Volume 32 Number 15 August 15, 2012

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CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER - The CULTURAL DATA PROJECT are flexible, but it is a very hands-on position and will require a is seeking a CEO to provide leadership for strategy, fundraising, good amount of time spent at the . The position includes a financial oversight, and management of the overall organization. stipend of $1000/month or 10% of income generated- whichever Launched initially in Pennsylvania in 2004 and managed by The amount is greater (with some restrictions.) There is room for growth Pew Charitable Trusts since 2005, CDP is now operating its and expansion in this position over time. The position is ideal for groundbreaking project in 12 states and Washington, D.C. With someone who wishes to take on a challenge, to gain valuable its exciting growth and a proven track record, CDP is taking this experience and to forge relationships within the downtown theater program to national scale and will become an independent community. We are looking for an administrative leader with a §501(c)(3) in early 2013. Working in concert with the CDP Board, strong business sense and a passion for helping to grow a small the CEO will move the organization forward in the development theater. Please submit a resume and a letter of interest to: and implementation of internal and external goals that reflect CDP’s [email protected]. mission, vision, and strategic business plan. The CEO’s responsibilities are defined in the following four broad areas: Board; MANAGING DIRECTOR - THE CIVILIANS, The Center for Strategy and Business Planning; Management; and Outside Investigative Theater (Brooklyn, NY) seeks a Managing Director Engagement. For more information, please follow this link: http:/ to lead the organizational and strategic oversight of this eleven /www.culturaldata.org/about/ceosearch/. year old Obie winning company. The Managing Director is responsible for areas included strategic planning, financial PRESIDENT - WASHINGTON PERFORMING ARTS SOCIETY management, development in conjunction with the Director of (www.wpas.org) seeks a President and CEO who will bring visionary Development, contract negotiation, Board relations, public leadership to the implementation of a bold strategic plan designed relations, communication, and general administration and works to expand and significantly enhance its mission delivery and closely with the Artistic Director in program development. The sustainable engagement with patrons and the broader community Managing Director reports to the Board, supervises an of the National Capital region. Requires demonstrated record of administrative staff of three and is the key individual responsible success as presenter of classical music, dance, jazz, world music, for the successful implementation of the company’s artistic and beyond; evidence of commitment to education, creativity, and program. The Civilians is at a critical of organizational innovation; superb interpersonal, staff management, and strategic development. Candidates must have prior leadership experience management skills; track record for developing traditional and preferably overseeing a growth phase. Candidates should non-traditional audiences; and outstanding success with demonstrate a history of innovative problem solving and deep fundraising. In depth knowledge of music and all performing arts, understanding of the American theater landscape. Competitive artists, and repertoire is essential. Prior successful senior executive salary and benefits package available. Please send cover letters experience must demonstrate ability to lead an $8 million and resumes to: [email protected]. organization and a staff of 37. Applications will be confidential and should include cover letter, resume, salary history, and three .NET WEB PROGRAMMER AND COMPUTER SPECIALIST - references. For additional information and the complete position OPERA AMERICA. This position will help create custom code for announcement, contact Catherine French Group at: various internal and external web sites in a heavy Microsoft [email protected]. environment. The candidate will provide PC support for in-office staff and perform a few other low level systems administrator MANAGING DIRECTOR - ACCESS THEATER. We are looking for duties. The candidate will also provide trouble shooting support an enthusiastic and self-motivated Managing Director who wants on the organization’s various public technical offerings to members to build on the strengths of a long-standing small theater. The either by phone or by e-mail. Technical Requirements: Proficient Managing Director position involves everything it takes to the run in ASP.Net, VB.Net, SQL, Javascript, CSS, HTML; Familiarity with a small business, plus the elements unique to a small theater. Photoshop, Visual Studio, SQL Server & Microsoft Office suite; This includes budgeting, bookkeeping, fundraising, marketing, Knowledgeable about online security concerns in application delegating, facilities management and keeping both spaces fully development; Knowledge of Active Directory, network support and occupied with live theater. The position is part time and the hours basic PC support/troubleshooting; iOS/Android development a plus.

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Personal Requirement: Minimum 2 years professional coding AUDIENCE DEVELOPMENT MANAGER - THE OLD GLOBE, experience; Must have the ability to follow direction in a fast paced Marketing Job Opening: Audience Development Manager. The Old environment with minimum oversight; Must have the ability to Globe, a three-theatre, year-round professional theatre company manage several projects at once; Excellent analytical and problem producing 15 or more productions annually, seeks a highly solving skills; Excellent communication skills - written and oral; A motivated and enthusiastic Audience Development Manager. strong knowledge of the performing arts is a plus; The strong Candidates should have experience and understanding in: direct desire to make the impossible happen on a regular basis. To Apply: mail, telemarketing, ticketing, and radio, print and internet Please send cover letter, resume and salary history to Kevin M. advertising. Candidate must have proficiency in Microsoft Word Sobczyk, Director of Research/CIO: [email protected]. and Excel and strong written and verbal communication skills. No phone calls, please. Preferred candidates will have list and reporting experience with the Tessitura ticketing system. Customer service experience a plus. ASSISTANT TO ARTISTIC & EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR - TOWN Minimum of 4-years administrative work experience in the HALL. This is a great career opportunity for someone in Performing performing arts. Responsibilities include: List and report Arts & Concert, Facility Management. We are seeking someone development and maintenance; creation, development and with a minimum of 3 years in presenting concert & theatrical implementation of pre-show events; development and coordination production experience. Some facility management experience is of promotional partnerships; copywriting and other designated helpful. This position will include assisting in creation and portions of the marketing plan. Full-time, benefited position. Please implementation of all of Town Hall’s Presentations, coordinating email cover letter, resume and three writing samples to: all outside (rentals) production. Assisting in Press & Public Relations [email protected]; Place Audience Development Manager in and coordinating with Town Hall staff, Box Office and Building the subject line. EOE. maintenance. Salary range $50K plus Medical plan and 401k contribution. Cover letter and resume to: info@the-townhall- AUDIENCE SERVICES MANAGER - The MONDAVI CENTER FOR nyc.org. THE PERFORMING ARTS, University of California, Davis, seeks an Audience Services Manager to coordinate all front-of-house ASSOCIATE CONSULTANT - TRG ARTS is expanding its Client performance and event operations. Duties include recruitment, Service division and has an opening for an Associate Consultant training, and supervision of FOH staff; coordinating with vendors the Colorado Springs location. This position reports to the VP of including concessionaires, caterers, and merchandisers; overseeing Client Services. TRG Arts’ Associate Consultant (AC) is responsible related safety planning and training; meeting with clients to build for interfacing, effectively communicating and providing counsel event estimates; and house and event management. Qualified to an assigned portfolio of clients. In addition, this role provides applicants will have experience in all aspects of front of house strategic, operational and tactical support to VP of Client Services operations and experience: managing a diverse work force; hiring, to ensure the highest level of client service. The AC delivers TRG’s training and scheduling; and budgeting. Preferred qualifications data-driven, best-practice marketing counsel to a designated include a bachelor degree or higher in a related field; experience portfolio of full-service, abbreviated-contract, project and data- in a performing arts or theatrical performing center in a supervisory only clients. This role also provides daily phone/email role, experience with event scheduling software and knowledge communication and project management in support of clients and of ADA regulations. The incumbent will work an irregular schedule, with internal team in support of production timelines. Finally, the including frequent evenings and weekends. This is a 100% fulltime AC serves as an active member of TRG’s client service team. position which is eligible for the University of California’s benefits Please send a resume and cover letter to Jim Zlogar at: package. To view the position and submit an on-line application, [email protected]. For more information, visit: http:// visit: http://employment.ucdavis.edu, requisition number www.trgarts.com/careers/associate_consultant.html. 03008022, final filing date: August 20, 2012. The University of California, Davis is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action ASSOCIATE DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR - MAJOR GIFTS & employer. INSTITUTIONAL GIVING - Major Gifts, Foundation, Government and Corporate giving specialist sought for nonprofit theater. BUSINESS MANAGER - The YORK THEATRE COMPANY, an Candidate must have 5 or more years’ experience successfully award winning non-profit off-Broadway theatre now in its 43rd researching and working with large individual donors; researching, year is looking for a Business Manager to assist the company in writing proposals and securing new individual support, foundation moving to the next level of success. Reporting to the Executive and corporate grants. Excellent writing and presentation skills are Director, the Business Manager will be responsible for stewarding a must. Successful candidate will report to Director of Development the company’s financial resources through rigorous and thoughtful and work with Producing Director, Board of Directors and reporting and analysis. Reporting functions include P/L; balance community/funding leaders in areas where The Acting Company sheet, organizational budgets, projections and cash flow analysis. seeks to expand base of support. The Acting Company is America’s This position will also manage A/P and be responsible for tracking preeminent national touring repertory theater and arts education insurance. The ability to construct and test business models for program. Bringing a repertory of classic and new works across additional revenue sources is also important. Skills necessary for country each season, The Acting Company builds a national this position include a strong grounding in financial reporting and audience for the theater especially in under-served communities analysis with practical experience in the field (at least three years while developing young, classically trained and engaging experience necessary in a non-profit), a thorough knowledge of students from kindergarten through college in theater and quickbooks and accounting for non-profits, scrupulous attention literature. Please submit resume, writing sample and salary to details, a desire to make a difference in an organization and requirement to: [email protected]. Phone calls will the ability to work closely with a small and dedicated staff. Please not be accepted. THE ACTING COMPANY is an Equal Opportunity send a cover letter and resume to: [email protected]. Employer. Salary is commensurate with experience.

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CAMPAIGN MANAGER - HUNTINGTON THEATRE COMPANY - theatre, or communications; or experience in public relations, The Campaign Manager is responsible for assisting in the design, communications, or marketing for the performing arts. For more organization, and implementation of targeted fundraising programs details, please visit the website linked below. How to apply: Please that are critical to the success of Huntington Theatre Company’s send your resume, cover letter, and a writing sample to: Deeksha capital campaign, including the support and stewardship of Gaur, Director of Marketing and Public Relations, c/o Stacey Sulko: campaign volunteer leaders, donors, and prospects. This position [email protected]. No phone calls, please. For more will be a key member of the Development team who supports the information, please visit our website: http:// work of the Campaign Planning Group/Steering Committee www.woollymammoth.net/get_involved/employment.php. members and other volunteer leaders who are both early donors to the Campaign and involved in the solicitation of other prospects. CULTURAL AND ARTS DIRECTOR - TOWN OF PARKER, Qualifications: Capital campaign experience preferred; planned COLORADO. The Cultural and Arts Director is responsible for the giving experience helpful; Excellent interpersonal skills, with the leadership and oversight of a diverse variety of cultural programs ability to develop high-quality relationships with a variety of offered in the Town of Parker including arts, history and science. constituencies, including Board members, donors, senior This position facilitates the development of strategy and policy in managers, artists, staff, and audience members. Strong these areas in collaboration with the Town Administrator and other organizational/systems skills/experience; Demonstrated initiative Town departments. The Cultural and Arts Director is responsible and the ability to work creatively and independently, as well as for the leadership and oversight of a diverse variety of cultural part of a team. Demonstrated ability to handle multiple tasks and programs offered in the Town of Parker including arts, history and projects and in meeting goals with specific timeframes; Excellent science. This position facilitates the development of strategy and written and oral communications skills a must; and five to seven policy in these areas in collaboration with the Town Administrator years of applicable fundraising or relevant experience. Please send and other Town departments. Fore more information on job cover letter, resume and salary history to: Lisa Fuller Director of functions, requirements and to apply, please visit the employment Human Resources, Fax: 617- 353- 8300, page on our website: www.parkeronline.org. An online application [email protected]. is required to apply.

CHIEF DEVELOPMENT OFFICER - HOUSTON BALLET, operated CURATOR: TIME-BASED VISUAL ARTS - The Curtis R. Priem by Houston Ballet Foundation, is the fourth-largest professional Experimental Media and Performing Arts Center (EMPAC) at ballet company in the United States, based in Houston, Texas. RENSSELAER POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE has an opening on the The Company maintains an approximately $20 million annual curatorial team for a curator with expertise in the area of time- budget, 55 dancers, 61 musicians, and 180 production employees based visual arts. We are looking for a curator with artistic program and performs in excess of 80 performances annually. The Chief experience at the intersection of contemporary art and Development Officer, a newly created role, is the senior contemporary technology; who can reflect on the relationship of development professional, devoted exclusively to maximizing tools, aesthetics and artistic goals; who enjoys exploration and unrestricted, temporarily restricted, and permanently restricted collaboration; who sees an audience as essential to the arts; who revenue for the Houston Ballet in order to realize the mission and seeks the challenge to contribute to a contemporary art program objectives of the Company. He/she will develop a comprehensive at the oldest engineering school in the US; and who is driven by strategic fundraising plan to meet short and long-term fundraising what the arts can offer beyond streamlined . EMPAC’s goals and in implement effective programs that elicit philanthropic building, infrastructure and program create a unique position at support from individuals, foundations, corporations, and the intersection of art, science and technology and was built on government. Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited the belief that arts, science and engineering have different goals, institution required; At least twelve years of progressively motives and methodologies, but that bringing them together can responsible development leadership positions, which includes work create new directions and perspectives. Responsibilities: The in all functional areas, including major gifts, corporate and Curator develops, implements and manages EMPAC specific foundation relations, and leadership of a capital campaign; Broad programs for events, performances, installations and conferences and deep background in fundraising with a demonstrated track as well as their related and/or independent commissions and record of successful fundraising for an arts-related institution, not- residencies as a member of the curatorial team and in collaboration for-profit organization, or other environment of similar complexity with the EMPAC Director, the EMPAC production teams (stage, with multiple stakeholders; Experience working with the most senior audio, video, IT) and the future Director for Research. The curator levels of an organization; Ability to create and communicate will curate, produce, supervise and manage projects from inception excitement about Houston Ballet; Familiarity with the Houston and to completion, guiding projects from idea to collaborative broader Texas philanthropic scene. Inquiries, nominations and realization. The process covers all areas of event production: applications (current resumes and cover letters) should be directed analyzing context and coupling it to artistic work, negotiating electronically to: Gerard F. Cattie, Jr., Managing Director, Diversified contracts, budgeting, ensuring top level technical realization, Search, 275 Madison Avenue, Suite 1801, New York, NY 10016. developing PR strategies, etc. The curator will monitor Email: [email protected]. Phone: 212-542-2587 (W). developments under artistic and intellectual perspectives, establish EOE. and maintain contacts with artists, festivals and institutions on regional, national and international levels. The curator is also COMMUNICATIONS COORDINATOR - WOOLLY MAMMOTH tasked with the development of programming strategies that THEATRE COMPANY. To maintain and enhance Woolly’s relationship engage the campus community of Rensselaer, and the region. with the press, act as the Theatre’s internal reporter, maintain the Qualifications: Applicants must possess curatorial and production high-standard of writing throughout the institution, and provide experience on the national level, with international experience administrative support to the department as a whole. For more preferred. Solid background in the time-based visual arts and ability specific duties and responsibilities, please visit our website linked to contextualize a project within art history. Experience in project below. Skills and Key Characteristics: The successful candidate management of commissions and new productions. Effective will have a college degree in arts administration, journalism, communication skills. Capacity to manage multiple simultaneous

August 15, 2012 ARTSEARCH 3 Administration projects. Bachelor’s degree in Fine Arts or related field is necessary, DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT - WOMEN’S PROJECT THEATER. with a master’s degree preferred. Active artists seeking to continue Reporting to the Managing Director, the Director of Development their artistic work while being curator are requested to rethink cultivates, maintains, and solicits contributed income across all their possible application. Full-time relocation to Troy, NY is major funding areas: major gifts, individual and institutional giving, required. More detail on EMPAC, Rensselaer and the Curatorial planned giving, database management, and special events. position can be found by visiting: empac.rpi.edu. Interested Responsibilities: Create, implement, and track results of a applicants must apply at: http://rpijobs.rpi.edu. Please be prepared comprehensive development strategy to increase annual and to attach a current resume or CV and a cover letter to the online project support. Lead and facilitate the identification, cultivation, application. solicitation, and stewardship of existing donors and prospects. Serve as staff liaison to the Board and coordinate Board meetings DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR - Count Basie Theatre, a non-profit and materials as directed by the Board Chairs. Manage day-to- historic theatre and arts presenter in Red Bank, NJ, seeks a day fundraising activities. With WP Staff, produce the annual gala Development Director to manage its annual and capital fundraising and auction, and other special events. Conduct solicitations of efforts and lead the Development staff. Reporting to the Chief prospects, create all written grant proposals, and generate all Executive Officer, the ideal candidate must be able to direct an required interim and final funder reports. Should have an interest ongoing capital campaign to support a phased $21 million in the mission of Women’s Project; excellent verbal and restoration of the theatre. Responsibilities include, but are not presentation skills; computer fluency in MS Office and Filemaker limited to: Direct involvement with CEO and development team to Pro (or similar database software); and at least 5-7 years formulate fundraising strategies and help build a reliable and experience in revenue generation in a culturally-oriented NPO. A increasing donor base of individuals, foundations, corporations Bachelor’s degree is required. Salary package is competitive. Send and government agencies in support of the theatre’s activities; cover letter, resume, grant writing sample and three professional the drafting of proposals and solicitations to public and private references to: [email protected]. Email attachments must institutions; investigation and development of new funding be in PDF format or they will not be opened. opportunities and strategies; cultivation of individual donor relationships and related fundraising events; coordination with the DIRECTOR OF EDUCATION/COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS Marketing department to create promotional & fundraising - The PHILADELPHIA SHAKESPEARE THEATRE is seeking an materials as well as the Finance department to develop budgets energetic forward thinking Director of Education and Community for grant proposals, monitor campaign goals, and ensure proper Partnerships. Successful candidate will lead implementation and tracking of all contributions. Requirements: Bachelor’s degree, 10 growth of our education programs, develop robust community or more years in a senior capacity in non-profit development partnerships with a positive attitude and collaborative spirit; be a position, including institutional and individual fundraising areas, great motivator and supervisor; work with staff on program and Excellent written and verbal communication skills, Experience with curriculum development, school and community outreach, grant writing, Experience in the non-profit arts industry preferable, classroom and group management. Will be responsible for overall Willingness to participate in evening and weekend events. program development that adheres to the mission of The Competitive salary commensurate with experience plus benefits. Philadelphia Shakespeare Theatre and its education programs, Send letter of interest, resume, and three references to: Justine curriculum development and assessments and be a key liaison Robertson, CEO, COUNT BASIE THEATRE, 99 Monmouth Street, between the theatre, schools, students and community partners. Red Bank, NJ 07701 or email: [email protected]. Requirements: Minimum Bachelor’s Degree - preferably in Education or related field Masters Degree, preferred; Two years DEVELOPMENT MANAGER - LONG WHARF THEATRE seeks experience working in a school environment especially in an urban experienced candidates for the position of Development Manager setting; Teaching experience preferred; Love of theatre and to manage development operations, coordinate and execute Annual Shakespeare preferable; Experience with working with teachers Fund campaigns, and to provide board relations support. The ideal and artists on curriculum related to school standards; Experience candidate will have a minimum of 4 years increasing development working with arts programming for middle and high schools. A experience, be highly organized, have exceptional database skills demonstrated ability to lead and energize teams and get results. (experience with Raiser’s Edge a plus), and have excellent multi- A strong rapport and commitment to supporting youth. Excellent tasking capabilities. Interest in the theatre/performing arts a plus. communication skills including written, computer and interpersonal. Please send resume, cover letter, and references to Salary commensurate with experience. Please send writing [email protected] or fax to 203-776-2287. EOE. samples, resume and references to: [email protected]. DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT - CHARLESTON STAGE, South Carolina’s largest professional theatre, in residence at the newly DIRECTOR OF MARKETING AND PUBLIC RELATIONS - renovated Historic Dock Street Theatre seeks candidates for kthe Brunswick, ME. Maine State Music Theatre, a CORST X (Equity) Director of Development Position. Applicants should have extensive resident summer music theater, seeks a dynamic and creative experience in non-profit performing arts fundraising. Duties include professional to oversee their advertising, media relations, graphic corporate and individual fund-raising, grant writing and and web design needs, social media management and promotions. management of fundraising events. Charleston Stage offers health Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the design, and dental insurance and a matching 401k contribution. Send a organization and/or implementation of all marketing, sponsorship, letter of application, resume and three references via email to promotions and public relations materials and activities. Position Brian Porter, Executive Assistant to the Producing Director at: requirements include knowledge of (or possibly [email protected]. other related performing arts), strong computer skills, and website

4 ARTSEARCH August 15, 2012 Administration layout and maintenance. A college degree in arts management/ concerning Shakespeare Theatre Association membership marketing or related studies and 3 - 5 years related experience is initiatives and managing day-to-day operations including preferred. Candidates should also have exemplary organizational, development, programming, marketing, finance, and external communication and writing skills, be a motivated self-starter, and relations. Candidate must have a strong professional background be able to work with a variety of personalities in a fast-paced in and broad knowledge of theatre and Shakespeare. Candidates setting. Knowledge of MAC operating systems, Adobe CS4, and should have experience in leadership positions, arts management, use of social media for marketing purposes a big plus! Position is and grants administration. Additional experience would include year round, salaried with benefits. Send resume, cover letter, 3 budgeting and fiscal policies and procedures; website varied references with phone numbers, and salary requirements management; and event management. An advanced degree in to: Steven C. Peterson, Executive Director. Mail: MAINE STATE Theatre and/or related fields is desired. For more information and MUSIC THEATRE, 22 Elm Street, Brunswick, ME 04011. Email: complete announcement, visit: http://stahome.org/. Salary [email protected]. Questions/Info: www.msmt.org. Fax: 207-725- commensurate with experience. This is a part-time, contract 1199. MSMT is an equal opportunity employer. position to start. Full-time position may be available in partnership with a member organization. Email resume and cover letter to DIRECTOR OF OUTREACH - The STELLA ADLER STUDIO is Lucy Barker at: [email protected]. Please include STA looking for a Director of the Stella Adler Outreach Division. We General Manager Search in subject line. No phone calls, please. are seeking an individual whose life is informed by passion and Shakespeare Theatre Association is an Equal Opportunity Employer. vision. The Outreach Division is a defining program within the Deadline for applications is September 15, 2012. organization and vital to the fulfillment of the studio’s mission. Outreach brings free training to inner-city youth. Fulltime GENERAL MANAGER - UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS, position with starting salary and health insurance. Full job AMHERST, Department of Theater. FT, 12-month, permanent description online at: http://www.stellaadler.com/outreach-director. position expected to start 12/2/12. Under the supervision of the Select duties include: Administer the ongoing free acting programs; Department Chair, the employee will provide executive Work with the Artistic Director/Cultural Programming Director on management, oversight and coordination of production, budgetary strategic planning; Liaison with NYC public high schools; Serve as and business affairs, curriculum, physical plant, and personnel the primary instructor for all programs and direct students in end needs. Additionally, the employee will serve as intermediate of term projects; Collect, record, and analyze student and program supervisor for department professional and classified staff and data; Work in partnership with the Artistic Director in fundraising co-department administrator with the Chair, and will provide support efforts and provide information for fundraising proposals/reports. for the Undergraduate and Graduate Program Directors in advising To run and coordinate a fast growing Outreach Division the and course management. Minimum required qualifications: a proffered position requires a profound commitment to the idea Bachelor’s degree with 3-5 years of relevant experience is required, that art is a vital ingredient in the life of the human spirit and that with a concentration in arts management and/or business practices. all people deserve access to it regardless of economic status. A Master’s degree in theater and prior professional experience in Formal actor training is a must as is administrative experience theater management, arts administration, or an allied field is and ability. Email cover note and professional resume to: preferred. Additionally, a sound knowledge of and experience in [email protected]. bookkeeping and business practices, and strong interpersonal and supervisory skills are required. Salary range: $44,300-$55,500, GENERAL MANAGEMENT ADMINISTRATOR - CAPE MAY normal starting salary $44,300-$49,900, with excellent benefits STAGE, Equity theatre company (SPT6) is seeking a General and retirement plan. To apply, send cover letter, resume, and Management Administrator, who must have an understanding of three references with contact information to: Theater General the functions and departments of a theatre. This person will co- Manager Search, Req # 39336, Whitmore Employment Office, ordinate and collaborate with the producing Artistic Director and University of Massachusetts, Amherst, MA 01003. Priority deadline will report to the Board of Directors. Responsibilities include but is August 31, 2012, but application review will continue until the are not limited to: financial management and working with the position is filled. The University of Massachusetts is an Affirmative Finance committee on monthly reports while maintaining the Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Women and members of budget; being part of fundraising, development and grants; minority groups are encouraged to apply. supervising interns; as well as day to day office activities such as volunteer management; Box Office management (scheduling and GROUP SALES MANAGER - The ADRIENNE ARSHT CENTER for staffing); contract drafting and negotiations, rights and licenses. the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County is seeking an Must be fluent in Donor Perfect, Quickbooks, Excel and Word. experienced, dynamic Group Sales Manager to drive sales in Must work well with others, have a strong work ethic and enjoy support of the institution’s performances, programming and brand being part of a theatre environment. Sense of humor mandatory. and participate as a key member of the marketing management Full-time twelve month position. Salary commensurate with team. The Group Sales Manager will lead the efforts to meet the experience. To apply, email Leslie Martel at: [email protected] or goals and objectives of the Adrienne Arsht Center. The Group phone: 561-762-4886. Sales Manager is responsible for all aspects of group sales, including, but not limited to, processing group requests, designing GENERAL MANAGER - SHAKESPEARE THEATRE ASSOCIATION and developing group mailings and emails, maintaining (STA), the international organization for producers of the relationships with current group sales contacts and initiating Shakespeare, seeks a General Manager to support the organization communication with potential new contacts. Some time traveling into its next phase of operations. The ideal candidate would be a in the community and making contacts will be required. Night and motivated and high-energy professional desiring direct, personal weekend work is required. Please visit our website for a detailed impact on a growing and vibrant member organization. job description and instructions on how to apply: Responsibilities include: providing leadership and direction www.arshtcenter.org. The Adrienne Arsht Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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MAJOR GIFTS OFFICER - HUNTINGTON THEATRE COMPANY - Desired starting date: August 1 to August 15. Compensation: The Major Gifts Officer will work closely with volunteers, senior $45,000-$50,000 annually. The candidate should have at least 5 management, and the development staff team in identifying and years of professional marketing experience. Please send cover cultivating potential individual donors and in securing major letter and resume to: Georgia Buchanan, Management Consultant, individual gifts ($1,500+) in support of annual fund and capital NATIONAL YIDDISH THEATRE, FOLKSBIENE, 135 West 29th Street, campaign goals and objectives. The Major Gifts Officer will focus Room 504, New York, NY 10001 or email cover letter and resume on both outright and planned gifts to support endowment, capital to: [email protected]. projects, Board-designated special purpose funds, and operating support from current donors, subscribers, and single-ticket buyers, MARKETING/PR & BOX OFFICE/HOUSE MANAGER - as well as from those not formally affiliated with the Huntington. QUINCY COMMUNITY THEATRE seeks an experienced Marketing This position will help develop and support a growing and ambitious /PR & BO/House Manager for a full time position. This person is annual fund and capital campaign effort. Qualifications: responsible for all aspects of marketing & PR, including: Season Demonstrated success in closing individual and major gifts at the brochure, mailings, commercial copy, social media, website, press, four- to six-figure level; Excellent interpersonal skills, with the stagebill and advertisements. As BO/House manager, they will ability to develop high-quality relationships with a variety of work in all aspects of our event ticketing system and customer constituencies, including Board members, donors, senior relations, including: Customer/Artist/Public Relations, ticket sales, managers, artists, staff, and audience members; Excellent oral season ticket campaign, data-base management, group sales. This and written communications skills, as well as presentation skills; position also assists the Managing Artistic Director, the Student Demonstrated ability to handle multiple tasks and projects and in Theatre and Technical Directors. The candidate should have meeting goals with specific timeframes. Bachelor’s degree required; excellent oral and written communication skills, be a positive person and minimum of 4 years in development. Please send cover letter, and a creative thinker, have an eye for design. Must be extremely resume and salary history to: Lisa Fuller, Director of Human organized, and can multi-task, be detail oriented and be able to Resources, [email protected]. work a 40 hour week, as well as 40-50 weekday and weekend evenings per year. The candidate must be pleasant and work as a MARKETING COORDINATOR - Year-round small professional team player. Should have proficiency with Microsoft Office systems, theatre in upstate NY seeks marketing coordinator to work with Adobe Creative suite, website management software (WordPress staff, interns / apprentices, and volunteers on productions for 4 a +) and event ticketing systems (ProVenue a +). Full-time exempt theatre facilities, national tours, and education program - employee with competitive salary, 100% health benefits, 401 K coordination and implementation of advertising, sales, public and annual raises. Qualifications: MFA in Arts Admin preferred - relations, graphics, publications, promotions, website, etc. for BFA or BA acceptable with experience in a related position. Contact: approximately 20 shows per year plus classes. Salary, housing Lenny Bart, MAD, at [email protected]. provided. Resume and references to: DOWNSTAIRS CABARET THEATRE, 20 Windsor Street, Rochester, NY 14605-2935. Fax: PERFORMANCE MANAGER - LINCOLN CENTER FOR THE 585-454-0260. Email: [email protected]. PERFORMING ARTS. Reporting to the Director, Concert Halls, Performance Services, this position is responsible for the front-of- MARKETING DIRECTOR - Florida Studio Theatre, a professional house management of all performance venues in Avery Fisher LORT D theatre in Sarasota, FL is currently seeking applicants for and Alice Tully Halls. Shared oversight of Ushering team of 80+. the position of Marketing Director. The Marketing Director is Specific responsibilities include: Manage front of house for both responsible for planning, executing and evaluating subscription theatrical and special events. Act as Ambassador and problem and single ticket campaigns, developing and designing all printed solver for all internal and external clients, maintaining all client materials such as playbills, promotional copy and flyers , and the satisfaction. Hire, schedule, train and manage ushering staff. Act continued development of FST’s dynamic content including web as liaison to the in-house caterer. Process Usher and Artist Assistant development, video content, e-marketing, and social networking. payroll; maintain applicable performance and attendance records. Applicants should posses strong computer skills, good people skills Coordinate and manage onsite Press/Media for internal and and strong writing skills. Knowledge of the following programs is external events. Qualifications: 2-5 years of experience as a required: Microsoft Office Suite, In Design, Pagemaker , and performance manager/house manager in a theater or performance Photoshop. Knowledge of Dreamweaver and Tessitura helpful. Must venue. Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education be very well organized, enjoy working on multiple projects, meet and experience. Exemplary customer service skills. Knowledge of deadlines and work under pressure with a positive attitude. At theatrical operations and systems. Strong management, least 5 years of marketing experience in the arts is a must. For organizational and financial skills. Ability to juggle multiple requests more information on FST, check out our website at: and tasks in a hectic environment. Excellent communication skills. www.floridastudiotheatre.org. Please email letter of interest, Computer literacy. Ability to lift 10 lbs. and stand for long periods resume with references, and salary requirement to: James Ashford, of time. To Apply: Please submit cover letter and resume to: Casting & Hiring Coordinator, FLORIDA STUDIO THEATRE. Email: [email protected]. [email protected]. PROGRAM DIRECTOR - The Program Director will be part of MARKETING MANAGER - The National Yiddish Theatre, our senior leadership team, working collaboratively to plan, develop Folksbiene is seeking a hands-on marketing professional. and execute programs to support the Guild’s strategic priorities. Responsibilities include: overseeing website renovation, providing The Program Director will direct the production, develop content website maintenance, creation and maintenance of marketing for and manage the logistics of our annual national conference, schedule/calendar, all season and single ticket marketing including re-granting and professional development programs, as well as brochures, postcards, email and social media outlets, coordination develop the activities of the Guild’s regional chapters and member of graphics, purchase of advertising, media buys, creating interest/affinity groups. The Guild is seeking someone with a production programs, creating and managing membership passion for and understanding of the arts role in transforming solicitations and privileges, supervising group sales manager. individuals and communities. Preferred qualifications include a

6 ARTSEARCH August 15, 2012 Administration bachelor’s or master’s degree with preferably more than 10 years SUBSCRIPTIONS MANAGER - Tony Award winning HARTFORD experience in this field or a related field such as youth development, STAGE is seeking a full time Subscriptions Manager. Areas of community development, social services, public policy, etc. responsibility include managing the needs of our extensive and Preferred skills include production of conferences and networking loyal subscriber base, accurately and efficiently processing events, excellent analytical, writing and reporting skills, the ability subscription orders, leading the box office team through the to prioritize multiple responsibilities and meet deadlines, strong subscription renewal campaign process, regularly reporting on facilitation skills. Please send a cover letter, resume and salary subscription sales, and working with the Marketing Department history by email to: Ken Cole, Associate Director, NATIONAL GUILD and Call Center to ensure consistent communication of our FOR COMMUNITY ARTS EDUCATION, at subscription offerings. Ideal candidates will have a degree in [email protected]. No phone calls or faxes, please. Theatre and/or Marketing, with experience in regional theatre This position will be open until filled. Guild employees receive patron services preferred. Additional qualifications include 1-2 competitive compensation salaries and full benefits. The Guild is years of box office experience; excellent telephone manner; basic proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. computer skills (including Microsoft Excel); strong interpersonal skills; able to work in a high pressure environment; friendly, patient, REGIONAL COORDINATOR - TRG ARTS is expanding its Client and reliable self-starter, with a sense of humor; organized, with Service division and has an opening for a Regional Coordinator an exceptional attention to detail. Knowledge of The Patron Edge, the Colorado Springs location. This position reports to the Manager or other ticketing system, is preferred. Weekend/Evening shifts of Community Programs. TRG Arts’ Regional Coordinator (RC) is required, as needed. Position available immediately. Email cover responsible to provide strategic, operational and tactical support letter and resume to: Panagiota Kanavaros, Audience Services to Manager of Community Programs to ensure highest level of Manager, [email protected]. No phone calls, please. client service. In addition, this role interfaces, effectively EOE. communicates and provides counsel with assigned client base, including community partners, members, and independent clients. THEATER BUSINESS MANAGER - TEMPLE UNIVERSITY - The The RC partners with Managing and Senior Consultants to deliver Theater Business Manager works closely with the Chair/Artistic TRG’s data-driven, best-practice marketing counsel to a designated Director and is responsible for all promotion and publicity activities portfolio of full-service, abbreviated-contract, project and data- during the production season. Responsibilities include: developing only clients. Finally, the RC serves as an active member of TRG’s and implementing marketing/promotion plans, coordination of client service team. Please send a resume and cover letter to Jim media relations, press releases and publicity for each show; Zlogar at: [email protected]. For more information, visit: http:/ preparation and distribution of all promotional and program /www.trgarts.com/careers.html. materials; supervise box office and house management, part-time staff and student workers, and process payroll and maintain area SALES ASSOCIATE - THEATREWORKS/USA, the nations largest budget; represent the department at opening night performances not-for-profit touring producer of theatre for children seeks a and theater community functions; archive coverage of each skilled, energetic, and highly motivated salesperson to join its production; handle comp tickets for press, faculty, and VIPs; act marketing and touring team. Duties include securing and cultivating as liaison between the department and on-campus services; assist new clients, working with school reps, and attending booking with fund-raising and grant writing activities; additional duties as conferences. PR and social media experience a plus. Salary assigned. Required Education and Experience: Bachelor’s degree commensurate with experience. Please send cover letter and and at least three years of related marketing and/or public relations resume to: [email protected]. EOE. experience. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered; salary negotiable. This is a professional staff SENIOR DIRECTOR, MARKETING & SALES - STRATFORD position and reports directly to the Chair/Artistic Director of the SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL. Location: Stratford, ON. Corporate Department. Contact: Douglas C Wager, Chair/Artistic Director, Website: www.stratfordfestival.ca. Reports to: Executive Director. Department of Theater, [email protected], 215-204-6127. With William Shakespeare as its foundation, the Stratford Shakespeare Festival aims to set the standard for classical theatre TICKET OFFICE ASSISTANT MANAGER - Assists the in in North America. With your passion for the performing arts and planning, organizing and controlling the operations of ARIZONA desire to become part of the Stratford Shakespeare Festival’s STATE UNIVERSITY GAMMAGE Box Office. For a complete list of vibrant new management team, you will have a positive impact responsibilities visit: www.asu.edu/asujobs and search for Job ID on the organization as its new Senior Director, Marketing & Sales. #29257. Located on the Tempe campus of Arizona State University, You will provide sound leadership, management and coordination ASU Gammage is among the largest university-based presenters of all sales, marketing and communications strategies, as you of performing arts in the world. ASU Gammage is the home theater develop and implement these strategies, monitoring and analyzing of the Progressive Broadway Across America - Arizona series and performance against goals. This exciting, unique opportunity will the ASU Gammage Beyond series. Its mission is to connect leverage your past achievements and extensive knowledge of the communities through artistic excellence and educational outreach. performing arts while providing a working environment that is fun ASU conducts pre-employment screening for all positions which and both personally and professionally rewarding. The Senior includes a criminal background check, verification of work history. Director, Marketing & Sales is a key representative of the This position is considered a safety/security sensitive and will organization and is a natural and active advocate of theatre with require successful passing of a fingerprint check. ASU is an Equal other arts organizations, stakeholders and the community at large. Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Full Job Description: http://www.stratfordfestival.ca/employment/ employment.aspx?id=45. To Apply: Daniel Weinzweig, Email: TICKET SERVICES DIRECTOR - Professional work operating [email protected]; John McQuaker, Email: the OVERTURE CENTER ticket office. Planning, organizing, [email protected]. We thank all those who express overseeing activities; administering contracts. Requires attention interest, however only those advancing in the process will be to detail, highest standards of customer satisfaction, and irregular contacted. hours. Develop, implement, administer policies and procedures.

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Set up ticket sales through website and phone sales. Control and ARTISTIC ASSOCIATE - ATLANTIC STAGE, the only professional maintain information on ticket sales, availability, and status. Prepare (SPT1), not-for-profit theatre on the Grand Strand now in its fifth reports and reconcile invoices. Provide assistance in budgeting. season seeks grassroots-minded, collaborative Artists to grow our Supervise receipts and deposits. Coordinate collections. Control organization and join in our tradition of solid artistic work. Visit checking account. Work with promoters and resident organizations. our web site at: www.atlanticstage.com. Last season was the Make decisions on holds and kills. Advise on feedback, interests, breakthrough year; our audiences tripled in number, participated and market trends. Hire, train, supervise staff. Foster proactive in the 1st annual New Reading Festival, praised the work of sales atmosphere emphasizing up-selling and subscription our 1st Summer Intern Company production and followed us to acquisition; maintaining courteous professional environment; the Piccolo Spoleto Festival where we remounted our production resolving complaints. Undergraduate degree required. Four years of Three Viewings. We garnered positive press and attention training and/or experience in a PAC box office as manager or throughout a season that included a Workshop Production assistant manager. Knowledge of Paciolan ticketing system strongly presented in association with the Coastal Carolina University preferred. Ability to develop and maintain records and to provide Theatre Department of Bigfoot and Other Lost Souls, a new musical information about financial close-out of events; to work by Tony Award-winning composer Mark Hollmann and independently and make sound decisions; to effectively book writer Adrien Royce. If you love living at the beach during its communicate and maintain relationships in a team-oriented off-season, have a day job you can take with you, or can piece environment and to manage projects. Salary commensurate. together work in a service industry area consider moving to SC. Excellent benefits. Submit resume and cover detailing salary Or if you have housing in town and just want to be considered for expectations to: [email protected]. Applications jobbing in, let us know about you. Admin/Production resumes: accepted until position filled. More info at: overturecenter.com/ [email protected]. Equity Auditions: August 10 & about/employment. AA/EOE. 11 http://m.playbill.com/jobs/find/job_detail/45828.

WEB PRODUCER - NEW YORK CITY BALLET. Will oversee a new ASSISTANT SCENIC ARTIST - Yale School of /YALE CMS-driven, content-rich institutional website and integrated e- REPERTORY THEATRE seeks an Assistant Scenic Artist. Working commerce system, and any secondary sites including the New in an environment of graduate students and professionals, York Choreographic Institute. Responsible for populating content responsibilities include execution of scenic painting, carving, and on the site’s CMS; monitor/maintain the daily production of program finish work for theatrical productions. Opportunity to audit MFA and editorial content for the site(s); works closely with other level courses while expanding professional resume credits. Salary departments; responsible for the coordination and development range: $725 - $800/wk. plus Yale University benefits package. of all future upgrades, bug fixes, and enhancements managing an Full-time, eight-month renewable position (September through mid- in-house developer and external agencies when required; play a May), start date negotiable. Review of applications will continue significant role in achieving the online goals of NYCB. Candidate until the position is filled. Visit our website at: www.yale.edu/jobs will have an exceptional track record in front-end consumer website and go to Search Openings. To find this position, look for the production; ideally extremely detail oriented, self-motivated, a Stars Requisition number field, enter 17945BR, scroll to the bottom natural problem solver, flexible and enthusiastic; and experience of the screen and press Search. If you are interested in the position, with not-for-profits, particularly in the performing arts is a plus. press the blue “Apply to Job(s)” button. Make sure to upload your Reqs: Bachelor’s degree; 5+ years relevant experience; experience resume (which includes 3 references), and include a cover letter working with Content Management Systems; with Kentico and referencing position 17945BR. Yale University is an affirmative Tessitura a plus; stellar writing, proofreading, communication and action/equal opportunity employer. Yale values diversity in its project management skills; eye for design; basic HTML and faculty, staff, and students and strongly encourages applications Photoshop skills; familiarity with Google Analytics and Search from women and members of underrepresented minority groups. Engine Optimization; interest in dance and the performing arts a strong plus. Email resume and cover letter with “Web Producer MANAGER - RICHMOND BALLET seeks to hire a Application” in subject line to: [email protected]. Costume Manager. This position is responsible for all things Visit: www.nycballet.com. EOE. costume. A minimum of five years experience successfully running a professional ballet costume shop is essential. Must be able to achieve and maintain the highest standard in costume construction, appearance and dancer comfort for over two hundred performances per season. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Managing costume construction from conception thru Artistic execution as well as refurbishing existing ; working with artistic staff and guest designers/choreographers to achieve their artistic intent; managing the costume shop; directing full-time staff PRODUCING ARTISTIC DIRECTOR - THEATERWORKS, the 26 as well as over-hire; overseeing wardrobe storage and rentals; year old theater that brought the Off-Broadway experience to creating/monitoring the costume budget. Required skill set: Greater Hartford, CT, seeks a full-time Producing Artistic Director Constant pursuit of perfection; Eye for extreme detail; Ability to to take it to the next level of success. This 191 seat theater has design; Strong sewing skills; pattern drafting, draping, fitting, and an operating budget of $1.75mm and a paid subscriber base of dyeing; Ability to work in an extremely busy environment while 5,400. Reporting to the Executive Committee of the Board of maintaining a cohesive department. This is a 52 week position Directors, the Producing Artistic Director will be ready and eager with benefits including vacation, health insurance, LTD, Life and to take over the financial, operations, fundraising, marketing, Dental Insurance, and 403B Savings plan. Candidates should submit programming and artistic direction of the theater, and must direct a resume and three letters of recommendation to: at least 2 plays of the 5-production season. For a full job description [email protected]. Review of applications will begin and application information, visit: http:// July 1, 2012. EOE. www.theaterworkshartford.org/jobopp.html.

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FOAM PATTERN DRAFTING SPECIALIST - ANIMAX DESIGNS - World renowned theatrical puppet company seeking individual Production with ability to create precise sculptural shapes in flat sheet foam (polyurethane and minicell) using 3D pattern drafting skills. PRODUCTION COORDINATOR - LINCOLN CENTER INSTITUTE. Prerequisites include foam carving, hand sculpting, fabric Reporting to the Technical Supervisor, this position provides patternmaking, computer drafting, scaling/math/illustration skills. production support for all aspects of Lincoln Center Institute’s www.animaxdesigns.com. Email resume/pictures to: (“LCI”) programs. LCI presents nearly 200 performances per year [email protected]. to its school partners in the New York metropolitan area, both in its own Clark Studio Theater and in school venues. Specific FT WEBSITE DESIGN/GRAPHIC DESIGN/MARKETING responsibilities include planning and supervising productions in ASSISTANCE - DISTINGUISHED CONCERTS INTERNATIONAL - LCI’s Clark Studio Theater as well as the annual weeklong program New York (DCINY) seeks a dynamic and talented individual to of LCI Kenan Fellow performances; overseeing the planning and assist full time in website, graphic and marketing. Experience, execution of in-school performances; overseeing planning and interest and background in classical music a must. Design and execution of museum visits; working with LCI’s master develop advertisements, web site and other promotional collateral to hire and supervise production crews; and providing stage as well as general PR support for the company. Applicant should management and house management to LCI productions. Required have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, flexible qualifications include 2-3 years experience in a production problem-solving skills, and an ability to work well as a team player. environment, ability to work evening and weekend hours, a The role is integral to the successful preparation and presentation bachelor’s degree in the arts ( or arts of concerts in prestigious performance venues including Carnegie administration preferred) or an equivalent combination of education Hall, Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts and Disney Hall. Full and experience, excellent written and interpersonal communication job listing at: www.DCINY.org under Employment. Email resume skills, the ability to multi-task and adapt to changing priorities, and sample work to: [email protected]. and strong problem-solving skills. Please submit cover letter and resume to: [email protected]. MAIN SERIES GUEST DIRECTORS - Temple Civic Theatre, located 50 miles north of Austin, is seeking guest directors for the PRODUCTION MANAGER - COURT THEATRE, the professional 2012-2013 Main Series season. TCT is an established and respected (LORT D) theater in residence at the University of Chicago, has 40 year old theatre which produces 6 Main Series and 2 Youth an immediate opening for a Production Manager. Court’s mission Theatre productions annually. TCT has over 700 season members is to create innovative productions of classic plays that are thought and is supported by both local and national donors. The 2012- provoking, character-driven, and thematically enduring. Through 2013 season includes “Annie Get Your Gun”, “The Pajama Game”, main stage productions, audience enrichment programs, and “Over the River and Through the Woods”, “Dashing Through the collaborations with the University of Chicago, we re-examine, re- Snow”, “The Dining Room” and “Shooting Star”. Interested directors envision, and renew classic texts that pose enduring and should submit a resume and cover letter addressing the candidate’s provocative questions that define the human experience. A senior interest and ability to work within a community theatre setting. member of the staff, the Production Manager manages the entire Actors at TCT typically represent a very broad range of experience seasonal production process for Court Theatre and maintains the and training. TCT maintains a collaborative relationship with the theatre’s physical plant and infrastructure. More information at performing arts program at Temple College. Successful interested http://www.courttheatre.org/about/employment/jobs/. College candidates may also be considered for a permanent Managing degree required; broad-based knowledge of theatrical production and Artistic Director position. Pay is negotiable. Please submit process and elements required; at least four years experience in application materials to: Michael Fox, President, Board of the theater industry required; management experience and Governors, TEMPLE CIVIC THEATRE, 2413 South 13th Street, experience managing a financially complex department required. Temple, TX 76504. You may go to the theatre’s website at Experience in a Chicago or LORT theater preferred. This position www.artstemple.com for more information. requires superior communication skills, people and resource management skills, diplomacy and calmness under stress, MUSICAL DIRECTOR - CHARLESTON STAGE COMPANY, South efficiency, and the ability to manage several different projects Carolina’s largest professional theatre, in residence at the newly and deadlines at once. Applications must be submitted online via renovated Historic Dock Street Theatre seeks candidates for the jobs.uchicago.edu (requisition #089807). The University of Chicago Music Director position. Applicants should have extensive is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. experience in musical direction of large scale musicals, strong keyboard and arranging skills. This position is also a key member PRODUCTION MANAGER - Provides comprehensive technical of Charleston Stage’s education programs, experience in teaching direction for 60+ performances a season and is responsible for and working with young people is essential. Charleston Stage offers oversight of all artist hospitality. Fundamental to the role is health and dental insurance and a matching 401K contribution. coordination and communication of logistical plans to relevant Send a letter of application, resume and three references via email entities involved in production process. In addition, Production to Marybeth Clark, Associate Producing Artistic Director and Manager works in tandem with members of DUKE PERFORMANCES Director of Education. Email: [email protected]. staff to oversee load-in, run-of-show, and load-out. Extensive night and weekend hours, as well as, attendance at all (or nearly all) productions are required. Work: Regular contact with artist representatives to sort logistics. Execution of production-planning activities including reviewing contracts, budgeting technical costs

August 15, 2012 ARTSEARCH 9 Production and artist hospitality, and setting production schedules. Ongoing theatre; 5-7 years exp in production management, preferably at interface with vendors, house staff, theater technicians, LORT . Competitive salary commensurate with experience freelancers, and public. Requirements: Successful candidate will & comprehensive benefits package including full health coverage, possess advanced organizational skill coupled with ability to 403(b) contributions and generous paid time off. Candidates from effectively communicate with diverse individuals. Active sense of diverse backgrounds strongly encouraged to apply. Cover letter curiosity and passion for performing arts is extremely important. including salary history and resume to Education & Experience: Candidate should, at minimum, have a [email protected] with only the words BA or BFA in theater, arts management, or related field. In addition, ‘Production Manager’ in the subject line. For full job description, candidate should have 4+ years experience working at a presenting please visit: www.philadelphiatheatrecompany.org/about/job- organization, professional theater, or equivalent business. Details: opportunities. This is a full-time position at Duke University. Applicants should submit resume and cover letter to Aaron Greenwald, Director of PRODUCTION MANAGER/ - Year- Performances: [email protected]. round small professional theatre in upstate NY seeks production professional to work with staff, apprentices, and volunteers on PRODUCTION MANAGER - IMG FASHION EVENTS is seeking a productions for four theatre facilities, national and regional tours, Production Manager to work within the IMG Fashion production facilities maintenance and renovation, possible design assignments, team to produce successful fashion events by working with event etc. Salary, housing provided. Resume and references to: sites, vendors, city officials, IMG Fashion employees and other DOWNSTAIRS CABARET THEATRE, 20 Windsor Street, Rochester, relevant parties. Interested applicants should follow below link NY 14605-2935. Fax: 585-454-0260. Email: for more information: Only applications submitted through the [email protected]. following link will be considered. http:// imgworld.teamworkonline.com/teamwork/r.cfm?i=47244. TECHNICAL DIRECTOR - ADIRONDACK STUDIOS. Manage TD department personnel and budgets for entertainment design build PRODUCTION MANAGER - MARIN THEATRE COMPANY is firm to create fabrication level structural, architectural and seeking a Production Manager responsible for budgeting, mechanical drawings. AutoCAD expert, BA/BS theater preferred, scheduling, and oversight of the production department, as well and 5 years related experience required. Relocation required. as facility maintenance. Hiring and supervision of production staff, Email: [email protected]. as well as contractors and part time/over hire employees, including stage managers and designers and show crews. Full job description TECHNICAL DIRECTOR - The Adrienne Arsht Center for the available at: www.marintheatre.org. 3-5 years experience as a Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County is seeking a Technical Production Manager or member of a PM team required. Knowledge Director. Reporting to the Director, Production, the Technical in all areas of production is essential. Position is full-time salaried Directors are responsible for budgeting projects (i.e. live with benefits. EOE. Email cover letter, resumé and references to: performances events, festivals), advancing upcoming performances [email protected]; include “PM search” in the subject and directing the technical staff in activities associated with the line. Apply before 8/31/12. execution of performances presented at or by the Center; both on and off site. For a detailed job description, please visit our website: PRODUCTION MANAGER - OLNEY THEATRE CENTER is www.arshtcenter.org. Qualified Candidates should send resumes searching for a full-time Production Manager. This position reports to: The ADRIENNE ARSHT CENTER, Attention: Technical Director, to the Artistic Director, is responsible for coordinating many 1300 Biscayne Blvd, Miami, FL 33132. Email: technical activities including rehearsals, props, production of the [email protected], with Technical Director search in the set, sound effects and lighting. They oversee the work of the title line. The Adrienne Arsht Center is an Equal Opportunity various departments and make sure they are keeping to an agreed Employer. schedule and may also oversee design budgets. The Production Manager has two full time interns, and also supervises and works TECHNICAL DIRECTOR - ALLIANCE THEATRE is seeking closely with the Company Manager. Visit http://olneytheatre.org/ experienced TD with excellent managerial and technical skills to more/olney-employment-opportunites for complete job description produce scenic elements in a timely and cost effective manner. and application details. Must have experience in advanced carpentry, metal working, welding, automation, rigging, CAD drafting, budgeting, cost PRODUCTION & FACILITIES MANAGER - PHILADELPHIA analysis. Must have valid drivers license and ability to lift 50 pounds THEATRE COMPANY, a LORT C theater specializing in production on a consistent basis. Position to begin as soon as feasible. Full & development of new & contemporary American plays/musicals, time position with vacation and health benefits. Please send cover seeks a fulltime Production & Facilities Manager to oversee all letter and resume along with three references to: Victor Smith, aspects of production and facility use in its 370-seat venue, the Director of Production at [email protected]. Suzanne Roberts Theatre. Responsibilities include preparing/ monitoring all production budgets, recruiting/supervising production TECHNICAL DIRECTOR - ARIZONA OPERA is seeking candidates staffs, maintaining the facility & serving as administration liaison. for the position of Technical Director. The position will report to Is a senior management team member; must possess strong the Director of Production and will assist with the daily runnings budgeting/organizational skills, effectively manage multiple of the production department and will run the load ins, load outs priorities/deadlines, communicate well, respect/appreciate artistic/ and all technical rehearsals. The position will be actively engaged production excellence & will work to create a calm and positive in all areas associated with Arizona Opera which will include all environment where actors, directors and creative teams can events in the rehearsal hall, theatre, development/marketing accomplish their best work, despite the challenges of a difficult events, and the Arizona Opera Set/Costume Rental program. economic environment. Reports to Producing Artistic & Managing Knowledge in the disciplines of properties, lighting, sound, and Directors; supervises Technical Director, Facilities Supervisor, rigging will be required. Excellent carpentry skills are required Company Manager & others. BA in production and/or technical and welding experience a plus. Knowledge of trucking logistics

10 ARTSEARCH August 15, 2012 Production will be advantageous. The position will require extraordinary to be an expert in this field. Working knowledge of stage safety, multitasking skill as the position will lead large groups of people and lighting equipment. Moderate carpentry and regularly. The use of personal vehicle and travel outside of Phoenix rigging skills and basic skills. Ability to work efficiently will be required. Required skills: Proficient in Vectorworks or and effectively with others. Ability to direct a stage crew and AutoCAD, Microsoft Office Suite, Calendar Creator, the reading communicate effectively the requirements of each production. and understanding technical drawings, and Lightwright. This is a Experience: minimum of 3 years technical director or associated full time salaried position. All interested candidates should email theatrical field Applications excepted until position is filled. Please their resume and cover letter to: [email protected]. send resumes and references to Grace Anzelmo, Director of Please indicate in the subject line TD Candidate. Production, at: [email protected]. For additional information regarding this posting, please see posting at: TECHNICAL DIRECTOR - CLEVELAND PUBLIC THEATRE, is www.nashvilleballet.com. Nashville Ballet is an Equal Opportunity seeking hard-working, enthusiastic Technical Director responsible Employer. for sets, lights, audio, and video for an ambitious season including multiple shows and performance series in 3 small theatre spaces. TECHNICAL DIRECTOR - NORTH CAROLINA DANCE THEATRE. CPT is a small, ground-breaking, community-engaged theatre Duties & Responsibilities: Build or arrange for the construction or focused on work-shopping new plays, producing new plays, and execution of scenery and properties. Assist the Production Manager devising ensemble-based work. TD is responsible for managing to oversee all aspects of production. Oversee the scenery and and maintaining scene shop and equipment, managing production property load-in and load-out of venues. Create, compile and budget, recruiting and overseeing limited over-hire, and working archive paperwork. Assist in supervising stage crew. Drive 24' with Executive Artistic Director to strategically grow the technical truck or smaller. Maintain warehouse and shop. Assist in the department. The successful candidate will be someone who enjoys maintenance and upkeep of NCDT’s Studio Theatre. Assist in the working in technical theatre, has the ability to keep multiple projects coordination of incoming and outgoing rentals. Work with staff in on-track simultaneously, and can work at different levels of supporting the needs of all departments. Assist in studio with production: from reading, to workshop, to full production. The running of audio/video equipment. Assist special events in the working culture of CPT values creativity, boldness, generosity, Studio Theater. Other job duties as assigned. Qualifications: kindness, perseverance, industriousness, dedication and a sense Bachelor degree in Theatre. Minimum of 2 years experience in of humor. For a full job description, go to: http://www.cptonline.org/ technical direction, preferably in dance. Effectively communicate, news-article-view.php?id=119. Email cover letter, resumé and both orally and in writing. Strong interpersonal skills with the ability references to: [email protected]. to work independently. Manage multiple projects. Work well under pressure. Lift boxes, and equipment weighing at least 75 pounds. TECHNICAL DIRECTOR - Technical Director needed for KAISER Proficiency in MS Office Suite and Vectorworks. Must have valid PERMANENTE EDUCATIONAL THEATRE PROGRAMS servicing driver’s license with proper insurance. Experience working with Southern California. This is not a touring or scene shop position. Audio and Video Editing software. Please email resume and Bachelor’s Degree in Technical Theatre and at least 10 years references to JP Woodey, Production Manager, at: professional experience as a Technical Director. Previous touring [email protected]. experience preferred. Ability to oversee the following areas of technical theatre required: audio systems, wireless lavalieres, set TECHNICAL DIRECTOR - STAGES ST. LOUIS. Responsible for construction, costume, properties, truck maintenance, and touring the supervision of all aspects of the scenery and properties areas. support. Ability to work without supervision. Excellent This includes the construction and schedule for all shows. Essential organizational abilities and strong communication skills. Computer Job Duties: Supervise the Master , Properties Master literate. Familiarity with projections, alternative scenery and prop and Scenic Artist positions. Create construction drawings. This building. Provides training and assistance for performers on all includes drafting the designs of others. Develop the build schedule. technical aspect. Works with production staff to ensure ongoing Work with all departments to integrate specific schedules into the safety for all staff. Coordinates design efforts for touring equipment main build schedule. Adjust build schedule as needed and and material, set pieces and properties used by performers on communicate changes to essential staff. Coordinate load-in and and off stage, special event materials and equipment, and others tech schedules with the Production Manager. Facilitate planning that may be required by new program development. Coordinates and paperwork for guest scenic designers. Purchase needed construction of scenery and props with vendors, develops bid materials. Build sets. Oversee use of scenery, props and special packages for builds. Coordinates budge estimates and forecasting effects used in any productions. Supervise and participate with all with Production Manager and Program Supervisors. Kaiser scene shop staff at all load-in and strikes. Under the supervision Permanente is an EEO/AA Employer. Please send resumes to of the Production Manager monitor annual budget. Physical Michael Millar, Production Manager. Email: [email protected]. Demands and Working Conditions: Ability to stand or kneel for Fax: 818-546-4246. Mail: 393 E. Walnut St., Pasadena, CA 91188. extended periods of time. Ability to work at heights of up to 70'. http://www.kp.org/etp. No phone calls, please. If you have applied Ability to climb stairs and ladders. Must be able to lift at least before, please state when. 75lbs. Ability to drive full size pickup and straight box trucks. For full information, go to: http://www.stagesstlouis.org/About/ TECHNICAL DIRECTOR - NASHVILLE BALLET’s Mission: We Employment/. create, perform, teach and promote dance as an essential and inspiring element of our community. The Technical Director’s main TECHNICAL DIRECTOR - THEATREWORKS - COLORADO, a focus is to implement the technical aspects of Nashville Ballet small professional theater (SPT5) on the University of Colorado productions while providing a safe working environment. The Colorado Springs campus, seeks an experienced Technical Director Technical Director works under the supervision of the Director of with excellent managerial and technical skills to produce scenic Production to manage production aspects for the main company, elements in a timely and cost effective manner. Ideally, position second company and School of Nashville Ballet. Qualifications: to begin late August 2012. Full-time position with vacation and Minimum of BA in theater or similar arts education or considered health benefits. Applications will be reviewed until position is filled.

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UCCS is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for unique opportunity to work in an intimate environment with our faculty, staff, students, and visitors. To achieve that goal, we exceptional production and design professionals and top New York conduct background investigations for all prospective employees. actors. Candidate should have superb organizational and UCCS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and fosters equity in interpersonal skills along with strong professional stage employment by promoting diversity and assuring inclusiveness. management experience. Please send cover letter, resume and We encourage applications from women, racial and ethnic references to: Production Manager, THEATERWORKS at City Arts minorities, persons with disabilities and veterans. Alternative on Pearl, 233 Pearl Street, Hartford, CT 06103. Email: formats of this ad can be provided upon request for individuals [email protected]. Fax: 860-525-0758. with disabilities by contacting Human Resources at 719-255-3372. TheaterWorks is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Must have valid driver’s license and ability to lift 50 pounds on a consistent basis. Should have experience in advanced carpentry, AILEY II - ALVIN AILEY AMERICAN metal working, welding, rigging, CAD drafting, budgeting, and cost DANCE THEATER is seeking a Wardrobe Supervisor for Ailey II. analysis. Apply: www.jobsatcu.com, refer to job 818510. This position will be responsible for all costume and wardrobe aspects of the productions for Ailey II domestic and international TECHNICAL DIRECTOR - Department of Theater and Dance, tours, and local performances in New York City and will report to UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SANTA BARBARA seeks highly Ailey II Technical Director. Responsibilities include but are not qualified Technical Director (Sr. Theatre Production Supvr) for limited to: maintenance and storage of all costumes and immediate permanent full-time position. Oversees all technical accessories, fittings and alterations, prepping and care of costumes activities for 8-9 mainstage theater and dance productions. for all performances, load-in and load-out with Ailey II crew. Please Requires effective communication with designers, creates working contact Isabelle Quattlebaum at: [email protected] for drawings for shops; budgets, schedules, facilitates all technical more information. No phone calls, please. rehearsals; recruitment/training student run crews. Hires/ supervises 3 career staff (Scene Shop Mngr, Lighting/Sound Supvr, ASSISTANT DYER - SAN FRANCISCO OPERA. Accepting résumés Sr. Scene Tech) and limited/student employees. Coordinates for an experienced dyer/textile painter to assist and support our technical needs for 12-14 classroom related productions and facility Senior Painter/Dyer. This position is part-time and hired on a per rentals. Manages/implements safe practices in all technical areas. project basis. Interested candidates should have combination of Facilities include 4 performance spaces and 7 rehearsal studios. education and professional experience, providing the required skill Must possess strong leadership, communication, organizational, and knowledge for the position. Examples of typical qualifications and mentoring skills; strong technical and computer skills including include two [2] years theatrical experience in painting/dyeing or AutoCAD or Vectorworks. MA in technical theater related major or crafts. Applicants must possess strong knowledge in color matching, equivalent experience desirable. At least 3 yrs practical theater experience in theatrical distressing and the use of spray gun, experience demonstrating leadership ability required. Min. sal. excellent communication skills, and the ability to follow instructions $3,864/mo. Prim. consid. begins 7/26/12; open until filled. AA/ accurately and precisely. Application instructions: Email required EOE. Apply online @ https://Jobs.ucsb.edu. Job #20120284. cover letter and resume with salary requirements to [email protected], or fax to 415-551-6297. No phone calls, TECHNICAL DIRECTOR - ZACH THEATRE, a growing, dynamic please. San Francisco Opera only retains résumés that are sent in professional theatre with a $4.2M annual budget in Austin, Texas response to specific, posted job openings. San Francisco Opera is is still searching for the right fit with an experienced, full-time an equal employment opportunity employer committed to diversity Technical Director. ZACH’s brand new, state of the art, 420 seat of staff. theatre opens Sept. 2012! The TD is in charge of the on-time and under-budget execution of scenery for all productions and events, ASSISTANT PRODUCTION MANAGER - The Shepherd School maintains budgets, creates calendars and schedules, hires and of Music at RICE UNIVERSITY is now accepting applications for supervises staff carpenters, maintains stage and shop equipment, the position of Assistant Production Manager. We produce over oversees maintenance and expendables budgets and maintains three hundred concerts per year, including symphony orchestra, the safety and efficiency of all stage and shop operations. chamber music, chorus, opera, and student recitals. The Assistant Responsible for development of production calendar, employment Production Manager will assist with the presentation of concerts, of technical staff, build schedules, estimates, and construction events and daily operations at Alice Pratt Brown Hall, which includes drawings. Development and maintenance of production and show a concert hall, recital hall, black-box opera theatre, organ recital budgets. Supervision and execution of scenery and special effects. hall, and other rehearsal spaces and classrooms. High school Supervision and execution of prop and equipment rentals. Provides diploma or equivalent with two years experience in production in technical support to the Education Department. Works with a performing arts organization required. A Bachelor’s degree in Development, Director of Production and the Artistic Director with Music, Theatre, Art or related field preferred. Experience in stage scheduling, logistics and technical requirements of company events. management, sound reinforcement, recording, and lighting are Incorporates and supervises interns into the production also preferred. This is a full-time position. To apply visit: https:// department. See the company website for a full job description. 8 jobs.rice.edu. years of professional TD experience plus a Bachelor’s degree in Technical Theatre required, Master’s degree a plus. Qualified ASSISTANT TO TECHNICAL DIRECTOR - SCENE SHOP applicants, please submit your resume and 3 references to Barbara SUPERVISOR (RE-OPENED) - This is a full-time staff position Chisholm asap. Email: [email protected]. zachtheatre.org. working a 40-hour week, with flexible hours depending on the needs of the Theatre Department. This individual will assist the AEA PRODUCTION STAGE MANAGER - TheaterWorks, Technical Director in supervising students and student workers in (www.theaterworkshartford.org) a thriving Equity theater with its the technical aspects of mounting 5 productions per year. Supervise own beautiful facility in the heart of downtown Hartford, all work in the scenery shop and maintain safe working conditions Connecticut, (1.7 million operating budget, 5,500 subscribers), in all shops, theatres, and support spaces. For qualified candidates, seeks AEA Production Stage Manager. Proximity to NYC affords design opportunities may exist in scenery, lighting and sound. Required Qualifications: BA or BS in Theatre with an emphasis in

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Technical Theatre. Company Overview: The COLLEGE OF LAKE actuators, and motion control systems; Familiarity with basic COUNTY is known for academic excellence, strong student support electrical principals and safety including basic troubleshooting and services and cultural and community leadership. Located halfway reading of schematics; A valid driver’s license. This is a full-time between Chicago and Milwaukee in an area with over 75 inland seasonal position and is represented by IATSE Local 5. Current lakes, it serves a 442-square-mile district with a population of IATSE membership is not a prerequisite. Benefits include health 713,000 residents - the third largest population in the Illinois insurance and paid vacation. Please email application letter and community college system. Accredited by the Higher Learning resume with references to: [email protected]. Cincinnati Commission and a member of the North Central Association, the Playhouse in the Park is an equal opportunity employer and college has a diverse student body of nearly 18,000. encourages inquiries about positions from a broad spectrum of www.clcillinois.edu. Response Information: Salary is competitive candidates reflecting the diversity of the community we serve. and commensurate with education and experience. For a detailed job description and to apply: Applications are accepted only online COSTUME DESIGNER / SHOP FOREMAN - OCALA CIVIC at jobs.clcillinois.edu through 09-04-2012. The College of Lake THEATRE. Large community theatre in North Central Florida is County is an equal opportunity employer and has a strong accepting applications for the full-time, year-round position of commitment to diversity. In that spirit, it seeks a broad spectrum Costume Designer/Shop Foreman. Applicants must have 3-5 years of candidates including minorities, women and people with experience as a theatrical costume designer; must have a mastery disabilities. EOE/AA/M/F/D/V. of stitching; be proficient in a wide range of clothing construction methods and alterations; be knowledgeable of costume history ASSOCIATE TECHNICAL DIRECTOR - GOODMAN THEATRE - and vocabulary. Applicants should also have experience Work with the TD in all aspects in the planning, build, load-in, collaborating with a professional production team and proven tech and maintenance of scenery and technical needs for all project and personnel management skills. Theatre produces 12 productions and events. Must have 3 years professional experience shows annually - 8 Mainstage plus 4 youth productions. Position as a technical director; extensive experience in scenery supervises one part-time staff person and several talented construction techniques, estimating, budget tracking, mechanical volunteers. Will oversee and maintain a large costume shop, design, automation control, and stage rigging. Proficient with inventory, and active rental program. Complete job description 3DAutoCAD. Position is full-time salaried with benefits. Goodman available upon request. Take a tour of our costume shop by visiting Theatre is an Equal Opportunity Employer, women and minorities the Ocala Civic Theatre facebook page. Salary: $34,000 plus health are encouraged to apply. Qualified candidates should send cover insurance and vacation. Stipend available for moving expenses. letter, resume and 3 references to: Send resume and cover letter to [email protected] or [email protected]. Full job description at: http:/ may be faxed to 352-236-0927. Position open until filled. /www.goodmantheatre.org/About/Work-At-Goodman/Employment/ . COSTUME MANAGER - SIGHT & SOUND THEATRES, Strasburg, Pennsylvania. Description: Provide leadership, oversight, and CARPENTER - Hartford Stage is seeking experienced, talented development to the team members of the Costume Department carpenter to join an established team for the 2012/2013 season. in all aspects of new show builds, remounting existing shows & Carpenter will build, load-in, and strike a 7-show season and should special events. Education/Experience: Applicable education and / be proficient with all shop tools, and theatrical construction. Welding or 2 - 5 years of experience in either a theatrical costume shop or and rigging experience preferred. Individuals should have the ability a fashion related industry. Supervisory or management experience to work in a team environment, build from shop drawings and required. To Apply: Submit application online at: sight-sound.com. meet deadlines. Competitive wages, overtime paid after 40 hours, For more information about Sight and Sound Theaters and for a and benefit package included. Send letter, resume and references full job description, please visit our website. www.sight-sound.com. to: Aaron Bleck, Technical Director, HARTFORD STAGE COMPANY, 50 Church Street, Hartford, CT 06103 or via email: COSTUME SHOP MANAGER - Responsibilities: Planning, [email protected]. EOE. scheduling and running all activities for the costume shop including time and materials bids, build calendar, shop meetings, fittings; CARPENTER ARTISAN - The CINCINNATI PLAYHOUSE IN THE Attendance at production meetings and dress rehearsals; Long- PARK, a two time Tony award winning LORT B theatre with a $10 range planning, acquisition and maintenance of equipment and million+ operating budget seeks a motivated, talented and dynamic materials/supplies. Maintenance of accurate budgets for labor individual to join our scenic fabrication team producing high quality shows and shop supplies; Providing leadership in the costume scenery for internationally famous designers and directors. The shop to create a respectful shop atmosphere. Qualifications: Five successful candidate will possess the following minimum years of professional experience in theatrical costume construction qualifications: Self-motivated team player that handles pressure or a related field. Draping and construction experience. Expertise well while working in a deadline oriented industry and embracing in costume crafts including dyeing, millinery, wigs preferred. a safety orientated work environment; The ability to self-critique Proficiency with costume shop equipment. Excellent organizational and correct their work while maintaining sensitivity to the overall and management skills. To apply, send cover letter, resume and artistic vision is paramount; A BFA in Technical Production or references to: Max Parrilla, Production Manager, STAGES ST. equivalent experience, with 3 years additional professional LOUIS, 444 Chesterfield Ctr, Ste 215, Chesterfield, MO 63017. experience; A documented ability to produce high quality finished Email: [email protected]. For more information, visit our scenery from theatrical construction prints using a variety of website at: www.stagesstlouis.org. materials including wood, steel, aluminum, foam, plastics, and fabric; Must be proficient in steel MIG welding; Experience with COSTUMER - COSTUME WORLD Inc. has immediate fulltime CNC and vacuform machinery and construction techniques; positions for costumers in locations in Austin, Texas; Dallas, Texas; Experience with stage rigging, both counterweight and chain motor; and Pittsburgh, Pa. Candidate must have theatrical costuming Familiarity with installation, operation and maintenance of stage background, possess period costume history knowledge, and be and scenery equipment such as winches, pneumatics and hydraulic creative. Experience in costume rental or working in a theatre is a

August 15, 2012 ARTSEARCH 13 Production plus. Must have good communication skills and ability to work FIRST HAND, COSTUME SHOP - JUILLIARD SCHOOL. Partnered with a variety of clients. Position requires working directly with with Draper and responsible for: industrial and domestic sewing, customers from individual needs to corporate events to theatrical hand sewing and cutting of fabric; preparing for and assisting costuming. Computer skills required. Email resumes to: Draper with fittings; assisting with alterations; supervising and [email protected]. preparing work for assistants, stitchers and per diem employees; teaching/mentoring shop interns; shopping for materials; assisting COSTUMER/COSTUME DESIGNER, COSTUME INTERN - with measurements, and fulfilling maintenance duties. Candidates COSTUME WORLD Theatrical, the nation’s largest costume rental must have: two years’ experience in a professional costume shop; company has openings in their theatrical division and Broadway previous experience in the construction of costumes for opera, Collection Museum in south Florida for Costume pullers, Costume drama, and dance productions; ability to maintain a professional designers, and costume interns- applicants must have a demeanor at all times; strong verbal communication skills. background in theatrical costuming - experience in costume rental Experience working in an educational institution and training staff a plus. The positions are fulltime however seasonal contracts are or interns helpful. The Juilliard School has an ongoing commitment a possibility. Applicants must have extensive knowledge of costume to the principles and practices of diversity and inclusiveness history as well as being familiar with the wardrobe requirements throughout the community and strongly encourages applications for popular theatrical productions. The positions involve pulling from candidates who would enhance the diversity of the School’s and designing costumes to fulfill wardrobe requests from stock. staff. The Juilliard School is committed to providing a safe and Recent college graduates are encouraged to apply to be interns productive learning and working environment. Therefore, or costumer assistants. Ideal candidates will be self motivated employment with Juilliard will be contingent upon satisfactory individuals with excellent communication skills. Computer completion of a background check. Please send cover letter with competence required. Applicants should call 800-423-7496 prior salary history and resume to: [email protected]. Please include to sending resumes. Salary and benefits based on experience. job code A301FHP in the subject of your email. Moving expenses provided. HEAD ELECTRICIAN - Yale School of Drama/YALE REPERTORY DRAPER/PATTERNMAKER - RESIDENT ENSEMBLE PLAYERS / THEATRE seeks a Head Electrician. Working in an environment of PTTP, an AEA company located at the University of Delaware seeks graduate students and professionals, responsibilities include an intelligent, mature artisan for the position of Draper/ hanging lights, focus calls, maintenance and repair of lighting Patternmaker. Responsible for the patterning, draping, drafting inventories. Opportunity to audit MFA level courses while expanding and fitting of all costume pieces for the REP-PTTP productions. professional resume credits. Salary range: $725 - $800/wk. plus Work in tandem with the designer in executing the specified design. Yale University benefits package. Full-time, eight-month renewable Act as floor manager supervising first hands, stitchers, craft artisans position (September through mid-May), start date negotiable. and students. Teach specific techniques required in the construction Review of applications will continue until the position is filled. Visit and finishing of all garments. The successful candidate will have our website at: www.yale.edu/jobs and go to Search Openings. a minimum of 5 years of professional draping and costume shop To find this position, look for the Stars Requisition number field, experience as well as formal training in draping and cutting period enter 17943BR, scroll to the bottom of the screen and press Search. costumes, strong communication skills and the ability to supervise If you are interested in the position, press the blue “Apply to multiple projects and costume shop personnel. Our professional Job(s)” button. Make sure to upload your resume (which includes costume shop will be producing 5-6 fully mounted classical theatre 3 references), and include a cover letter referencing position productions for each academic year. Please view our website for 17943BR. Yale University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity more theatre information: www.udel.edu. Apply: http:// employer. Yale values diversity in its faculty, staff, and students www.udel.edu/udjobs/. Please submit a one-page cover letter and and strongly encourages applications from women and members your resume as one document along with names, addresses and of underrepresented minority groups. Visit our website at telephone numbers of at least three references in the online www.yale.edu/jobs and go to SEARCH OPENINGS. To find this application. position, look for the STARS Requisition number field, enter 17943BR, scroll to the bottom of the screen and press SEARCH. If ELECTRICIAN - The SHAKESPEARE THEATRE COMPANY, a you are interested in the position, press the blue “Apply to Job(s)” prominent multi-venue LORT B+ theatre in Washington, DC, seeks button. Make sure to upload your resume (which includes 3 an Electrician to join a 5 person team. The Electrician will work on references), and include a cover letter referencing position STC productions and presentations, as well as rental events. The 17943BR. Yale University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity successful candidate will have at least three years of professional employer. Yale values diversity in its faculty, staff, and students electrics experience and at least two years of professional console and strongly encourages applications from women and members programming. The primary responsibilities include programming of underrepresented minority groups. and running shows on an ETC Eos console. Position is year-round, full-time with excellent benefits. Applicants must have significant HEAD PROJECTION TECHNICIAN - Yale School of Drama/YALE ETC Eos/Ion programming experience, experience with networked REPERTORY THEATRE seeks a Head Projection Technician. Working lighting controls, and be comfortable managing and maintaining in an environment of graduate students and professionals, large and complex plots for several weeks at a time. Applicants responsibilities include installation and maintenance of video and should also have familiarity with Vectorworks, Lightwright, moving projection systems for up to 14 productions per season. Position lights, color scrollers, atmospherics, a proven ability to maintain a will occasionally serve as the projection operator and may work large and complex light plot over several weeks, adaptability with with other production departments. Opportunity to audit MFA level renters and high profile one day events, and experience with courses while expanding professional resume credits. Knowledge standard shop tools. For additional requirements and to apply for of current projection equipment, video signals, and both Macintosh this position, please visit our website at: http:// and Windows computer systems required; experience with www.shakespearetheatre.org/about/opportunities/jobs.aspx. No Watchout, Isadora & QLab software preferred. Salary range: $725 calls, please. EEOC. - $800/wk. plus Yale University benefits package. Full-time, eight-

14 ARTSEARCH August 15, 2012 Production month renewable position (September through mid-May), start productions, and assisting special events and rentals. Skills include date negotiable. Review of applications will continue until the maintenance and repair of conventional and moving lighting position is filled. Visit our website at: www.yale.edu/jobs and go equipment, computer knowledge, time/budget management, to search openings. To find this position, look for the Stars attention to detail, ability to lead others, plus a love of theatre. Requisition number field, enter 18047BR, scroll to the bottom of Experience with Obsession II and Expression boards required. BA the screen and press Search. If you are interested in the position, in Technical Theatre or 2-4 years experience preferred. Salary press the blue “Apply to Job(s)” button. Make sure to upload your upper 20s annually, eligible for Olney Theatre Center’s benefits resume (which includes 3 references), and include a cover letter package. Send resume/cover letter/three references Master referencing position 18047BR. Yale University is an affirmative Electrician Email: [email protected]. Fax: 301-924-2654. action/equal opportunity employer. Yale values diversity in its faculty, staff, and students and strongly encourages applications MASTER ELECTRICIAN / SOUND ENGINEER - TEMPLE from women and members of underrepresented minority groups. UNIVERSITY. The Master Electrician/Sound Engineer (ME/SE) will provide lighting and audio technical supervision and support for ILLUSTRATOR/DESIGN STUDIO ASSISTANT - MACY’S, all theater department main season productions and related Parade Studio. Work as a sketch artist, illustrator, sculptor, model performance projects. The position will work directly with Faculty maker on floats, balloons & studio projects. Collaborates with and MFA Lighting Design graduate students, serving as Master design studio director & the production director on research & Electrician, and as Sound Engineer with guest sound designers, design of projects for the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade & other as well as with graduate and undergraduate students as the Sound events. http://www.macysjobs.com/, Job #PAR00205. Engineer. Minimum Qualifications: The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor’s degree in technical theatre, though an MFA is preferred. LIGHTING & SOUND SUPERVISOR - NEW YORK UNIVERSITY Candidates should have extensive experience mixing live sound Tisch School of the Arts, a globally recognized center of study in for large scale musical productions, including knowledge and performing and cinematic arts located in lower Manhattan, seeks experience working with wireless microphones, excellent a full-time Lighting & Sound Supervisor to work in the Department collaboration, communication and troubleshooting skills are also of Drama. Under the direction of the Lighting and Sound Director, required. He/she must also possess knowledge of: electrics, the Lighting and Sound Supervisor will take the lead in the theatrical lighting instruments, automated moving lights and lighting coordination and safe installation of sound and video systems and consoles, DMX setup and operation. In addition, the candidate will assist as needed in the safe installation of theatrical lighting must have a basic understanding of video and communications and sound plots for Undergraduate Drama productions. Work will systems. Main responsibilities will be centered on scheduling, include the supervision of student staff and crews, and adherence installation and operation of lighting and audio equipment, to production schedules and budgets. The Lighting & Sound managing student labor, equipment maintenance and inventory, Supervisor also will assist the Lighting and Sound Director to and providing support for Department produced events. The ME/ oversee inventory, tracking, and maintenance of department SE will oversee, train and mentor students in a hands-on work lighting, sound, and projection equipment and provides instruction environment during afternoon shop hours and by attending all to undergraduate theatre majors in theatrical lighting and sound technical rehearsals. The position requires being on duty/on call technology and practices. Evening and weekend schedules during for public performances. Evenings and weekend work required. production periods. Candidates should have no less than 3 years For additional pay, opportunities may exist to teach a class in technical/supervisory experience in lighting and and Sound Design or design Sound/Video for the main stage season, installation as well as demonstrated experience in VectorWorks, based on qualifications and experience. For more information about Q-Lab, Isadora, Watchout, ETC dimming & control systems, and the position and Temple University, please contact: Matthew Miller, other applicable software programs and equipment. To apply, Production Manager and Chair of the Search Committee. Resumes, please visit: www.nyucareers.com/ to submit your cover letter, cover letters, and samples should be submitted to: resume and application. NYU accepts on-line applications only. [email protected]. Temple University actively subscribes to a Refer to Job #20093790 and use referral source code - N2. NYU policy of equal employment opportunity, and will not discriminate encourages applications from women and minorities. against any employee or applicant because of race, age, sex, color, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, religion, LIGHTING AND SOUND SUPERVISOR - The FRANCIS MARION ancestry or national origin, marital status, genetic information, or UNIVERSITY Performing Arts Center is currently seeking a Lighting political affiliation. Minorities and women are encouraged to apply. and Sound Supervisor for a new multi-purpose facility in downtown Florence, SC which opened in Fall 2011. This facility houses an MECHANICAL/STRUCTURAL SUPERVISOR - SIGHT & 849-seat proscenium space, a 100-seat flexible Black Box, a 500- SOUND THEATRES®, Strasburg, Pennsylvania - Description: seat amphitheatre, and an academic wing for the Department of Provide department leadership, counsel and procurement of Fine Arts. One of three full-time staff members for the facility, this material for project construction to proceed as planned by the position will serve the lighting and sound needs for presenting Show Engineering Department. Education/Experience: 2 - 5 years events in theatre, dance and music. For the complete position of theatrical, construction, and supervisory experience preferred. description, requirements, and application materials, please visit: To Apply: Submit application online at sight-sound.com. For more www.fmarion.edu, Quick Links: Human Resources - Avaliable information about Sight and Sound Theaters and for a full job Positions. An Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Institution. description please visit our website. www.sight-sound.com.

MASTER ELECTRICIAN - OLNEY THEATRE CENTER, an AEA PRODUCTION OPERATIONS & SAFETY DIRECTOR - Full- COST theater with four performance facilities producing an eight- time, Exempt - Purpose: To oversee operational functions of play season plus special events, seeks full-time Master Electrician Production Department and manage production’s safety program. to join team for inventory management, interpretation of plots Please visit www.sfopera.com/employment to see a full job and paperwork, prep work for each show, coordinating and running announcement for this position. Application Instructions: Email hang and focus for all productions and events, board programming required cover letter and resume with salary requirements to: for all productions, board operator for minimum of four mainstage [email protected], or fax to 415-551-6297. No phone calls,

August 15, 2012 ARTSEARCH 15 Production please. San Francisco Opera only retains résumés that are sent in areas. Recruits, hires, and supervises over-hire artisans. Performs response to specific, posted job openings. SAN FRANCISCO OPERA other duties as assigned by the Production Manager. Proficiency is an equal employment opportunity employer committed to with Photoshop, Word, Excel, and similar programs - MAC and PC. diversity of staff Must demonstrate ability with common wood and metal working, hand and stationary tools. Sewing and upholstery skills, crafts, PRODUCTION STAGE MANAGER - IMAGO THEATRE, based in and knowledge of scene painting required. Applicants must have Portland, OR seeks production manager who resides in Portland strong organizational skills, budget development and management to oversee national and international tours of “ZooZoo”. ability. University training and New York City experience preferred. Responsibilities including overseeing personnel, liaison with Salary appropriate to experience. Benefits package. Letter and producers and presenters, oversee focus and cueing of light plot, resume with references to: Christopher Boll, Production Manager, oversee playback sound. Must have extensive experience in 416 West 42nd Street, New York, NY 10036. Email: technical theatre with a complete understanding of diverse lighting [email protected]. EOE. systems, light boards, light plot drafting and current lighting software. Ability to communicate, oversee and manage small and REHEARSAL ADMINISTRATOR - HOUSTON GRAND OPERA is large crews. Must have a complete understanding of stage accepting resumes for a Rehearsal Administrator. This individual management and communication skills to call show cues. Ability oversees scheduling and facilitates communication for all to be flexible and patient in small to mid-size theaters (and amateur production-related rehearsals, performances, and company events, crews) as well as experience in overseeing a production in 2,000 working closely with guest artists and HGO Studio artists and to 3,000 seat venues. Can be calm under pressure and ability to interacting with all other HGO departments. Primary responsibilities be a compassionate leader. Must have a history of touring include the creation and management of current and out-year experience and understand the mindset of touring. Should be a production calendars, the management and contracting of people person; enjoy conversation and a diversity of people. Should rehearsal and performance venues, and the hiring and supervision want to tour to explore the world and want to travel. Must have of all supers, child wranglers, light walkers, and other non-singing the flexibility to accept tours that are sporadic (this is not full specialty performers. Successful candidate is a highly-motivated employment). Compensation commensurate with experience. To self-starter with a Bachelor of Arts degree and 2-4 years’ apply, send a letter of introduction with a resume. Review our site experience in production administration or production stage at: www.imagotheatre.com. Email: [email protected]. management in a professional arts organization; and available for evening and weekend work. Must possess strong organizational PRODUCTION STAGE TECHNICIAN - PRINCETON UNIVERSITY skills and an ability to work independently. He/she is able to be a - This position assists the Production Supervisor in the executing calming, rational presence with a wide range of artistic & planning of the day-to-day production of all events, theatrical & personalities, and has a proven ability to analyze problems and concert productions held at two auditoriums. This position assists quickly present creative solutions. Previous production in the care & preservation of the auditoriums and helps assure administration or stage management experience required. This the safety of performers & the audience. Provides stage production full-time, year-round position offers salary plus full benefits guidance to student theaters on campus & also inspects their package. For a complete job description, see “About HGO” at facilities for compliance with safety & housekeeping standards. www.houstongrandopera.org. Email resume with cover letter and Position assists with the production of approx 160 performances, 3 references by August 20, 2012 to: [email protected]. 200 rehearsals along with recording sessions & special events. Responsibilities entail: Working with clients during pre-production SCENE SHOP SUPERVISOR - The Department of Theatre & planning on various aspects of production; participates in the actual Dance at Southeast Missouri State University is accepting production of programs; in the post-production & completion applications for a Scene Shop Supervisor, full-time renewable stages; Assisting in the planning, designing, drawing & rendering professional staff position. Residency required during 9-month stage set ups & concepts for special auditorium events & projects; academic year, but 12-month salary schedule with full benefits. Maintaining complex lighting (including an automated system), Beautiful facilities; BFA/BA program; 165 majors; 13 FT Faculty. video, stage lift & rigging equipment, & orders equipment & Manage the daily operations of scene shop; Oversee construction supplies. The successful candidate should have at least four years of scenery, welding, stage rigging, scene painting, and assist in of experience in the principles and techniques of theater production, these operations; Assist in planning and organizing projects; stage management, sound reinforcement, and stage craft; sound Conduct routine general maintenance, provide upkeep of shop safety procedures and practices as applied to theater and staging machinery, and provide inventory management; Assist with scenery production; variety of construction trades; solid background in installations and strikes of all department productions. Bachelor’s lighting design; lighting board programming and operation needed degree in Theatre with emphasis in technical theatre required, for the production of all forms of live performance and presentation. plus professional experience. Salary commensurate with education Prior experience with production specific software such as and experience. Full job description & required qualifications Lightwight, VectorWorks, and/or AutoCad.) The finalist will be available at: http://www.semo.edu/hr/employment/ required to successfully pass a background check and a pre- staff_vacancies_43180.htm. Submit a letter of interest addressing employment physical. To view a full job description and apply, all position qualifications and how you learned of this position, a visit our jobsite at: http://jobs.princeton.edu/applicants/ current resume, and the names and telephone numbers of three Central?quickFind=62148. professional references via email to [email protected] or mail to: Dana Seabaugh, Employment Specialist, Human Resources, PROPERTIES SUPERVISOR - PLAYWRIGHTS HORIZONS seeks SOUTHEAST MISSOURI STATE UNIVERSITY, One University Plaza, full-time staff position. In concert with the director, designers, Cape Girardeau, MO 63701. Accepting applications through August stage management, and production department: acquires, 3, 2012. (The position is available immediately and will remain fabricates, modifies, maintains, strikes or stores all properties for open until filled.) six play season. Co-ordinates with TD: order and maintenance of off-site shop and stock and equipment; on-site prop fabrication

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SCENIC CHARGE ARTIST - JUILLIARD SCHOOL. The Scenic draftsperson/production staff employee. Knowledge of technical Charge oversees the painting of all scenery and props for a season theatre, production systems, architectural drawings, and proficiency inclusive of Opera, Drama, and Dance productions in 5 performance in AutoCAD required, experience in Revit preferred. Send cover spaces. Responsible for the hiring of shop staff, budgeting, letter, résumé and references to [email protected]. scheduling of work flow, maintenance of work and theatre spaces, and maintaining a safe working environment. Additionally the THEATRICAL TECHNICIAN - UNIVERSITY AT BUFFALO Center Scenic Charge is responsible for the mentoring of two scenic interns for the Arts. Candidate to provide hands-on technical support, throughout the school year. Candidates must have at least 3 years’ primarily providing day-of-event lightboard operation & “master leadership experience in a professional paint shop, be proficient electrician” duties on a wide range of events. Provide video in industry software, have strong organizational and interpersonal projection, special effects, stage technology with sound & staging/ skills, have an eye for detail and the ability to follow through. The rigging support. Work with lighting designers. Instruct/lead student Juilliard School has an ongoing commitment to the principles and & non-student crew lighting calls. Bachelor’s Degree required. 2- practices of diversity and inclusiveness throughout the community 3 years experience working as theatrical technician. Knowledge and strongly encourages applications from candidates who would of ETC Light boards, DMX & Net3 (ACN) networking & current enhance the diversity of the School’s staff. The Juilliard School is safe practices of electricity in entertainment & concert field. committed to providing a safe and productive learning and working Knowledge in operation, programming & troubleshooting of moving environment. Therefore, employment with Juilliard will be lights, color scrollers, followspots & conventional fixtures. contingent upon satisfactory completion of a background check. Knowledge of video projectors, video switchers & integration with Please send cover letter with salary history and resume to: live cameras, PowerPoint & playback programs. Work hours [email protected]. Please include job code A301SCA in the subject includes days, nights & weekends. Must be able to lift 50 pounds of your email. & load stage weights. For more information and to submit application materials, go to: www.ubjobs.buffalo.edu/applicants/ STAGE CARPENTER - Trinity Repertory Company (LORT B & D) Central?quickFind=55282. The University at Buffalo is an Equal is seeking a Stage Carpenter for the 2012-2013 season. Duties Opportunity Employer/Recruiter. include assisting the Scene Shop with the construction and implementation of scenic requirements for all mainstage and other TOUR SOUND ENGINEER - Springer Theatricals, the national Trinity Repertory Company produced shows. Would also be touring program of the SPRINGER OPERA HOUSE, the State responsible for the operation, repair and preventive maintenance Theatre of Georgia, seeks a sound engineer for its 2013 tour of of performance related machinery, as well as the inspection and “The Marvelous Wonderettes.” This is a very challenging tour which repair of rigging. The applicant would be required to work during includes many one-nighters and several sit-downs in venues with rehearsals and all performances. The applicant must possess a wide range of technical capabilities. Sound Engineer is responsible knowledge of scenic construction, rigging, motors, and basic for quickly assessing, adapting and maximizing the system of each electrical circuits. Must have the ability to lift seventy five pounds, new performance space to the needs of the show. Our sound communicate clearly, and work at heights. Please send cover letter engineers need to be resourceful, flexible, friendly and sensitive and resume to: [email protected]. Mail to: Karl Orrall, c/o to the concerns of the presenter. Note: When applying, please TRINITY REPERTORY COMPANY, 201 Washington Street, indicate whether you have stage management experience. Contract Providence, RI 02903. period: January - April, 2013. Send resume and references to: Tour Manager Gil Hunter, [email protected] STAGE MANAGER / ASSOCIATE PRODUCTION MANAGER - HOUSTON BALLET, America’s fourth largest ballet company, seeks WIG SUPERVISOR - The SHAKESPEARE THEATRE COMPANY, a candidates for its Stage Manager / Associate Production Manager Tony Award winning multi-venue LORT B+ theatre in Washington, position for its 2012/13 season. For a full job description and DC, is seeking an experienced Wig Supervisor. The Wig Supervisor application information, please go to: http:// is responsible for maintaining the artistic integrity and design of www.houstonballet.org/Inside_Houston_Ballet/ the production through daily maintenance, styling and application Employment_Opportunities/Stage_Manager_Associate_ of all wigs, facial hair and specialty makeup application (as needed). Production_Manager/. No phone calls, please. This position is also responsible for load-in/strike of wigs/wardrobe for STC and rental productions/events, running shows (including STAGE TECHNICIAN - The theatre department at CALIFORNIA dressing as needed), training/supervision of overhire staff, as well STATE UNIVERSITY, STANISLAUS is looking for a Stage Tech II. as stocking wig/hair supplies and maintenance of wig rooms in This is a full-time 10-month position with an excellent benefit both STC theatres. Required: Proven level of skill and artistry with package. This person will work closely with the technical director wig styling and maintenance of human hair/ lace fronted wigs, to help build all sets, supervise student workers, and deal with all ventilation and makeup application. A Bachelors degree in Theatre general technical questions. Please go to the following link and (or equivalent professional experience) and at least 3-5 years of follow instructions: http://www.csustan.edu/HR/ professional wig/makeup industry experience in an equivalent Employment_Opportunities/Staff/documents/PerfArtsTechII theatre or opera company required. Evening and weekend hours TheatreJA7.16.12.pdf. required. Year round position with excellent benefits. For additional information about our work and to apply for this position, please THEATRE CONSULTING DRAFTSPERSON - The SHALLECK visit our website at: http://www.shakespearetheatre.org/about/ COLLABORATIVE, INC. (www.shalleck.com) in San Francisco offers opportunities/jobs.aspx. Do not send portfolios at this time. No comprehensive consulting services in the planning and design of calls, please. EEOC. spaces for the performing arts and theatre production systems. We are currently seeking an appropriately qualified, full-time,

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and embrace a fast-paced work environment. This is a full-time Career Development (40+ hours weekly) commitment commencing immediately and concluding in June 2013. Only candidates who can commit to the entire apprenticeship period can be considered. Furnished housing ADMINISTRATIVE INTERN 2012-2013 SEASON - FLORIDA (shared) and a modest weekly stipend are provided. Candidates REPERTORY THEATRE, entering its 15th Anniversary Season of should submit ASAP a cover letter, resume, two references, and a Award-winning professional regional theatre, seeks an one-page personal statement discussing your desire to apprentice Administrative Intern to assist in the administrative office’s daily with Cleveland Play House to: [email protected]. operations. The successful candidate will work well under pressure Please include “2012-13 Artistic Apprentice” in the subject line. and on deadline, have a positive attitude, great organization skills, Open until filled. Visit www.clevelandplayhouse.com for more and excellent written & verbal communication skills. This intern information about CPH. will work on a number of different projects and work closely with a variety of personnel in various departments: company COMMUNICATION AND CONFERENCES INTERN - THEATRE management, development, business office, marketing, casting, COMMUNICATIONS GROUP. Intern will assist the three-person box office, and front of house. Intermediate to advanced knowledge Communications and Conferences team with strategic of computers is a plus; this intern will work on Word, Excel, Theatre communications and conference programming. Intern will assist Manager, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Windows and other software. with all planning, correspondence, registrant materials and other Must be willing to work hard and to learn on the job. There is logistics for TCG’s annual Fall Forum, National Conference, as well excellent opportunity for advancement and possibility for growth. as other TCG programming, including in-person and virtual Contract dates are mid-Sept. 2012 through May 2013. A $150 meetings. Intern will be responsible for writing materials, including weekly stipend and housing are included. Submit resume and press releases, pitches, backgrounders, etc. Intern will develop references to Business Manager, Jason Bogden at: story ideas/angles, create targeted media lists, research and [email protected]. identify speaking opportunities for TCG leadership and monitor media coverage on the organization and of TCG constituents (i.e. ADVOCACY/EDUCATION AND MANAGEMENT PROGRAMS members, grant recipients, writers). The internship is best suited INTERN - THEATRE COMMUNICATIONS GROUP. Intern will for someone who wants to gain an understanding of the diverse provide administrative support for both the advocacy/education and vast national theatre field. The ideal candidate is organized, and management departments. Working as part of a two detail-oriented, able to work in close collaboration and think quickly department team, the intern’s responsibilities include compiling on his or her feet. Candidates should be fluent in Microsoft Word topical research, coordinating professional development programs, and Excel - and have excellent communication, writing and editing editing online publications and attending staff and project meetings, skills. The candidate should also be a pragmatic, curious problem as necessary. The intern will also work with staff to analyze and solver, who has knowledge of (and interest in) theatre. For the craft advocacy messaging on various legislative issues. The most up-to-date information, please visit our website at: http:// candidate must be organized, personable, detail-oriented, possess www.tcg.org/about/internships.cfm. To apply, please email a excellent writing, communication and computer skills and work résumé, writing sample and cover letter, indicating your 1) term well under pressure. For the most up-to-date information, please availability (spring, summer or fall) and 2) primary area(s) of visit our website at: http://www.tcg.org/about/internships.cfm. To interest to: Laurie Baskin, TCG Internship Program apply, please email a résumé, writing sample and cover letter, ([email protected]) by Monday, August 20, 2012. indicating your 1) term availability (spring, summer or fall) and 2) primary area(s) of interest to: Laurie Baskin, TCG Internship COSTUME INTERN - Florida Studio Theatre, a LORT D regional Program ([email protected]) by Monday, August 20, 2012. theatre in Sarasota, FL, is seeking a costume intern. Duties include wardrobe and maintenance, stitching, beginning cutting and APPRENTICESHIPS - Year-round small professional theatre in draping, costume crafts (millinary, hair and make-up, footwear, upstate NY seeks recent college graduates for great apprenticeship etc.), costume and other duties as assigned. The opportunities in all areas of theatre: production / technical, right individual will be an energetic, upbeat person who is willing marketing / public relations, fundraising, administration, box office to learn and integrate into a fast paced and productive costume / front of house, etc. Four performing spaces; Education Program; studio environment. For more information on the theatre, log onto national and regional touring program. Stipend, housing, and our website at: www.floridastudiotheatre.org. Dates of contract: possible performance opportunities. Resume and references to: are September 4, 2012 - September 1, 2013. Please email cover DOWNSTAIRS CABARET THEATRE, 20 Windsor Street, Rochester, letter and resume with references to: James Ashford, Casting & NY 14605-2935. Fax: 585-454-0260. Email: Hiring Coordinator, FLORIDA STUDIO THEATRE. Email: [email protected]. [email protected]. ARTISTIC APPRENTICE - CLEVELAND PLAY HOUSE, the nation’s DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT INTERN - The PALEY CENTER first regional theatre, is in the midst of an institutional FOR MEDIA invites qualified students to take part in the ongoing transformation that includes a recent move to a new and unique Internship Program, designed to provide unique insight into the performing arts complex in Downtown Cleveland. CPH now seeks worlds of network, cable, and international broadcasting, as well select candidates for our 2012-2013 Artistic apprenticeship. This as valuable experience in nonprofit administration. This is an unpaid season-long learning intensive offers the chosen candidate the internship. College Credit may be available through participating opportunity to work alongside the nation’s top theatre artists and schools. The Development Intern will report to and assist the Vice professionals, and most directly with CPH’s artistic director and President of Development in all facets of administrative support, associate artistic director. The apprentice will be vested with fundraising and other tasks as assigned. Duties include but are significant responsibilities, including dramaturgy and script analysis. not limited to fielding phone calls, conducting follow up phone Candidates should be detail-oriented, organized, self-motivated,

18 ARTSEARCH August 15, 2012 Career Development calls, writing, scheduling appointments and meetings, mass proficiency in their chosen areas of concentration and the desire mailings, and other related tasks. The position will aid the VP in to develop job skills through the diverse opportunities available at producing documents, briefing papers, reports and presentations. the Alley Theatre. Applicants should possess basic computer Qualifications: Strong verbal and written communication skills, literacy, excellent teamwork and communication skills, initiative ability to work independently, strong computer skills. Ability to and flexibility. Fitzpatrick applicants must be able to commit to a juggle multiple tasks with strong attention to detail. Must be a 40 hours a week from January 7 to April 19, 2013. Internships are highly motivated, self-starter, exercise creativity, take initiative, available in both Production and Administrative departments. Please and have the ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced see our website for a complete list at www.alleytheatre.org/ environment. Intern applications are accepted on an ongoing basis Internships. Fitzpatrick Interns receive a $100 weekly stipend, with the following schedule. We are currently reviewing resumes free parking and complimentary tickets to Alley productions. They for Fall 2012 internships. Email resume and cover letter to Erin do not receive any assistance with housing and transportation. Frederick at: [email protected]. Application deadline is October 15, 2012. The complete application should be mailed, emailed or faxed to: Rochelle Sanders, Training DEVELOPMENT INTERN - THEATRE COMMUNICATIONS Programs Manager. ALLEY THEATRE, 615 Texas Ave., Houston, GROUP. Intern will learn how a non-profit raises money from TX 77002. Email: [email protected]. Fax: 713-222-6542. different funders and the different approach to each (institutional funders versus individuals). In addition, this individual will learn GRAPHIC DESIGN INTERN - THEATRE COMMUNICATIONS the format for a grant proposal for institutional funders GROUP. Intern will have the opportunity to take part in the creative (foundations, corporations and governmental agencies), how to process of graphic design, turning a concept into reality. Intern conduct prospect research on potential funders, and about the will assist TCG’s Creative Director in magazine production from complete process of cultivating donors from research to initial design to production to pre-press to web. This individual will also approach to applying to processing grants and submitting reports. work closely with the Senior Designer on in-house collateral The ideal candidate is an organized self-starter with office projects, designing ads, creating web graphics and producing flyers experience, fluent in MS Word, Excel and Outlook and interested and brochures. Candidates must have strong communication design in non-profit arts fundraising. For the most up-to-date information, skills and possess the ability to effectively use Adobe Creative please visit our website at: http://www.tcg.org/about/ Suite. This is a very hands-on position and ideal for someone internships.cfm. To apply, please email a résumé, writing sample interested in building one’s graphic design portfolio. In addition to and cover letter, indicating your 1) term availability (spring, summer your resume and cover letter, please send seven PDF samples of or fall) and 2) primary area(s) of interest to: Laurie Baskin, TCG your best work or provide us with your website URL with your Internship Program ([email protected]) by Monday, August 20, 2012. application materials. Please submit all materials as PDFs, not Word documents. For the most up-to-date information, please EVENTS & MEMBERSHIP INTERN - The PALEY CENTER FOR visit our website at: http://www.tcg.org/about/internships.cfm. To MEDIA invites qualified students to take part in the ongoing apply, please email a résumé, writing sample and cover letter, Internship Program, designed to provide unique insight into the indicating your 1) term availability (spring, summer or fall) and 2) worlds of network, cable, and international broadcasting. This is primary area(s) of interest to: Laurie Baskin, TCG Internship an unpaid internship. College Credit may be available through Program ([email protected]) by Monday, August 20, 2012. participating schools. Intern supports Events & Membership department in all aspects of events and cultivation. Interns INTERNATIONAL AND ARTISTIC PROGRAMS INTERN - participate in programs and events including production related THEATRE COMMUNICATIONS GROUP. Intern will provide responsibilities, food & beverage, and décor and onsite event administrative support and research on cultural and artistic support. Interns also provide administrative support including but exchange opportunities for professional theatre practitioners. not limited to database entry, mass mailings, fielding calls, and Intern will also provide general operating support for the conducting follow up calls. Position interacts with other departments department that administers all of TCG’s grants and fellowship including curatorial, public relations, education, registrar, public programs for theatres and individual artists. The intern will have programming, and others, in order to help the department achieve their own, distinct project to manage during their internship. its objectives. Qualifications: Strong verbal and written Additional responsibilities include assisting in the hands-on communication skills, ability to work independently, strong communication with grant recipients, organization of grant selection computer skills with an interest in corporate events and marketing/ panels, recipient convenings and teleconferences, maintaining development. Ability to juggle multiple tasks with strong attention departmental records, developing online resources and content, to detail. Must be a highly motivated, self-starter, exercise creativity, attending staff and project meetings as needed and spearheading take initiative, and have the ability to work under pressure in a specific projects to be determined, over the course of the fast-paced environment. Email resume and cover letter to internship. The ideal candidate is an organized self-starter with Kimberley Hartmann at: [email protected]. We are office experience, fluent in MS Word, Excel and Outlook. currently reviewing resumes for Fall 2012 internships. International theatre experience and proficiency in other languages is desired, but not required. For the most up-to-date information, FITZPATRICK INTERNSHIPS AT THE ALLEY THEATRE - Alley please visit our website at: http://www.tcg.org/about/ Theatre’s Fitzpatrick Internships provide training and educational internships.cfm. To apply, please email a résumé, writing sample opportunities to recent college graduates and students that will and cover letter, indicating your 1) term availability (spring, summer supplement a strong theatrical education and act as a bridge for or fall) and 2) primary area(s) of interest to: Laurie Baskin, TCG early career professionals. Fitzpatrick interns participate in and Internship Program ([email protected]) by Monday, August 20, 2012. observe a professional theatre environment during the main theatre season. They are guided and directed by experienced managers and directors. Applicants are expected to demonstrate entry-level

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INTERNSHIP LISTING - Internship opportunities are available at the ABINGDON THEATRE COMPANY (ATC). ATC develops and produces new plays by American playwrights and is currently celebrating its 20th season. Internships are available in Fundraising, Marketing, Literary, Finance, Production, and Administration. This is a hands-on internship where you will have the opportunity to make visible and essential contributions to the company. Interns are required to work 20 hours a week for a minimum of 3 months and are paid a weekly stipend to cover traveling costs. If interested please send resume and cover letter indicating area of interest to: [email protected].

INTERNSHIPS - Theatre Communications Group (TCG), the national service organization for the not-for-profit professional theatre, seeks to strengthen and promote the industry by providing professional development for theatre leaders, grants to theatres and theatre artists, research and data analysis for the field, advocacy on the federal level, and a variety of publications, including American Theatre magazine and our award-winning book program. TCG is looking for highly motivated, organized intern candidates with office experience to fill the following positions for our fall term: Advocacy/Education and Management Programs, Graphic Design, Development, International and Artistic Programs. To apply, please email a resume, writing sample and cover letter, indicating your term availability (spring, summer, fall) and primary area(s) of interest to: Laurie Baskin, TCG Internship Program, THEATRE COMMUNICATIONS GROUP, 520 Eighth Avenue, 24th floor, New York, NY 10018. Email: [email protected]. Phone: 212- 609-5900. Fax: 212-609-5901. Deadline to apply is Monday, August 20, 2012. More info is available on our website: http://www.tcg.org/ about/internships.cfm.

LIGHTING FELLOW - The OLD GLOBE seeks applicants for 2012- 2013 Lighting Fellowship position. Recently graduated or nearly graduated students interested in pursuing careers as theatrical lighting professionals will further develop skills through personalized mentoring by assisting Lighting Director in coordination of lighting department activities related to over fourteen season productions, and assisting in maintenance of department equipment and work areas. Responsibilities include computerized drafting, purchasing, applied electrical knowledge. Applicant must be meticulous and organized. Requires knowledge of Lightwright and Vectorworks, theatrical terminology, lighting industry design and electrical standards. Application requirements include: minimum 3 years educational training in BA or MFA Theatre Arts Design/Technology program, valid driver’s license, flexible schedule including nights and weekends. Program begins August 2012 and ends July 2013. Schedule will fluctuate with an average 25+ hours per week depending on department/production needs. Participants will receive a part-time hourly-based salary, personalized mentoring, hands-on work experience, and complimentary tickets to each performance. Assistant lighting design opportunities will be offered when available in addition to the regular Lighting Fellow duties. We are unable to provide housing. Send cover letter, resume, Vectorworks drafting samples (in Vectorworks format), and PDF sample of final lighting plot and paperwork to: [email protected].

20 ARTSEARCH August 15, 2012 DRAMA AND DANCE DEPARTMENT CHAIR - The Tufts DANCE CHAIRPERSON - UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA, University Department of Drama and Dance seeks dynamic mid- CHARLOTTE, Department of Dance Chairperson: Associate career applicants for a position as advanced Associate or Full Professor/ Full Professor. Required qualifications: Candidates must Professor of Drama, who are prepared to help shape the future of hold a MFA, EdD, or PhD in a dance field and have a record of a well-established and expanding department with a nationally- significant professional activity in dance or related fields as well ranked graduate program. The successful candidate will serve as as a proven record of academic and professional leadership. All Department Chair immediately or within one year of arrival. The applications must be completed online at: https://jobs.uncc.edu. field of specialization is open. The position begins on September Applicants should submit the following: 1) a letter of intent 1, 2013. Qualifications: Required qualifications include a doctorate addressing: a) a vision for the department informed by national and substantial record of scholarship and publication; administrative trends in Dance and an understanding of the goals of the College, experience and demonstrated leadership in previous positions; and b) a clear statement outlining their educational philosophy; and a demonstrated commitment to excellent university teaching 2)a curriculum vita; 3)a list of 3 references with full contact and advising. Preferred qualifications include a background in information. Please direct any inquiries to Melanie White, Office interdisciplinary research, teaching, and/or programmatic Manager, Dept. of Dance, 9201 University City Blvd., Charlotte, initiatives; experience in directing plays; and experience in teaching NC 28223-0001 or [email protected]. A full job description students from under-represented groups. Responsibilities: Become can be found at https:// jobs.uncc.edu. For more information, chair of the department immediately or within one year of hire. please access: http://www.coaa.uncc.edu. Review of applications Teach new or existing undergraduate courses in theatre history, will begin November 16, 2012 and continue until the position is dramatic literature, and/or film studies. Preferably direct a filled. departmental major production every two or three years. Teach graduate seminars in specialized areas of research and scholarship. ACTING AND DEVELOPMENT TEACHERS - WATERWELL, a Participate in graduate program duties such as advising non-profit NYC theater company, partners with the Professional dissertations and assessing examinations. Advise some Performing Arts School to provide 6th-12th grade students with undergraduate majors and senior thesis projects. Support the comprehensive acting and theatre-making training. We are seeking university’s ongoing commitment to active citizenship and service. innovative, passionate teaching artists who are dedicated to The Department of Drama and Dance provides a strong liberal inspiring creativity, discipline, and collaboration. Classes meet twice arts approach to the intellectual, historical, and aesthetic a week from 1:20 pm - 3:20 pm for the whole school year. Must dimensions of performance. Our undergraduate program in drama be available early September 2012 - June 2013. Responsibilities: integrates acting, design, directing, dramatic literature and Design and implement Acting (experience with Commedia, Chekhov criticism, film studies, performance studies, technical theatre, and and modern American drama required) and/or Devising classes theatre history. Modern dance and creative work are at the core with rigorous criteria for public arts magnet school; Collaborate of curricular elements of our undergraduate dance program, which with senior staff and faculty to continually develop best practices; also offers several non-western forms throughout the year. The Participate in curriculum planning, and training meetings; Prepare program of study leading to the doctor of philosophy or master of and develop class curriculum, lesson plans, tests, papers, and arts degree in drama embraces theatre history, dramatic literature, projects; Grade and write comments for student assessment; dramatic theory and criticism, and research. It is expected that Supervise students in the classroom and during travel to off-site graduate students will already have attained a level of proficiency studios; Learn and reinforce all program policies in alignment with in the creative and/or performance aspects of theatre. For complete DOE rules. Qualifications: Significant teaching experience required, information, see the department website at: http://ase.tufts.edu/ prior work in public schools a plus; Exemplary classroom drama-dance. Located about five miles northwest of Boston, within management skills; Experience writing curricula and articulating easy access by public transportation to the cultural and social clear, active learning goals; Dedication to assessing student growth. resources of Boston and Cambridge, Tufts is recognized as one of Please send cover letter, resume, and sample lesson plan to: the premier liberal arts colleges within a research university. [email protected], as soon as possible. Excellence in scholarship and teaching are the school’s highest priorities. Its signature strengths are its emphasis on the application ASSISTANT PROFESSOR IN DANCE STUDIES - The of scholarship to civic engagement and active citizenship, as well Department of Theatre and Dance at Colorado College invites as its commitment to preparing today’s generation of university applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor faculty position students for transformational leadership in a changing world. to begin in the fall semester of 2013. We are a thirteen-member Applications: Send a letter of application, curriculum vitae, and department within a thriving liberal arts college. An undergraduate the names of three references to: Professor Barbara Wallace program housed in state-of-the-art facilities, we offer two majors Grossman, Drama Search Committee Chair, Department of Drama (theatre and dance) and two minors (dance and design.) and Dance, TUFTS UNIVERSITY, Medford, MA 02155. Review of Interdisciplinarity, collaboration and creative inquiry combined with applications begins October 20, 2012, and continues until the critical thinking are core curricular values. Qualified candidates position is filled. Tufts University is an Affirmative Action/Equal must possess a PhD in Dance Studies, Performance Studies or a Opportunity employer. We are committed to increasing the diversity related field with additional experience as a dance practitioner. of our faculty. Members of underrepresented groups are strongly Preference will be given to candidates whose scholarship draws encouraged to apply. on one or more of the following: postcolonial, diaspora, transnational studies, indigenous populations and cultural, social

August 15, 2012 ARTSEARCH 21 Education and/or political approaches to dance studies. Area studies might would like to include under “Other Documentation,” please combine include regions within Africa, Asia, the Caribbean, Latin, South into one Word (.doc) or PDF file and upload under “Attach Other and/or Native North America. In addition, the successful candidate Documents.” Three letters of recommendation should be sent via must have extensive experience within one or more intercultural email to: [email protected]. or non-western dance forms. Colorado College is committed to increasing the diversity of the College community and curriculum; ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF THEATRE AND FILM, candidates who can contribute to that goal are particularly COSTUME DESIGN - Position Number: D98798, Department: encouraged to apply and to identify themselves and their relevant Department of Theatre and Film FTE: 1.0 Job Type: Tenure Track, experience. Equal Opportunity Employer: The Colorado College Position Commencing: September 16, 2013. The Department of welcomes members of all groups and reaffirms its commitment Theatre and Film at PORTLAND STATE UNIVERSITY invites not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, religion, sex, applications for the position of resident costume designer. sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national Responsibilities include: Teaching costume design, costume origin, sexual orientation or disability in its educational programs, production, history of dress, and stage makeup, and other specialty activities, and employment practices, http:// courses in production; Designing or supervising costume for a employment.coloradocollege.edu/postings/826. For more minimum of one production per quarter; Mentoring student information about Colorado College: http:// designers; Supervising student and staff workers for in-load design www.coloradocollege.edu. Optional: performance DVD’s should assignments; Working closely with performance and other design/ be post marked no later than November 5 and sent to: Shawn technology faculty and staff; Engaging in departmental, school, Womack, Chair, Department of Theatre and Dance, COLORADO university, and community collaborations; Conducting significant COLLEGE, 14 E. Cache La Poudre, Colorado Springs, CO 80903. external scholarly/creative activity. Minimum Qualifications: Master of Fine Arts in Costume Design plus 3 years of applicable teaching ASSISTANT PROFESSOR IN THEATRE AND SCENIC/ and professional service; Demonstrated and continuing creative 10867 - The Department of Theatre agenda in professional theatre and film costume design and and Dance at SALISBURY UNIVERSITY is accepting applications production; Valid driver’s license. Salary and benefits competitive. for the tenure-track position of Assistant Professor in Theatre and For full description, criteria, and complete listing of vacancies, Scenic/Lighting Designer. Primary Job Duties: Scenic/lighting please visit our website at: www.pdx.edu/hr. Send questions to: design, development and budget administration for 3-4 theatre [email protected]. Portland State University is an Affirmative and 2 dance main stage productions, teaching 4 undergraduate Action, Equal Opportunity institution and welcomes applications theatre courses per academic year. Advising students and from diverse candidates and candidates who support diversity. supervising practicum crews. Completing creative/scholarly activity and providing service to the department, school, and the university. ASSISTANT PROFESSOR, ARTS MANAGEMENT - The Budget, report, collaborate, and interact collegially with a variety Meadows School of the Arts at SOUTHERN METHODIST of constituencies. Utilize an effective teaching style that supports UNIVERSITY seeks an arts marketing and development professor a diverse student body. Minimum Qualifications: MFA in Theatre to join a dynamic faculty in the Department of Arts Management Design with emphasis in Scenic and Lighting Design. University and Arts Entrepreneurship in Fall 2013. Essential are creative level teaching, experience and evidence of scenic and lighting energy, intellectual strength, and a deep understanding of the design proficiency. Union membership preferred. Required markets and forces that shape and respond to the arts. We Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Hand/digital drafting and design portfolio welcome candidates from all backgrounds. The candidate selected software. For more information including full job descriptions, will be expected to be a significant partner in connecting the division please visit our website: http://www.salisbury.edu/hr/jobs/ to an increasingly diverse and globally-connected community at default.asp?asearch=faculty. Application deadline September 27, the university and in the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex. The position 2012. is a tenure track Assistant Professor. Master’s degree required, PhD preferred. A record of successful teaching at the graduate ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF DRAMA - The Department of level is highly recommended. Salary commensurate with Drama at WASHINGTON COLLEGE invites applications for a tenure- experience. Full benefits package. The Meadows School of the track position as an assistant professor beginning in August 2013. Arts, one of the nation’s premier arts schools with a legacy of The successful candidate will hold a PhD or MFA, have a strong excellence, and the nationally recognized Cox School of Business commitment to the collaborative process and a dedication to combine resources to prepare administrative leadership for excellence in theatre education within an undergraduate liberal professional performing arts and visual arts organizations. The arts setting. Responsibilities will include teaching acting, directing program is small and highly selective. For detailed information, or voice depending on the applicant’s area of expertise; upper visit: www.smu.edu/Meadows/AreasOfStudy/ArtsManagement. level and specialized courses will also be expected in theater The successful candidate will have professional arts management history, literature, or theory. The standard teaching assignment is and/or teaching experience in Fundraising and Audience three courses per semester; directing productions within the faculty Development/Arts Marketing, as well as the ability to teach in at rotation serves as a course release. Other duties include least two of the following areas: Nonprofit Arts Budgeting and continuation of professional development, advising students, and Financial Management; Cultural Policy; Cultural Economics; participation in departmental and university governance. Entertainment Industry Structure, Marketing and Distribution. Application review will begin immediately and will continue until Please send cover letter, curriculum vitae and contact information the position is filled. Please send letter of application, curriculum for three references by November 15, 2012 to Search Committee, vitae, graduate transcripts from all institutions attended, and Division of Arts Management and Arts Entrepreneurship, SMU, PO teaching evaluations, if available, through our on line portal Box 750356, Dallas, TX 75275-0356, and reference position Consensus, at: https://highereddecisions.com/wcm/ number: 53008. Applications can be submitted electronically to: current_vacancies.asp. If you have more than one document you

22 ARTSEARCH August 15, 2012 Education [email protected] and will be accepted until position is filled. SMU all levels of acting, directing, and/or theatre history in a BA theatre will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national program as well as introductory courses in the college’s General origin, sex, age, disability, or veteran status. SMU is also committed Education program. Will also include directing 1 production per to the principle of nondiscrimination on the basis of sexual academic year. Responsibilities with HSRT will be to collaborate orientation. Hiring is contingent upon the successful completion with the Artistic Director in seasonal and strategic planning, to of a background check. lead the senior staff, manage the company’s fundraising, finances, and marketing, and to provide strategy, management, and ASSISTANT PROFESSOR/RESIDENT DESIGNER - The implementation for the day-to-day activities of the company. 12- Department of Drama at WASHINGTON COLLEGE invites month contract: 9-month appointment as Assistant or Associate applications for a tenure-track position as an assistant professor/ Professor with release time for HSRT administration, 3-month resident designer beginning in August 2013. The successful appointment as Managing Director for HSRT. Terminal degree candidate will hold a PhD or MFA, have a strong commitment to required; experience desired in college-level teaching, professional the collaborative process, a dedication to excellence in theatre theatre, and arts management. Starting date: January 7 or July education within an undergraduate liberal arts setting, and show 1, 2013. For more information, please visit: http://www.hope.edu/ significant promise as a scholar and/or creative artist. admin/provost/openposition.htm. Responsibilities will include teaching at least two areas of design - set, costumes, lights, sound, projections or video. Some familiarity ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR - Carnegie Mellon University, School with CAD is preferred. The standard teaching assignment is three of Drama, seeks a full time Associate Professor of Dramaturgy courses per semester; designing for departmental productions (Tenure Track). The ideal candidate will have a national or serves as a course release. Tenure line faculty are also expected international profile in production dramaturgy, literary to contribute courses to the first year writing and research program management, and/or as a professor of dramaturgy, as on a rotating basis with other members of the department. Other demonstrated by a record of accomplishment or publication in the duties include continuation of professional development, advising field. Applicants should hold a PhD, or MFA with professional students, and participation in departmental and university experience, and should have a strong background in theater history governance. For more information, please consult the college’s and knowledge of contemporary playwriting and new play website (http://www.washcoll.edu) and the department’s website development. In addition, expertise in the history of musical theater (http://drama.washcoll.edu/). Application review will begin is desirable. The ideal candidate will also have a minimum of immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Please three years teaching experience at the college level. We seek a send letter of application, curriculum vitae, graduate transcripts dynamic, student-centered teacher who can offer undergraduate from all institutions attended, and teaching evaluations, if available, courses in Dramaturgy (possible topics include Adaptation, History through our online portal Consensus, at: https:// of Theater, Theater Historiography, and Devised Theater) and highereddecisions.com/wcm/current_vacancies.asp. Three letters Special Topics in Drama, as well as graduate-level courses in of recommendation should be sent via email to: Performance History, Theory, and Criticism. In addition, we seek [email protected]. Washington College is an equal a knowledgeable professional who can advise undergraduate opportunity employer; women and members of traditionally majors in production dramaturgy and augment our success in underrepresented minority groups are strongly encouraged to connecting students to professional opportunities and resources. apply. The position is Pittsburgh based. Please send cover letter, detailed CV, teaching philosophy, and list of three references by October ASSISTANT/ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR OF ACTING - 1, 2012 to: Search Chair, Wendy Arons, School of Drama, Purnell MASTER TEACHER - The School of Theatre and Dance, Northern Center for the Arts, CARNEGIE MELLON UNIVERSITY, 5000 Forbes Illinois University (NAST accredited, U/RTA program), seeks Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15213. Inquiries by email to drama- applicants for a tenure-track position in Acting. Responsibilities: [email protected] or 412-268-2068. Directing the MFA Acting program; teaching in the BFA and MFA www.drama.cmu.edu. Carnegie Mellon University is an AA/EOE professional actor training programs; providing or supervising employer. coaching of actors in school productions, as well as participating in the work of the School. Required: Terminal degree, teaching ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR, ACTING - Carnegie Mellon University, experience in a professional training program and ongoing School of Drama, a professional BFA acting conservatory program, professional coaching experience. Pre-employment criminal seeks a full time Acting teacher at the level of Associate Professor background investigation required. Highly desirable: Directing (Tenure Track). Ideally, applicants should have at least five years experience and multicultural expertise or interest. Send cover letter, teaching experience plus substantial professional acting/directing curriculum vitae and three current letters of reference to: Alexander credentials. Candidates should be able to teach a range of acting Gelman, Director, School of Theatre and Dance, NORTHERN styles and methodologies and support collaborative interactions ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY, DeKalb, IL 60115. Preference will be given between faculty, staff and students. This position is Pittsburgh to complete applications received by October 15th, however, based. The search will remain open until the position is filled. The applications will be accepted until the position is filled. AA/EEO start date for the hire is August 2013. Please send cover letter, Institution. detailed CV, teaching philosophy, and list of three references by November 1, 2012 to: Search Chair, Barbara Mackenzie-Wood, ASSISTANT/ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR OF THEATRE AND Raymond W. Smith Professor of Drama, School of Drama, Purnell MANAGING DIRECTOR - HOPE COLLEGE and Hope Summer Center for the Arts, CARNEGIE MELLON UNIVERSITY, 5000 Forbes Repertory Theatre (HSRT) seek an experienced teacher/artist to Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15213. Inquiries by email to drama- teach performance courses in the Theatre Department and to [email protected] or 412-268-2068. provide managerial leadership to the college’s nationally recognized www.drama.cmu.edu. Carnegie Mellon University is an AA/EOE summer theatre. This tenure-track position will potentially teach employer.

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ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR, COSTUME DESIGN - Carnegie administration skills. Position available immediately. Email cover Mellon University, School of Drama, seeks a full time Master letter and resume to Jennifer Roberts, Director of Education, at: Teacher of Costume Design at the Associate Professor level (Tenure [email protected]. No phone calls, please. EOE. Track). The ideal candidate will have an accomplished ongoing national/international career in costume design for a minimum of FACULTY POSITION IN ACTING AND DIRECTING - ten years and experience teaching at the university level. The University of Michigan School of Music, Theatre & Dance is position is Pittsburgh-based requiring strong and present accepting applications for a faculty position available September advisement of students in class and in production. Applicants should 2013 in the Department of Theatre & Drama. Duties include hold an MFA degree. First hand experience with forward thinking teaching beginning and advanced acting, directing plays, advising performance practices in several genres is highly desirable such students, recruiting students of high caliber, maintaining a national/ as theatre, opera, television and film. Additional expertise and international professional profile, participating in faculty ability to teach the following is desirable: costume history, governance, attending faculty and departmental meetings, and Photoshop, figure drawing, devised projects. The successful serving on faculty and University committees as appropriate. candidate will join the dynamic costume area team comprised of Requirements include a strong background in classical acting, three faculty and four permanent staff members. Send cover letter, knowledge of a wide range of acting techniques to bring to the detailed CV, teaching philosophy, and list of three references by performance of classical and contemporary material, a willingness October 15, 2012 to: Professor Susan Tsu, Search Chair, School of to collaborate with faculty with varied approaches, and proven Drama, Purnell Center for the Arts, CARNEGIE MELLON ability to teach beginning and advanced acting courses. Applicants UNIVERSITY, 5000 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15213. Send whose professional activity has centered on performance should inquiries to Head of Costume Area, Professor Susan Tsu, at document teaching experience in terms of workshops and master [email protected] or 412-268-3130. For more information, classes presented, private students, or appointments as guest visit: www.drama.cmu.edu. Carnegie Mellon University is an AA/ artists or directors at institutions of higher learning. It is preferred EOE employer. that candidates hold the MFA or other appropriate terminal degree. Teaching experience in a liberal arts environment is desirable. DANCE EDUCATION INSTRUCTOR - UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH Rank is open, tenured or tenure-track. Salary is commensurate CAROLINA, COLUMBIA. Major Responsibilities: Teach with education and experience, and carries benefits. To apply, undergraduate Dance Education courses. Supervise, advise and send a letter of application, curriculum vitae, and a list of five mentor dance education students in K-12 certification program, references with contact information to Professor Vincent Mountain, including field experiences and internships. Develop and maintain Search Chair c/o Julie Smigielski, School of Music, Theatre and close contact with area schools and the USC College of Education. Dance UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN, 1100 Baits Drive, Ann Arbor, Qualifications: Master’s degree in Dance Education in hand at the MI 48109-2085. To ensure full consideration, please apply by time of the appointment, though a PhD is preferred. Successful October 1, 2012. The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/ candidate must have appropriate experience and credentials to affirmative action employer. prepare Dance Education majors for student teaching and to supervise their student teaching experiences. Preferred: Prefer FULL-TIME COSTUME DESIGNER - PEPPERDINE UNIVERSITY K-12 public school experience teaching dance to include working Theatre Program seeks costume designer to support up to six with diverse student populations. Employment Conditions: Nine- annual productions, including 1 musical, 3 plays, 1 opera, and a month, full-time, Instructor position. Appointment period of two summer production every other year. Position teaches 1 course years (continuation in the second year is subject to satisfactory per semester, either stage makeup or costume design. The opera, performance of assigned duties in year one). Position Availability: summer productions, and courses taught are in addition and August 2012. Application Deadline: Review of applications will begin provide a separate stipend/salary above the four main stage July 27, 2012 and will continue until a suitable candidate is found. productions. The Costumer is responsible for all aspects of Application Procedures: Candidates should provide the following costuming, including but not limited to: budget preparation, materials: 1. letter of application; 2. current curriculum vitae; 3. management, costume design/construction (including preparation three letters of reference; 4. names, addresses, phone numbers, of costume sketches), purchase materials, management of costume and email addresses of at least five academic/professional facilities and any temporary shop personnel, supervision of student references; 5. one-page statement of teaching philosophy. workers, attend dress rehearsals, maintain shop equipment, Applications should be sent electronically to Susan Anderson, Chair costume storage, and perform other related duties as assigned. of the Search Committee: [email protected]. The Duties: Design and construct all aspects of theatrical costuming; University of South Carolina is an affirmative action/equal Supervise production crews; Participate in production meetings; opportunity employer. Minorities and women are encouraged to Purchase arts, crafts and costuming materials; Teach make up apply. www.sc.cas.edu/dance. The University of South Carolina and costume design classes; Attend tech and dress rehearsals; does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities Conduct student fittings; Uphold University mission through work or decision for qualified persons on the basis of race, color, religion, performed; and Other duties as assigned. MFA Costume Design sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation or veteran required; 3-5 years experience teaching stage makeup and status. costume design; 3-5 years experience with all aspects of costume construction. Those interested should apply to: https:// EDUCATION PROGRAMS ASSISTANT - Tony Award winning jobs.pepperdine.edu, position 10000706. HARTFORD STAGE is seeking a full-time Education Programs Assistant. Areas of responsibility include program management LECTURER IN STAGE AND PRODUCTION MANAGEMENT/ and curriculum development, teaching in-school and on-site theatre TECHNICAL THEATRE - The Department of Theatre and Dance programs, general administration, and directing production-based at The UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN seeks a dynamic, programming. Ideal candidates will have a degree in theatre and/ experienced, and professionally accomplished stage management/ or education, experience teaching drama to youth, excellent writing technical theatre artist to take a leadership role in its undergraduate and communication skills, and strong organization and program. The successful applicant will have distinguished

24 ARTSEARCH August 15, 2012 Education professional credits in the field; demonstrable experience as an scholarship, and two letters of recommendation. Please submit all instructor at the University level (or in professional settings); electronically to Susan Gratch, Chair of Theater, c/o Ms. Beatrice significant leadership and administrative skills; sensitivity to the Gonzales, at: [email protected]. Review of applications will begin ongoing balance of theory and practice in an academic 9/04/2012 and continue until position is filled. environment; and a commitment to the collaborative mission and pedagogic reach of the department. Furthermore, a sustained track TEACHERS AND DIRECTORS - The AMERICAN ACADEMY OF record of professional management experience and mentoring in DRAMATIC ARTS, the distinguished acting conservatory founded varied genre and venues. This is a full-time, non-tenured lecturer in 1884 and accredited by MSCHE and NAST, is currently accepting appointment, with full benefits and competitive salary. An applications for part-time teaching and directing positions at its undergraduate degree is required and MFA degree is preferred. New York campus in the following disciplines: Acting, Acting for Applicants are invited to send a letter describing their qualifications Camera, Acting Styles, Career Preparation, , Mask, for this position; curriculum vitae or resume; teaching philosophy; Movement, Shakespeare, Stage Combat, Vocal Production / Singing and names and contact information (email and phone) for three Technique, Voice & Speech. The Academy is also accepting references to: [email protected]. Send all application applications for Directors to direct full-length student plays. documents in one email. Subject line of email should include “Last Required Experience: The Academy honors its tradition of engaging Name + Stage Management Lecturer.” Position begins August 2012 industry professionals to teach and direct in its programs. and is open until filled. Preference will be given to candidates who are active in the profession and have professional performance and/or directing MUSICAL THEATER INSTRUCTOR - The Patel Conservatory credits. College-level teaching is also preferred, and a willingness at the David A. Jr., STRAZ CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS to learn and teach a precise curriculum is required. Qualified is seeking to fill the position of a full-time Musical Theater Instructor. applicants should submit cover letter and CV to: The Musical Theater Instructor will teach in all aspects of the [email protected]. Please state the discipline for which Conservatory’s programs, including but not limited to the you are applying in the subject line of the email. The American community and pre-professional classes/camps of the school, Academy of Dramatic Arts is an EOE employer. partnership organizations, professional development workshops, and other special events and promotional events. The ideal TECHNICAL DIRECTOR - VISITING ASSISTANT candidate would be well versed in all aspects of musical theater; PROFESSOR - The Theatre Program at PRAIRIE VIEW A&M able to understand and articulate all show needs, including UNIVERSITY (near Houston, TX) seeks a full-time Technical Director choreography, acting, comedy, staging, singing, vocal direction. a 9-month, renewable, entry-level position as Visiting Assistant On stage and theatrical direction a plus; previous experience with Professor for 2012-2013. The successful candidate will teach musical direction and choreography is equally ideal. The successful Introduction to Theatre Technology, Stage Craft, and a university candidate will have a College degree in related field; will substitute core curriculum course in Introduction to Theatre. This position is 5 years of equivalent work experience. Strong oral and written responsible for all production activity and facilities. Instruction/ communication skills. On occasion some evening and weekends supervision of student stage managers, crews, practicum/shop may be required. For more information about the Conservatory, and maintenance of shop safety compliance. Provides effective please visit us at: www.patelconservatory.org. For consideration, lighting, prop, sound and scenic design for all department activities. please submit a resume, together with cover letter to Human Secures additional construction crew and/or designers for larger Resources by email: [email protected]; or by fax to: 813- projects, as needed. Knowledge of sound equipment and digital 202-1577; or by regular mail to: P.O. Box 518, Tampa, FL 33601- audio editing skills is desirable. The Department offers a BA in 0518. For more information on the our company, please visit: Theatre and produces 2 mainstage productions, student directing www.strazcenter.org. The David A. Straz, Jr. Center for the projects, recitals and troupes in a 150-seat black box. The ideal Performing Arts is an Equal Opportunity Employer. M/V/D/F candidate would be instrumental in developing the program’s encouraged to apply. technical theatre track. MFA or MA degree in technical theatre, scenic design, lighting design, theatre or a closely related area POST DOCTORAL FELLOWSHIP - The OCCIDENTAL COLLEGE from an accredited university is required. Priority Deadline: July Department of Theater invites applications for a two-year post- 31, 2012. AA/EOE. Email cover letter, CV, transcripts, 3 LORs, doctoral fellowship supported by the Mellon Foundation. We seek portfolio and teaching philosophy to Dr. Cristal C. Truscott at: a young scholar, whose research and practice will enrich the study [email protected]. Website: www.pvamu.edu/theatre. of contemporary, culturally based, and/or historical theater and literature. Among many possible areas of specialty, of particular TENURE-TRACK FACULTY: THEATRE - HUMBOLDT STATE interest are the study of theater and performance outside the UNIVERSITY’s Department of Theatre, Film and Dance invites Western Canon; applied theater; and performance/movement/ applications for a tenure-track position in theatre directing, acting, dance. Expectations: teach four courses per year and participate theatre history, and theory. PhD or equivalent in Theatre or closely in the life of the department and college. Along with salary and related field preferred at time of appointment. ABD’s considered. health benefits, there is a research/travel stipend. PhD is required Interdisciplinary, multicultural and international/global perspective, at the time of appointment (Fall 2013). Occidental College is commitment to excellence in teaching and commitment to diversity committed to diversity within its community and especially are required. First review: October 1, 2012. For details and welcomes applications from women and members of minority application instructions, see: http://apptrkr.com/262175, Job groups. Submit a letter of interest demonstrating a commitment #7537. HSU is located in Arcata, California and is part of the to academic excellence in a diverse liberal arts environment; California State University system. HSU is an EO/Title IX/ADA describe current scholarship, methods and approaches to the study Employer. and practice of theater, and areas of teaching interest and experience. Include a current curriculum vita, a sample of

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VISITING ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF THEATRE TECHNOLOGY - INDIANA UNIVERSITY Department of Theatre and Drama seeks a Visiting Assistant Professor of Theatre Technology and Technical Director for the spring 2013 academic semester. Teaching load is two graduate courses in his/her area of expertise (technical management, consulting, advanced drafting, construction methods, automation, shop skills, etc), supervise graduate students teaching undergraduate , advise graduate technical direction students and attend production and planning meetings for 4 main stage productions. Semester is January 7 to May 3, 2013, and teaching schedule could be flexible. MFA in Theatre Technology or equivalent professional experience required. Previous teaching experience is desirable. Send resume and cover letter to Paul Brunner, Head of Theatre Technology. Email: [email protected].

VISITING PART-TIME LECTURER IN ARTS MANAGEMENT - UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA, Theatre Arts Program. Visiting lecturer wanted to teach a one-semester undergraduate course in Arts Management. Significant professional management experience in one or more of the arts is required, as is prior experience teaching arts management; advanced degree strongly preferred; interest in larger issues of “cultural stewardship,” the arts and urban development, philanthropy, or public policy especially welcome. Send CV and letter of interest to Dr. Cary M. Mazer via email only ([email protected]).

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