week, travel and housing is provided by Northern Stage.

HOW TO APPLY: Email cover letter and resume to cdoherty@northernstage.org

Older Comic Actor - The Workshop Theater/ Foolish Theater Company

WHO: The Workshop Theater Co/ Foolish Theater Co 

SEEKING: Versatile Comedic Actor - 60+

RESPONSIBILITIES: The WorkShop Theater Company & the Foolish Theatre Company seek a versatile comedic actor (60's or older, male) to play three roles in the spring production of HA! by Rich Orloff, directed by Ric Sechrest.

HA! consists of thee acclaimed one-act comedies which have had over 300 productions around the world. The three roles include the blind seer Tiresias in OEDI, a satire of "Oedipus Rex"; Fyodor, a landowner, in THE NEWS FROM ST. PETERSBURG, a Chekhovian spoof; and the Professor in THE WHOLE SHEBANG, in which the entire universe is portrayed as an earnest college student's science project.

WHEN: The Equity Showcase production starts rehearsals February 18, with performances March 30 - April 15 at the WorkShop's Jewel Box Theatre, 312 W. 36th St.

PAY: Stipend

HOW TO APPLY: Audition times are Wed Feb 7 (6 - 8 pm) and Sun Feb 12 (2 - 5 pm). If you are interested in auditioning, please contact casting coordinator C.K. Allen at cka118@aol.com. Be sure to include your headshot/resume and your availability for auditions.

Vice President of Entertainment - SeaWorld San Diego

WHO: SeaWorld San Diego

SEEKING: Vice President of Entertainment

RESPONSIBILITIES: 
§  Develop and implement inspirational, imaginative shows and events for park guests
§  Create and execute the best seasonal events in the local market
§  Enhance guest experience with costumed characters, atmospheric entertainment and an immersive park environment
§  Deliver show elements and special effects on park rides as designed
§  Contribute to the park’s senior leadership team
§  Ensure safety of team members and guests
§  Develop and lead Entertainment team
§  Enhance or create and execute shows and events to deliver optimal guest experience
§  Manage expense, capital, and labor budget development, control and tracking
§  Lead team in contract negotiations with outside professional vendors 

REQUIREMENTS:
§  5 years in Entertainment management, as a Manager or Producer, or in the role of a producer in a live entertainment department within a theme park or similar environment
§  Possess the ability to respond to inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community
§  Must have the ability to think and plan strategically 
§  Possess strong project management skills
§  Must have the ability to effectively evaluate problem situations and develop solutions
§  Must have the ability to develop and administer a department budget
§  Possess strong written and verbal communication skills
§  Flexibility in a changing environment
§  Must have the ability to inspire and engage team to support company goals
§  Experience managing multi-million dollar budgets 
§  Bachelor’s Degree preferred
§  Performing Arts background in any of the arts or technical field preferred

PAY: Annual Salary $106,617.60 - Relocation Provided

HOW TO APPLY: Anaid Northcraft  | Sr. HR Representative
500 SeaWorld Drive  |  San Diego  |  CA 92109
Direct: (619) 226-3850 |  Fax: (619) 225-4242

Musical Director - Mount Carmel Theater Company

WHO: Mount Carmel Theatre Company

SEEKING: Musical Director for "Company"

RESPONSIBILITIES: We are looking for a young, energetic artist, committed to their art form, responsible, willing to work with other young artists and collaborate presently as well as possibly in future projects.

The Music Director must:
-Attend and play at auditions
-Assist in casting
-Teach the score in its entirety to all cast members
-Vocally coach actors
-Conduct the band
-Play the show
-Commit to a mutually agreed upon rehearsal and tech week schedule between the director and choreographer.
-Work artistically and open-minded alongside the director and choreographer-Help recruit other musicians for the orchestra, as well as take charge in scheduling and rehearsing with the orchestra.

In addition, we are looking to work with the hired MD for our annual concert on March 31

WHEN: 3/1/2012 - 6/10/2012

PAY: This is a paying job. A stipend will be discussed at the interview.

HOW TO APPLY: Please email a cover letter and resume by FEBRUARY 17 to mctheatrecompany@gmail.com and address it to Mr. Adam Mace, Artistic Director with "MUSICAL  DIRECTOR" in the email heading.

For more info on MCTC go to www.mctheatrecompany.org

Performers - Inwood Shakespeare Festival

WHO: Inwood Shakespeare Festival 

SEEKING: Performers for 2012 Summer Season. Actively seeking multi racial/cultural casts, all ages. Cross-gender casting considered in some roles in both productions. Some actors will play multiple roles. Shows run in Inwood Hill Park, in northern New York City.

AS YOU LIKE IT
Director: Ted Minos
Runs: 6/6-6/23/21
Seeking artists with classical experience, movement and comedic skills. All roles open.
Rosalind:The daughter of Duke Senior. Banished from the court disguises her self as a man (Ganymede) to survive unmolested in the forest of Arden. In love with Orlando. Highly intelligent and charismatic.
Orlando:Youngest son of Sir Rowland de Bois, younger brother of Oliver. Athletic. Ardent lover of Rosalind
Duke Senior:The father of Rosalind and the rightful ruler of the dukedom. Kind, philosophical optimist.
Jaques:A favored lord attending Duke Senior. Deep, ironic humor and insight.
Celia:Daughter of Duke Frederick. Rosalind’s dearest friend. Loyal, gamey, vibrant and positive.
Duke Frederick:Duke Senior’s brother. Usurper of his throne. Insecure of power. Magnanimous, irrational, violent.
Le Beau:Courtier attending Duke Frederick. Flustered & sympathetic.
Touchstone:Clown in Duke Frederick’s court. Accompanies Rosalind and Celia in their flight to the forest of Arden. A bright comical opportunist.
Oliver:Oldest son and inheritor of Sir Rowland de Boise estate. Envious and cruel towards Orlando. Transforms into a better man.
Silvius:Young suffering shepherd in fervent love with disdainful Phoebe.
Phoebe:Young shepherdess. Disdains Silvius. In love with Ganymede (Rosalind)
Lord Amiens:Attendant to Duke Senior. Loves to sing.
Charles:A professional wrestler in Duke Frederick’s court.
Adam:The elderly servant of Orlando. Funds Orlando's exile and follows him into Arden.
Corin:A mature shepherd. Friend of Silvius. Hired by Rosalind to tend her newly purchased cottage and flock.
Audry:Simple country girl. Agrees to marry Touchstone.
William:Simple country boy. In love with Audrey.
Sir Oliver Martext:A country vicar.
Hymen:Represents the Greek god of marriage.
Jaques De Boise:Younger brother of Oliver & Orlando. An affable messenger.
Lords, Pages, Forester & Attendants.

THE GOLEM, HEART OF LIGHT, MIND OF DARKNESS
A gothic/horror premier based on Kabbalah legends
Director: Ted Minos
Runs: 7/18-8/4/12All roles open.
Rabbi Lowe:40s-70s. Great depth o knowledge, courage in action kindness in intent. Strong, resourceful direct. A spiritual magician. Diplomat between the Christian & Jewish world. Creator of the golem.
Jacob Ben Khaim-Sassoon:20s & up. Lowe’s assistant & foremost student. Bright, physical and comedic with a romantic nature.
Issac Ben Sampson:20s Lowe’s trusted son-in-law. Serious, loyal. Also assists in creating the golem. Lowe's confidant.
The Golem (Joseph):Any age or gender. Created as a soulless super-being of clay to serve & protect the Jewish community. As he begins to question and challenge he becomes independent & dangerous. Must project powerful physical stamina and poetic force.
Thaddeus:30s – 60s. Mercurial and sinister minister of the court. Intent on destroying the Jewish community.
Tilka:18 up. Thaddeus daughter. Outwardly beautiful and pious, but harbors hatred of Jews. In love with the golem.
Rachel:30s up. Rabbi Lowes' wife. His earthy humorous anchor to domestic reality. Unquestioned loyalty partnership and love.
Kaiser Rudolph II:30s up. Sympathetic with the Jewish quarter. Manipulated by Thaddeus. Great interest in science andmysticism. Favors Rabbi Lowe for his wisdom & magical abilities. Wry humor. Manifests great authority when pressed.
Lady Margaret:20s up. Beautiful, intelligent. Christian mystic, channels spirits. Secret lover of Manzio.
Manzio The Moor:20s up. Muslim. Insouciant, passionate, humorous, trader/pirate. Freed by English from Spanish galley. Great swordsman/stage-fighter. Secret lover of Lady Margaret.
Isildent & Brier:Any age. Unscrupulous, gravediggers. Body snatchers for Thaddeus. Have a dog, Duclesoup.
Chorus:Any age. Charismatic commentators and narrators. Good vocal versatility. Great movement skills. Singing not required but a plus. Will also play multiple characters.
Soldiers:Good stage-fighting skills.
Townsfolk, Attendants

REQUIREMENTS: NYC auditions will be held on an upcoming date TBD, by appointment only.

HOW TO APPLY: Casting Moose Hall Theatre Company
Inwood Shakespeare Festival
25 Indian Road Studio
New York, NY 10034
Indicate in your cover letter which show(s)/roles(s) you are submitting for.

Lighting Designer - The Infinite Theater

WHO: The Infinite Theater

SEEKING: Lighting Designer

RESPONSIBILITIES: Seeking an energetic, efficient and creative Lighting Designer for a sight Specific Benefit Production of Orpheus Descending by Tennessee Williams.
The play will be performed in its entirety on March 12th at St Johns Lutheran Church in NYC, as it was for the past two years at the Provinctown Tennessee Williams Festival.

WHEN: This production is Rehearsing in NYC as preparation for a 3 City Tour in MIssissippi. Then Back in New York for March for a 1 time only Benefit Performance here in NYC.

Dates are as Follows:
Feb 13th-20th
March 10th Final Dress
March 12th Performance

HOW TO APPLY: For more information please contact Tech Director Mark Sternlof : marksternlof@yahoo.com, to discuss specifics of Date and Times needed.