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Technical & Design Staff – Forestburgh Playhouse

WHO: Forestburgh Playhouse, an Equity summer theatre 90 miles from NYC.

SEEKS:Design and Technical Staff: Technical Director, Set Designer/Painter, Costume Designer, Lighting Designer, Master Electrician, Asst CD/Wardrobe Supervisor, Properties Master, Sound Designer/Engineer, and Carpenters and technical interns. Positions contracted for full summer season.

BENEFITS: Competitive salary, meals, housing included. Good working/learning atmosphere for experienced BFA/MFA students or recent graduates.

SEASON: Summer 2010 season includes I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change; Avenue Q; A Chorus Line; Singin' in the Rain; Fame; Fiddler on the Roof; Laughter on the 23rd Floor and Seussical.
Visit web site for season schedule and additional employment information – www.fbplayhouse.com.

HOW TO APPLY: Email resumes to FBstaff10@gmail.com, Attention: Sarah Norris, Associate Managing Director.

Stage Managers – Busch Gardens Williamsburg

WHO: Busch Gardens Williamsburg, the world’s most beautiful theme park

SEEKS:Stage Managers in the Entertainment department

WHAT: The Stage Management department fuses the fundamentals of company management with theatrical stage management practices operating a diverse mix of entertainment product that engages a broad demographic.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Supervise the daily operation of assigned venue(s) and product
• Maintain artistic and technical integrity of production
• Lead, coach, and develop cast and crew
• Manage employee hours tracking and schedules
• Foster a safe, positive, and professional work environment
• Oversee the organized and efficient operation of all venue areas, including stage, wings, dressing rooms, and storage
• Create and maintain accurate and comprehensive production book, blocking, and staging information
• Encourage open communication between Entertainment Operations, Production, and Theatrical Services
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with other park departments

QUALIFICATIONS:
• BA/BFA in Theatre, Performing Arts, or equivalent Stage Management, Company Management, or Arts Administration experience
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• Project management experience
• Detail oriented
• Ability to multi-task
• At least 2 years experience in a supervisory/management role
• Able to work flexible schedules
• Valid drivers license

HOW TO APPLY: Send resume and cover letter with “Stage Manager” in the subject line to: BGWENTSM-TechResumes@buschgardens.com or fax to 757.253.3320 Attention: Senior Production Supervisor, Entertainment Operations.
Visit www.talentsearchbgw.com for more information

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Producing/ General Management Internship – Stuart Thompson Productions

WHO: Stuart Thompson Productions, a Broadway General Management and Producing office

SEEKS: an energetic individual for a full time spring general management internship.

WHEN: Interviews will take place as soon as possible; internships to begin immediately thereafter.Full time availability required.

RESPONSIBILITIES:General administrative duties, coordinating house seats, helping to maintain office files, theatre research projects, maintaining script files and assisting the company managers of God of Carnage, A View from the Bridge, Next Fall and All About Me.

CANDIDATES MUST HAVE:
• Outstanding phone skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel
• Strong organizational skills and work ethic
• Strong analytical skills
• Must be detail oriented (a must!)
• An interest in and understanding of the theater industry
• Enthusiasm for and dedication to the job

School credit can be earned by making arrangements with your department. A modest stipend is available.

HOW TO APPLY: Please e-mail your cover letter and resume to internships@stpnyc.com

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Marketing Internship – Theaterworks USA

WHO:TheatreworksUSA, the pre-eminent, children and family theater company that serves audience of four million annually, nation-wide.

SEEKING: Marketing Intern, Intern needs to be available about 20 hours a week during office hours Monday to Friday 9 to 5.

WHEN: Internship starts ASAP, no later then February 1st with a commitment through end of May.

CANDIDATES MUST BE ABLE TO: Perform contract entry, assemble press and publicity packets, maintain ongoing relations with customers nationwide, assist in preparation for regional and national conferences, provide general support for Marketing reps and database maintenance.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE: He/She should have an interest in theater or arts administration, good phone manner, experience working on a PC, knowledge of MS Word and Excel helpful, as is experience working in theater.

Theatreworks is offering industry contacts, responsibility and the chance to find out if a career in arts administration and/or arts education is right for you.

HOW TO APPLY: Send cover letter and resume to:

Marketing Internship
TheatrworksUSA
151 West 26th St., 7th Floor
New York, NY 10001
MarketingInternship@twusa.org
Fax: 212-924-5377
No phone calls please/ NYC interview required.

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