Volume 34 Number 8 May 1, 2014

Spotlight Listings

ASSISTANT/ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR OF THEATRE - seasonal production /administrative staff and interns, negotiating WESTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY Department of Theatre seeks contracts, fundraising, grant writing, donor relations, public an Assistant/Associate Professor of Scenic Design. Responsibilities relations, marketing, oversight of facilities, and budgeting (annual include designing scenery and supervising student scenic budget of $395,000). PAD must also maintain a visible leadership designers for 4-6 productions yearly, teaching Scenic Design, role in the community, presence in the larger theatre community, Drafting and Color Media, Portfolio Preparation, Advanced and work closely with an established Board of Directors to fulfill Design and other courses as assigned and shared supervision of and advance ATF’s mission. The successful candidate will be a scene shop employing a full-time technical director, part-time motivated, organized, creative, possess excellent communication shop foreman, and 6-8 student assistants including a student and interpersonal skills and strong leadership abilities. The ideal prop master and a student charge painter. Start date: August candidate will have at least 5 years of proven producing, artistic, 2014. MFA and professional design experience required; college- management and fundraising experience in a not-for-profit level teaching preferred. Search will remain open until position is theater, have a thorough knowledge of contemporary theater and filled with preference given to applications received by April 10, a passion for community engagement. This is a full time position 2014. The Department of Theatre has 14 full-time faculty and in Glens Falls with some off-season flexibility for outside projects staff and offers four undergraduate BFA degrees and one BA with Board approval. Salary: mid 30’s, health benefits and the degree. The Department of Theatre is part of The College of Fine exclusive use of a well-appointed 2-bedroom apartment in Glens Arts that also includes the Department of Dance and the Schools Falls. Negotiable package. Please send resume and cover letter of Art and Music. WMU is an affirmative action/equal opportunity to: [email protected]. Applications will be accepted until employer consistent with applicable federal and state law. All May 7th. ATFestival.org. EOE. qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. Visit www.wmich. edu/hr/careers-at-wmu.html for application instructions. ASSISTANT/ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR OF THEATRE - PALM BEACH ATLANTIC UNIVERSITY. Qualifications: PhD or MFA in DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR - MALTZ JUPITER THEATRE in Theatre. Responsible for teaching undergraduate courses in Jupiter FL (LORT B) seeks a year-round DD. Salary with benefits. theatre, especially in lighting design and production, sound design Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: developing, and production, stagecraft and other technical theatre classes. planning and executing all fundraising efforts in both a Lighting design experience at the collegiate and/or professional supervisory and a hands-on capacity; developing and leading level necessary. Must have a Christian commitment and the ability prospect identification efforts; forecast, track and evaluate to integrate Christian faith with traditional coursework. Review effectiveness of campaigns; coordinate donor recognition, of applicants begins immediately. Please visit http://www.pba. mentor and motivate development team; develop budgets edu/faculty-administration-positions for full job description and and report on fundraising results. All employees must pass a application process. background check. Requirements: 5-7+years of demonstrated, successful track record of fundraising, planned giving and event PATRON SERVICES DIRECTOR - KAUFFMAN CENTER FOR execution preferably in a performing arts arena; outstanding THE PERFORMING ARTS seeks a skilled front-of-house team management and communications skills; strong work ethic; leader. Works with staff, volunteers, and resident companies in comfortable working in a dynamic fast-paced environment a multi-venue environment. Collects and distributes up-to-date with high energy, enthusiasm, confidence and creativity. For a performance information to the patron services group and other detailed job description, please visit www.jupitertheatre.org/ stakeholders. Oversees volunteer recruitment and training, and jobs. Email cover letter and resume as Word documents to: advocates workplace safety. Manages sales of touring merchandise [email protected]. EOE. and departmental operating budget. A college degree and a demonstrated ability to work with the public are required. For a PRODUCING ARTISTIC DIRECTOR - ADIRONDACK THEATRE full job description, please visit: https://www.kauffmancenter.org/ FESTIVAL, a 20 year-old not-for-profit, professional (AEA SPT 5), about-the-center/join-our-team/. summer theatre company focusing on new and contemporary musicals and plays, seeks a full time Producing Artistic Director TECHNICAL DIRECTOR/SET DESIGNER - CURTAIN CALL, to lead the company and assume responsibilities for all aspects of INC., Stamford, CT’s only year-round producing company, is running a small theatre company and maintaining a community accepting applications for a qualified Technical Director/Set presence in the off-season. Duties include: selection of season, Designer. This award-winning theatre mounts approximately 12 hiring and overseeing a small year-round office (PAD and full shows a year across two venues: 180 seat proscenium house time General Manager), hiring creative teams for productions and and 100 seat black box. The Technical Director/Set Designer

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Spotlight Listings has overall daily responsibility for the technical operations of the MANAGING DIRECTOR - BRISTOL RIVERSIDE THEATRE has venue, including lighting, sound, set design and construction, immediate need for a Managing Director who serves as a strategic and coordinating necessary maintenance. This position reports thought partner with the Founding and Artistic Directors. BRT to the Executive /Artistic Director. The Technical Director/Set has grown tremendously in the past five years. The new MD will Designer position works with a great deal of independence and both manage this growth and build upon it by implementing a will be responsible (but is not limited to) a wide variety of duties. new capitalization strategy currently in development. We seek Skills required: rigging, wood and metal fabrication, computer- an energetic, experienced, hands-on manager with strong aided drafting and design applications, knowledge with lighting, operational, financial management, reporting and development hanging/focusing, patching and programing light boards. Interest skills. This position requires knowledge of strategic planning, and ability to maintain a cooperative work environment. Act as the fiscal operations, human resource management, budgeting, Set Designer for each production who will present ground plans, reporting, creating and monitoring appropriate performance front elevations and model for each production. This person will metrics, and assessment of operational and financial results supervise and assist with set construction, coordinating volunteers relative to budgets and forecasts. The MD is an ambassador and paid carpenters and act as a mentor to interns if interns are of BRT, working in a manner that promotes the best interests available. Driver’s License required. Preferred Qualifications: MFA of the organization. For complete job description, please visit: in Technical Theatre Design or equivalent work experience. Salary brtstage.org/about/employment. Interested, qualified applicants and benefits commensurate with experience. Please submit all send letter of application, three references and resume (including inquiries by email only (including resume, cover letter, three salary history) to: [email protected]. references and portfolio) to: [email protected]. Brief intro video about Curtain Call: http://vimeo.com/36949106. DIRECTOR OF EDUCATION AND OUTREACH - PENOBSCOT THEATRE COMPANY. The director of education and outreach DIRECTOR OF CORPORATE RELATIONS - SEGERSTROM envisions, implements, and oversees PTC’s educational programs, CENTER FOR THE ARTS. The Director of Corporate Relations including outreach to schools and other community-based oversees all aspects of the Center’s comprehensive corporate organizations, in-residency programs, master classes for teens development program in support of the Center’s artistic and and adults, and our year-round Dramatic Academy for ages 4-21. educational programs and special projects. The position is This individual directs and teaches across the age spectrum, responsible for the identification, cultivation, and stewardship of and engages and manages teaching artists, designers, interns, corporate donors, sponsors, and prospects. While the Director apprentices, and volunteers to support the program. Other key will perform corporate solicitations, he/she will also focus responsibilities include: curriculum development, including play on developing a customized plan to guide active volunteer selection; developing an annual departmental budget and ensuring involvement in the corporate program and encourage peer- to- strict adherence; creating supplementary educational materials peer outreach. The annual corporate goal is currently $980,000 for residencies, workshops, and other programs; supporting and is expected to grow to more than $1 million. To learn more the development and implementation of an effective marketing about the Center and to review the full job description, please strategy for educational programs; and evaluating programs on a follow the links on our website to “Careers at the Center”. How to regular basis. This position offers an excellent opportunity to help apply: Please send resume, and cover letter expressing interest in lead a growing nonprofit organization and shape the future of this position to [email protected] or to [email protected]. professional theatre in the heart of Maine. Candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree; knowledge of, experience in, and strong PRODUCTION MANAGER - MONTANA SHAKESPEARE IN THE passion for the theatre; experience working with children in an PARKS seeks highly organized, detail-oriented applicants for administrative and instructional capacity; and excellent writing, the position of Production Manager. The PM is responsible for oral communication, and presentation skills. A Master of Fine Arts the booking and scheduling of three significant tours, including is preferred, and experience in choreography is a plus. Please two comprehensive education tours, an extensive summer send cover letter, resume, and salary requirements to: mary@ tour which runs through sixty different communities across penobscottheatre.org. a five state region, and additional expanded programing. In collaboration with the Artistic Director the PM will oversee all MARKETING AND DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR - aspects of production including hiring and supervision of all GLOUCESTER STAGE COMPANY is seeking a full-time, dynamic production personnel, working with directors and designers to individual with expertise in marketing and development/ ensure balance of artistic quality, facilitate and schedule concept fundraising. Reporting to and working closely with the Managing meetings, create annual schedules, implement due dates and Director, collaborating with Artistic Director, the Board and staff, deadlines for all designers, and coordinate public relations events responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Development: and materials. Ideal candidate must have excellent computer Implementing/assisting with fundraising, sponsorships, major skills, a strong understanding of advanced scheduling, a broad gifts/ individual giving, prospects and donor research and understanding in all aspects of technical theatre, possess cultivation, fundraising events, grant writing. Marketing: excellent communication skills and the ability to manage shifting Develop/create marketing plans; develop/ implement marketing competing priorities, exercise good judgment and discretion and initiatives and events; create/oversee creation and distribution of maintain a positive attitude in stressful environments. This is a full season brochure, playbills, ads and other marketing materials. time position. Night and weekend hours are required as needed. Expectations: Engaging, outgoing personality; excellent verbal/ Bachelor’s degree in Theatre Production or related area interpersonal skills; organized; ability to prioritize; pro-active; team (MFA preferred) and a minimum 3-5 years' experience as a player; initiative, positive attitude/sense of humor. Requirements: Production Manager or member of a Production Management University Degree or equivalent; 2 to 5 years-experience team required. Salary range is competitive with full benefits (performing arts preferred) in development, marketing, digital/ package of group health and dental, benefit time, and social media campaigns; excellent communication and grant- retirement plan. To apply, please use the following link: http:// writing skills; excellent computer skills: Microsoft Office (Word, www.montana.edu/jobs/professional/14-344. Excel, Outlook). Donor Pro, Adobe Photoshop or any other

2 ARTSEARCH May 1, 2014 Spotlight Listings design software knowledge would be an asset. Salary and Health email address), Names and contact information for 3 professional benefits: Competitive. To apply: Applications will be accepted, references familiar with your qualifications and experience. via email only, by May 14, 2014. Please send letter, resume, Contact Information: Yvette Rzechula, Human Resources/Business writing samples, professional references to Managing Director Office, Krannert Center for the Performing Arts, UNIVERSITY OF at: [email protected] with “Marketing and Development ILLINOIS AT URBANA-CHAMPAIGN, Department of Dance, 907 Coordinator” in subject line. No phone calls, please. Gloucester ½ W Nevada, Urbana, IL 61801 217-244-9858. sowka2@illinois. Stage Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. edu. As one of America’s leading university-based performing arts centers, Krannert Center for the Performing Arts on the campus ASSISTANT DIRECTOR FOR EVENTS - University of Illinois of the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign provides an Urbana - Champaign College of Fine and Applied Arts Assistant environment for high-impact encounters between art, ideas, and Director for Events Krannert Center for the Performing Arts Primary society. True to its stated mission of excellence and innovation Position Function/Summary: The Assistant Director for Events is in the performing arts through education, research, and public responsible for successfully planning, managing and implementing engagement, Krannert Center invites outstanding professional all aspects of artistic and technical support related to nearly 300 artists to perform, teach, and enter the fabric of University and annual events presented at Krannert Center, including the public community life; engages in research through the creation of new programming series, School of Music concerts, campus events, and work; and provides an educational and performance home to the various external rental events. Will make independent judgments University of Illinois’ Department of Dance, Department of Theatre, and/or discretion, and if applicable, policy application. This position School of Music (opera, choral, and instrumental programs and is responsible for working collaboratively with colleagues to ensure faculty recitals), as well as community-based ensembles. Illinois is an excellent experience for all artists and users of the Center by an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes managing and implementing artist services. Major Duties and individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and ideas who Responsibilities: Determines technical and staff resource needs embrace and value diversity and inclusivity (www.inclusiveillinois. for all events, creates plans for allocating those resources, and illinois.edu). successfully manages their efficient implementation. This includes technical needs, local transportation, accommodations, hospitality, PRODUCING DIRECTOR - THE CIVILIANS seeks a Producing and miscellaneous artist/client needs. Ensures outstanding artist Director to partner with the Artistic Director to lead the company’s relations throughout an artist and company visit through excellence ongoing organizational development and advance its artistic in public relations, flexibility, and ability to respond to changing mission. The Producing Director will provide inspirational leadership needs and situations effectively and professionally. Determines all and help promote collaboration, innovation and sustainability for appropriate financial charges for various events and submits in a this thriving theater company. The position manages relationships timely fashion. Works collaboratively with various colleagues in with all The Civilians’ stakeholders both internally (staff, artists and the preparation of budgets for the public programming series and board) and externally (producers, presenters, funders, program rental events. Works closely and collaboratively with the Assistant partners). This position plays the leading role in producing The Director for Production in co-managing the lighting director and Civilians’ work, which includes an annual New York production, audio director, since these two areas are responsible for lighting/ co-productions locally and nationally, touring, and online media. audio services for both the public programming/rental operations We seek an individual with exceptional creativity, entrepreneurial as well as the academic needs of the resident academic producers vision, and proven management skills for this critical role in our of the Department of Theatre, Department of Dance, and the company. At least seven years of management responsibility in the School of Music. Manages three Academic Professionals, four arts. Several years of producing experience. Non-profit financial graduate students and the students/extra help staff assigned management. Experience with nonprofit development. Solid to Events. Offers input to the Director of Business and Building understanding of commissioning, artist, and presenting contracts. Operations regarding the negotiation of the IATSE contract. Works Competitive salary and benefits. Please send a letter of interest, closely and collaboratively with the Building Operations Director resume, and salary requirements to: [email protected]. to allocate/schedule full-time attendants for the successful implementation of events. Builds and maintains relationships THEATRE FACULTY - BLUE LAKE FINE ARTS CAMP in beautiful with various rental equipment vendors, hotels, caterers, and Western Michigan seeks faculty to teach a) movement and others who are essential to the successful presentation of musical theatre from June 24 - July 20 and b) acting and musical events. Rank, Salary and Organizational Chart: This is a 100% theatre dance from June 24 - July 6 and/or August 5 - August full-time Academic Professional position. Salary is commensurate 17. Musical theatre accompanists are also needed. Applicants with experience and qualifications. The Assistant Director of must have a desire to work with students in grades 7-9 and 9-12 Events reports to the Senior Associate Director who reports to respectively. Teaching experience and BA/BFA required, MA/MFA the Director who has a dual reporting line to the Dean of the preferred. To apply: www.bluelake.org. Phone: 1-800-221-3796. College of Fine and Applied Arts and the Provost of the University of Illinois. Position Requirement and Qualifications: A Bachelor’s degree is required, with strong preference in a performing arts field. A Master’s degree is preferred. Knowledge of the performing arts field, as well as musical and theatrical touring production SPOTLIGHT YOUR AD logistics and common touring practices is required. Outstanding For details, visit: public relations skills and the ability to work in collaborative teams is required. Experience with touring theatre, dance, and music is http://www.tcg.org/ strongly preferred. Supervisory experience is strongly preferred. Application Procedures: To apply, create your applicant profile at advertise/artsearch/rates.cfm https://jobs.illinois.edu and upload the following by May 17, 2014 Available on a first-come, (all requested information must be included with your applicant first-served basis. profile): Cover Letter, Letter of application, Curriculum Vitae (with

May 1, 2014 ARSTEARCH 3 candidate will have at least 5 years of proven producing, artistic, management and fundraising experience in a not-for-profit theater, have a thorough knowledge of contemporary theater and EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR - The SUN VALLEY CENTER FOR THE a passion for community engagement. This is a full time position ARTS seeks an Executive Director who will be an inspirational in Glens Falls with some off-season flexibility for outside projects leader and prominent member of a spectacular mountain resort with Board approval. Salary: mid 30’s, health benefits and the community, that is recognized nationally as an arts and culture exclusive use of a well-appointed 2-bedroom apartment in Glens destination. The Executive Director will inspire and energize the Falls. Negotiable package. Please send resume and cover letter to: staff, board, volunteers, and the community to build on The [email protected]. Applications will be accepted until May Center’s 43-year history and help plan and execute a vision 7th. ATFestival.org. EOE. for the future. The Executive Director is a dynamic leader who appreciates the past, embraces and evaluates the present and PRODUCING DIRECTOR - PIG IRON THEATRE COMPANY, envisions the future of the organization. As The Center’s lead an OBIE Award-winning ensemble based in Philadelphia, seeks development professional, reporting to the Board of Directors and a Producing Director to lead the company toward achieving its working in partnership with the Artistic Director, staff and Board, ambitious goals as it approaches 20 years of creating original the ED develops and executes a Strategic Plan and Campaign for work. The Producing Director will manage relationships with the Future that supports The Center’s mission and values. The key Pig Iron stakeholders, and serve as a communication hub ED’s responsibilities include oversight of development, marketing, between board, artistic directors, and full-time staff. The finance, human resources and operations to fully realize the Producing Director will partner with Pig Iron’s Co-Artistic Directors potential of the staff and organization, maximize contributed to create the platforms for Pig Iron’s creation of new work, its and earned income, and positively impact The Center and the performances and training programs. The Producing Director’s Community. To view the complete position description, please work is institutional (maintaining Pig Iron as a financially-sound visit: http://sunvalleycenter.org/get-involved/employment. Then and well-respected nonprofit), managerial (leading the staff email a thoughtful cover letter and resume to the attention of and decision-making of the organization); entrepreneurial and Greg Phillips of CSTAR Development at: executivedirector@ visionary (exploring unusual opportunities to present Pig Iron’s sunvalleycenter.org. artistic work and its training); and producorial (developing artists’ ideas into exciting real-world events). Required skills: At least 6 EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR - The THRASHER-HORNE CENTER FOR years of management responsibility in the performing arts, with THE ARTS (THCA), currently in its 10th year, seeks a dynamic a focus on organizational development, strategy, and producing; leader to serve as its Executive Director. Located in Orange Park, Microsoft Office Suite; experience with fundraising software and Florida on the campus of St. Johns River State College, the THCA non-profit development; non-profit financial literacy Preferred includes a 1,750 seat performance hall, a 202 seat studio theater skills: Extensive understanding of artist and presenting contracts; and two art galleries. The Executive Director will be responsible broad knowledge of American and international touring circuits, for the artistic planning and programming as well as the overall especially for non-traditional performance work; experience management of the facility. The ideal candidate must possess with Marketing and PR; graphic design sensibility Competitive the mindset and fervency to continue to develop and nurture the salary and benefits offered. Ideal start date June 15, 2014. To artistic potential and growth of the residents, visitors and students apply, send resume and cover letter indicating your interest and of Northeast Florida. A bachelor’s degree from a four-year college qualifications to: [email protected]. or university in an applicable discipline (Master’s preferred) and at least five (5) years experience in the management of a public PRODUCING DIRECTOR - THE CIVILIANS seeks a Producing assembly facility, or an equivalent combination of education and Director to partner with the Artistic Director to lead the company’s experience is required. Advanced knowledge in the management ongoing organizational development and advance its artistic of fine arts and entertainment, as well as demonstrated knowledge mission. The Producing Director will provide inspirational leadership in all aspects of public assembly facility management operations and help promote collaboration, innovation and sustainability for including fiscal control, policy development, marketing, and event this thriving theater company. The position manages relationships management is required. For more information, visit: http://www. with all The Civilians’ stakeholders both internally (staff, artists and sjrstate.edu/onlinejobpostings.html. board) and externally (producers, presenters, funders, program partners). This position plays the leading role in producing The PRODUCING ARTISTIC DIRECTOR - ADIRONDACK THEATRE Civilians’ work, which includes an annual New York production, FESTIVAL, a 20 year-old not-for-profit, professional (AEA SPT 5), co-productions locally and nationally, touring, and online media. summer theatre company focusing on new and contemporary We seek an individual with exceptional creativity, entrepreneurial musicals and plays, seeks a full time Producing Artistic Director vision, and proven management skills for this critical role in our to lead the company and assume responsibilities for all aspects of company. At least seven years of management responsibility in the running a small theatre company and maintaining a community arts. Several years of producing experience. Non-profit financial presence in the off-season. Duties include: selection of season, management. Experience with nonprofit development. Solid hiring and overseeing a small year-round office (PAD and full understanding of commissioning, artist, and presenting contracts. time General Manager), hiring creative teams for productions and Competitive salary and benefits. Please send a letter of interest, seasonal production /administrative staff and interns, negotiating resume, and salary requirements to: [email protected]. contracts, fundraising, grant writing, donor relations, public relations, marketing, oversight of facilities, and budgeting (annual MANAGING DIRECTOR - BRISTOL RIVERSIDE THEATRE has budget of $395,000). PAD must also maintain a visible leadership immediate need for a Managing Director who serves as a strategic role in the community, presence in the larger theatre community, thought partner with the Founding and Artistic Directors. BRT and work closely with an established Board of Directors to fulfill has grown tremendously in the past five years. The new MD will and advance ATF’s mission. The successful candidate will be both manage this growth and build upon it by implementing a motivated, organized, creative, possess excellent communication new capitalization strategy currently in development. We seek and interpersonal skills and strong leadership abilities. The ideal an energetic, experienced, hands-on manager with strong

4 ARTSEARCH May 1, 2014 Administration operational, financial management, reporting and development DIRECTOR OF THE MCGLOTHLIN CENTER FOR THE ARTS skills. This position requires knowledge of strategic planning, fiscal - EMORY & HENRY COLLEGE welcomes applications for the operations, human resource management, budgeting, reporting, Director of the college’s newly constructed center for the arts. creating and monitoring appropriate performance metrics, and Responsibilities: The Director will provide leadership and overall assessment of operational and financial results relative to budgets responsibility for the programming, operations, and financial and forecasts. The MD is an ambassador of BRT, working in a performance of the McGlothlin Center for the Arts, which will manner that promotes the best interests of the organization. include a 450-seat theatre, a black box theatre, a scene shop, an For complete job description, please visit: brtstage.org/about/ art gallery, and the campus and community radio station, WEHC- employment. Interested, qualified applicants send letter of FM. The position is available beginning July 1, 2014. Qualifications: application, three references and resume (including salary history) Completion of undergraduate degree is required, preferably in to: [email protected]. the arts. A master’s degree in arts administration or equivalent experience is preferred. Interested candidates are invited to send MANAGING DIRECTOR - CHILDREN’S THEATER OF MADISON in a cover letter of intent, current resume, unofficial copies of (CTM) seeks a dynamic Managing Director to oversee all aspects undergraduate and graduate level transcripts, and three current of the Company’s administrative functions, including fundraising reference letters to Dr. David Haney, Vice President for Academic and development, marketing, finance, personnel, board relations, Affairs, at: [email protected]. Review of applications will and general administration. The ideal candidate will have a begin on May 12 and will continue until the position is filled. Emory measurable record of success in building and deepening donor & Henry is an Equal Opportunity Employer. For complete job relationships with individuals, and building audience capacity. posting, see: www.ehc.edu/about/employment-opportunities/. S/he will have proven ability to manage budgets and increase revenues through earned and contributed income. S/he will have ARTISTIC ADMINISTRATOR - The Clarice Smith Performing exceptional people skills, evidenced by success in managing staff, Arts Center, UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND AT COLLEGE PARK. organizations or companies. The Managing Director will partner Best Consideration Date: April 28, 2014. Position starting date: with the Artistic Director, always ensuring that the artistic mission ASAP. The Artistic Administrator is responsible for the effective remains paramount in the Company’s activities and decision- and efficient implementation of operational and administrative making. CTM has an operating budget of $1.3M, and is debt-free. priorities for the department of Cultural Participation and the The company is nearing its 50th anniversary and has experienced Visiting Artist Program of The Clarice Smith Performing Arts significant growth over the past 3 years; continuing that growth Center. These responsibilities include contract administration, is a primary goal in hiring this new position. Interviews will begin budget and expense tracking, advance project planning, venue late-April and continue until position is filled. For more complete coordination. The position regularly interacts with the departments job description, please visit: ctmtheater.org/get-involved/work- of Production, Marketing and Communication, Finance and with-us. Send cover letter, resume, and 3 professional references Administration. The Artistic Administrator supervises the Artist to [email protected] with subject line: Managing Services Coordinator and oversees the functions of that area. Director Search. Preferred starting date: August 15, 2014. Valid Driver’s License required. Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree. Two years of professional experience in a performing MANAGING DIRECTOR - PASSAGE THEATRE seeks full arts or entertainment presenting or producing organization, or time Managing Director to work in the culturally diverse urban two years of professional experience in any field in a position community of Trenton, NJ. Experience in financial management with project or event management responsibilities. Superior is required, as is a desire to work alongside community leaders organizational and communication skills. Available to work to bring about positive change in the lives of Trenton residents weekends and evenings as needed (20% of overall time). Please and harnessing the philanthropic interests of the surrounding visit, http://claricesmithcenter.umd.edu/employment, for full job suburbanites. MD will report to report to the Board, and is listing. Salary: $47,000 - $59,000. To apply: Submit application responsible for managing the company’s artistic and educational online at EJOBS.UMD.EDU. Include cover letter, resume, and programs. MD will work with the Artistic Director and Board, and names and contact information of 3 professional references. will manage the Producer and Education Director in carrying out Best Consideration Date: April 28, 2014. For more information the artistic vision. The MD will provide self-initiated leadership to about the University of Maryland, please visit maryland.edu. advance Passage Theatre as a sound artistic and business entity, The University of Maryland is an Equal Opportunity Employer. serving members of its inner city community together with patrons Minorities and women are encouraged to apply. from the mid-Atlantic region. Minimum Qualifications: BA degree in arts, arts management, business management, or related field. ASSISTANT DIRECTOR FOR EVENTS - University of Illinois 3-5 years in a management position within a professional non- Urbana - Champaign College of Fine and Applied Arts, Krannert profit performing arts organization (related experience may be Center for the Performing Arts. Primary Position Function/ considered). Mid- forties base salary plus benefits; paid vacation Summary: The Assistant Director for Events is responsible for following first year employment. Start date: September 1, 2014. successfully planning, managing and implementing all aspects of Interested candidates may submit a cover letter and resume via artistic and technical support related to nearly 300 annual events email: [email protected]. Please put MD Search Team in presented at Krannert Center, including the public programming the subject line. series, School of Music concerts, campus events, and various external rental events. Will make independent judgments and/ MANAGING DIRECTOR - WOOLLY MAMMOTH THEATRE or discretion, and if applicable, policy application. This position is COMPANY. One of our nation’s most fearless and innovative responsible for working collaboratively with colleagues to ensure theatres singularly devoted to developing and producing new an excellent experience for all artists and users of the Center by plays of social relevance seeks person with great leadership managing and implementing artist services. Major Duties and skills, risk tolerance, collaborative nature, and decisiveness. Full Responsibilities: Determines technical and staff resource needs details, including qualifications and application procedure, found for all events, creates plans for allocating those resources, and in job profile on website of firm retained to guide the search, successfully manages their efficient implementation. This includes Management Consultants for the Arts, at: www.mcaonline.us. technical needs, local transportation, accommodations, hospitality,

May 1, 2014 ARSTEARCH 5 Administration and miscellaneous artist/client needs. Ensures outstanding Reporting to the Associate Director of Audience Services, this artist relations throughout an artist and company visit through position manages all aspects of front of house, and serves as excellence in public relations, flexibility, and ability to respond evening and weekend audience services manager. Requirements to changing needs and situations effectively and professionally. include: Box office, house management, performing arts, and Determines all appropriate financial charges for various events customer service and/or sales experience. Must be able to work and submits in a timely fashion. Works collaboratively with weekday evenings and weekends during production weeks, as various colleagues in the preparation of budgets for the public well as daytime shifts during non-production weeks. Strong oral programming series and rental events. Works closely and communication, leadership, problem solving and customer service collaboratively with the Assistant Director for Production in co- skills a must. Tessitura experience preferred. Salary ranges from managing the lighting director and audio director, since these two $25.78 to $28.31/hr (actual pay dependent upon experience); full areas are responsible for lighting/audio services for both the public Yale University benefits package. Visit our website at www.yale. programming/rental operations as well as the academic needs of edu/jobs and go to Search openings. To find this position, look the resident academic producers of the Department of Theatre, for the STARS Requisition number field, enter 24727BR, scroll to Department of Dance, and the School of Music. Manages three the bottom of the screen and press Search. If you are interested Academic Professionals, four graduate students and the students/ in the position, press the blue “Apply to Job(s)” button. Make extra help staff assigned to Events. Offers input to the Director sure to upload your resume and include a cover letter referencing of Business and Building Operations regarding the negotiation position 24727BR. Yale is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity of the IATSE contract. Works closely and collaboratively with Employer. Yale values diversity among its students, staff, and the Building Operations Director to allocate/schedule full-time faculty and strongly welcomes applications from women and attendants for the successful implementation of events. Builds and underrepresented minorities. maintains relationships with various rental equipment vendors, hotels, caterers, and others who are essential to the successful ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT - The Associate presentation of events. Rank, Salary and Organizational Chart: Director of Development serves as a critical member of the senior This is a 100% full-time Academic Professional position. Salary is development staff, directing the annual fund, stewardship and commensurate with experience and qualifications. The Assistant grantwriting functions within the department. The Associate Director of Events reports to the Senior Associate Director who Director works independently and with executive staff and board- reports to the Director who has a dual reporting line to the Dean level volunteers in the cultivation, solicitation and stewardship of of the College of Fine and Applied Arts and the Provost of the major and planned gifts for the institution. The Associate Director University of Illinois. Position Requirement and Qualifications: supervises the Grants and Stewardship Manager, the Individual A Bachelor’s degree is required, with strong preference in a Giving Manager and the Development Assistant. This is a new performing arts field. A Master’s degree is preferred. Knowledge position within a growing development department. Qualifications: of the performing arts field, as well as musical and theatrical Minimum 3 years experience in development management touring production logistics and common touring practices is position; proven track record in solicitation and securing major required. Outstanding public relations skills and the ability to and planned gifts; experience in supervising and motivating staff work in collaborative teams is required. Experience with touring to achieve high performance goals; direct experience with annual theatre, dance, and music is strongly preferred. Supervisory fund campaigns, grantwriting and stewardship activities; desire experience is strongly preferred. Application Procedures: To apply, to be an integral leader of a high functioning development team. create your applicant profile at https://jobs.illinois.edu and upload To apply - Submit your resume with three references to: Patty the following by May 17, 2014 (all requested information must Rosely, Development Director, CINCINNATI PLAYHOUSE IN THE be included with your applicant profile): Cover Letter, Letter of PARK, 962 Mt. Adams Circle, Cincinnati, OH 45202. Email: patty. application, Curriculum Vitae (with email address), Names and [email protected]. Deadline: May 6, 2014. contact information for 3 professional references familiar with your qualifications and experience. Contact Information: Yvette ASSOCIATE GENERAL MANAGER - DALLAS THEATER Rzechula, Human Resources/Business Office, Krannert Center CENTER. The Associate General Manager is responsible for the for the Performing Arts, UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS AT URBANA- preparation and monitoring of the artist expense budgets as CHAMPAIGN, Department of Dance, 907 ½ W Nevada, Urbana, IL well as the negotiation of artistic department-related contracts, 61801. 217-244-9858. [email protected]. As one of America’s as assigned by the General Manager (GM). Essential Duties/ leading university-based performing arts centers, Krannert Center Responsibilities: Prepare and monitor artistic component of for the Performing Arts on the campus of the University of Illinois the production budgets; negotiate and execute artist, royalty, at Urbana-Champaign provides an environment for high-impact casting, commissioning, and co-production agreements; handle encounters between art, ideas, and society. True to its stated all union matters including interface with LORT Counsel and union mission of excellence and innovation in the performing arts representatives on matters of union compliance; execute rental through education, research, and public engagement, Krannert agreements with outside parties; work with the GM to draft and/ Center invites outstanding professional artists to perform, teach, or review various contracts; oversee the General Management and enter the fabric of University and community life; engages Department Budgets to include monthly forecasting and cash in research through the creation of new work; and provides an flow projections; with the GM, develop expense budgets for future educational and performance home to the University of Illinois’ fiscal years; perform additional duties as assigned. Please visit Department of Dance, Department of Theatre, School of Music www.dallastheatercenter.org for full job description and on details (opera, choral, and instrumental programs and faculty recitals), of how to apply. as well as community-based ensembles. Illinois is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes individuals with AUDIENCE SERVICES COORDINATOR - The mission of CAL diverse backgrounds, experiences, and ideas who embrace and PERFORMANCES is to inspire, nurture, and sustain a lifelong value diversity and inclusivity (www.inclusiveillinois.illinois.edu). appreciation for the performing arts. Cal Performances fulfills this mission by presenting, producing, and commissioning ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF AUDIENCE SERVICES - YALE outstanding artists, both renowned and emerging, to serve REPERTORY THEATRE/YALE SCHOOL OF DRAMA (YRT/YSD) UC Berkeley and the broader public though performances and seeks a full-time Assistant Director of Audience Services. education and community programs. We currently have an

6 ARTSEARCH May 1, 2014 Administration opportunity available for an Audience Services Coordinator. The create opportunities for audiences to more actively engage in Audience Services Coordinator is responsible for the coordination what’s happening on the stage using innovative technology and of selected Front of House activities in Cal Performances venues social media campaigns. Oversee and administrate all education (Zellerbach Hall, Zellerbach Playhouse, Wheeler Auditorium, the programs for students and educators. Work with the Board of Hearst Greek Theatre, and certain performances at Hertz Hall Trustees’ Community Engagement Committee and the Board and First Congregational Church) as well as administrative and Education liaisons. Experience with community relations and operational assistance for the Front of House (FOH) / Operations audience engagement initiatives, particularly in live entertainment, department. The incumbent of the position will perform duties is preferred. A passion for and knowledge of theatre is a must. in House Management and Administration of FOH Operations. Interested candidates should forward a cover letter and resume Please visit http://calperfs.berkeley.edu/about/jobs.php for full via email to: [email protected]. Full-time position job description and instructions on how to apply. with competitive salary and benefits. No phone calls, please.

BOOKING MANAGER - The Performing Arts Center, PURCHASE CONSERVATORY MANAGER - AMERICAN CONSERVATORY COLLEGE, SUNY is seeking a qualified individual to handle rentals THEATER (LORT A) seeks Conservatory Manager who will function and internal booking for a busy, four theatre complex. The position as leader of a four member team (2 associates plus 1 fellow), involves: soliciting, negotiating and contracting outside rentals, providing administrative and operational support to all A.C.T.’s meeting an annual income goal; acting as liaison and problem actor training programs, including MFA, San Francisco Semester solver for all booked events; maintaining the event calendar; (SFS) for undergraduate students, Studio A.C.T., Summer Training coordinating the Center calendar with the College event calendar; Congress and Young Conservatory. The Conservatory Manager developing and maintaining rental marketing efforts to increase is the primary scheduler of all MFA and SF Semester program earned income; other administrative duties as necessary. Position activity and serves as primary contact for student affairs in these requirements; BA in technical theatre or Arts Management programs. The Conservatory Manager interacts with many people (BFA or Masters preferred), minimum two years’ experience and departments throughout the organization, including Facilities, in professional performing arts technical/production positions Development, Artistic, Production, Marketing and Education. In (freelance or full time), extensive knowledge of and experience absence of Conservatory Director, the Conservatory Manager will with Excel, minimum one year experience in professional assume charge of day to day operations in the Conservatory. Position performing arts organization administrative work are required. requirements include three years of progressive responsibility in Event planning experience and work in a college or university an administrative position, including experience in an education setting is a strong plus. Familiarity with theatre front of house and setting and/or theater production. Excellent communication skills box office operations are very helpful as is knowledge of Live 25 (written, oral and interpersonal), organization and the ability or other major event scheduling programs. Annual salary $43,657 to efficiently and accurately execute multiple tasks. Budgeting plus benefits. Applications accepted only through the Purchase experience required. Proficiency in Microsoft, etc. Background in College website: www.purchase.edu. Application deadline is May theater arts highly desirable. Complete posting can be found at: 9, 2014. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Purchase http://www.act-sf.org/home/about/opportunities/job_openings. College is an AA/EEO employer. htm. Cover letter including salary expectations and resume to: [email protected]. Please specify “Conservatory Manager” in subject BOX OFFICE AND SALES MANAGER - High-profile performing line. arts institution seeks experienced box office and sales manager. The Box Office and Sales Manager oversees the day-to-day CORPORATE RELATIONS MANAGER - CENTER THEATRE operations of the Box Office including single-ticket and subscription GROUP. The Corporate Relations Manager is responsible for sales, ticketing and CRM database management (Tessitura), supporting CTG’s fundraising goals, with a primary focus on inbound and outbound call center and customer service, third- managing corporate support for the Corporate Circle membership party ticket promotions and remote box office operations. The Box program and other donor prospects as assigned. The Corporate Office and Sales Manager is responsible for maintaining a superior Relations Manager will meet and communicate regularly with level of customer service at all patron sales touchpoints, including donors and prospects, prepare proposals and reports, manage phone, internet and venue. General Responsibilities: Bachelor’s and attend donor events, and produce, copyedit and proofread degree and 5+ years box office management experience required; written materials needed to support donor cultivation. Manages Superior database and CRM management skills required, Tessitura a personal portfolio of at least 50 current and prospective preferred; Superior web/online shopping cart and production skills Corporate Circle donors. This position shares responsibility with required; Proven sales team management and customer service the Corporate Relations Officer to secure at least $450,000 experience required; Telesales a plus. Must be a team player, annually of corporate support. Manages Corporate Circle Cabinet problem-solver, proactive, data-oriented and highly motivated. and is responsible for overseeing regular meetings for this Excellent interpersonal, communications and organizational skills leadership group. Works closely with CTG Board, Committee required. This is a full-time position with benefits - compensation members and staff to recruit new members to the Cabinet and to is competitive. Please email resume and cover letter to: ensure that Corporate Cabinet stays interested and motivated in [email protected]. recruiting new Corporate Circle members. Plans and facilitates the Corporate Circle cultivation events, to take place throughout the COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT AND EDUCATION PROGRAMS year. Works with the Special Events team to organize the annual COORDINATOR - WESTPORT COUNTRY PLAYHOUSE seeks Season Celebration Gala. Works with CTG staff and volunteers a full-time Community Engagement and Education Programs to create and manage event invitation, program, speeches and Coordinator (CEC) to join our dedicated staff. The CEC is communications. For more information and to apply, please visit responsible for all Playhouse Community, Audience Engagement, our career page at: centertheatregroup.org/jobs. and Education Programs. Reporting to the Director of Marketing, the CEC works in concert with other members of the marketing DEPARTMENT ADMINISTRATOR, GRADUATE ACTING department as well as with key Artistic Department staff. The PROGRAM - NEW YORK UNIVERSITY Tisch School of the Arts, a CEC’s responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following: globally recognized center of study in performing and cinematic Lead all community engagement programs and events. Help to arts located in lower Manhattan, seeks a fulltime Department

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Administrator in the Graduate Acting Program. The Department DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT - The EDUCATIONAL Administrator plays an essential role in the department. Primary THEATRE ASSOCIATION is a national nonprofit organization duties include: Manage departmental academic, administrative with approximately 90,000 student and professional members. and business operations to ensure effective classroom scheduling, EdTA’s mission is shaping lives through theatre education by: delivery of services and efficient office operations. Manage a variety honoring student achievement in theatre and enriching their of complex departmental academic processes. Supervise staff theatre education experience; supporting teachers by providing advising students on general admissions process, prerequisites, professional development, networking opportunities, resources, program requirements, course registration within the program, and recognition; and influencing public opinion that theatre transfer credits, substitutions, etc. Oversee course/teacher education is essential and builds life skills. EdTA operates the evaluation process. Manage departmental budget and preparation International Thespian Society (ITS), an honorary organization of financial reports. Manage use of department facilities including that has inducted more than two million theatre students since class and event scheduling, renovations, use of common space. its founding in 1929. EdTA also publishes Dramatics, a monthly Supervise staff and work study students. Act as administrative magazine for high school theatre students, and Teaching liaison with Theatrical Production department and other school Theatre, a quarterly journal for theatre education professionals. and University offices; interpret and apply University policies to EdTA seeks a Director of Development who will oversee all manage highly complex administrative matters. Qualifications: aspects of the Association’s fundraising. This position will lead BA required; Advanced degree in theater management or and execute fundraising events, campaigns, sponsor programs related field preferred. 4 years’ of increasingly responsible and grant proposals. The Director of Development will report to administrative experience (e.g., managing services/processes, the Executive Director, but will interact extensively with volunteer budgets, and staff) or equivalent combination of education and leaders and multiple departments, including Membership, experience. Prior experience in an academic environment and/ Marketing, Chapter Relations and Educational Events. Prior or professional theatrical management preferred. Excellent experience in non-profit fundraising is preferred. Passion for planning, management, networking, and presentation skills. theatre education or the arts is a plus. Please submit cover letter, Budgeting skills and financial acumen. Knowledge of standard resume, salary history and/or requirements to Jim Flanagan, office software; knowledge and flexibility within NYU’s computer Director of Operations: [email protected]. No phone applications for AP Work Flow, People Share, etc. preferred. Ability calls, please. to negotiate solutions to contain problems and persuade others when some differences of opinion may exist. To apply, please DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT - GULFSHORE PLAYHOUSE, a visit: www.nyucareers.com/ to submit your cover letter, resume not-for-profit, professional theatre company located in Naples, and application by April 25, 2014. NYU accepts online applications FL, is seeking a Director of Development to lead the fundraising only. Refer to Job #2009-6335; use referral source code - N2. initiatives of the organization and manage fundraising strategy NYU encourages applications from women and minorities. for future seasons. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Creating and managing the research, design and DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR - MALTZ JUPITER THEATRE in implementation of a fundraising plan for public and private sector Jupiter FL (LORT B) seeks a year-round DD. Salary with benefits. donors, managing the Playhouse’s donor database, coordinating Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: developing, planning and planning strategic fundraising events, reporting to board and executing all fundraising efforts in both a supervisory and a and foundations, managing the theatre’s relationships with hands-on capacity; developing and leading prospect identification current and potential donors, and launching and monitoring a efforts; forecast, track and evaluate effectiveness of campaigns; large capital campaign for expansion of the physical plant in coordinate donor recognition, mentor and motivate development conjunction with the Producing Artistic Director and the Board. team; develop budgets and report on fundraising results. All The ideal candidate will have the charm, charisma and finesse employees must pass a background check. Requirements: necessary to interact with potential funders of all backgrounds 5-7+years of demonstrated, successful track record of fundraising, and a proven track record of growing funding support in previous planned giving and event execution preferably in a performing institutions. Weekend and evening hours may be required, arts arena; outstanding management and communications including attendance at Opening Nights, special events, and/or skills; strong work ethic; comfortable working in a dynamic fast- meetings that may happen outside normal hours. For full listing, paced environment with high energy, enthusiasm, confidence please visit: http://www.gulfshoreplayhouse.org/about/jobs. and creativity. For a detailed job description, please visit www. asp. To apply, please send resume and cover letter to: jobs@ jupitertheatre.org/jobs. Email cover letter and resume as Word gulfshoreplayhouse.org. documents to: [email protected]. EOE. DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT - The VILLAGE THEATRE DIRECTOR OF CORPORATE RELATIONS - SEGERSTROM seeks a Director of Development who will be an inspirational CENTER FOR THE ARTS. The Director of Corporate Relations leader for advancement of this Puget Sound regional theatre oversees all aspects of the Center’s comprehensive corporate company, recognized nationally for developing new musicals, development program in support of the Center’s artistic and producing outstanding theatre productions and enriching lives of educational programs and special projects. The position is youth in Issaquah and Everett, WA. This valued member of the responsible for the identification, cultivation, and stewardship of senior Management Team, will design and execute a strategic corporate donors, sponsors, and prospects. While the Director development plan in support of Village Theatre’s mission and will perform corporate solicitations, he/she will also focus will support the long-term health of the organization by building on developing a customized plan to guide active volunteer meaningful and productive relationships with funders. To learn involvement in the corporate program and encourage peer- to- more about the Village Theatre and view the complete position peer outreach. The annual corporate goal is currently $980,000 description and submission requirements, visit: https://www. and is expected to grow to more than $1 million. To learn more villagetheatre.org/issaquah/careers.php. Then, please submit about the Center and to review the full job description, please a thoughtful cover letter and resume by email to Robb Hunt, follow the links on our website to “Careers at the Center”. How to Executive Producer: [email protected]. apply: Please send resume, and cover letter expressing interest in this position to: [email protected] or to: [email protected]

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DIRECTOR OF EDUCATION AND OUTREACH - HUDSON analysis, resource and budget management; and strategic VALLEY SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL is a critically acclaimed non- planning. Personal/professional exposure to the arts, music, and profit theater company producing an annual Shakespeare festival opera in particular is strongly preferred. Send resume, cover letter, on the grounds of historic Boscobel in Garrison, New York, one and salary requirements to Director of Finance & Administration hour north of Manhattan. Overall Objectives: The Director of Search, BOSTON LYRIC OPERA, 11 Avenue de Lafayette, Boston, Education and Outreach is responsible for the development MA 02111-1736. Fax: 617 542-4913. Email: [email protected]. and implementation of arts education programs geared toward No Phone Inquiries, Please. teachers and students in middle school through post-secondary school which support HVSF’s mission and vision. All programs DIRECTOR OF MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS - The are geared toward state-wide (Common Core) and individualized ALBANY SYMPHONY seeks a dynamic and highly motivated arts curriculum and standards. The Director is responsible for marketing professional to head its Marketing Department. Working developing and implementing community outreach programs closely with the Executive Director, Music Director, and Board, the geared towards a general audience in order to support life-long Director of Marketing and Communications will plan and execute learning in the arts. The Director of Education and Outreach reports subscription, group and single ticket campaigns to meet or exceed to the Artistic Director and Executive Director and works closely revenue goals, through direct response marketing, advertising, with the Education and Outreach Manager who oversees the day- social media, telemarketing, retention, in-depth data analysis and to-day operations of HVSF’s extensive Education Programming. patron cultivation efforts. The successful candidate will have a Although this position is part of the senior leadership team at proven track record in sales and marketing and familiarity with the theater, it is currently structured as a part-time position, with trends and strategies specific to the performing arts. He/She will some corresponding flexibility as to outside employment. For full have an entrepreneurial spirit, outstanding interpersonal and job description, please visit our website at: hvshakespeare.org. communication skills (oral and written), an acute attention to To apply: Please email a cover letter and resume to: hvsfjobs@ detail, an intense commitment to data and analysis, unwavering gmail.com. integrity and energy, and the ability to work as a team in a fast- paced, goal-oriented environment where proficiency in handling DIRECTOR OF EDUCATION AND OUTREACH - PENOBSCOT multiple projects under strict deadlines is essential. A strong THEATRE COMPANY. The director of education and outreach knowledge of classical music and experience with TheaterManager envisions, implements, and oversees PTC’s educational programs, preferred. Email cover letter and resume in one document to including outreach to schools and other community-based Lawrence J. Fried, Executive Director: LarryF@albanysymphony. organizations, in-residency programs, master classes for teens com. (MS Word or Adobe Acrobat attachments only, please.) The and adults, and our year-round Dramatic Academy for ages 4-21. full job description is available on the Albany Symphony website: This individual directs and teaches across the age spectrum, www.albanysymphony.com. and engages and manages teaching artists, designers, interns, apprentices, and volunteers to support the program. Other key DIRECTOR OF PATRON SERVICES - COLORADO SPRINGS responsibilities include: curriculum development, including play FINE ARTS CENTER seeks a qualified Director of Patron Services selection; developing an annual departmental budget and ensuring to manage all aspects of Front Desk Operations (including, but not strict adherence; creating supplementary educational materials limited to theatre ticketing, museum admissions, group sales, class for residencies, workshops, and other programs; supporting registrations & memberships) toward the goal of excellent service the development and implementation of an effective marketing experiences for patrons and members of the Fine Arts Center. strategy for educational programs; and evaluating programs on The director will manage box office staff, house management a regular basis. This position offers an excellent opportunity to and volunteer ushers and will serve as the primary technology help lead a growing nonprofit organization and shape the future administrator, building events, managing sales and working with of professional theatre in the heart of Maine. Candidates must membership, marketing and database staff to maintain protocols have a Bachelor’s degree; knowledge of, experience in, and strong and deliver best practices. The director will report and reconcile passion for the theatre; experience working with children in an revenue, coordinate all aspects of ticketing and manage other administrative and instructional capacity; and excellent writing, activities, as required. The director will have at least three oral communication, and presentation skills. A Master of Fine Arts years of sales and customer service experience in a performing is preferred, and experience in choreography is a plus. Please arts or museum setting, with familiarity of box office systems, send cover letter, resume, and salary requirements to: mary@ particularly, Patron Technology preferred. Demonstrable history of penobscottheatre.org. supervising personnel required, ability to work collaboratively in a positive, team-oriented institution, ability to work evenings and DIRECTOR OF FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION - Boston Lyric weekends. For more information on the Fine Arts Center, please Opera is seeking a Director of Finance & Administration to manage go to: www.csfineartscenter.org. This is a full-time, year-round, the company’s day-to-day operations in finance, administration, salaried position, including benefits. Interested candidates should human resources, and technology to ensure a financially strong submit cover letter, resume, and three professional references to: and disciplined organization; work with the senior management [email protected]. team on departmental planning, budgets, human resources, use of technology, and other strategic matters; and to be the primary DIRECTOR OF TICKETING & SALES - THE ROCHESTER liaison to the Finance, Investment, and Audit Committees of the PHILHARMONIC has an exciting opportunity for Director of Board. Qualifications: At least 10 years experience in a senior Ticketing & Sales. This employee will lead the ticketing and sales financial position or equivalent level in an organization witha team of the Eastman Theatre Box Office and oversee Eastman $5 million or larger budget, preferably a nonprofit organization Theatre Shop operations. The Director will develop and execute funded by contributions, grants, and earned revenues. MBA or strategic sales and customer service tactics with the overall goal CPA preferred. Significant experience in nonprofit accounting, of increasing patron retention and revenue for the RPO and technology system management, and high growth businesses. Eastman School of Music. The Director is responsible for working Demonstrated leadership ability; team management and closely with house management and team of ushers to create a interpersonal skills; written and oral communication skills; superior on-site experience for patrons. http://www.rpo.org/s_6/

May 1, 2014 ARSTEARCH 9 Administration s_17/p_1751/Director_of_Ticketing_and_Sales/. Required Skills: Maintain Email system; Assist with Media planning (print, 1) Bachelor’s degree required. 2) 3-4 years of sales or call center online, radio, etc); Web and Social Media development; experience as a supervisor or manager. 3) Excellent verbal and Promotional event; Grassroots/Community marketing including written communication skills. 4) Openness to learn database/ coordination of street teams, collateral distribution; Organize software/CRM programs. 5) Ability to work in a fast-paced and update the Marketing Server; Prepare support materials for environment with an upbeat and positive attitude 6. Knowledge of distribution. Requirements/Skills: Excellent grammar, spelling classical music preferred For Consideration Applicants may send and administrative writing skills; Good telephone communication cover letter with salary requirements and résumé to Katie Sejba skills; Interact will others in a respectful, courteous and helpful at: [email protected]. manner; Remaining Calm/Focused in Stressful Situations; Time Management/Self-Motivation; Ability to professionally handle EDUCATION DIRECTOR - FLORIDA REPERTORY THEATRE, confidential information. Send resume, cover letter, salary history, entering its 17th season of award-winning professional theatre and references to: [email protected]. Include “Executive/ in Southwest Florida is seeking a highly organized, self-motivated Marketing Assistant” in the subject line. No phone calls, please. Education Director to lead a dynamic, multifaceted, and growing This is a full-time position. Salary commensurate with experience. Education Department that serves over 17,000 young people The Bucks County Playhouse is an Equal Employment Opportunity annually (grades pre-k-12 and adults). The Education Director Employer. leads a three-person staff and oversees a department whose programming includes classes, a conservatory for advanced FINANCE AND SYSTEMS DIRECTOR - The Kalamazoo Civic students, touring theatre for young audiences, an arts intensive Theatre, one of the largest community theatres in the nation, summer camp, artist in residency programs, and a post-graduate seeks a highly motivated, innovative individual to join our internship program. The successful candidate will be a proficient professional staff in this full-time, salaried position. A generous written and verbal communicator, program administrator, benefits package is offered including life, health, dental and vision creative thinker, and manager who functions as a teaching insurance and paid time off. The Finance and Systems Director will artist, administrator, and liaison to the theatre’s artistic and evaluate, guide and administer the Finance, Business, Facility and management staff, marketing and development departments, IT systems in a dynamic and creative environment. Duties include educators, school officials, guest artists, granting organizations, preparing budgets, financial reports, monitoring and anticipating community partners, and parents. Candidate must work well cash flow needs, assisting in the administration of capital under pressure and on deadlines. Must pass background projects, overseeing the information technology systems such screening. Candidate should have at least five years’ experience as the servers and workstations, recommending and budgeting working with and teaching young people. Preference will be given business and facility services such as utilities and copiers, and to candidates with directing, music direction, choreography, or taking an active role in the leadership and development of performance experience. Graduate degree preferred. Contract the business side of the organization. Requirements: We are begins early June, and includes transitional/training time with looking for a well-rounded finance and systems professional that existing Education Director. Please send a letter and resume to possesses a Bachelor’s degree or higher in Finance, Business, Jason Parrish, Associate Director at: [email protected]. Theatre or a related area. The candidate chosen will possess the drive and vision to evaluate and develop strategies for EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT - STUDIO THEATRE. Responsibilities effective finance management, as well the interpersonal skills include but are not limited to - Scheduling: Maintaining executives’ necessary to develop lasting business relationships with staff Outlook calendars, scheduling meetings and phone conversations and vendors. In addition to excellent accounting, written, and accordingly; securing reservations for all breakfast, lunch, verbal skills, the ideal candidate will also have prior experience in and dinner meetings; ensuring that staff is informed of their database management, online technology, contract negotiation, schedules. Travel Arrangements: Securing travel and lodging for and supervising contracted service providers. Working closely all business-related trips. House Seats/Industry Tickets: Acquiring with marketing, development, and administrative positions, the tickets for all local and out-of-town performances as requested. Finance and Systems Director must be a creative, collaborative Recommendations and Other Correspondence: Proofreading and team member. Finalists will be asked to submit to reference and printing all letters of recommendation as requested; Drafting background checks. To apply: Submit cover letter, resume, and thank you notes and other communication for approval; Mailing salary history to: Kristen Chesak, Managing Director, KALAMAZOO items as needed; Placing phone calls with high level contacts. CIVIC THEATRE, 329 South Park Street, Kalamazoo, MI 49007. Contacts: Ensuring that all new contacts are entered into the Or by email: [email protected]. Please use ‘Finance and Outlook list; Maintaining contact information and ensuring it is Systems Director Position Application’ in subject heading of up to date. Special Projects Assist the Artistic Director and the all email correspondence. For more information, visit: www. Director of Strategic Initiatives with a variety of Special Projects kazoocivic.com. to support the artistic and strategic goals of the Theatre’s Long- Range Plan, as assigned. Email: [email protected]. GENERAL MANAGER - ATMOSPHERE, INC. Immediate opening for General Manager of DC based special event lighting company. EXECUTIVE/MARKETING ASSISTANT - BUCKS COUNTY Position oversees day-to-day management of all departments, PLAYHOUSE seeking Executive/Marketing Assistant working and advances special projects. Salary range $80-$100K. Email under supervision of Producing Director & Marketing Department resume and request for detailed job description to: info@ Heads. Minimum two years of marketing experience. Experience atmospherelighting.com. with Tessitura a plus. Executive Assistant: Maintaining/Preparing: Schedules, Calendars, Meetings, Conference Calls, and other GRANT WRITER/MANAGER - The Young People’s Chorus general administrative duties; General correspondence; Filing/ of New York City (YPC) has an immediate requirement for a Documentation; Coordinating Events; Attending Phone Calls; seasoned Grant Writer/Manager. Reporting directly to the Director Technical Support. Marketing Assistant: Prepare, copy and of Development, the Grant Writer/Manager will write proposals, assemble Marketing materials; Maintain website; Secure a reports and collateral materials, help create project and program full Social Media Calendar and execute BCP Social Media Plan; budgets, maintain relationships with a specific portfolio of donors,

10 ARTSEARCH May 1, 2014 Administration regularly coordinate with the board and artistic staff, manage of making gifts of $10,000 to $100,000+. This individual will deadline schedules, and help identify and cultivate new donor manage a personal portfolio of 200-250 prospects, as well as prospects. The candidate must have 5-plus years of grant writing organize and manage relevant administrative projects. The experience; knowledge of NYC arts / youth funding community Director will work closely with the Board of Trustees, committees is a plus; demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and quality and staff to promote the acquisition of major gifts. This individual expectations, willingness to push limits of existing abilities of the must be able to work independently while also working as a department to meet changing needs and an ability to work calmly member of Montalvo’s development team. The Director will be within a high-pressure and fast-paced environment. YPC offers an an individual with a rich fund development background, who has attractive compensation package, which includes a competitive had progressive and successful experience in major gifts and salary. To Apply: Please send your cover letter, two (2) writing who has a strong track record of successful management. The samples and resume to: [email protected]. Mail: Careers at YPC, ideal candidate cares deeply about Montalvo’s mission and has YOUNG PEOPLE’S CHORUS OF NEW YORK CITY, 1995 Broadway, experience working in nonprofit arts organizations. Salary: DOE Suite 305, New York, NY 10023. For additional information on the To apply, submit a cover letter describing your experience related YPC organization, visit: www.ypc.org. to this position, and including your reasons for applying, along with your detailed resume and salary requirements to Human GROUP SALES MANAGER - The ADRIENNE ARSHT CENTER Resources via email at: [email protected]. Resumes without FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS is seeking a Group Sales Manager. cover letter or salary requirements will not be considered. For The Group Sales Manager will lead the efforts to meet the goals more details about Montalvo Arts Center visit: montalvoarts.org/ and objectives of the Adrienne Arsht Center. The Group Sales employment. Manager is responsible for all aspects of group sales, including, but not limited to, processing group requests, designing and MARKETING / SALES MANAGER - ASPEN SANTA FE BALLET developing group mailings and emails, maintaining relationships is looking for a passionate, outgoing, confident, self-motivated with current group sales contacts and initiating communication and ambitious marketing manager. This position is responsible for with potential new contacts. Some time traveling in the community creating and implementing a comprehensive, integrated marketing and making contacts will be required. Night and weekend work is strategy that reflects the artistry and values of the company and required. For a detailed job description, please visit our website: achieves institutional development goals. The candidate will be a www.arshtcenter.org. Qualified candidates should send resumes self-starter but also comfortable working in a team environment to [email protected], with Group Sales Manager search in and building collaborative relationships with the rest of the staff the title line. The Adrienne Arsht Center is an Equal Opportunity and reports to the executive director. The marketing manager is a Employer. key member of the management team. This position undertakes the overall planning and implementation of Aspen Santa Fe Ballet’s IT MANAGER - The MUSIC HALL, an American Treasure for the long-term and the short-term marketing strategies, is responsible Arts, seeks an energetic and motivated IT manager. The two- for an earned revenue target, and administers an annual expense venue performing arts center seeks an individual to keep this budget. Position/Benefits: Full-time position based in Aspen, CO, active arts organization’s IT running smoothly. The Music Hall is Salary commensurate with experience and qualifications; Health located in historic downtown Portsmouth, NH consistently named and dental benefits, Simple IRA matching plan, and paid vacation. as one of the top ten small cities in America. The IT Manager Email cover letter and resume to: [email protected]. position is a forty hour per week position who, along with IT No mail, no phone calls, please. decision makers, devise the IT framework, technology procedures and practices. This person will maintain the policies and structures MARKETING AND DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR - for managing the underlying IT infrastructure, which comprises all GLOUCESTER STAGE COMPANY is seeking a full-time, dynamic of the organization’s computers, servers, computer peripherals, individual with expertise in marketing and development/ telecommunication systems, Internet connectivity, software fundraising. Reporting to and working closely with the Managing applications, and data centers. The IT Manager engages with Director, collaborating with Artistic Director, the Board and staff, external IT vendors, suppliers, outsourcing partners and software responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Development: developers to buy IT assets and ensure the smooth running of Implementing/assisting with fundraising, sponsorships, major the organizational IT infrastructure. An expert in the Music Hall gifts/ individual giving, prospects and donor research and systems and IT is available for consultation and problem solving cultivation, fundraising events, grant writing. Marketing: for this position. The IT Manager is also responsible for managing Develop/create marketing plans; develop/ implement marketing the internal and external digital communications policies and initiatives and events; create/oversee creation and distribution procedures (including intranet sites and databases). Additionally, of season brochure, playbills, ads and other marketing materials. they will act as the help desk, and training resource for the Expectations: Engaging, outgoing personality; excellent verbal/ organization. Must have 3+ years of IT management experience interpersonal skills; organized; ability to prioritize; pro-active; team or degree and certifications in computer technology including player; initiative, positive attitude/sense of humor. Requirements: workstation solutions and IT architecture. Willing to come in or University Degree or equivalent; 2 to 5 years-experience be available by cell in case of an IT emergency with box office or (performing arts preferred) in development, marketing, digital/ theater on evenings and weekends. FTE with full benefit package social media campaigns; excellent communication and grant- including health benefits, two weeks paid vacation and eleven writing skills; excellent computer skills: Microsoft Office (Word, paid holidays, plus ten sick days. Base salary range (not including Excel, Outlook). Donor Pro, Adobe Photoshop or any other benefits) $39,000 - $42,000. To apply, send resume & cover letter design software knowledge would be an asset. Salary and Health to Todd Hunter ([email protected]). The Music Hall is an benefits: Competitive. To apply: Applications will be accepted, equal opportunity employer. No phone calls please. via email only, by May 14, 2014. Please send letter, resume, writing samples, professional references to Managing Director MAJOR GIFTS DIRECTOR - MONTALVO ARTS CENTER. The at: [email protected] with “Marketing and Development Director of Major Gifts is responsible for the overall management Coordinator” in subject line. No phone calls, please. Gloucester of the major gifts program, which is charged with managing Stage Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. relationships and securing support from donors who are capable

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MARKETING AND MEDIA ASSOCIATE - CHAMBER MUSIC adaptability, creativity, flexibility, and the ability to communicate SOCIETY OF LINCOLN CENTER. The Marketing and Media effectively with staff, board and NCTC’s diverse audiences. This Associate is responsible for supporting the efforts of a busy position requires some availability on evenings and weekends. No Marketing and Communications department. Specifically, the relocation package available. For a full job description, see our Marketing and Media Associate assists with website maintenance, website: nctcsf.org. To apply, please send cover letter, current manages merchandise inventory, contributes to and measures resume and references to: [email protected]. social media activity, aids in editing of advertising, email, and web copy, oversees scheduling of the department’s volunteers, assists MARKETING DIRECTOR - The 1741 seat VAN WEZEL in live-streamed and video productions, and coordinates streaming PERFORMING ARTS HALL is seeking a Marketing Director for radio activity. In addition, the Marketing and Media Associate its 100 plus show season. The iconic theatre sits on beautiful helps with overall scheduling, filing, archiving, data entry, photo Sarasota Bay on Sunny South West Florida’s cultural coast. The preparation, general media activity, and other duties as directed. world class season includes Broadway shows such as “Jersey The Marketing and Media Associate reports to the Marketing Boys,” “Les Miserables”, while popular stars and groups have Manager and the Web and Digital Producer. Successful candidate included John Legend, Jay Leno, Sheryl Crow, Dolly Parton and will have a degree or relevant experience in Arts Administration The Moody Blues. Classical shows have included Lang Lang, with a strong knowledge of classical music, be a self-starter The New York Philharmonic and the Boston Pops. Duties include as well as a team-player, and be proficient in Microsoft Office promoting several subscription series, individual ticket campaigns, applications, social media platforms, as well as experience with an education program and a free outdoor concert series. This Adobe Creative Suite. Minimum of 1-2 years of office experience position requires skills in social media, web campaigns, writing, required. Schedule includes occasional evenings and weekends. speaking, overseeing group sales campaigns, serving as a monthly Only candidates who meet these criteria should apply. Please TV host, press and media skills, identifying target markets, send cover letter and resume to: [email protected]. computer proficiency, graphic design coordination with our artist, No calls, please. sponsorships, development and much more. The Van Wezel is owned and operated by the City of Sarasota and the position MARKETING AND SALES MANAGER - VERMONT STAGE reports to the Executive Director and includes a comprehensive COMPANY is looking for a passionate and ambitious Marketing benefit package and competitive salary. To review the specifics of and Sales Manager. The ideal candidate must be a self-starter, the position, go to: www.sarasotagov.com under the HR section outgoing, confident, have a positive attitude, organized and works for employment opportunities. The candidate should be available well under pressure; always kind and friendly to our artists, staff, to begin work in Sarasota by July 8, 2014. and audience. This position reports to the Producing Artistic Director and key responsibilities include: The overall planning MARKETING DIRECTOR - PART TIME - The Emelin and implementation of Vermont Stage’s long-term and short- Theatre, a not-for-profit performing arts organization located term marketing strategies. Achieving all corporate sponsorships, in Mamaroneck, New York, is looking for an energetic individual advertising, group sales, single tickets, and subscription sales with marketing and PR experience to provide marketing support goals annually. Oversee creation and distribution of season for the organization. This is a part-time position. The marketing brochure, playbills, print and live advertisements, and other person will be responsible for developing an overall strategic plan marketing materials. Create all press releases, pitch features, and and budget to guide marketing and PR efforts. The marketing maintain relationships with the press. Compose communication person will also be responsible for routine marketing and PR tasks with audience via e-newsletters and all social media platforms. such as: creating content and writing copy for all communications Requirements: University Degree, 2 years minimum experience in (print and online), collateral and press releases; overseeing sales and/or marketing or a recent Arts or Business Management production schedules; coordinating and maintaining relationships program graduate. Experience developing social media and with outside vendors, including graphic designers and printers; guerrilla marketing campaigns; excellent communication, writing, implementing media buys; maintaining press relationships and and computer skills. Creative Suite or any other design software press lists; and other tasks relating to raising public awareness knowledge would be an asset. Position/Benefits: Full-time position about the Emelin and promoting the performances. The ideal based in Burlington, VT. Salary commensurate with experience. candidate will have at least 3 years of marketing experience, 100% Health coverage plus 5 weeks paid vacation annually. Email preferably in the non-profit sector, and possess the following a cover letter, writing sample, and resume to: cristina@vtstage. traits: excellent communication skills; detail oriented, organized org. and a self starter; and have the ability to multi-task and thrive in a small, collaborative environment. To apply, send a cover MARKETING DIRECTOR - NEW CONSERVATORY THEATRE letter and resume to Emelin Employment, EMELIN THEATRE, CENTER (NCTC) seeks an experienced, enthusiastic, hands- P.O. Box 736, Mamaroneck, NY 10543, or [email protected]. No on Marketing Director to help move the company into the next calls, please. phase of our Strategic Plan. The mission of the New Conservatory Theatre Center is to champion innovative, high quality productions PATRON SERVICES DIRECTOR - KAUFFMAN CENTER FOR & educational theatre experiences for youth, artists, and the THE PERFORMING ARTS seeks a skilled front-of-house team queer & allied communities to effect personal & societal growth, leader. Works with staff, volunteers, and resident companies enlightenment and change. The Marketing Director is responsible in a multi-venue environment. Collects and distributes up-to- for the development of NCTC’s long range and annual marketing date performance information to the patron services group and and communications strategy. This position leads the creation other stakeholders. Oversees volunteer recruitment and training, and implementation of NCTC’s annual marketing/communications and advocates workplace safety. Manages sales of touring plan and audience development initiatives, and is responsible merchandise and departmental operating budget. A college for the overall NCTC image via marketing and advertising which degree and a demonstrated ability to work with the public are includes design of print and electronic collateral, maintenance of required. For a full job description, please visit: https://www. NCTC website and customer email databases, cross-promotions, kauffmancenter.org/about-the-center/join-our-team/. administrative and special event support. This position requires

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PUBLIC RELATIONS MANAGER - CENTER STAGE is opportunities/jobs.aspx, or you may send a cover letter, resume, seeking a Public Relations Manager to join the Marketing and and references to: [email protected]. No Communications Department. Ideal candidates would be skilled, phone calls, please. EOE. energetic, and highly motivated public relations professionals with exceptional written and verbal communications skills; a strategic SENIOR CONSULTANT - The Senior Consultant is a career outlook and approach; a history of successfully securing local and position at TRG ARTS - a leader and active member of the client national press coverage, and the ability and willingness to work service team that delivers TRG’s data-driven, best practice counsel occasional nonstandard hours including nights and weekends. Find aimed at achieving revenue and patronage results for each client. the complete job description at: www.centerstage.org/AboutUs/ Overseen by TRG’s Director of Consulting, the Senior Consultant CareersAuditions. Position is fulltime, year-round with benefits. serves a designated portfolio of consulting partnerships ranging Center Stage is committed to building a diverse community of from full-service to abbreviated contract, project, and database staff and interns. Individuals from underrepresented groups service clients; manages each relationship from start-up through are encouraged to apply. To apply, please send cover letter each contracted phase of each client’s agreement and work and resume to: [email protected]. Please put “Public plan; and provides lead counsel on behalf of TRG to designated Relations Manager” in the subject line. clients in-person and off-site on critical revenue and patron loyalty strategies and their implementation. Read the complete SALES MANAGER - CHICAGO FLYHOUSE. An entertainment description at: http://bit.ly/1kD8ua2. To apply, submit resume and rigging company is looking for a Sales Manager to help drive cover letter via email to: Lindsay Homer, Director of Consulting, sales and procure contacts for the arena, theater construction, at: [email protected]. entertainment and cruise industries. Ideal candidate will have an understanding of the bidding process as well as the ability to sell SENIOR DIRECTOR OF MARKETING AND directly to clients all products and services that the company has COMMUNICATIONS - An exciting opportunity leading the to offer. Some travel will be required. Work performed includes: marketing and communications department of the legendary Promote sales of company products and services by providing APOLLO THEATER in Harlem. Position is responsible for sales proposals, technical information, quotations and/or bids. planning, development and implementation of all marketing and Making cold calls to prospective clients. Working with vendors to communications-related strategies and activities; and for the secure pricing for products. Reviewing bidding specifications and achievement of mission, goals and financial objectives, specifically drawings. Traveling to project sites for meetings and to gather those related to earned revenue from ticket sales. Position detailed facility information. Communicate with clients, architects reports to the Executive Producer and serves as a member of and consultants. Attend and/or market at trade shows and other the management team. Position supervises a nine-person staff, industry events. Work with different divisions within company with four direct reports. Strong creative, strategic, analytical including marketing and project management. Candidate must and organizational skills a must. Preference given to seasoned possess: A Bachelor’s degree or associated experience. Self- professional with experience in New York City and knowledge of starter who can set and achieve goals. Ability to review and the local arts and entertainment industry. Full job description at: interpret architectural drawings and specifications. Promote a www.apollotheater.org/jobs. To respond to this opportunity, send high level of detail and accuracy when preparing all budgets and resume and salary requirement to: Ann.Murphy@apollotheater. proposals. Provide expert customer service. Desire to develop new org. EOE. markets and sales channels. Ability to develop and communicate with high level professionals. Company Offerings: Unique, team- SENIOR FRONT OF HOUSE MANAGER - The MUSIC HALL, oriented environment, with wide range of clients throughout an American Treasure for the Arts, seeks an energetic and the world. Endless potential for growth. Opportunity to work motivated person for a new opportunity as the Music Hall expands for client focused company. Flexible Scheduling. Base salary operations with two venues and new products, Senior Front of plus commission. Health and dental available. Up to 4 weeks of House Manager. Under the leadership of a progressive Executive vacation salary. 401K program with company match. Email: jill@ Director, with a forward looking staff, The Music Hall has become flyhouse.com. one of the premier venues on the New England Seaboard and is poised for further growth. The Senior Front of House Manager is SALES MANAGER - The SHAKESPEARE THEATRE COMPANY, responsible for the coordination and smooth operation of The Music located in Washington, DC, seeks a Sales Manager. This position Hall and the LOFT Front of House areas, including three custom has two primary functions: group sales for all STC season lobbies, two concession areas and three bars, coat check, front productions and Presentation Series productions and venue rental of house show duties. This position encompasses bar/concession sales for the Harman Center for the Arts. Secondarily, this position management and supervision of part-time bartenders, part- strategizes with the Call Center Director to maximize sales via our time house managers, volunteer coordinator and volunteer staff fully-staffed call center. This position requires an entrepreneurial assigned to ushering, coat check, merchandise, and concessions, individual who will research internal patron data and sales history, for live events, movies, and private events. The Senior Front of as well as community resources for potential group ticket sales House Manager will be responsible for ordering and buying liquor and venue rental opportunities, both small and large-scale. and concessions supplies, some merchandise, and working with Potential venue rental clients include large performing arts caterers. This is a high visibility position. Experience in hospitality organizations (WPAS, Washington Ballet, etc) as well as corporate industry and or theater front of house management a must. The or private functions Success will be measured by tangible income patron’s experience in the Music Hall will be of primary concern growth in group sales, venue rentals and increased Call Center while maximizing revenue streams and controlling costs. Create sales. This position will be supported through communications and drive a service culture, which delivers outstanding customer and graphic design resources from the and production support for service through all aspects of the business, including volunteer venue rentals. A Bachelor’s degree, 3-5 years of experience, and training and expectations. Being able to deliver high standards in knowledge of and prior success in performing arts management, a fast-paced environment with a pioneering attitude is essential. group sales and production logistics are required. Please apply This position is full time with evening and weekend schedules on our website at http://www.shakespearetheatre.org/about/ and includes The Music Hall benefit package including health,

May 1, 2014 ARSTEARCH 13 Administration / Artistic participation in a 401b plan, vacation and sick pay. Compensation vibrant summer theater companies. A successful candidate should is commensurate with experience. The Music Hall is an equal have a mastery in creating unique and imaginative choreography, opportunity employer and is located the thriving and beautiful excellent collaborative skills, and the ability to work under a tight seaside town of Portsmouth. Submit a cover letter and resume to rehearsal schedule. Tap experience is necessary. Rehearsal dates The Music Hall, attention Michael Tucker (mtucker@themusichall. for this production are June 26th to July 15th, with opening night org) by May16th with an ideal start date of early June. on July 16th. A choreographer’s fee as well as housing and all meals are provided. To apply, send a cover letter, resume and SENIOR MARKETING AND PR MANAGER - CHILDREN’S choreography reel to Keith Coughlin, Associate Artistic Director THEATRE COMPANY has a great opportunity for a professional at: [email protected]. For more information, please visit our with a passion for theater arts education, exceptional project website: www.nlbarn.org. management and a desire to bring his/her marketing voice to our team. Led by Artistic Director Peter C Brosius and Managing CONNECTIVITY DIRECTOR - The Connectivity Director plays Director Tim Jennings, Children’s Theatre Company (CTC) is the a key role in the “explosive engagement” between theatre artists world’s leading theatre for young people and their families and and the community that powers Woolly Mammoth’s mission is one of the 20 largest producing theatres in the United States. statement. Responsibilities include: Analyze each play in the This position develops and implements strategic marketing and theatre’s season in relation to the local organizations, events, publicity plans, serves as project manager for specific campaigns, and affinity groups to whom the play’s content would be most and oversees SEO and marketing analytics. Requires strong public relevant; Provide leadership and strategy for the “Claque,” a group relations and marketing background, exceptional collaboration of volunteers selected to represent key community stakeholders; and relationship building skills, current knowledge of electronic Build partnerships with targeted groups, local universities, young and social marketing. Tessitura or other database systems helpful. professionals organizations, community leaders, tastemakers, As a national leader in the field of theater for young audiences, etc. to mobilize new audiences; Create and execute “House Children’s Theatre Company is dedicated to increasing diversity Lights Up,” the theatre’s series of discussions, film screenings, and inclusion in our audiences, our programs, and in all of our readings, and other events which provide context around each hiring for staff, artists, and recruiting of board members. CTC is production; Collaborate with the theatre’s artists and marketing committed to a future when our theatre is a home for all people, staff to ensure a unified audience experience, from ticket offers all families, reflective of our community. Interested candidates to social media strategies to lobby activities to post-show may submit a resume a salary requirements to: dLunceford@ discussions; Promote the Connectivity concept to theaters and childrenstheatre.org. arts organizations nation-wide by writing articles, speaking publicly, and giving press interviews. Please email cover letter, resume, and three references - including one theatre artist - to: Miriam Weisfeld, Associate Artistic Director, WOOLLY MAMMOTH THEATRE COMPANY: [email protected].

ENTERTAINER - Seeking a male candidate to fill a full-time ARTISTIC/MANAGING DIRECTOR - 1ST STAGE, a Helen position. Requirements include: Must be especially good with Hayes award-winning, non-profit professional theater in Tysons, children. Experience with children’s theater beneficial. Improv VA - a suburb of Washington, DC, seeks a full-time Artistic/ experience necessary. Clowning, magic background helpful. Must Managing Director. S/he reports to the Board of Directors to be comfortable performing indoors and outdoors. Athletic skills implement the vision and mission of 1st Stage. The Artistic/ beneficial. Extremely energetic and must be able to model a Managing Director is responsible for conceiving, developing and healthy, active lifestyle. Specialty skills a plus; examples include: implementing the theater’s season and serves as the primary tennis, cycling, basketball, rollerblading, skiing, ice skating, spokesperson. As chief administrator, s/he is responsible for golfing, singing, dancing, kid-friendly activities, etc. Willingness finances, development/fundraising, marketing, strategic planning, to relocate to southeast Michigan. Salary starting at $40,000 operations, and communications. Entering its 7th season, 1st plus vehicle and benefits. Email your professional resume, Stage is a 110-seat, black-box theater with an annual budget recent 5-by-7 (minimum size) headshot and a link to download of approximately $500,000. Skills/Qualifications: The ideal (WeTransfer, Dropbox, etc.) the three- to five-minute video of your candidate will have a history of employment in non-profit theater performance work by May 15, 2014. Please limit video file size to with strong producing, management and education experience. 513 MB. Send all application materials to: [email protected]. Demonstrated understanding of the challenges and opportunities If you have any issues, contact: [email protected]. facing emerging theaters is necessary. We seek someone who is passionate about the theater’s mission, an innovative problem GRAPHIC DESIGNER - CENTER THEATRE GROUP. Work with solver and an energetic and inspirational leader. Proven success in the Director of Marketing and Communications, Art Director, fundraising, including grant writing is essential. Capital campaign Senior Design Manager, Marketing staff, and other departments. experience is highly desirable. A Bachelor’s degree from a four- Advertising, video graphics, flash animations, study guides, year college or university in an applicable discipline is required. signage, brochures, posters, displays, invitations, event kits, Salary Range: $40,000-$50,000. Application Process: By May promotional giveaways, sales materials and corporate identity. 25, 2014, send resume, cover letter, and list of 3 references to: Responsible for design, project management, and interaction. [email protected]. Prepares/ plans concepts by gathering information and materials. Participates/ provides input in the development of visual CHOREOGRAPHER - The NEW LONDON BARN PLAYHOUSE, New campaigns and creation of print / web-based, digital collateral Hampshire’s award-winning Best Musical Theater (2010, 2011, material. Completes projects on time, budget, within branding 2012, 2013) is seeking a highly creative, experienced individual guidelines and standards of quality. Contributes to team effort by to serve as choreographer for its production of Monty Python’s accomplishing project/task objectives. Proficiency in CS6 (Flash, Spamalot. This Actor’s Equity Small Professional Theater, founded InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator) focused on digital media. in 1933, is home to one of New England’s most cherished and Basic knowledge of Adobe After Effects and HTML5 a plus. Design

14 ARTSEARCH May 1, 2014 Artistic / Production skills: layout, type, photography, graphic elements. Creative skills: ability to conceive and create effective visuals. Organization and production skills. Various projects simultaneously. Working knowledge of 4-color printing and production. Expertise in producing web and print-ready files. Must have 3+ years of DIRECTOR OF PRODUCTION - Phoenix Theatre a Letter professional working experience in graphic design. Graduate of of Agreement referencing LORT D Equity Theatre in the heart an accredited training school in graphic design and production. of Downtown Phoenix Arizona seeks a Director of Production. For more information and to apply, please visit our career page at: Job duties include: oversee scheduling, staffing and budgeting centertheatregroup.org/jobs. all aspects of show production; oversee, monitor, and evaluate design process of all shows; work with designers to creatively MUSICAL DIRECTOR - The Education Department at solve all technical and financial challenges; realize designs on PENOBSCOT THEATRE COMPANY is seeking a Musical Director time and on budget; contract Designers and Design Assistants for its Summer Program (June 23 - July 20). Musical Director on all productions; create and manage Production Department is responsible for leading vocal warm ups, providing vocal budget, and other long-term budgets; consult on administration technique instruction, teaching vocal parts to students, assisting of payroll for all shows and production-related activity; manage, in rehearsals in collaboration with director/choreographer, and monitor, and approve all production-related expenses; supervise accompanying performances. Classroom hours 10am - noon, Production staff and oversee staff evaluations; oversee hiring 2-3pm, 5-8pm (June 23 - July 17) with performances July 18, 19, of Production staff in the shops and crew for shows; consult on 20. $525 weekly salary for 4 weeks of contracted work. Possibility scheduling of all use of theaters and rehearsal studios and shops; of housing if necessary. Please send cover letter and resume to coordinate all production, staffing and scheduling needs for in- Director of Education and Outreach, Jasmine Ireland at: jasmine@ house special events; lead production meetings and attend all penobscottheatre.org. Deadline: Open until filled. technical rehearsals and previews; coordinate development of production shops and staff and monitor capital expenses; oversee SCENIC DESIGNER - CASA MANANA, a professional regional intern program. Qualified Candidates should send Cover Letter theatre located in Fort Worth, TX is seeking a scenic designer and and Resume to Mike Eddy, Director of Production, PHOENIX paint charge for a full time position. Duties will include designing THEATRE, 100 E McDowell Road, Phoenix, AZ 85004. Email: all of Casa Manana productions as well as head scenic painter. [email protected]. www.phoenixtheatre.com. Position must work closely with TD and with minimal shop crew. Must be able to design for the season and be able to maximize DIRECTOR OF PRODUCTION - The STATE THEATRE the existing stock. Must also be able to understand budgeting and REGIONAL ARTS CENTER at New Brunswick is seeking a Director how that affects designs. Salaried position with benefits, please of Production for its 1850-seat performing arts venue which send resumes to: [email protected]. presents almost 200 performances per year. Responsibilities include: management of the stage and stage crews; fosters a SUMMER DIRECTING/STAGE MANAGEMENT/TEACHING/ positive working environment backstage for both guest artists CHOREOGRAPHY FELLOWSHIPS - Includes: Housing and and stage crews; advances all shows including housing, meals, Travel Stipend. MARIN THEATRE COMPANY (MTC) is currently transportation, in-theatre hospitality, backline, equipment rentals, accepting applications for our Summer Fellowship Program and other tech rider specifics are fulfilled; coordinate on site during their 2014 Summer Performance Camp. Join a dynamic production coverage for all State Theatre events (presented team of Bay Area artists and administrators dedicated to bringing events, rentals, education events, etc.); with IATSE steward, fill professional theatre to the kids of Marin County. Members of calls and coordinate payroll. Candidate should have at least 5 years’ the Summer Fellowship Program undergo intensive training expertise in a similar environment, overseeing unionized crews sessions in the week prior to camp starting. The focus of the with a proven track record of personnel management, problem trainings is skills based development in areas such as classroom solving, professional communication, and budgeting. Email cover management, communication and camp protocol. MTC provides a letter and resume to Dave Hartkern, Director of Operations at: supportive environment within which to learn with the expectation [email protected]. No phone calls, please. that each participant will be stretched and expected to maintain adjustments and embrace new challenges. Positions are available PRODUCTION COORDINATOR - Supports production in Directing, Stage Management, Teaching and Choreography. planning and operations for events at the 688-seat MILLER Housing and travel stipend are included. Dates of engagement THEATRE, which presents a season focusing on contemporary are June 23 - July 20, Mon - Fri, full-time. For more information classical music, jazz, and early music at Columbia University in and to apply, please email Education Coordinator Mariel Rossman addition to a diverse range of campus and rental events. This at [email protected] or visit our website at marintheatre. position supports the Director of Production in anticipating and org/education. meeting the technical and production needs of performances and events. Bachelor’s degree or its equivalent required. Two years’ THEATER DIRECTOR - Located in Farmington, CT, Miss Porter’s related professional experience is strongly preferred, as is basic School is an all-girls boarding and day school, enrolling 315 familiarity with audio, film, video, lighting, CAD, and rigging. Must students in grades 9 - 12. Since 1843, Miss Porter’s School has demonstrate a thorough understanding of producing academic partnered tradition with innovation to provide a superior education and performing arts events. Must be highly organized, flexible, to young women. Our Mission is to educate young women to and able to balance multiple competing demands. Must have become informed, bold, resourceful and ethical global citizens. excellent written and oral communication skills, judgment, and We expect our graduates to shape a changing world. Candidates initiative. Proficiency in Microsoft Office is required. Frequent should email cover letter, resume and three references to Carol evening and weekend hours. Please fax resume with cover letter Santos, Associate Head, MISS PORTER’S SCHOOL: careers@ to: 212-854-7740. Or submit on-line at: jobs.columbia.edu/ missporters.org. applicants/Central?quickFind=141076. EO/AA employer.

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PRODUCTION MANAGER - BERKELEY REPERTORY THEATRE management); Working with the festival marketing director on is seeking an experienced Production Manager to join our senior the online and social media publicity efforts, including designing management team. The PM oversees Production Management, and sending online newsletters; Bookkeeping or tracking all Stage Management, Stage Operations, Lighting & Electrics, finances and interfacing with a contracted bookkeeper. This Sound & Video, Scenery, Paint, Properties, and Costumes, position is expected to be 30 hours/week, with additional hours and is responsible for the Production personnel, manufacture, during the festival, including presence at some evening events. installation, expense, maintenance, running, and striking of all Payment: $4,000 - $5,000 DOE. To apply send resume and cover technical elements of all Berkeley Repertory Theatre productions. letter to: [email protected]. Specific responsibilities include: Developing, maintaining, and administering the annual production budget, individual show PRODUCTION MANAGER - LA JOLLA PLAYHOUSE. The budgets and individual technical department budgets; Season Production Manager oversees the scheduling, budgeting, calendaring, Tech and Load-in Schedules, etc; Hiring and contracting and execution of all aspects of the production process supervising technical supervisory staff; Hiring designers and at the Playhouse. This includes scenery, lights, costumes, props, specialists as needed; Acting as liaison between directors and paint, sound, and projections for all productions, workshops, designers and the Artistic and Managing Directors regarding readings and events. He/she will be an excellent communicator concept and design meetings, dates and deadlines; Being with the ability to react calmly under pressure. Required Education closely involved in the renovation of the thrust stage and in and Experience: 5 + years’ of Production Manager experience, the construction of the new play development center, expected preferably in a large not-for profit theatre; Working knowledge to commence in summer 2015 and late 2016, respectively. of LORT and Off Broadway practices and contracts; Thorough Required qualifications: Minimum 4 years PM experience. A knowledge of all areas of theatrical production; demonstrated thorough understanding of the technical aspects, budgeting, and ability to develop and work within budgets; Ability to identify and scheduling required to mount a full scale professional production. resolve problems in a timely manner; Strong understanding of the A thorough knowledge of LORT/USA agreements and an ability to theatrical production process and a proven ability to create and negotiate contracts for all design disciplines. For a full description maintain a production schedule. Knowledge of OSHA regulations and application instructions: http://www.berkeleyrep.org/about/ to ensure that safety regulations are followed; Proficiency with getinvolved.asp. Microsoft Office Suite - Intermediate to advanced proficiency with PowerPoint and Excel; Excellent interpersonal skills; Ability PRODUCTION MANAGER - CEDAR LAKE CONTEMPORARY to prioritize multiple tasks, organize work, direct subordinates BALLET, a contemporary ballet company, is seeking a full-time and follow through independently Preferred Knowledge, Skills Production Manager. Cedar Lake produces new works by both and Abilities: Commercial theatre producing experience; Master’s emerging choreographers as well as established international Degree in Business Administration, Arts Management and/or artists. Seeking a Production Manager with 5+ years of Finance a plus. How to Apply: Send cover letter, resume with experience to oversee all production and theater operations. salary history to: Derrick McGee, [email protected] (please include Production Manager is responsible for coordinating all physical Production Manager in subject line). EOE. aspects of all production events, ensures excellence in production operations and in upkeep of production technology, and creates PRODUCTION MANAGER - The Maltz Jupiter Theatre seeks a and maintains production budgets for both show-specific and proactive, collaborative, creative professional to manage a fast- theater operations. Supervises four full-time department heads paced production department, overseeing all production elements and hires and manages free-lance and part-time staff as needed. for five major season productions and six conservatory student The Production Manager is a member of the Executive Staff and productions annually and overseeing the logistics for multiple collaborates closely with the Artistic and Executive Directors one-night limited engagement booked -in shows. Responsibilities to meet the organization’s goals and to maintain the aesthetic includes: show budgeting, overseeing scene, costume and prop quality and integrity of all work. Creates and maintains all shops which build production elements for each show; hiring and Technical Riders, reviews and approves contracts, advances tours, supervising production staff including seasonal stage crews and and manages all logistical operations relating to touring. Works stage managers, interns and volunteers; scheduling, reviewing closely with Production Stage Manager to maintain all schedules and approving all production expenses, booking both union and and calendars necessary to production operations. This is a year- non-union crews; with shop staff, create build schedule for set round position with a competitive salary and health benefits. Apply and scenery; work with associate producer to finalize designers’ with resume and cover letter to: [email protected]. contracts; processing payroll timesheets; trouble-shooting No calls. EOE. technical issues during load-in and tech; and acting as the primary liaison with all design teams, being a steward for director’s and PRODUCTION MANAGER - FOOLSFURY THEATER seeks designer’s vision; support with development events. Candidates a production manager to produce the 2014 FURY Factory should possess strong communication, managerial, computer festival of ensemble theater, July 6 - 20 in San Francisco. The and organizational skill, and have the ability to multitask and ideal candidate is an enthusiastic, organized self-starter with work well under pressure. Candidates should also be very detail experience producing theater, and comfort juggling many tasks oriented, with an emphasis on both the technical and aesthetic simultaneously. The position could transform into an ongoing components of each production. Candidate must possess a kind position with the company after the festival. Main duties include: and collaborative spirit, focused on achieving objectives within Managing communications with all companies participating a team environment fostering creative problem solving and in the festival, contract adherence with the four venues, and staff mentoring. Full-time, year-round. Reports to Producing within the foolsFURY ensemble, particularly as relates to festival Artistic Director. The Maltz Jupiter Theatre (MJT) is an award- tasks; Organizing and leading festival production, company, and winning, professional not-for-profit regional theatre dedicated board meetings Personnel Management; Running the hands to the performing arts whose mission is to entertain, educate on management of the flow of company’s tech rehearsals in and inspire our community. Qualified applicants would have collaboration with the technical directors of the various venues; significant production management experience. To apply, send Hiring and managing front of house staff (Box office and house cover letter and resume to: [email protected]. Please

16 ARTSEARCH May 1, 2014 Production put “Production Manager” in the subject line. MALTZ JUPITER PRODUCTION MANAGER - THEATERWORKS (Hartford, CT) THEATRE, 1001 East Indiantown Road, Jupiter, FL 33477. www. is accepting applications for the position of Production Manager. jupitertheatre.org. This is a salaried, full-time staff position with benefits - medical and dental insurance, short and long-term disability, and 401K. PRODUCTION MANAGER - MONTANA SHAKESPEARE IN THE TheaterWorks operates under an SPT 10 AEA contract, with a year PARKS seeks highly organized, detail-oriented applicants for round performance schedule of 6 productions. Responsibilities the position of Production Manager. The PM is responsible for include, but are not limited to: manage production staff, approve the booking and scheduling of three significant tours, including production department purchasing, compile and manage two comprehensive education tours, an extensive summer tour production budgets, report payroll, consult with Technical Director which runs through sixty different communities across a five state on build, load-in, strike, and crew needs, manage internship region, and additional expanded programing. In collaboration with program, act as principle contact for Designers during design and the Artistic Director the PM will oversee all aspects of production build process, assist/consult with Facilities Manager as needed including hiring and supervision of all production personnel, and provide labor needs from production department for facilities working with directors and designers to ensure balance of projects. Full job description at: www.theaterworkshartford. artistic quality, facilitate and schedule concept meetings, create org/jobopp.html. Applicants should possess a minimum of five annual schedules, implement due dates and deadlines for all (5) years’ experience as a Production Manager or equivalent designers, and coordinate public relations events and materials. theater management experience. Proven technical aptitude, Ideal candidate must have excellent computer skills, a strong including multiple areas of specialized experience, impeccable understanding of advanced scheduling, a broad understanding in communication and organizational skills are a must. Word, Excel, all aspects of technical theatre, possess excellent communication and advanced budgeting and scheduling knowledge is required. To skills and the ability to manage shifting competing priorities, apply, please submit a cover letter, resume and salary requirement exercise good judgment and discretion and maintain a positive to: [email protected]. Type Production Manager attitude in stressful environments. This is a full time position. Search in the subject line. No phone calls, please. Night and weekend hours are required as needed. Bachelor’s degree in Theatre Production or related area (MFA preferred) PRODUCTION MANAGER - Hancher Auditorium, the and a minimum 3-5 years’ experience as a Production Manager multidisciplinary presenter at the UNIVERSITY OF IOWA, seeks or member of a Production Management team required. a dedicated Production Manager to supervise all aspects of Salary range is competitive with full benefits package of group production. Production Manager supervises and coordinates health and dental, benefit time, and retirement plan. To apply, all uses of stage and related equipment at Hancher Auditorium please use the following link: http://www.montana.edu/jobs/ and rental venues, including operation and maintenance of all professional/14-344. theatrical systems. Develops production plans for each show including budgeting, scheduling, and advancing with artists’ PRODUCTION MANAGER - North Shore Music Theatre, a representatives. Supervises 3 full-time production staff. For regional theatre in the round, ½ hour north of Boston, seeks an complete requirements and to apply online, visit jobs.uiowa. experienced Production Manager to join its management staff. edu and search for requisition #64347. Position requires criminal Successful candidate will possess a minimum of 3 to 5 years’ background check and credential check. The University of Iowa experience in production management. Theatre in the round is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action experience a plus. NSMT seeks a proactive, collaborative, creative Employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. https:// professional to manage a fast-paced production department, jobs.uiowa.edu/pands/view/64347. overseeing all production elements for six musical productions and overseeing the logistics for several one-night limited LIVE EVENTS PRODUCTION MANAGER / TECHNICAL engagement booked-in shows. Responsibilities includes: show DIRECTOR - VIVA CREATIVE is seeking a full-time Live Event budgeting, overseeing scene, costume, and prop shops which Production Manager/Technical Director position for corporate and build production elements for each show; overseeing lighting special events. This position will be the technical lead for live and sound departments, which use a rep system of equipment; events including pre-production planning and on-site execution. hiring and supervising production staff ; scheduling, reviewing See: vivacreative.com/cms_careers for details. and approving all production expenses, with shop staff, create build schedule for set and scenery; work with associate producer TECHNICAL DIRECTOR - The Department of the Arts at the to finalize designers’ contracts; processing payroll timesheets; AMERICAN UNIVERSITY IN CAIRO invites applications for the trouble-shooting technical issues during load-in and tech; and position of Technical Director (TD) to begin September 1, 2014. acting as the primary liaison with all design teams, being a steward Responsibilities of the position include supervision of the technical for director’s and designer’s vision; support with development areas of department events, supervision of all technical support for events. Candidates should possess strong communication, events, and the oversight of facilities operations and maintenance. managerial, computer and organizational skill, and have the ability The TD will be responsible for supervision of 2 to 3 Theatre to multitask and work well under pressure. Candidates should also Productions, 4 to 6 Art Exhibitions and 2 to 4 Music Events a year, be very detail oriented, with an emphasis on both the technical establishing and maintaining build schedules, making technical and aesthetic components of each production. Candidate must drawings, ordering supplies and equipment, training of students, possess a kind and collaborative spirit, focused on achieving and supervising four full time staff in lighting, sound and scenery. objectives within a team environment fostering creative problem There is a possibility of teaching and design. Required skills solving and staff mentoring. Position works closely with Associate include drafting, budgeting, technical planning, and leadership. Producer in managing production department and the vision of The ideal candidate will have an MFA in technical theatre or a North Shore Music Theatre. Position is salaried. Send letter and BFA with professional experience. Submit the following material resume to: Associate Producer, NORTH SHORE MUSIC THEATRE, to: ([email protected]), Letter of interest, Current C.V., 62 Dunham Rd., Beverly, MA 01915-0062. Email submissions Supportive materials showing skills in TD areas, Three letters should be sent to: [email protected]. Please use the subject of reference. Priority goes to applications received before June line Production Manager search. NSMT is an equal opportunity 1, 2014. Positions are subject to budget approval. International employer.

May 1, 2014 ARSTEARCH 17 Production candidates will be considered. Employer will assist with relocation, begins mid-July (with some flexibility), and is a full-time, year- housing, and roundtrip airfare. More information www.aucegypt. round position. Responsibilities include supervision/scheduling edu/huss/arts of a production staff of ten, and six technical interns. The Technical Director provides working drawings and supervision TECHNICAL DIRECTOR - The Technical Director (TD) is of set construction, load-in, and tech through opening of each responsible for planning and supervising technical production show, with strict adherence to budgets. Florida Rep produces in activities and personnel in the following areas: Technical two spaces: the Historic Arcade Theatre, a 393-seat proscenium production administration & planning; Technical design & house and the ArtStage Studio, a newly-renovated 120-seat direction; Cost management and budget assistance; Operations adaptable black box. The TD must work closely with directors and management. Essential Duties: Coordinate work and schedules designers to mount six Main Stage and three Studio productions, with production staff, designers, theater staff, and other and will oversee production needs for a multi-faceted Education departments as related to Opera productions; Responsible for & Outreach program. The successful candidate must have clean scenic and lighting planning and documentation; Assist Director driving record, be organized and highly motivated, be a good of Production with season planning and administration. See for problem solver and a team player, and work well in a fast-paced www.blo.org for a full description. Send cover letter and résumé environment. Send letter, resume with references to Bruce Bailey, including salary expectations to: Technical Director Search, Production Manager: [email protected]. Please, no phone BOSTON LYRIC OPERA, 11 Avenue de Lafayette, Boston, MA calls. 02111-1736. Fax: 617-542-4913. Email: [email protected]. No phone inquiries, please. TECHNICAL DIRECTOR - GEORGIA COLLEGE & STATE UNIVERSITY. The Technical Director of Theatre/Shop Foreperson TECHNICAL DIRECTOR - CASA MANANA, a professional is responsible for managing, supervising, and overseeing all regional theatre located in Fort Worth TX, seeks a motivated, technical aspects of the Theatre Department which has a Theatre experienced Technical Director to lead our Scene Shop. Candidates Major and Minor and Minor in Dance. This position will work in should possess at least 3 years’ experience and formal theatrical an environment of artistic and academic excellence at one of the scenery construction training at a graduate level or equivalent nation’s top public liberal arts universities. We seek an individual professional experience. Excellent leadership, communication, who is committed to theatre within an environment devoted to budgeting, and time management skills are ideal for work in a diversity, internationalism, community outreach, and the free fast paced, challenging & collaborative environment. Experience exchange of ideas. This position is responsible for supporting with rigging & stage mechanics including pneumatics, hydraulics, the artistic vision of directors and designers as it relates to welding and winch rigging is a plus. Responsibilities include the budgeting, scheduling construction, and realization of set, advancing and executing scenery construction for 11 show lighting, projection, and sound designs. The Technical Director theatre season, directing the timely completion, and installation provides instruction and training to the students in the areas of all scenic elements for Casa productions, coordinating the mentioned above. Additionally, the Technical Director supervises smooth flow of information and scheduling between all technical staff, work-study, student crews, manages facilities, equipment departments. This is position is full-time with health benefits. and inventory, and assists the Chair in budgeting, and scheduling Salary is commensurate with experience. Submit resume and the season. It is expected that successful candidates share cover letter to: [email protected]. these commitments. Minimum Qualifications: BA in Theatre or related area of expertise and 3 years of experience in an TECHNICAL DIRECTOR - CEDAR LAKE CONTEMPORARY educational or professional theatre setting or related field of BALLET, a contemporary ballet company based in New York City, experience. Skills required: rigging, wood and metal fabrication, is seeking a full-time Technical Director. Located in Chelsea, Cedar computer aided drafting and design applications, estimating Lake produces new works by both emerging choreographers as and managing technical budgets; proficiency in the use of PC well as established international artists. Cedar Lake performs in software applications (Microsoft Office, Adobe, Vectorworks, its own Chelsea theater in addition to touring both domestically etc.). Interest and ability to work with students and to maintain and internationally. Candidate should have 5+ years of experience a cooperative work environment. Evening and/or weekend work as a Technical Director, including touring, crew supervision, basic will be required. Driver’s License and ability to drive a stick-shift rigging and construction. CAD and welding experience required. needed. Preferred Qualifications: MFA in theatre or equivalent. This is a year-round position with a competitive salary and health Special Instructions to Applicants: All interested candidates must benefits. Apply with resume and cover letter to Alexandra Damiani, apply online at: https://www.gcsujobs.com and include a cover Artistic Director: [email protected]. No calls. EOE. letter that addresses technical experience, and the names and contact information (address, email address, telephone number) TECHNICAL DIRECTOR - DALTON SCHOOL. Private school in of at least 3 references. Review of applicants begins March 17, Manhattan with strong theater program and tradition looking 2014 and continues until the position is filled. GC is an Affirmative for full time Technical Director. Responsibilities include: Building Action/Equal Opportunity Institution committed to cultural, sets for 3 main-stage theater productions and 1 dance concert; racial, and ethnic communities. We promote equal employment teaching high school and middle school stagecraft classes; opportunities regardless of race, religion, color, gender, marital oversight of the theater space and support for school functions; status, genetic information, national origin, disability, sexual general maintenance of theater and shop. Experience in secondary orientation, and gender identity. school or college programs preferred. Applicants should send a cover letter and resume to: [email protected]. Please TECHNICAL DIRECTOR - THE HENEGAR CENTER FOR THE include “Technical Director” in the subject line of your email. ARTS seeks a skilled Technical Director who will also serve as Manager of our theaters. The Henegar Center is a community TECHNICAL DIRECTOR - FLORIDA REPERTORY THEATRE, theatre in Melbourne, FL with two performance venues: Mainstage entering its 17th season of award-winning and nationally (475 seats) and the Black Box (100 seats). Responsibilities recognized professional theatre in Southwest Florida is seeking a include: Operating, maintaining, and safeguarding the technical motivated and highly experienced Technical Director. The contract assets of the theatre; providing oversight of set construction,

18 ARTSEARCH May 1, 2014 Production lighting, and rigging elements for 5 mainstage shows per year, 4 and sustaining the build and installation process, building and black box shows per year. This is in addition to other performance organizing a team, and seeing that all work is completed safely rentals, summer theatre and dance shows. Daily responsibility for and within time and budgetary constraints. Candidates should the technical operations of the venue; supervise and assist with set have strong skills in engineering and automation systems. construction; coordinating volunteers and carpenters; overseeing Previous experience drafting with AutoCAD is preferred, be able to scene shop budget, purchases, and annual safety inspections of lift 75lbs, have a valid driver license. BFA in Technical Direction or theaters; attendance throughout technical rehearsals, and strike. Technical Theatre or equivalent professional experience required. Skills required: rigging, wood/ metal fabrication, knowledge with Fully benefited, salary commensurate with experience. Applicants lighting, hang/focus, patching and programming light board. Must must apply through University of Utah HR Job # PRN05624B. Email be available to work nights and weekends as needed. The Technical cover letter, resume and portfolio to Reed Rossbach, Production Director position works with a great deal of independence and will Manager at: [email protected] be responsible (but is not limited to) a wide variety of duties. This position reports to the Artistic Director. Full-time position. TECHNICAL DIRECTOR - Weathervane is seeking a technical Competitive salary. Please send resume, cover letter and names director who is artistic, positive thinking, and dedicated to the of three references to Hank Rion, Artistic Director: hank@henegar. theatre arts to join them for their 2014 summer season. The need org. to collaborate with other departments and directors/designers is a must. Applicants for the TD should have a strong background TECHNICAL DIRECTOR - LAKE TAHOE SHAKESPEARE in carpentry or scenic education, drafting and should be highly FESTIVAL on the shores of beautiful lake Tahoe is seeking motivated and ready to work in a professional, fun and exciting applicants for the position of Technical Director. This is a seasonal environment. All contracts include a weekly stipend and housing position from mid-June through the end of August. Additional when not local. Please send resume, cover letter, and references employment with our sister companies, Idaho Shakespeare ASAP to: [email protected]. All shows perform in a Festival and Great Lakes Theater, may be possible for the right repertory format. Scenic and technical interns assist in all scenic candidate. Duties include supervision and maintenance of theater build needs, changeovers, and provide run support for all shows. infrastructure and equipment, managing IATSE and non-union The Weathervane summer Program provides hands-on learning crew, supervision of load-in, tech, performances, weekly music opportunities for undergraduate students as well as for graduate series, and strike. Applicants should have prior audio, lighting and students and post-baccalaureates interested in theatre both events management experience. Competitive salary and housing/ on stage and off. Internships typically run the entire summer travel provided. Send cover letter, resume, and references to (11-weeks) season and would be involved in all five productions at Corrie Purdum, Assistant Production Manager, at: cpurdum@ the Weathervane Playhouse. The summer 2014 season includes: greatlakestheater.org. Cabaret, The Odd Couple, Oklahoma!, To Kill a Mockingbird, Footloose the Musical. You can learn more about Weathervane TECHNICAL DIRECTOR - Opera Theatre of Saint Louis, one of Playhouse at: www.weathervaneplayhouse.org. Job Start Date: the nation’s largest professional opera festivals, is hiring a full time 5/14/2014; Job End Date: 8/4/2014. Union Information: Non Technical Director. The Technical Director supervises the overall union. Salary: TD: $300/week. Company: WEATHERVANE operations of the scene shop, paint shop and prop shop and is PLAYHOUSE - Newark, OH 43055 US. responsible for coordinating all activities involving scenery and production related technology both during the Opera season and TECHNICAL DIRECTOR / LIGHTING DESIGNER - the off-season. Other responsibilities include; assessing scenic Performing Arts Center / Department of Theatre. Reports to the designs for financial and labor feasibility, keeping an overview Department of Theatre Chair. ADELPHI UNIVERSITY is seeking a of the shop’s total operating budgets including materials and full-time Technical Director/Lighting Designer with a production maintenance, determining materials and techniques needed management background to supervise all production elements to efficiently realize proposed designs, supervising all seasonal for the Main Stage and Black Box seasons. Working within the union crew labor and coordinating props rentals with local theatre Department of Design and Technology program, this position groups. Minimum Requirements: At least five years of professional collaborates with and ATD, Design Tech supervisor, Paint Shop experience in Technical Direction; The ability to work with union supervisor and Costume Shop supervisor, in addition to a design and non-union labor; Strong verbal communication skills and the faculty of two and an acting/directing faculty of three. The ideal ability to work as a team player; Computer literacy, specifically candidate should have a minimum of five years of professional experience with AutoCad, Vectorworks, Word and Excel; The experience and/or educational experience (MFA preferred), and ability to perform under pressure and maintain a professional a desire to be part of growing department with a high standard demeanor. To apply please send cover letter, resumes and of classroom and production based work. Required skills include references to Steve Ryan, Director of Production and Operations. lighting design, technical direction, production management, Email: [email protected]. Mail: OPERA THEATRE OF SAINT rigging, sound/video production and safety training/enforcement. LOUIS, 210 Hazel Avenue, St. Louis, MO 63119. Fax: 314-961- Candidates must possess strong collaborative, leadership and 7463. organizational skills. The candidate will design lights for one main- stage production per semester for load - other teaching and design TECHNICAL DIRECTOR - PIONEER THEATRE COMPANY, a opportunities are available for qualified candidates. Candidates LORT B theatre in Salt Lake City, seeks candidates for the year- should be fluent in Auto Cad, VectorWorks and all current round position of Technical Director. Our annual season includes OSHA safety standards. Position is responsible for coordinating 7 fully produced plays and musicals as well as special events. TD equipment and facility maintenance, as well as collaborating on is responsible for scenic implementation including working with capital expenditure proposals, budgeting and production calendar all scenic designers to approve designs, drafting construction planning and execution in collaboration with AUPAC operations documents, crew budgeting, supervising daily scenic construction, personnel. Candidates must be able to work a flexible schedule, implementing safety protocols in scene shop and theatre, and operate personnel and equipment lifts, climb ladders, traverse overseeing all scenic elements including load-in and strike. We catwalks and be able to lift/carry 50 lbs. Interested and qualified are looking for an energetic team leader capable of initiating candidates should submit a detailed cover letter including your

May 1, 2014 ARSTEARCH 19 Production interest in the position, résumé, digital portfolio and three proficiency and experience in technical direction. Duties include current references online at: www.adelphi.edu/positions. Salary technical direction for three mainstage productions; maintain is competitive and includes a full benefits package. No phone and supervise scene shop operations including the supervision of calls, please. For information about our Performing Arts academic theatre work-study and lab students; provide training for student programs, please click here: http://theatre.adelphi.edu/. run crews, stage managers, and house managers. The technical director will provide technical support including building and TECHNICAL DIRECTOR CONSULTANT - Fluent in French and rigging scenery; standard light-hang and focus; set up and use of English - Work from home. IMAGO THEATRE based in Portland, existing sound systems, and use of existing soft goods. Preferred OR is seeking a theater technician who is both fluent in French qualifications: MIG welding; Vectorworks proficiency and ETC and English to serve as liaison between the company and theaters ION experience. Opportunities to teach Technical Production in France. Imago tours internationally and we need someone that I, CADD, or Lighting Design, and/or to design lights or sets for is versed in all aspects of theater to be able to translate and the department, for additional compensation, depending on communicate our technical needs to the theaters in France, as expertise. Salary and benefits based on a 30 hour work week and well as to translate for us their technical specifications. Applicant will be commensurate with experience. Review of applications need not be based in Portland, OR. Compensation commensurate begins immediately. Open until position is filled. Send CV and based on experience. To apply send cover letter and resume to portfolio to: Dennis Barnett, Chair, Department of Theatre Arts, Jerry Mouawad at: [email protected]. COE COLLEGE, 1220 First Ave. NE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52402. Coe College is an equal opportunity employer. TECHNICAL DIRECTOR/ARTIST-IN-RESIDENCE - SKIDMORE COLLEGE Department of Theater is recruiting VISITING TECHNICAL DIRECTOR - WABASH COLLEGE invites applicants for a full-time artist-in-residence to serve as theater applications for a visiting Technical Director in our Department technical director and lighting designer. Responsibilities also of Theater for the 2014-15 academic year, starting July 1, 2014 include serving as production manager and building manager. A and ending June 30, 2015. Salary will be commensurate with successful candidate will oversee technical and production aspects experience. The position comes with benefits. The Technical of the theater program, design lights for productions, and will Director will provide technical support for three mainstage serve as production manager and building manager. The position productions and supervise technical support for our Student- will begin in the Fall 2014 semester; it involves a ten-month Directed One-Acts, manage two stage facilities, supervise student contract and the salary will be commensurate with experience. crews and paid assistants, and help coordinate occasional visiting Candidates should be detail-oriented and able to work effectively artists and convocations in Ball Theater. The theater staff consists in a collaborative atmosphere. We are particularly interested in of three faculty directors and a production designer. To learn candidates from under-represented groups and in individuals who more about this position and how to apply, view our full ad at: have experience with diverse populations and can contribute to www.wabash.edu/employment. Open until position is filled. the diversity and excellence of Skidmore’s academic mission and Wabash College, a liberal arts college for men, seeks faculty and community. For a complete job description and to apply for this staff committed to providing quality engagement with students, position, please visit us online at: https://careers.skidmore.edu/ high levels of academic challenge and support, and meaningful applicants/Central?quickFind=55585. diversity experiences that prepare students for life and leadership in a multicultural global world. We welcome applications from TECHNICAL DIRECTOR/SET DESIGNER - CURTAIN CALL, persons of all backgrounds. EOE. INC., Stamford, CT’s only year-round producing company, is accepting applications for a qualified Technical Director/Set ASSISTANT COSTUMER - The Department of Theatre and Designer. This award-winning theatre mounts approximately 12 Dance at BUCKNELL UNIVERSITY seeks applications for a part- shows a year across two venues: 180 seat proscenium house time, non-benefits-eligible, exempt assistant costumer position and 100 seat black box. The Technical Director/Set Designer for 30 hrs/wk for 30 weeks during Academic Year 2014/2015. has overall daily responsibility for the technical operations of the Applicants must be self-motivated, responsible, and highly venue, including lighting, sound, set design and construction, creative. The successful candidate for this position must be able to and coordinating necessary maintenance. This position reports work creatively and independently to produce successful costume to the Executive /Artistic Director. The Technical Director/Set designs for theatre and dance productions. This position is intended Designer position works with a great deal of independence and for talented college graduates seeking to pursue costume design will be responsible (but is not limited to) a wide variety of duties. as a career and who wish to gain more experience in preparation Skills required: rigging, wood and metal fabrication, computer- for graduate school or further professional work and develop their aided drafting and design applications, knowledge with lighting, portfolio. Primary duty is to perform all responsibilities of the hanging/focusing, patching and programing light boards. Interest assistant costume designer for theatre and dance productions and ability to maintain a cooperative work environment. Act as the including all steps needed to produce successful costume Set Designer for each production who will present ground plans, designs for the stage. These steps include but are not limited front elevations and model for each production. This person will to: independent research; participating in design and production supervise and assist with set construction, coordinating volunteers meetings; close collaboration with faculty, professional staff, and and paid carpenters and act as a mentor to interns if interns are students; creating paperwork based on script analysis; sourcing available. Driver’s License required. Preferred Qualifications: MFA materials; planning and creating costumes through patterning, in Technical Theatre Design or equivalent work experience. Salary cutting, sewing, and crafting; participating in rehearsals and and benefits commensurate with experience. Please submit all dress rehearsals; participate in costume laboratory hours; and inquiries by email only (including resume, cover letter, three assisting the faculty costume designer and professional staff references and portfolio) to: [email protected]. Brief intro costume shop manager. Creative opportunities are available for video about Curtain Call: http://vimeo.com/36949106. portfolio development, design, and strengthening of skills under the guidance of department faculty and professional staff. Work THEATRE DEPARTMENT TECHNICAL DIRECTOR - Schedule: approximately 30 hrs/wk for 30 weeks, August 27, Technical Director for liberal arts theatre department. Part-time 2014 - December 9, 2014 and January 14, 2015 - April 28, 2015. appointment, August 1 - May 15. Must have demonstrated

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Salary: $13,650 paid over 8 months, September - April. Bachelor production and will include weekend and evening work. Qualified of Arts degree in Theatre or related field. Basic skills in costume candidates should submit cover letter, resume, and 3 references design, patterning, cutting, sewing, and crafting. Valid driver’s via email to: [email protected] formatted as license. Ability to lift 40 pounds and work from a ladder. Some .pdf, please. Applications will be reviewed in the order they are professional costume experience. Apply to: https://jobs.bucknell. received. No phone calls, please. Chicago Shakespeare Theater is edu. Bucknell University, an Equal Opportunity Employer, believes an equal opportunity employer and encourages all to apply. that students learn best in a diverse, inclusive community and is therefore committed to academic excellence through diversity ASSISTANT TECHNICAL DIRECTOR - COMMUNILUX in its faculty, staff, and students. We seek candidates who are PRODUCTIONS. Job Type: Full-Time Salary, Type: Competitive. committed to Bucknell’s efforts to create a climate that fosters Nationally recognized Scenic Fabrication shop is looking for a highly the growth and development of a diverse student body, and we motivated and well educated candidate as an Assistant Technical welcome applications from members of groups that have been Director. Full time position with full benefits offered after 90 days. historically underrepresented in higher education. Candidate should have CAD skills and preferably some experience with CNC machines and programming. A full job description can ASSISTANT CUTTER/DRAPER - COSTUME SHOP - The be found at the CommuniLux website. Contact: info@communilux. LOS ANGELES OPERA has an opening for an Assistant Cutter/ com. For more information, visit: www.communilux.com. Draper for our 2014-15 Season. The Assistant Cutter/Draper works closely with the Cutter/Draper and assists with patterning, ASSISTANT TECHNICAL DIRECTOR - FLORIDA REPERTORY cutting, constructing, fitting and altering costumes for the stage. THEATRE, entering its 17th season of award-winning and nationally 2 years’ experience as an assistant cutter in a professional recognized professional theatre in Southwest Florida is seeking theatrical costume shop and experience running a crew within a motivated and highly experienced Asst. Technical Director for a professional theatrical costume shop are required. Applicants its 2014-15 season. Candidate must have strong organizational must have working knowledge of costume construction and and supervisory skills, as well as, detailed knowledge of wood, patterning, the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment, metal and rigging technologies; will work closely with technical and excellent communication, time management and teamwork director on six Main Stage productions and assume technical skills. Please send resume and letter of interest to: jmusselman@ responsibilities to mount three Studio productions. Florida Rep laopera.org. No phone calls, please. produces in two spaces: Historic Arcade Theatre, a 393-seat proscenium house and the ArtStage Studio, a newly-renovated ASSISTANT LIGHTING DIRECTOR - Location: St. Charles, MO. 120-seat adaptable black box. The Assistant Technical Director Start Date: ASAP. Purpose of Position: Assist the Lighting Director must demonstrate ability to work with varied levels of staff and six in providing lighting and electrical support for the academic and technical interns, and possess time management skills. Candidate professional programming at LINDENWOOD UNIVERSITY. Duties must have valid driver’s license. Contract dates are August 11, & Responsibilities: Assist with installation, execution, and removal 2014 through May 16, 2015. Send letter, resume with references of lighting for all academic and professional shows and events. to Bruce Bailey, Production Manager: [email protected]. Assist LD and Dir. Of Production with lighting for all events. Please, no phone calls. Advance lighting needs for all professionals shows per the rider requirements. Mentor lighting designers in professional techniques ASSISTANT TECHNICAL DIRECTOR - Location: St. Charles, and methods. Generate lighting plots for all academic and MO. Start Date: ASAP. Purpose of Position: Assist the Technical professional shows. Maintain clean and safe work environment. Director in providing scenery support for the academic and Design shows as appropriate. Other duties as assigned. Position professional performance series at LINDENWOOD UNIVERSITY. Requirements: Must be able to greet and guide crews, actors Duties & Responsibilities: Assist with drafting when needed. and audiences, navigate stage and lighting terrain, and assist in Prepare materials, order supplies, and keep show budgets. Track installation of sound and stage equipment. Must be able to lift all scenery related budget lines. Assist TD and Dir. Of Production 50 pounds. Excellent communication skills required Education in administration and supervision of all safety systems. Build Requirements: A BA in technical theatre or equivalent experience is advanced scenic pieces as required. Assist with load In and required; MFA preferred. Experience Requirements: A minimum of strike for all shows assigned. Attend all technical rehearsals as three years’ experience in theatre is required with a demonstrated requested. Maintain all equipment and scene shop. Maintain clean comprehensive understanding of current theatre. Hours/Days: As and safe work environment. Position Requirements: Must be able needed by the calendar Exempt/nonexempt status: Non-exempt to greet and guide crews, actors and audiences, navigate stage Closing Date: Open until filled How to Apply: Submit resume and and lighting terrain, and assist in construction of scenery. Must three recent references to [email protected]. be able to lift 50 pounds. Excellent communication skills required Education Requirements: A BA in technical theatre or equivalent ASSISTANT TECHNICAL DIRECTOR - CHICAGO experience is required. Experience Requirements: A minimum SHAKESPEARE THEATER seeks a highly skilled, self-motivated, of three years’ experience in technical theatre is required with and detail-oriented individual to join the production department a demonstrated comprehensive understanding of current theatre as an Assistant Technical Director. CST is a world-class theater practices and proven supervisory skills. Hours/Days: As needed company producing work of the highest quality due, in large part, by the calendar. Exempt/nonexempt status: Non-exempt. Closing to a strong team philosophy. The Scenery team consists of the TD, Date: Open until filled. How to Apply: Submit resume and three 2 ATDs, 5 House Carpenters, 1-3 interns, and many more over- recent references to: [email protected]. hire load-in carpenters over the course of the season. The ATD will have the opportunity to work alongside renowned designers ASSISTANT TECHNICAL DIRECTOR - STEPPENWOLF and seasoned colleagues to realize artistically compelling and THEATRE COMPANY (Chicago, IL) is accepting applications for technologically complex scenic designs. Please see the full the year-round, full-time position of Assistant Technical Director. posting at www.chicagoshakes.com/about_us/jobs for full details. This position is responsible for the oversight and coordination Position is salaried with benefits. Hours will generally be 9am- of carpentry and paint staff; construction drawings; scheduling 5pm, Monday-Friday but will vary based on the needs of each workloads; cost estimations and budget management; ordering

May 1, 2014 ARSTEARCH 21 Production and tracking materials and supplies; facility maintenance; Associate Production Manager” in subject line. Complete job attending tech meetings as needed; coordinating load ins and description at: http://www.act-sf.org/home/about/opportunities/ outs; and hands-on in the shop as required. Successful candidates job_openings.htm. have minimum of 3 years of experience and thorough working knowledge of AutoCAD (3-D modeling), automated systems, ASST. TD / MASTER ELECTRICIAN - OCALA CIVIC THEATRE. technical design, time and materials estimation, construction Seeking qualified candidates for a large community theatre in techniques and materials, rigging, budget management and North Central Florida for Assistant Technical Director/Master personnel management. Send confidential cover letter, resume, 3 Electrician. ATD/ME will work closely with hands-on Production professional references by May 25th to: Russell Poole, Technical Manager in all aspects of stage production. Qualified candidate Director, [email protected], www.steppenwolf.org/work for should have experience in stage carpentry, rigging, fly systems, more information. sound, and electrics. Will function as ME. Needs strong electrics skills, ability to program ETC lighting console, and will be ASSISTANT TECHNICAL DIRECTOR - The UNIVERSITY OF responsible for hang and focus, as well as maintenance of ROCHESTER International Theatre Program (Rochester, New lighting equipment. Knowledge of AutoCAD helpful. Will work York) seeks a passionate, skilled, and resourceful staff Asst. with professional production and design team to maintain Technical Director to realize the scenic designs of professional high production values and assist in overseeing large, skilled, artists working with the Program, and to supervise, manage volunteer crew. The theatre produces 12 shows annually, 8 and oversee other technical production elements. The ATD Mainstage plus 4 youth productions. Salary Range: $29,000 - works closely with the Artistic Director, Production Manager, and $31,000. Benefits: Excellent health insurance, vacation, employer others to build, budget, and schedule 4 mainstage and 2 other supported retirement plan. Email resume and cover letter to: productions/events annually. The ATD works with, mentors, [email protected] or fax: 352-236-0927. trains, directs, organizes, and oversees a crew of undergraduate students (largely non-Majors), including student electricians AUDIO DIRECTOR/INSTRUCTOR - St. Charles, MO. Start and audiovisual engineers in a safe, clean and respectful Date: May 1, 2014. Oversee and provide audio support for environment. Design work (in all areas) is done by a changing academic and professional programming for LINDENWOOD roster of accomplished professional guest designers. An affinity UNIVERSITY. Provide mentorship through instruction and for realizing the creative visions of ambitious, forward-thinking practical application to students. Duties & Responsibilities: artists is required. Skills required include carpentry/wood and Oversee sound equipment usage for J. Scheidegger Center for metal fabrication, rigging; estimating and managing budgets; the Arts. Run front-of-house sound station as required. Advance CAD, a working knowledge of Vectorworks, and general computer sound needs for all professional shows. Arrange for rentals of literacy (including the ability to research and effectively source backline and additional audio gear as required. Maintain all materials). Outstanding communication and problem-solving sound equipment. Mentor sound design students in professional skills, and ability to work flexibly and collaboratively are a must. A practices and techniques. Teach audio classes as needed. Attend working knowledge of lighting/sound/AV equipment and systems design and production meetings as required. Maintain clean and is required; a basic understanding of scenic painting/treatments safe work environment. Design shows as appropriate. Supervise is desirable. The facility is a flexible black box theatre. BA/BFA and schedule assistant sound engineer and student crews. Other in Theatre and at least 3 years professional experience (or relevant duties as assigned. Position Requirements: Must be equivalent) required (MFA preferred). Pay commensurate with able to greet and guide crews, actors, and audiences, navigate experience. Email coverletter, CV, names, and telephone contact stage and lighting terrain, and assist in installation of sound info for 3 references to: [email protected]. Review of and stage equipment. Must be able to lift 50 pounds. Excellent applications begins immediately and continues until position is communication skills required. Education Requirements: A BA filled. in technical theatre or equivalent experience is required; MFA preferred. Experience Requirements: A minimum of 4-5 years’ ASSOCIATE PRODUCTION MANAGER/CONSERVATORY experience as a sound designer/FOH engineer is required with a - AMERICAN CONSERVATORY THEATER (LORT A) seeks demonstrated comprehensive understanding of current theatre Conservatory Associate Production Manager to manage practices and proven supervisory skills. Knowledge of current Conservatory (MFA) and Young Conservatory season in a busy projection technology preferred. Hours/Days: As needed by regional theater environment. The CSV APM is tasked with the calendar. Exempt/nonexempt status: Exempt. Closing Date: dissemination of information and assisting with management of Open until filled. How to Apply: Submit resume and three recent current and future show budgets, labor, coordinating all designers, references to: [email protected]. department and show logistics. The CSV APM is responsible for managing a full time Conservatory Production Department of AUDIO ENGINEER - LONG WHARF THEATRE is looking for an three, Stage Management on productions and any over hire. experienced Audio Engineer to mix the musical “The Last Five The CSV APM will also have a prominent role as the production Years.” Candidate must be available April 30 - June 1st. Please department representative for productions and events at the send resume, cover letter, and references to: human.resources@ Strand Theater and other second stage spaces. Requirements longwharf.org. EOE. include: Minimum two years as associate or assistant production manager; college degree or equivalent professional experience AUDIO TECHNICIAN - AMERICAN FOLKLORE THEATRE, a with emphasis on theater production, technical theater, or stage 700-seat outdoor amphitheater in scenic Door County WI, seeks management; excellent work ethic including but not limited to: an experienced audio technician for its sixteen week summer time management, work flow management, self motivation, season. Qualified candidates should have at least 2 years of diplomacy, and interpersonal and collaborative communication audio production experience in a theatre environment. The job skills; valid Driver’s License and clean DMV report required; able to requires knowledge of digital consoles, wireless RF, orchestra pit lift 50 pounds. Cover letter, including salary expectations, resume set up, keyboards, samplers, Logic/Mainstage and Ableton Live. and references to: [email protected]. Please specify “Conservatory The candidate should have some experience mixing musical theatre shows with channel counts in the 30s to 40s using VCAs

22 ARTSEARCH May 1, 2014 Production or DCAs on a programmed show. Knowledge of both Mac and July 1, 2014. Competitive benefits package offered. Please email Windows operating systems are required. Housing is provided and cover letter, resume, three references and electronic portfolio to salaries are competitive, please submit a letter of interest with Rafael Castanera, Production Manager, ARKANSAS REPERTORY resume and references to David Alley, Technical Director, dalley@ THEATRE. Mailing address: P.O. Box 110, Little Rock, AR 72203- folkloretheatre.com. 0010. Email: [email protected]. No phone calls, please. EOE.

CARPENTER - Arkansas Repertory Theatre (LORT D) is seeking COSTUME SHOP MANAGER - MUHLENBERG COLLEGE a full-time Carpenter. The ideal candidate should possess (Allentown, PA). Immediate opening for full-time, year-round experience in all aspects of scenery construction and in-depth position; successful candidate must start no later than September knowledge of shop tools as well as the ability to solve problems 1st. Position includes oversight and supervision of the costume and to work independently. Ability to read construction drawings shop as a learning laboratory involving work study, paid full-time a must. Metal working/welding skills a plus. Additional duties stitchers, and lab students. Experience on large shows, budget include loading, installation and strike of all shows and assisting and personnel management, plus technical and construction in general maintenance of facilities and equipment. Candidate skills required; strong skills in cutting, draping essential. Sense of must be a good team player willing to assist other departments if humor is helpful. This thriving, nationally recognized Department and when needed. This is a full-time, year-round salaried position of Theater and Dance has 240 majors, a sunlit costume shop with benefits. Please email cover letter, resume, three references and state-of-the art-equipment. Together the theater and dance and electronic portfolio to Rafael Castanera, Production Manager, programs stage twelve productions per year using professional ARKANSAS REPERTORY THEATRE. Mailing address: P.O. Box 110, guest designers largely from New York. The salary range is Little Rock, AR 72203-0010. Email: [email protected]. No phone $42,000 to $46,000 depending on experience. The position comes calls, please. with full benefits. To apply, email letter of interest with resume and list of three references to Curtis Dretsch, Director of Design CARPENTER/WELDER - D.A.S. DESIGNWORKS LLC is located and Technical Theatre: [email protected]. Application Santa Fe Springs CA. We specialize in Set, Prop, Mechanical review begins immediately and will continue until the position has design and fabrication. Our clients consist of some of today’s top been filled. Muhlenberg College is an EOE. touring artists and performers. There is an intimidate opening for a Carpenter welder position. Steel and Aluminum welding is COSTUME SHOP MANAGER & CUTTER/DRAPER - The preferred. Please send you resume and references to: Aford@ TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY Department of Theatre and Dance has dasdesignworks.com. vacancies for a Costume Shop Manager and for a Cutter/Draper. Both are full-time staff positions with benefits. Starting date is COSTUME SHOP ASSISTANT - The Department of Theatre flexible. Application deadline for the Costume Shop Manager is Arts at the UNIVERSITY OF MISSISSIPPI seeks applications April 29. The Cutter/Draper position will be posting soon, with for a Costume Shop Assistant with an anticipated start date of its deadline stated at the application site. For more information August 18, 2014. Four years of related experience is required for and to apply, go to: https://jobs.hr.txstate.edu or contact John this full time, nine-month position. The department is seeking a Fleming at: [email protected]. candidate who will be responsible for assisting with the budgeting of materials for each production, the patterning, draping and COSTUME SHOP SUPERVISOR - SAINT MICHAEL’S PLAYHOUSE tailoring of garments and oversight of students while working is an Equity summer theater with fully equipped, air-conditioned, closely with the faculty costume technologist and assistant 366-seat, proscenium theater on college campus. Young chair of production to ensure that the costume elements of the Frankenstein, Fox on the Fairway, Arsenic and Old Lace, Ring productions are completed in a cost effective manner with an of Fire. Two week build per production. Must possess extensive emphasis on quality, safety and student education. Additionally, knowledge of costume construction, and strong organizational the costume shop assistant will oversee all rentals coming out skills. Duties include managing shop, tracking budgets, building, of the costume shop. Applicants should complete the University’s shopping, maintaining costumes, supervising and small training on-line application form and may electronically submit a cover intern staff. Housing provided. May 26- August 10. Apply online letter and resume at: jobs.olemiss.edu. The position will be open at: www.saintmichaelsplayhouse.org. until an adequate applicant pool has been reached. The University of Mississippi is an EOE/AA/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disability/Title CUTTER/DRAPER - AMHERST COLLEGE, a four-year liberal arts VI/Title IX/504/ADA/ADEA employer. college located in Amherst, Massachusetts, seeks candidates for the Cutter/Draper position in the costume shop. The Cutter/Draper COSTUME SHOP MANAGER - Arkansas Repertory Theatre will be responsible for the pattern development and construction (LORT D) is seeking a full-time Costume Shop Manager to of costumes for the Theater & Dance Department. As part of a supervise all aspects of active costume department. The two staff team, the Cutter/Draper will develop and manage the ideal candidate must be well-organized, and communicative production workload which includes: instructing beginning students professional with strong budgeting and organizational skills, in costume construction techniques; maintaining costume stock; experience managing the build of multiple shows, and an ability attending dress rehearsals; measuring, fitting, sewing alterations to work with designers to successfully achieve their vision. and strike. This is a full time, 10-month position (August-May) with This is a full time, year round position that directly supports a benefits. Salary commensurate with experience and qualifications. six show season, an educational program and annual gala Minimum qualifications: BFA in Costume Design/Technology with fundraiser. Duties include the daily supervision of staff and over- 1-3 years of experience which includes pattern drafting and hire personnel, maintenance of budget, coordination of costume draping, or an MFA in Costume Technology preferred. Candidates rentals, collaboration with designers and choreographers, create with at least 6 years of professional cutting and construction wardrobe plots and oversee the maintenance of costumes during experience are qualified to apply. Candidate must be innovative performance runs. Costume Shop Manager will also have costume and a problem solver, assess abilities of students and develop build and maintenance responsibilities and should have draping, lesson plans that suit academic needs, and provide student patterning, and construction experience. Desired start date is evaluations to appropriate faculty member. S/he must be able

May 1, 2014 ARSTEARCH 23 Production to work as part of a team, possess excellent interpersonal skills, Experience with ballet costumes & stretch fabric a plus; At least 2 have the ability to handle multiple priorities, and be able to work years professional costume shop experience; Please, no “Fashion a flexible schedule based upon department needs. Interested Designers”; Full time position; 35 hours a week. Excellent candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, and the names benefits included. How to Apply: Please email resume and/or and contact information (mail, email, and telephone numbers) portfolio with “Draper” in the subject line to Jason Hadley, NYCB of three professional references. Inquiries may be directed to Costume Shop Manager at: [email protected]. No phone Carla Froeberg, Costume Shop Manager at: cgfroeberg@amherst. calls, please. Find out more by visiting our website at: www. edu. A review of applications will begin immediately and continue nycballet.com. NYC Ballet is an Equal Opportunity Employer. until the position is filled. To apply online, please visit our web site at https://jobs.amherst.edu. Amherst College is an equal DRAPER/PATTERNMAKER - The SHAKESPEARE THEATRE opportunity employer and encourages women, persons of color, OF NEW JERSEY, producing a seven-show season of mostly and persons with disabilities to apply. The College is committed classics, seeks an experienced Draper. Must be skilled in costume to enriching its educational experience and its culture through the construction including: cutting, stitching, dyeing, crafts, draping, diversity of its faculty, administration, and staff. pattern making, and sketch interpretation. Must have experience with industrial machines. Responsibilities include: supervising CUTTER/DRAPER - COSTUME SHOP - LOS ANGELES OPERA shop staff by preparing and delegating work to first hand, has an opening for a women’s wear Cutter/Draper. This is a stitchers, and interns, overseeing the construction and alteration contract position of 36 to 40 weeks per season with competitive of costumes on a scheduled deadline, fabricating and correcting salary plus medical, dental and vision benefits. 5 years professional patterns for specific performers, coordinating schedules and experience as a cutter and experience running a crew are required. fittings with the shop supervisor, fitting the costumes tothe Applicants must have an extensive knowledge of patterning and performers, and maintaining the integrity of the costume design. construction, the ability to work under pressure, and excellent Must have excellent personal time management skills and the communication, time management and teamwork skills. Creativity ability to schedule others effectively. Desired candidate needs and independent artistic judgment are essential. Please send a strong knowledge of costume history. Millinery, tailoring, and resume and letter of interest to: Jenny Green, Costume Director, dancewear skills a plus. Position is a full-time, seasonal position [email protected]. No phone calls, please. that may turn permanent for the right candidate. Ideal candidate has a degree in technical theatre and at least 5 years of DRAPER - The CENTER THEATRE GROUP Costume Shop is professional experience, or equivalent combination of education seeking a skilled Draper with an emphasis in Ladies’ clothing and experience. Qualified candidates should submit cover letter, for our 2014-2015 season. This person will lead a team with a resume, and 3 references online at: www.shakespearenj.org/ first hand and a group of stitchers on show specific garments AboutUs/work.html. Please address your cover letter to Joleen assigned by the Workroom Supervisor as designed by the Addleman Loyd, Costume Shop Supervisor. No phone calls, Costume Designer. We’re looking for someone who can motivate please. EOE. the shop staff toward completion of principal and understudy costumes through production, rehearsal, previews, and openings. ELECTRICIANS - MUHLENBERG COLLEGE - Allentown, PA. The qualified individual will have demonstrated proficiency in flat Muhlenberg Summer Music Theatre, an Equity LOA theatre, is pattern making for men and women, as well as a demonstrated seeking the following positions: Electrician - experience in standard proficiency in draping and the “sculptural” use of materials. In execution of stage lighting, including reading and interpreting addition, the qualified candidate must have knowledge of, and lighting plots, hang, focus, and maintenance of equipment, experience in, a variety of theatrical costume construction ability to work at heights in excess of 40 feet, ability to lift 50 lbs, techniques, have an understanding of period shape, and the operate/program light board (ETC Ion and Expression 3) during ability to adapt a select period piece to a theatrical costume. The rehearsals and performances, and assist with shop carpentry as applicant must have 5 years previous experience as a Draper in a needed. Experience with DMX, moving lights and scrollers helpful theatrical or opera costume shop. This is a Part-time/Temporary but not required. Season includes A Chorus Line, Spamalot and position. Please visit http://www.centertheatregroup.org/about/ a show for young audiences. Employment from May 20 - August employment/full-part-time/ for a complete job description and to 1; competitive salary; housing provided. Applicants should send apply. a letter of interest and a resume to: SMTcompany@muhlenberg. edu. Visit: www.muhlenberg.edu/smt for more information. DRAPER - LA JOLLA PLAYHOUSE (LORT B) and UCSD Department of Theatre and Dance seek a qualified Draper. Five (5) years of EVENT COORDINATOR / CAD - LIVE EVENTS - VIVA professional experience is required. This is a full time position, in a CREATIVE in the DC Metro Area seeks experienced entertainment fast paced shop with overlapping productions in both professional technician and drafter to join us in the Art of Creating Live Events! and educational theatrical seasons. Experience working with For more information: http://www.vivacreative.com/insights/ professional designers as well as student designers is a plus. event-coordinator-cad/. Applications may be submitted via the following link: https:// jobs.ucsd.edu/bulletin/job.aspx?cat=new&sortby=post&jobnum_ FIRST HAND - The CENTER THEATRE GROUP Costume Shop in=69647. No mail, fax or phone calls, please. EOE. is seeking a skilled First Hand for our 2014-2015 season. This person would assist the house Tailor/Draper on made to order DRAPER, LADIES DEPARTMENT - The NEW YORK CITY BALLET garments, and alterations, for select Center Theatre Group seeks a Draper to be responsible for all draping, tailoring, pattern- productions and artistic programming. The First hand would assist making and some cutting for our Ladies Department, including the house Tailor/Draper in supervising Stitchers, and with the all new productions and rebuilding & refurbishing of existing timely completion of garments. We’re looking for someone who productions. Requirements: Excellent draping, dressmaking, can motivate the shop staff toward completion of principal and tailoring, pattern making & cutting skills; Excellent organization & understudy costumes through production, rehearsal, previews, time management skills; Knowledge & experience with women’s and openings. The qualified individual will have demonstrated clothes/costumes; Good sewing skills; machine & hand sewing; proficiency in flat pattern making for men and women, as well

24 ARTSEARCH May 1, 2014 Production as a demonstrated proficiency in draping and the “sculptural” nationally known designers during planning, technical rehearsals use of materials. In addition, the qualified candidate must have and previews for all ART shows. Consults with and assists ME knowledge of, and experience in, a variety of theatrical costume in the planning and in the installation, maintenance and strike construction techniques, have an understanding of period shape, of all lighting, projections, and lighting special effects for and the ability to adapt a select period piece to a theatrical new productions, revivals and tours of the ART. Participates in costume. The applicant must have 5 years previous experience maintenance and improvement of the Loeb facility and equipment. as a first hand in a theatrical or opera costume shop. Please visit Assists in maintaining departmental accounting, files, and archives. http://www.centertheatregroup.org/about/employment/full-part- May advise Harvard/Radcliff lighting designers and electricians. time/ for a complete job description and to apply. Perform additional related duties as requested. Design assignments possible, but not guaranteed. Design experience and an excellent HALL MANAGER - CARNEGIE HALL seeks a Hall Manager to working knowledge of Lightwright and Vectorworks required. Full manage the operational aspects of assigned Hall from inquiry to time seasonal position with generous Harvard University benefits completion of the performance. The Hall Manager will be the initial package. Apply on line at: http://www.employment.harvard.edu/. point of contact with the Booking Office and internal constituents. No phone calls or emails, please. In conjunction with the Director of Hall Operations, the Hall Manager will be responsible for media inquiries, estimates and MANAGEMENT AND PRODUCTION POSITIONS - The contracting and will assess, allocate and process weekly billing. WILLIAM INGE CENTER FOR THE ARTS, in Independence KS, is For complete job listing, please visit: http://www.carnegiehall. looking to fill the following positions for up to 9 weeks from May org/Information/Jobs/JobPost.aspx?id=4295004937. To apply, 11 - July 15 for the Astra Arts Festival - A new bi-annual summer email cover letter and resume to: humanresources@carnegiehall. arts festival with a three (3) show theatre repertory season at org. two theatres from July 3 - 13, 2014. The shows - The Fantasticks, To Life! A new musical revue from the works of Jerry Bock and LIGHT BOARD OPERATOR / ELECTRICIAN - The AMERICAN Sheldon Harnick, and Eisenhower: This Piece of Ground, a new REPERTORY THEATRE, a LORT B theatre in Cambridge, MA is one man show by playwright Richard Hellesen. The Positions: accepting applications for a Light Board Operator / Electrician. Company Manager, Stage Manager (2), Assistant Stage Manager Under the guidance of the ME, typical duties include: preparing (2), Technical Director, ATD/Master Carpenter (2), Props/Painter/ equipment for upcoming productions, participating in all load- Carpenter (5), ME/Assistant Lighting Designer (2) and Costume ins, change-overs, and strikes; programming and operating the Shop Manager. Ideal candidates will have a minimum of two years lighting console during rehearsals and performances; performing of theater experience in specific area and a recently completed light checks and maintaining the design throughout the production a degree in Theater. Competitive salary + housing provided. For period; independent trouble shooting and repair of equipment. position descriptions, salary ranges and how to apply, visit: http:// Also participates in the maintenance and improvement of the Loeb www.astrafest.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/all-staff-and- facility and equipment. May assist in the supervision of overhire internships.pdf. crews. May advise Harvard undergraduates on lighting matters. Perform additional related duties as requested. Programming MASTER ELECTRICIAN - BAYLOR UNIVERSITY. Theatre experience with ETC consoles (EOS, ION) and moving light Master Electrician in Theatre Arts. Bachelor’s degree in technical fixtures required. Experience with video/projection programming theatre required; MFA preferred. Experience with automated and equipment helpful but not required. Full time seasonal lighting, vectorworks, lightwright, and ETC consoles preferred. position with generous Harvard University benefits package. Apply Duties: Supervise student crews in hanging and focusing lighting on line at: http://www.employment.harvard.edu/. No phone calls equipment, purchasing and budget of lighting and audio equipment/ or emails, please. supplies, maintaining lighting equipment, providing lighting and audio support of incoming events. Additional organizational skills LIGHTING & SOUND SUPERVISOR - CYGNET THEATRE and knowledge of projections technology a plus. Apply on-line at: is accepting applications for a full time staff Lighting & Sound https://jobs.baylor.edu. Baylor University is a private not-for-profit Supervisor. The Lighting and Sound Supervisor is responsible for university affiliated with the Baptist General Convention of Texas. overseeing all aspects of the lighting and sound elements for As an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, Baylor is Cygnet’s season, including 7 plays, special events, and theatre committed to compliance with all applicable anti-discrimination rentals. The position requires a thorough working knowledge of laws, including those regarding age, race, color, sex, national all aspects of theatrical lighting and sound production. Knowledge origin, marital status, pregnancy status, military service, genetic of ETC lighting system as well as analog and digital sound information, and disability. As a religious educational institution, systems. Knowledge of standard stage rigging practices. Able to Baylor is lawfully permitted to consider an applicant’s religion as a work on catwalks and climb ladders and lift objects of at least selection criteria. Baylor encourages women, minorities, veterans 50 lbs. Familiarity with Projection applications, Vectorworks, and individuals with disabilities to apply. Lightwright, QLab/SFX playback technology is preferred. Ability to coordinate multiple projects, prioritize tasks and work within tight MASTER ELECTRICIAN - DORSET THEATRE FESTIVAL in deadlines and budgets. Strong oral and written communication Vermont seeks experienced Master Electrician for its 2014 summer skills, outstanding interpersonal skills with staff, co-workers and season. Contract dates are June 3-August 31. DTF is known for public. The Lighting/Sound Supervisor will serve as lightboard its high production values; designers, directors and performers or soundboard operator, as assigned by the Production Manager. work nationally, and most have Broadway credits. Charming 300 Schedule will be variable and include weekend and evenings. seat proscenium theater (with shops on site) in beautiful rural Please email, Cover Letter, Resume, References and Salary location. Responsibilities include implementation of lighting Requirements to: [email protected]. designs for season of 4 plays, programming Express console and running shows, and overseeing interns through hang/focus. LIGHTING ASSISTANT - The AMERICAN REPERTORY THEATER, Competitive weekly salary and housing is provided. Applications a LORT B theatre in Cambridge, MA is accepting applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis until position is filled. Please for Lighting Assistant. Typical duties and responsibilities: assist email letter, resume and references to Michael Giannitti, Producing Director at: [email protected].

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MASTER ELECTRICIAN/SOUND SUPERVISOR - FLORIDA of the Council celebrate and honor those arts that are deeply REPERTORY THEATRE, entering its 17th season of award-winning traditional - music, crafts, stories and dance passed down through and nationally recognized professional theatre in Southwest time by families, communities, tribal, ethnic and occupational Florida is seeking a Master Electrician/Sound Engineer for its groups. NCTA stresses quality and authenticity in presenting folk 2014-15 season. Florida Rep produces in two spaces: Historic artists to the public in concerts, national and international tours, Arcade Theatre, a 393-seat proscenium house and the ArtStage festivals, radio and television programs, recordings, films and Studio, a newly-renovated 120-seat adaptable black box. other programs. Duties include prep, install, focus for six Main Stage and three Studio productions, maintaining and equipment inventory, and PRODUCTION STAGE MANAGER - WHITE HERON THEATRE organization of work spaces. The ME must be proficient in Q Lab, COMPANY. Seeking Production Stage Manager. Position runs from ETC light board programming, PRESONUS sound mixer. Candidate 6/15/2014 to 9/15/2014. We are a seasonal repertory company will research, record, and build sound effects and music, and in Nantucket, Massachusetts. Successful applicant will be an should have at least five years professional experience. Candidate experienced stage manager, able to operate light and sound will work closely with directors and designers, and must have boards, run rehearsals, self-directed. Experience with tech aspects strong communication and technologies skills. ME supervises of production required. Position reports to the Artistic Director largely technical intern work force, and must have time and and Technical Director. Housing (private room), transportation budget management skills. Position includes design opportunities. allowance and weekly stipend. Lots of time getting the season Contract dates are Sept. 1, 2014 through May 2, 2015. Send letter, up, lots of beach time once we are up and running. Nantucket is resume with references to Bruce Bailey, Production Manager: an island off of the coast of Cape Cod, Massachusetts. Seasonal [email protected]. resort community. Passion for the art and willingness to pitch in a necessity. Resume and 2 references please. Send to: info@ PERFORMING ARTS CENTER MANAGER - MUSKEGO- whiteherontheatre.org. NORWAY SCHOOLS is seeking a full-time (100%) manager for the Muskego High School Performing Arts Center. The Performing PROP CRAFTS ARTISANS - MILWAUKEE REPERTORY Arts Center (PAC) is attached to Muskego High School and seats THEATER seeks two Prop Artisans to fill openings in their Props 772 people, with a full fly, orchestra pit, and separate control Dept. for the 2014-15 Season. This quality-oriented 6 person booths for sound and lights. This is a twelve month position team props 13 productions in 4 spaces for a 9-month season, and the selected candidate must be able to work flexible hours, running August to April. The combined skill pool covered by these including evenings and weekends. The ideal candidate will have 2 positions includes a strong working knowledge of casting and the mindset, drive and passion to lead the PAC in both the arts molding techniques and materials, food and critter fabrication, and business side. Experience working in the business side of sewing, dye and costume crafts skills, leatherwork, sculpture, a PAC or theatre is strongly preferred, with an emphasis and small electronics, light prop carpentry, an extensive knowledge desire to lead in the areas of fundraising, publicity, event planning of fabrics and craft-related materials, strong organizational skills and budgeting. Experience working in the technical side of a and the ability to multitask. Applicants should have the ability to PAC or theatre is greatly desired as the PAC Manager will run adapt, troubleshoot and use existing techniques and materials the technical side of the PAC (lighting, sounds, rigging, etc.). In in new ways. Above average PC knowledge is a help. Other addition, the PAC Manager will ideally have experience with non- duties include - but are not limited to - research, purchasing, profits, marketing, contract negotiation, supervising employees assisting with load-ins, strikes, techs and rentals, stock and shop and day-to-day operation of a theatre. Finally, the ideal candidate maintenance. Applicants must work and communicate well with will be well-organized, have excellent communications skills, be others, have at least 2 years professional experience and exhibit able to positively interact with a wide variety of people including good humor under pressure. Must have a valid driver’s license students, school staff, community members, and outside and be able to lift loads of 40 lbs. The Rep is an EOE. Position groups and be able to market this state of the art facility to the open until filled. Email cover letter, resume and references to community. Candidates meeting the position qualifications should Christine Cooksy, Assistant Production Manager: productionjobs@ apply via WECAN (http://services.education.wisc.edu/wecan/) in milwaukeerep.com. the support staff section. PROP SHOP DIRECTOR - The SHAKESPEARE THEATRE PRODUCTION ASSISTANT - The production assistant works COMPANY (STC) of Washington, DC, a multi-venue LORT B+ directly with the Production Management team, and provides company under the artistic direction of Michael Kahn, seeks a support in areas including production/technical coordination, seasoned professional to be our new Prop Shop Director. The Prop event travel arrangements, artist and staff communications. Shop Director will oversee all activities, personnel and operations Qualified applicants will be energetic, highly organized, hard of the Prop Shop. This position will plan and implement the working, detail oriented, and a team player. Prior experience acquisition or design, construction, and finish of stage properties in music, concert production, theatre production or festival for all productions for main stage and as needed for other plays organization strongly preferred. Some evenings, weekends and produced by the company while staying within departmental travel required. Five-month, full-time position commencing June budgets. A Bachelor’s degree in Theatre or Art/Design is 1 through October 31. Application deadline: May 8, 2014; Open required, with an additional 5-7 years of experience in props until position is filled. Please send cover letter and resume to: construction at a professional theatre, with knowledge and skills NATIONAL COUNCIL FOR THE TRADITIONAL ARTS, 8757 Georgia in the following areas: design training, shopping, art, carpentry, Ave Suite 450, Silver Spring, MD 20910. Email: [email protected]. weaponry, upholstery, flower arranging, food preparation, and Fax: 301-565-0472. The National Council for the Traditional Arts special effects. Additionally, 5-7 years in a supervisory role is (NCTA) is a private, not-for-profit corporation dedicated to the preferred. Some evenings and weekends required. Competitive presentation and documentation of folk and traditional arts in the salary and excellent benefits. Please apply on our website at: United States. Founded in 1933, it is the nation’s oldest multi- http://www.shakespearetheatre.org/about/opportunities/jobs. cultural producing and presenting organization. The programs aspx, or you may send a cover letter, resume, and references to: [email protected]. The Shakespeare

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Theatre Company recognizes the value of a work force made up creative set dressing abilities, as well as, maintaining and nurturing of highly skilled people from a variety of backgrounds. No phone relationships with vendors. A clean driving record is mandatory. calls, please. Contract dates begin August 11, 2014 and end May 2, 2015. Send letter, resume with references to Bruce Bailey, Production PROP SHOP SUPERVISOR - UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, Manager: [email protected]. LOS ANGELES School of Theater, Film and Television, Department of Theater seeks an experienced Properties Supervisor to join PROPERTIES MASTER - PLAYMAKERS REPERTORY COMPANY the professional production staff in support of the Department’s (LORT D), Chapel Hill, North Carolina, seeks a highly motivated production and design programs. The Properties Supervisor & experienced Properties Master for their 2014-2015 season. PRC works under the supervision of the Director of Production and in produces a 6 show main stage season in the Paul Green Theatre, association with Production Management and the design faculty in thrust stage, and a 3 show Second Stage series in the Kenan the training of design students and the planning, preparation, and Theater, a flexible space, on the campus of the University of execution of theatrical properties for departmental productions. North Carolina. Applicants should have MFA and/ or three to five Overall responsibilities include the organization, operation, years of professional theatre experience and proven management supervision, and maintenance of the department’s prop shop, prop skills. Successful candidate will have excellent scheduling/ stock, and associated properties facilities at a level consistent with planning, computer, and organizational/communication skills. The professional standards and to assist the faculty in the supervision Properties Master will be responsible for working with guest and and guidance of graduate and undergraduate designers. Qualified in-house designers and directors to pull, purchase, and construct applicants should submit their qualifications via the UCLA Career properties for each production. Properties Master will also oversee Opportunities website at: http://hr.mycareer.ucla.edu. Search for production schedules and budgets, purchasing, maintenance of requisition # 20146 and apply. UCLA is an EEO/AA employer. equipment and inventory as well as supervising undergraduate students and two professional shop staff members. Contract PROPERTIES ASSISTANT - ARKANSAS REPERTORY THEATRE dates are 6/16/14 - 5/10/15; start date is negotiable. Apply on (LORT D) seeks an experienced Properties Assistant. The line at: http://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/41798. Questions, ideal candidate will assist the Props Master with shopping and contact Michael Rolleri, Production Manager, at: mrolleri@email. fabrication of all props and set decorations for each production. unc.edu. The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is an EOE/ Additional responsibilities include but are not limited to attending AA employer. Application deadline: 5/8/14. tech rehearsal and preview as well as assuming running crew duties in productions. Computer skills are essential; ability to PROPERTY MASTER - SAINT MICHAEL’S PLAYHOUSE is an paint and basic sewing skills are a plus; carpentry skills are a Equity summer theater with fully equipped, air-conditioned, 366- must. Those applying must have a valid driver’s license, be able seat, proscenium theater on college campus. Young Frankenstein, to routinely lift at least 30-50 pounds and handle ladder work. Fox on the Fairway, Arsenic and Old Lace, Ring of Fire. Two week College or equivalent experience is required. This is a full-time, build per production. Property Master works closely with Directors, year-round salaried position with benefits. Position will remain Scenic Designers and TD. Duties include procuring and/or building open until filled. To apply please send cover letter, resume, props, supervising at least one intern, possibility of evening crew. references, and electronic portfolio samples to: Rafael Castanera, June 1 - August 2. Apply online at: www.saintmichaelsplayhouse. Production Manager at: [email protected]. Please apply via email org. only. No phone calls, please. SCENIC CARPENTER - CENTER STAGE seeks experienced PROPERTIES MANAGER - Alliance Theatre (LORT B, D, TYA) is Carpenters. Primary duties include the execution of scenery searching for an experienced Properties Manager. Responsibilities (all aspects of construction, installation, maintenance) for all include budgeting, acquiring and fabricating properties for 11 productions. Three (3) years professional experience preferred. play season, organizing & maintaining work/storage spaces, Position is full-time, seasonal with benefits. Center Stage is equipment, supplies; and supervising crew of 3 plus additional committed to building a diverse community of staff and interns. labor. Requires experience in construction, upholstery, painting, Individuals from underrepresented groups are encouraged to sculpting, casting, technical drawing, shopping, research, apply. To apply, send cover letter, resume, and references to: budgeting, period style and management. Must have good [email protected]. Please put “Carpenter” in the communication, and computer skills as well as the ability to juggle subject line. many projects and priorities simultaneously. Valid driver’s license required. LORT experience preferred. Annual position. Salary and SCENIC PAINTER - NEW YORK STAGE AND FILM (SAF), a non- benefits. Position requires background check. Send letter and profit AEA Company which produces its summer season of new plays resume with references to Victor W. Smith, Director of Production, at the Powerhouse Theater at Vassar College in Poughkeepsie, NY, ALLIANCE THEATRE, 1280 Peachtree Street NE, Atlanta, GA seeks a scenic painter for the 2014 Powerhouse Season. Season 30309. Email: [email protected] includes 2-3 fully-produced mainstage productions, 2-3 musical workshops, 2-3 play workshops, and 8-10 readings. The scenic PROPERTIES MASTER - FLORIDA REPERTORY THEATRE, painter works closely with the Technical Director and designers entering its 17th season of award-winning and nationally on all the mainstage productions. Applicants must have extensive recognized professional theatre in Southwest Florida is seeking knowledge of scenic painting techniques and surface treatments a highly experienced and self-motivated Properties Master for its including, but not limited to, ageing, distressing, and texturing. 2014-2015 Season. Candidate must have strong organizational, Minimum three years of professional experience required. supervisory, communication and computer skills. The Properties Applicant must also be self-motivated, willing to work irregular Master must maintain budgets, calendar and work closely with hours, safety conscious, and able to meet deadlines. To apply, directors and designers, and be an experienced artisan, with in- please send cover letter, resume, references, and an online or depth knowledge of sewing, upholstery and varied construction digital portfolio of work to Anne Harrigan at anne.harrigan@gmail. and sculpting skills. An important aspect of job description is com with “Scenic Painter” in the subject line. No calls, please.

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SCENIC SHOP TECHNICIAN - The Theatre Arts Department STAGE LIGHTING & PRODUCTION SPECIALIST - University of FRESNO STATE UNIVERSITY is seeking a full-time Scene Shop of Nebraska-Lincoln, LIED CENTER FOR PERFORMING ARTS. Technician starting August 2014. Responsibilities include painting Position is responsible for Lied Center lighting systems operations of stage scenery and props, designing scenery and props, and maintenance, advance event/show planning, and scheduling. construction as necessary, operating stage machinery and scene Responsibilities include direct operation and supervision of shop equipment, monitoring student scene shop work, classroom lighting services serving as the light expert for the Lied Center demonstrations and other duties as assigned. Eligible for medical, and training staff in the proper set-up and operation of lighting dental and vision benefits plus paid vacation, sick leave, etc. system. For assigned events, position oversees production The Department produces seven faculty directed/choreographed aspects of events/show presentation (including Lied season productions each year, including a children’s touring production. and rental events) and technical needs for outreach activities at To apply, visit: http://jobs.csufresno.edu/. Vacancy ID 12167. Lied and in other venues. Also works as stagehand for assigned Required: an on-line application, a cover letter addressing your events. Work takes place in many areas of performance venue. qualifications, a resume, three professional references with The position ensures the proper training of production staff telephone numbers. and adherence to all applicable Health and Safety policies and practices. Travel with events and transport staff and equipment SEASONAL PRODUCTION CREW - CASTLETON MUSIC to events outside Lied Center, serving as driver when needed. FESTIVAL, located in Castleton, VA, is seeking staff for their 2014 Occasionally work at heights up to 80 feet. Assist in management Summer Season under the following categories: assistant stage and operation of production activities, including but not limited to management, stagehands, props, audio and electrics. Resumes audio service, carpentry, stage management and other duties as can be sent to: [email protected]. Housing and assigned. Criminal history background check will be conducted. meals are provided at no cost on site during duration of stay. Excellent benefits including staff/dependent scholarship program. Festival dates are May 26 through July 30, 2014. Applicant review begins May 12. View requisition S_140283 at https://employment.unl.edu for details and to apply. UNL is SOUND AND PROJECTIONS SUPERVISOR - SOUTH committed to a pluralistic campus community through affirmative COAST REPERTORY, Orange County’s Tony award-winning action, equal opportunity, work-life balance, and dual careers. regional theatre, is seeking an individual with strong technical, interpersonal and organizational skills to manage its Sound STAGE MANAGEMENT POSITIONS - EN GARDE ARTS, a not- and Projections department. Duties include working with the for-profit organization (formerly called En Garde Productions), Production Manager and designers to coordinate the design is seeking a Stage Manager and Assistant Stage Manager for process for Sound and Projections for all SCR productions and “Basetrack.” The Stage Manager must carry out typical stage events, planning and installing plots and managing departmental management duties, (i.e. tracking script changes and blocking, staff and budgets. May also include design opportunities for calling the show, etc.); will run the light board on tour and focus qualified candidates. Requires a minimum of 2 years supervisory the lights at each venue, serve as company manager while on experience in a theater sound and/or projections environment, tour, do preparatory work for each stop (i.e. calling venues to Mac and PC computer skills, ability to assess, design and install confirm that tour rider provisions are met), and problem solve plots, familiarity with Qlab, Watchout, Protools and standard as issues arise. The Assistant Stage Manager must support PSM audio and video editing programs and equipment. Design skills and technology technician with running the show, load in and and familiarity with the LCS operating system are a plus. Must maintain scenery and costumes on tour, problem solve as issues have strong troubleshooting and equipment repair knowledge and arise, and assist PSM with duties as assigned. Development/ the ability to lift 50 pounds. Seasonal 49 week contract runs mid- workshop June 22-July 15 in Gainesville, FL. Tech rehearsal Aug. July to June. Compensation is competitive and includes benefits. 25-Sept. 7 in Tempe, AZ; runs Sept. 8-13 in Austin, TX, then SCR is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity in all tours nationally Sept. 15-Nov. 22 (premieres Nov. 10-16 in NYC; areas. Send a cover letter/resume/references to Joshua Marchesi, New York dates may be staffed by a different cast & crew than Production Manager. Email: [email protected]. Mail to: P.O. Box 2197, the national tour), with additional tour dates in March 2015. To Costa Mesa, CA 92628-2197. Fax: 714-545-0391. No phone calls, apply, please send a resume and any supporting materials to: please. [email protected].

SOUND ENGINEER - Tony award winning HARTFORD STAGE is TECHNICAL DIRECTION INTERN - How would you like to looking to fill the position of sound engineer, immediately through work for one of the top community theatres in the country? June 15th. Qualified candidates will have a strong working The Kalamazoo Civic Theatre is offering a TD Internship for the knowledge of QLab 2 and 3, and Yamaha digital consoles. 6-8 2014-2015 season. The Intern will receive hands on experience shows per week, Tues-Sun, no mixing or minor mixing involved in drafting, welding, fabricating and installing while training only. Please submit resume and cover letter describing experience under the supervision of the TD and working with professional with the required gear to Mike Miceli at: MMiceli@HartfordStage. carpenters in our fully equipped scene shop. Intern will work org. Possibility for rehire for next season. Hartford Stage is an on 14 productions produced in our 500-seat proscenium, 190- EOE. seat black box and 100-seat studio. $200 a week, plus housing and health insurance. With a flexible start date, this is a perfect STAFF CARPENTER - GUTHRIE THEATER in Minneapolis, MN follow up to summer stock employment. One season contract is seeking a Staff Carpenter to build and install scenic elements with possible second season extension. Submit cover letter and and effects for all Guthrie theater productions - providing a visual resume referencing job #201420 to: Kristen Chesak, Managing foundation for each production. BA degree and two years of full- Director, KALAMAZOO CIVIC THEATRE, 329 South Park Street, time professional experience in a theater or a combination of Kalamazoo, MI 49007. www.kazoocivic.com equivalent experience and training required. Significant rigging and/or automation experience a plus. Apply online at: http:// TECHNICAL SUPERVISOR (14-34) - The FRANCIS MARION guthrietheater.applicantpro.com/jobs/. UNIVERSITY Performing Arts Center is currently seeking a Technical Supervisor for a new multipurpose facility in downtown

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Florence, SC, which opened in September 2011. This facility ARTISTIC FELLOWSHIP - SPEAKEASY STAGE COMPANY seeks houses an 849-seat proscenium space, a 100-seat flexible Black an Artistic Fellow for the 2014-2015 Season. The Fellowship Box, a 500-seat amphitheatre, and an academic wing for the Program is designed for recent graduates (undergraduate or Department of Fine Arts. One of three full-time staff members graduate) and career changers with a strong background in theatre for the facility, this position will serve the technical needs for who are interested in pursuing a career as an artistic director of a presenting events in theatre, dance, and music. Review of theatre company. The year-long fellowship provides training and applications began immediately and will continue until the position educational opportunities that will supplement a strong theatre is filled. Minorities and women are strongly encouraged to apply. education and act as a bridge for early career arts administrators For a complete description and application, please visit: http:// between their academic experience and a professional career in www.fmarion.edu/about/positions. EOE/AA. theatre. Working closely with the Producing Artistic Director over the course of the season, the Artistic Fellow will gain mentorship, THEATRE TECHNICIAN - PURDUE UNIVERSITY, Hall of Music career-guidance, and hands-on experience through independent Productions. Join our creative technical team in producing over and collaborative projects, including auditions and casting, 1,000 events per year - from concerts and theatre productions, dramaturgy and literary management, season development, to supporting world-renowned speaker presentations and and general administrative duties. Successful candidates will commencement exercises. In the role of Theatre Technician, have: a high level of motivation and a passion for theatre; the you will perform as a theatre craftsperson to provide specialized ability to work effectively in a highly-collaborative environment; technical theatre support in lighting, sound, stage carpentry, working knowledge of Word, Excel, Power Point, and Adobe; rigging and fly systems, video production, or spotlight operation excellent written and verbal communication skills; drive, and large image projection. Perform repair and maintenance initiative, and professionalism; excellent creative problem-solving, of facilities and theatre equipment in specialty areas and assist brainstorming, and multi-tasking skills. Visit SpeakEasy’s website in other areas as assigned. Position requires a high school for application requirements, or email: fellow@speakeasystage. diploma/GED. A Bachelor’s degree in technical theatre, electrical com with questions. engineering or electrical engineering technology is preferred. Four years experience and training in technical theatre is also required. BOX OFFICE INTERNSHIP - The PENNSYLVANIA SHAKESPEARE Evidence of successful past experience as theatrical technician, FESTIVAL seeks Box Office Interns for 2014-summer season. such as a show portfolio. Ability to demonstrate mastery in lighting, All interns will gain hands on experience in a fast-paced work sound, stage carpentry, rigging and fly systems, video production, environment; good attitude and a willingness to learn are required. or spotlight operation and large image projection. Demonstrate Prior experience with “Theatre Manager” and/or other box office extensive experience or skill in two additional technical theatre software is preferred. PSF is in residence at DeSales University 90 skills areas. Experience with theatrical CAD systems and basic miles SW of NYC, and 50 miles NW of Philadelphia. Send letter, computer programs, desired. To apply, please complete an online resume and 3 references to Matthew Given, Production Manager: application at: www.purdue.edu/careers, Job ID: 1400851. [email protected]. For further information, please visit: www.pashakespeare.org. EOE.

CONTRACT POSITIONS/INTERNSHIPS - The National Council for the Traditional Arts offers paid and unpaid internships including those with an administrative, production, media, or archival focus. NCTA’s work centers on the presentation and ADMINISTRATIVE INTERN - GULFSHORE PLAYHOUSE, a documentation of music, dance, oral, occupational and craft not-for-profit, professional theatre company located in Naples, traditions representing the nation’s diverse cultural communities. FL, is seeking a dynamic, motivated individual to serve as the We are looking for individuals who have a genuine interest in Administrative Intern for their 2014-2015 Season. Responsibilities the kinds of programs we produce. Qualified applicants for all include, but are not limited to, development support, special positions will be energetic, highly organized, hard working, detail event support, and general administrative support. Interns will oriented, and team players. Internships with stipend are generally receive first-hand experience in professional theatre operations. limited, and generally require a multi-month commitment. No Gulfshore Playhouse values hard work, kindness, generosity, housing provided. Some evenings, weekends and travel required. passion and grace-under-pressure. Employee will be expected to For more information: http://ncta.net/volunteer/internships.htm. work extended hours on occasion when necessary to meet goals. The National Council for the Traditional Arts (NCTA) is a private, Weekend and evening hours are required including attendance not-for-profit corporation dedicated to the presentation and at Opening Nights, special events, and/or meetings that may documentation of folk and traditional arts in the United States. happen outside normal hours. Housing is provided. For full listing, Founded in 1933, it is the nation’s oldest multi-cultural producing please visit: http://www.gulfshoreplayhouse.org/about/jobs. and presenting organization. The programs of the Council asp. To apply, please send resume and cover letter to: jobs@ celebrate and honor those arts that are deeply traditional - music, gulfshoreplayhouse.org. crafts, stories and dance passed down through time by families, communities, tribal, ethnic and occupational groups. Send cover ADMINISTRATIVE INTERNSHIP - GOODSPEED MUSICALS. letter and resume to - Email: [email protected]; Fax: 301-565-0472; Administrative Internships are for those who are interested in Mail: NATIONAL COUNCIL FOR THE TRADITIONAL ARTS, 8757 working in all areas outside of the Production Department. Hours Georgia Avenue, Suite 450, Silver Spring, MD 20910. and commitment for internship positions are determined by each department. Internships are unpaid and housing is not provided. FACILITIES MANAGEMENT APPRENTICE - STUDIO To apply for any of these internships, please email a cover THEATRE seeks a highly motivated, early-career individual as its letter and resume to our Education Director, Joshua S. Ritter at: Facilities Management Apprentice. This position will assist the [email protected]. Producing Internship, Education/Library Facilities Manager with the maintenance, repair, and operation of Internship, Marketing/PR Internship, Development Internship. the theatres, the Studio Theatre buildings and equipment. Other See more at: http://www.goodspeed.org/education-library/ internships#1.

May 1, 2014 ARSTEARCH 29 Career Development responsibilities include assisting with accounting records, space MARKETING/FRONT OF HOUSE INTERN - GULFSHORE use, contractor scheduling, and facility inspections, as well as PLAYHOUSE, a not-for-profit, professional theatre company project management, research and ordering materials. Full-time located in Naples, FL, is seeking a dynamic, motivated individual commitment with stipend and housing. 50-week agreement begins to serve as the Marketing/Front of House Intern for their 2014- July 14, 2014. Deadline for application: Position is open until filled. 2015 Season. Responsibilities include, but are not limited For details on applying, please visit: www.studiotheatre.org/ to, marketing support, development and event support, box education/internship.aspx. EOE. office support and volunteer management support. Interns will receive first-hand experience in Marketing and Front of House GRADUATE ASSISTANTSHIP - UTAH STATE UNIVERSITY operations. Gulfshore Playhouse values hard work, kindness, Department of Theatre Arts is now accepting applications for generosity, passion and grace-under-pressure. Employee will be 2014-2015 in Theatre Design. MFA candidates will receive full expected to work extended hours on occasion when necessary to tuition and a stipend as part of the assistantship. This production meet goals. Weekend and evening hours are required including oriented, 3-year program is very ‘hands on’ and each MFA student attendance at Opening Nights, special events, and/or meetings is guaranteed at least three fully supported productions prior to that may happen outside normal hours. Housing is provided. graduation. The faculty is seeking student artists with proven talent For full listing, please visit: http://www.gulfshoreplayhouse.org/ in scenic and/or lighting design. Will consider related disciplines about/jobs.asp. To apply, please send resume and cover letter to: such as art, architecture, interior design or performance. Through [email protected]. close mentoring, a supportive environment, and a customized curriculum, our graduates have flourished, both academically MFA GRADUATE ASSISTANTSHIPS - The University of South and professionally. Located in the heart of the Rocky Mountains, Carolina seeks to prepare serious, dedicated artists for a life in Logan, UT is surrounded by extensive outdoor recreation, a the profession. The department is dedicated to balancing high- vibrant arts community and some of the most beautiful scenery quality production and performance work with rigorous academic in the country. Interested applicants please contact Shawn Fisher study. Our challenging and creative environment is building at [email protected] or call 435-757-1258. Program website: the next generation of artists, thinkers and leaders in theatre theatre.usu.edu. and performance. Limited graduate assistantship and tuition abatements available in our MFA Acting and Design (Scenic, INTERNSHIPS - PHOENIX THEATRE, a LOA/LORT D Regional Costume and Lighting) programs. The department is accredited Theatre in the heart of downtown Phoenix seeks Interns for by the National Association of Schools of Theatre (NAST) and its 2014-2015 season. Some of the exciting shows this season is a member of the University/Resident Theatre Association include; Memphis, Mary Poppins, Shear Madness, Anything Goes (URTA). Contact: Leigh Cowart, Department of Theatre and and more. Phoenix theatre produces shows in both a 380 seat Dance, UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA, Columbia, SC 29208. proscenium space and a newly opened 250 seat black box space Email: [email protected]. Find out more about us online for a jam packed versatile season. Come join our passionate and at: http://artsandsciences.sc.edu/thea. talented group of Managers, Craftspeople and Artists. In the 2014/2015 season, Phoenix Theatre will be hiring interns in the PRODUCTION APPRENTICES - PENOBSCOT THEATRE following areas: Costumes, Props, Scenic, Lighting/Sound, Stage COMPANY, a 40 year old professional theatre in Bangor, ME Management, Company Management, Production Management, seeks two production apprentices to join the company during its Facilities/General Management, and Graphic Design. To be 2014-2015 Season. Seeking one ASM/Props Apprentice to work considered you must have a Bachelor’s degree in theatre and alongside production stage manager/properties designer and one must be seriously seeking a career in the theatre arts. Approval Carpentry/Gen Tech Apprentice to work alongside primarily with is based on a resume, interview and 3 references. This is a full Master Carpenter. Both apprentices should be comfortable with season program; contracts start August 2014 and end June 2015. heights, power tools and able to lift at least 20lbs. Apprentices Interns are provided housing (private room) and a weekly stipend. should be flexible, energetic, able to work well with others, and For more information about Phoenix theatre and its Internship possess curiosity and a willingness to learn. Penobscot Theatre Program please visit: www.phoenixtheatre.com. To apply, please Company operates in a 100 year old opera house and builds its send cover letter, resume and references to Michael Eddy, Director 6-7 production season in a 10,000sq foot off-site shop space. of Production at: 100 E. McDowell Rd. Phoenix, AZ 85004. Email: Contract runs September 1-May 15, 2015. 100/wk + housing. [email protected]. Apprentices must have own vehicle. Please email resume and cover letter to: [email protected]. Visit: www. MA GRADUATE ASSISTANTSHIPS - The University of South penobscottheatre.org. Carolina seeks scholars interested in theatre history, dramatic literature and theory for our Master of Arts program in Theatre. PRODUCTION APPRENTICES - Syracuse Stage, a leading Pursue theatre studies in a small rigorous Theatre MA program LORT theatre affiliated with Syracuse University, is accepting with opportunities for individualized research and writing as well resumes for Apprentices in the following areas: Sound (running), as dramaturgical or lab theatre directing projects. Our MA provides and Electricians (running). An excellent opportunity to work a valuable foundation for advanced graduate studies in the areas closely with seasoned professionals. Competitive salary and good of scholarship, performance or production (PhD or MFA degrees). benefit package. Send cover letter, resume and recommendations The MA also serves previously certified secondary-school teachers to: Don Buschmann, SYRACUSE STAGE, 820 East Genesee Street, who wish to pursue intensive academic course work in theatre Syracuse, NY 13210. Email: [email protected]. Syracuse Stage and drama. Limited number of graduate assistantships and encourages minorities to apply. EOE. tuition abatements available. Contact: Amy Lehman, Department of Theatre and Dance, UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA, PRODUCTION ASSISTANT INTERN - Kentucky Opera, Columbia, SC 29208. Email: [email protected]. Find out Louisville, KY is seeking a self-motivated, highly organized more about us online at: http://artsandsciences.sc.edu/THEA/ Production Assistant Intern for the 2014 - 2015 Season. Academic/MA/MA_Info.html. Responsibilities will include assisting the Production Manager with general production work, acting as 2nd ASM for all main

30 ARTSEARCH May 1, 2014 Career Development stage productions, assisting on the Composer Workshop stipend plus housing provided. Own car and clean driving record production and Run-out Tour, and assisting some education and required. Application forms and internship description available outreach activities in need of production support. In addition, the at: www.westonplayhouse.org/ jobs. Send cover letter, resume, PA Intern will be able to participate in some programs offered by references and two letters of recommendation to: techjobs@ the Studio Artist Program, including symposiums led by KO staff westonplayhouse.org. members and guest speakers designed to give insight into the administration and leadership of an opera company. Candidates PRODUCTION MANAGEMENT INTERN - AURORA must be able to read music, be proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, PRODUCTIONS is currently accepting Production Management Excel, Outlook). Contract dates are: August 11, 2014 through Internship candidates for the 2014 / 2015 Broadway Season. November 21, 2014 and January 12, 2015 through March 6, 2015. The internship is a full time position with a weekly stipend. The Compensation is $200/wk plus a travel stipend. Housing is not position runs from summer 2014 until late spring or summer 2015. included, but KO will provide a $150/month housing allowance The position is primarily theatre based, but encompasses work in and assist in locating affordable options. Please send resume and the office as well. As valuable members of the Aurora team, the cover letter to: Chuck Schmidt, Director of Production, KENTUCKY interns gain extensive hands on experience working alongside OPERA, 323 West Broadway, Suite 601, Louisville, KY 40202. some of the most notable names in Broadway theatre. The interns Email: [email protected]. No phone calls, please. immerse themselves in all aspects of Production Management. The ideal candidate should be organized, motivated and excited PRODUCTION INTERNSHIP - PILOBOLUS INC. is seeking to adapt to the ever-changing tasks that come up during the Production Interns for the 2014-2015 season. Duties will include course of a Broadway season. Working as an intern for Aurora is assisting Production Department with preparation for rehearsals a great opportunity to be introduced to the collaborative process tours and events. Production Interns will gain experience in a of putting together a Broadway show and to see how a Broadway multitude of fields including lighting, sound, projection, project production management office operates. To apply, please send management and touring of live performance. You will have the cover letter, resume, and references to: Internsearch@auroraprod. opportunity to meet and work with renowned collaborators and com. Please include “INT AUR2” in the subject line of your email. designers. Past collaborators include OK GO, Art Spiegelman, Trish Sie, and Nortec Collective. Internships are a year-long SOUND AND PROJECTIONS APPRENTICE - STUDIO THEATRE commitment beginning in October or November. Compensation seeks highly motivated early-career professional as its Sound includes a stipend and housing. Pilobolus is located in Washington and Projections Apprentice. Responsibilities include: Support of Depot, CT. It is required that Production Interns reside in the area Sound Technician with speaker hang, sound focus, and strike for the duration of the internship. Qualified candidates will have of all productions, as well as general equipment maintenance. or should be currently earning a bachelor’s degree or certificate Programming sound system with professional regional designers in Technical Theater, Theatrical Design or Production/Stage and operation of sound system during tech and performances. Management. Must be able to lift 50 pounds and have an active Assist with any and all projection installation and programming driver’s license. Owning a car is preferred but not required. Please requirements when needed. Experience with programming QLAB send resume and letter of intention to: [email protected]. Attn: required. Familiarity with projectors, Isadora, and sound mixing Production Internship 2014-2015. All qualified candidates are a plus. Must be comfortable with heights. Full-time commitment encouraged to apply. with stipend and housing. 50-week agreement begins July 14, 2014. Deadline for application: Position is open until filled. PRODUCTION INTERNSHIPS - The Peterborough Players For details on applying, please visit: www.studiotheatre.org/ seeks two interns, one in the costume shop and one in the scene education/internship.aspx. EOE. shop, for a 13-week, 9 show summer season. The successful candidates will assist the production staff and guest designers STAGE MANAGEMENT APPRENTICESHIP - STUDIO THEATRE in our season of seven mainstage and two intern company seeks a highly motivated, early-career professional for its Stage productions. June 12 through at least August 31, with possible Management Apprenticeship. Receive professional rehearsal and preseason work and/or extension through September 14 or 21. performance experience, training with Equity Stage Managers in Weekly salary plus housing. Please send letter, resume with at our four-theatre, state-of-the-art complex. Washington’s premier least two references, and any support materials to: Intern Search, venue for contemporary theatre, Studio produces 11 projects PETERBOROUGH PLAYERS, PO Box 118, Peterborough, NH 03458. annually and operates under an Equity Small Professional Theatre Email: [email protected]. Fax: 603-924-6359. Web: contract (level 10). Apprentices participate in career-building www.peterboroughplayers.org. No phone calls, please. EOE. curriculum and are exposed to all areas of theatre operations. Full- time commitment with stipend and housing, EMC-credit eligible. PRODUCTION INTERNSHIPS - Vermont’s award-winning 50-week agreement begins July 14, 2014. Position is open until WESTON PLAYHOUSE THEATRE COMPANY is currently accepting filled. For details on applying, please visit: www.studiotheatre.org/ applications from dedicated, mature candidates for Internships education/internship.aspx. EOE. in Company Management. Company Management team is responsible for housing and transportation logistics, coordination SUMMER 2014 INTERNSHIP PROGRAM - LINCOLN CENTER of special events, and may assist production departments as FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS Internship provides an opportunity needed. Collaborate with nationally known artists in rural but for individuals interested in careers in arts administration. Interns thriving location to produce 7 shows on two stages for exciting are placed in a dynamic department at the Center in the midst summer season; work with guest designers, directors, AEA actors of festival season. The program offers training and experience and industry professionals. Interns attend weekly discussions with through participation in assignments allowing for application of guest artists, and must be able to survive a summer without cell academic knowledge and business skills necessary for a career in phone service. 1 - 2 years undergraduate theatre training required, the arts. Interns work side by side with professionals in areas such preferably focused in stage management, event coordination as Production, PR, Finance, Marketing, Education, and Fundraising and/or hospitality. Must be at least 18 years of age. Requires as they experience the workings of a large world-class performing June thru August commitment; some dates negotiable. Weekly arts center. Designed to provide practical training, and role models

May 1, 2014 ARSTEARCH 31 Career Development for a new generation of arts administrators, the program provides networking opportunities with senior level management through workshops and meetings. Interactions with fellow interns and professional staff will create valuable future contacts. To apply, send cover letter and resume to: [email protected]. In the subject line, enter the names of the internships you’d like to be considered. Notes: 1) Interns are paid $10/hour; 2) Letter of support from school advisor is required; 3) Internships are full time, may involve weekend and evening hours; 4) English speaking, reading and writing is required; 5) Candidates of all ages encouraged to apply. For more information, visit: www. lincolncenter.org.

TECHNICAL DIRECTION INTERN - How would you like to work for one of the top community theatres in the country? The Kalamazoo Civic Theatre is offering a TD Internship for the 2014-2015 season. The Intern will receive hands on experience in drafting, welding, fabricating and installing while training under the supervision of the TD and working with professional carpenters in our fully equipped scene shop. Intern will work on 14 productions produced in our 500-seat proscenium, 190- seat black box and 100-seat studio. $200 a week, plus housing and health insurance. With a flexible start date, this is a perfect follow up to summer stock employment. One season contract with possible second season extension. Submit cover letter and resume referencing job #201420 to: Kristen Chesak, Managing Director, KALAMAZOO CIVIC THEATRE, 329 South Park Street, Kalamazoo, MI 49007. www.kazoocivic.com

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ASSISTANT CLTF (CLINICAL LECTURE TRACK FACULTY) our performance season, and teach at least one general education PROFESSOR COSTUME PRODUCTION SPECIALIST - (Core) class. The Assistant Professor will work in an environment UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA, Tuscaloosa, AL. This nine month of artistic and academic excellence at one of the nation’s top public position will supervise Costume Studio work and workers liberal arts universities. We seek a highly educated individual who (graduate and undergraduate), teach costume technology classes is committed to theatre and teaching within the context of a strong in construction, patterning, and/or related crafts. This non-tenure liberal arts environment devoted to diversity, internationalism, track position will be not be expected to prepare or publish original community outreach, engaged learning, undergraduate research, scholarship. Participation on departmental faculty committees and the free exchange of ideas. Applicants must have a terminal and other forms of academic service consistent with policies of degree in Theatre, Performance Studies or related field and a the Department, College and the University will be expected. record of excellence in teaching and artistic or scholarly activity, Minimum requirements: Master of Fine Arts degree and evidence especially in the field of directing and acting. Preference will be of advanced patternmaking and construction skills to include: flat given to candidates with demonstrable professional directing pattern, draping, costume construction (including dancewear), experience, with at least two years of academic experience, tailoring, dyeing, theatre crafts/millinery. Professional experience experience in general education, experience in directing and is highly desirable. This is a three year renewable position production and integrating high impact, engaged pedagogies beginning August 16, 2014. To apply, go to: https://facultyjobs. and new technologies into the curriculum. Additional expertise in ua.edu/postings/34665. Review will begin Jan. 15, 2014 and will one area such as teaching film technology, social change, theatre remain open until filled. The University of Alabama is an Equal history, voice and movement, African American theatre studies, Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, and actively seeks theatre management, children’s theatre, or other field is a plus. diversity among its employees. View the full text of this ad at: www.gcsujobs.com/applicants/ Central?quickFind=53613. Georgia is an Open Records state. The ASSISTANT PROFESSOR - CINEMA (TENURE TRACK) - The selected applicant will be required to submit to a background Theatre, Cinema and Dance department at MISSOURI WESTERN investigation. Interested candidates must apply online at: https:// STATE UNIVERSITY invites applications for a Cinema faculty www.gcsujobs.com and include a letter of application that position beginning August 2014. Candidate will teach at the addresses directing and teaching experience, vita, and the names undergraduate and graduate levels, and should possess a well- and contact information (address, email address, telephone developed research agenda that will inform and advance current number) of at least 3 references. GC is an Affirmative Action/ trends in the field through creative production, experimentation, Equal Opportunity Institution committed to cultural, racial, and collaboration, exhibition and publication. The successful candidate ethnic communities. We promote equal employment opportunities will teach classes that may include, but are not limited to: regardless of race, religion, color, gender, marital status, genetic Cinematography, Lighting, Advanced Editing, Sound, Film Theory information, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, and and Intro to Video Production. Expertise is required in the use of gender identity. It is expected that successful candidates share Apple Final Cut Pro X and Adobe Premier, as well as digital cameras these commitments. including the DSLR and Red Cameras. Faculty responsibilities include preparing students for professional careers in the field ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF THEATRE - Shorter University of film and television production and mentoring students with School of Fine and Performing Arts seeks Assistant Professor individual and class projects. This position requires maintaining an of Theatre in acting to commence August 2014. The successful active professional profile in film, television and media production, candidate will teach undergraduate courses as well as direct participating in departmental activities including film festivals, main stage productions. (Directing of a main stage production is committee work, faculty collaboration, recruitment and program considered to be the equivalent of one regular course assignment). leadership. Required: MFA in film, video or related field. Preferred: Candidates should be able to teach courses in a range of acting Experience teaching film and video courses on the college-level styles and methodologies, script analysis, directing, stage and professional experience in narrative filmmaking. Candidates movement, dialects, voice for the actor (Berry, Linklater or should possess a strong interest in collaborative work and Fitzmaurice), competence with non-western performance, acting curriculum development in an interdisciplinary graduate program. for the camera and other media, stage make-up, and theatre Employment is contingent upon proof of the legal right to work history. Participation in recruitment, advising, and service to the in the U.S. An appointment is not final until all documents are university will also be required. Qualifications: MFA or PhD degree provided. Qualified applicants must submit a letter of interest, in theatre or theatre performance studies. Professional theatre vitae, unofficial transcripts from all universities, 1-page statement experience and a minimum of three years in college or university of teaching philosophy, a DVD reel/website link of examples of teaching experience. Also secondary theatre teaching desired. A cinematography for film and/or television, and contact information commitment to teaching within the context of a Christian liberal arts for 5 references to: [email protected]. Review of education is required. Application Procedure: Apply today at the applications begins immediately and continues until filled. AA/ following link: https://home.eease.adp.com/recruit/?id=8701961. EOE. Send letter of application, vitae, unofficial transcripts, statement of teaching philosophy, statement of faith, and three letters of ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF ACTING/ DIRECTING - reference to: Human Resources, SHORTER UNIVERSITY, 315 The Department of Theatre at GEORGIA COLLEGE & STATE Shorter Ave., Rome, GA 30165. Or email: [email protected]. UNIVERSITY seeks a dynamic Assistant Professor of Acting/ Shorter University is a Christ-centered University affiliated with Directing and stage director to teach acting and directing, direct in the Georgia Baptist Convention and requires employees to be committed Christians. Transforming Lives Through Christ.

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ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF THEATRE - DIRECTING - shsu.edu. Nine month tenure track position; salary/benefits BELMONT UNIVERSITY. Directing and Performance, Assistant competitive and commensurate with experience. Submit a letter Professor, tenure track, beginning August 2014. This position of application, teaching philosophy, official university transcripts, will teach Directing I & II, Advanced Methods, Play Analysis, and three current letters of recommendation electronically in The Theatre Experience, and other related courses. Additional PDF format to: [email protected]. Curriculum vita w/links to responsibilities include teaching coursework in the general creative works and media presentation must be uploaded in education program including First Year Seminar and Junior online application: http://shsu.peopleadmin.com/postings/9221. Cornerstone classes, directing a main stage production, supervision Review begins 01/06/14. Sam Houston State University is an of student directing projects and productions, and supervision of Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Plan Employer the Directing Emphasis in the BFA Theatre degree. Additional and Smoke/Drug-Free Workplace. teaching responsibilities could include Acting, Movement, and/or Voice classes depending on candidate qualifications. A minimum ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OR INSTRUCTOR - APPLIED of an MFA in Acting required, an MFA in Directing preferred, VOICE/MUSICAL THEATRE DIRECTOR - MISSOURI and at least three years of teaching experience at the collegiate WESTERN STATE UNIVERSITY. Tenure-track position to begin level is required. The university seeks a person of Christian faith August, 2014. Primary responsibilities include applied voice and commitment to the mission of the university. Applicants will instruction, collaboration with the Department of Theatre and be asked to respond to Belmont’s mission, vision, and values Cinema as musical director for musical theatre productions, statements and give a brief statement of teaching philosophy. and teach aural skills courses to music majors. Actively recruit To review the full position description and complete the online music majors and performers. Required: Doctorate in Music application, see the Open Position Listings at: https://jobs. or Master’s with equivalent experience; experience in Musical belmont.edu. An electronic version of a Cover Letter, Curriculum Theatre as performer and musical director; and, studio voice Vitae, and List of References with contact information must be (both classical and musical theatre styles). Qualified applicants attached in order to complete the online application. Review of must submit a letter of interest, vita (including email address), applicants begins immediately and continues until the position is unofficial transcripts, one-page statement of teaching philosophy, filled. Belmont is an EOE/AA employer. links to video/audio recordings of performances demonstrating musical theatre and classical styles, evidence of successful ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF THEATRE (ACTING/ teaching (i.e. syllabi, teaching evaluations, and/or links to video MOVEMENT/VOICE/THEATRE EDUCATION) - The Theatre samples of teaching), and contact information only for at least Department at the UNIVERSITY OF INDIANAPOLIS anticipates an three references electronically to: recruitment@missouriwestern. opening for an Assistant Professor in Theatre (Acting/Movement/ edu. Employment is contingent upon proof of the legal right to Voice/Theatre Education). This is a full-time, nine-month, non- work in the U.S. An appointment is not final until all documents tenure-track position to begin August 2014. Responsibilities may are provided. Review of applications begins immediately and include teaching Acting III, Movement for the Stage, Speech for continues until filled. AA/EOE. the Stage, Creative Drama, Theatre Methods, and Introduction to Theatre and production responsibilities as needed. This ASSISTANT PROFESSOR, DIRECTOR OF MUSICAL position will serve as a liaison for teaching theatre with the THEATRE PROGRAM - NAZARETH COLLEGE. Seeking Program secondary education program in the School of Education. The Director of a thriving BFA Musical Theatre program- day to day ability to teach Acting for the Camera, Auditioning Children’s operation, hiring adjunct instructors and guest artists, MTHA Theatre, Stage Combat, and/or Theatre Management would auditions, and ongoing enhancement of the program. He or be advantageous. Qualifications: MFA or PhD in Theatre with she will also teach musical theatre performance courses, and professional experience, college teaching experience, and strong music-direct department productions. All faculty participate in collaborative and interpersonal skills, as well as a commitment recruitment, advising; collaborate with other faculty; mentor/ to undergraduate liberal arts studies. Apply electronically at: supervise students, and committee service. MFA in Musical Theater https://jobs.uindy.edu. Review of applications will begin April 14, preferred. PhD in Theater, DMA in Music, or master’s degree in 2014, and continue until the position is filled. The University of theater/music-related field with substantial experience in musical Indianapolis is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer theater will be considered. Two years teaching experience at and encourages applications from women and minorities. the college level, five years professional experience preferred. Submit the following to Search Chair Lindsay Korth: Letter of ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF THEATRE (MUSICAL THEATRE application, teaching philosophy, CV, portfolio, three letters of CHOREOGRAPHER) - SAM HOUSTON STATE UNIVERSITY reference. See full job description and application instructions at: (SHSU) Department of Theatre & Musical Theatre seeks musical www.naz.edu/human-resources/faculty-positions. Applications theatre instructor/choreographer with professional experience in will be reviewed until the position is filled. The College: Nazareth dance, choreography and musical theatre for Fall 2014. Terminal College is a thriving, independent, co-educational institution degree (MFA or PhD in Musical Theatre, Theatre, or Dance) and with 2,000 undergraduate and 1,200 graduate students. The professional experience in musical theatre required. Must possess college is located minutes from downtown Rochester, noted for record of successful teaching/choreography. Knowledge of/ability its internationally recognized industries and museums, and for to teach musical theatre dance styles essential - ballet, jazz, its cultural diversity. Nazareth College seeks individuals with tap. Ability to work collaboratively in rehearsals and production, an understanding of the benefits and importance of ethnic and devising new curricula, and mentoring/advising students at racial diversity on campus and demonstrated commitment to the the undergraduate level required. Service integral to position: promotion of such diversity. EOE/AA. recruitment, participation in departmental activities, and committee service required. SHSU’s Musical Theatre program is a nationally ASSISTANT TECHNICAL DIRECTOR/INSTRUCTOR - The recognized, competitive training program that provides the rigors Department of Theatre Arts at the UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN- of conservatory training within a traditional college setting. SHSU LA CROSSE invites applications for a full-time academic staff is located in historic Huntsville, one hour north of Houston. www. position beginning Fall 2014. Primary responsibility is Assistant Technical Director; teaching theatre appreciation and/or other

34 ARTSEARCH May 1, 2014 Education course possible; service and creative activity/research expected. schedule of undergraduate courses. Minimum Qualifications: MFA Strong scenic construction and technology background required. in Technical Direction or Production; professional experience in Ability to design lighting, scenery or sound preferred. Strong skills touring, scene shops or project management; experience in stage in drafting and preparing budget estimates required. Knowledge production methods; experience with rigging systems; knowledge of FileMaker Pro, Vectorworks and Lightwright preferred. Ability of wood/metal fabrication; and computer aided drafting and and willingness to pick up and deliver construction materials and design. Experience in managing budgets, material procurement lift and carry up to 50 lbs. required. MFA or appropriate graduate and proficiency in applicable software. The candidate should degree in theatrical production required by time of appointment. possess excellent organizational and collaboration skills. Full Please submit electronic application including cover letter, description can be found at Link. A full-time, 9-month, tenure- curriculum vitae, teaching philosophy, digital portfolio and contact track appointment. Start date, August 2014. Review of applications information for three references. Please upload a website or PDF will begin immediately. The primary academic appointment will file of your digital portfolio showing examples of your design work be at the Storrs campus. Please submit a letter of application, to “Other Document” during the application process. Applications three letters of references and current CV via Husky Hire: www. will be accepted until position is filled. First reviews begin January jobs.uconn.edu. Application accepted until May 15th, 2014. 21, 2014. Please visit: http://www.uwlax.edu/theatre/ to learn Employment will be contingent upon the successful completion of more about theatre at UW-La Crosse. For additional information a pre-employment criminal background check. about this Faculty position and to apply, please visit: https:// employment.uwlax.edu. ASST./ASSOC. PROFESSOR OF THEATRE DESIGN - The CEDARVILLE UNIVERSITY Department of Art, Design and Theatre ASSISTANT/ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR OF THEATRE - PALM seeks applicants for a full-time, tenure-track teaching position BEACH ATLANTIC UNIVERSITY. Qualifications: PhD or MFA in in theatre costume and makeup design, beginning August Theatre. Responsible for teaching undergraduate courses in 2014. Requires teaching undergraduate costume and makeup theatre, especially in lighting design and production, sound design design. Includes overseeing related senior theatre projects; and production, stagecraft and other technical theatre classes. committee work; academic advising; and maintaining professional Lighting design experience at the collegiate and/or professional relationships. Includes creating costuming and makeup designs level necessary. Must have a Christian commitment and the ability for main stage productions; and managing, supervising and to integrate Christian faith with traditional coursework. Review maintaining University costume collection. Requirements: MFA of applicants begins immediately. Please visit http://www.pba. or equivalent; strong interpersonal and team skills; excellent edu/faculty-administration-positions for full job description and communication skills; successful college-level experience; application process. commitment to biblical integration; qualified applicant must be a born-again Christian; qualified applicant must agree with and be ASSISTANT/ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR OF THEATRE/ willing to abide by the University’s doctrinal statement, community SCENIC DESIGN - WESTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY covenant and general work place standards. This position is Department of Theatre seeks an Assistant/Associate Professor subject to the University’s verification of credentials and other of Scenic Design. Responsibilities include designing scenery and information required by law and University policies, including the supervising student scenic designers for 4-6 productions yearly, successful completion of a background check. This position is teaching Scenic Design, Drafting and Color Media, Portfolio pending budget approval. All official inquiries should be directed Preparation, Advanced Design and other courses as assigned and to John Davis ([email protected], 937-766-7418), Director shared supervision of a scene shop employing a full-time technical of Academic Human Resource Services. Specific questions related director, part-time shop foreman, and 6-8 student assistants to the position should be directed to Dr. Steven Winteregg including a student prop master and a student charge painter. ([email protected]), Associate Academic Vice President, Start date: August 2014. MFA and professional design experience College of Arts and Sciences, or Shelly Nutter (nutters@cedarville. required; college-level teaching preferred. Search will remain edu, 937-766-3235), his assistant. www.cedarville.edu/jobs. open until position is filled with preference given to applications received by April 10, 2014. The Department of Theatre has 14 full- CONTRACT FACULTY POSITION/VOICE - Contract faculty time faculty and staff and offers four undergraduate BFA degrees position available August 15, 2014, for the academic year. and one BA degree. The Department of Theatre is part of The Responsibilities: teaching fundamentals of vocal production, College of Fine Arts that also includes the Department of Dance dialects, and various levels of acting and related courses in a and the Schools of Art and Music. WMU is an affirmative action/ highly collaborative undergraduate BFA/BA/BS curriculum; annual equal opportunity employer consistent with applicable federal production assignments within the departmental season as voice and state law. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. and dialect coach. Additional opportunities may exist also to work Visit www.wmich.edu/hr/careers-at-wmu.html for application as a performer or director. Minimum qualifications: Master of Fine instructions. Arts (MFA) degree completed by August 15, 2014; expertise in recognized vocal production methodology and clear system for ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR OF TECHNICAL DIRECTION - The teaching dialects; knowledge and familiarity with various physical Department of Dramatic Arts at the UNIVERSITY OF CONNECTICUT and vocal approaches to actor training; at least one year of invites applications for a Tenure Track, Associate Professor of university or college teaching experience; ability to work collegially Technical Direction to direct the Technical MFA program and be within a liberal arts setting. Preferred qualifications: Master of the Executive TD for Connecticut Repertory Theatre productions. Fine Arts in acting or voice for the actor; substantial professional Duties: Candidate will provide technical direction; supervise the experience as an actor and as a voice/dialect coach; familiar Associate TD, Graduate Assistants and a student shop crew. The with the methodologies of Rodenburg, Berry, Suzuki, Lecoq, position is responsible for execution of all scenic construction, Grotowski and/or Alexander; at least two years of university or rigging, and shop scheduling. Other responsibilities include college teaching experience. Candidates for searches must have reviewing drafting, managing budgets, maintaining equipment, current authorization to be employed in the U.S. without employer ordering materials, and ensuring safety. The position includes sponsorship. The Department maintains an active role in the teaching two graduate courses each semester and a rotating Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival (KCACTF) and

May 1, 2014 ARSTEARCH 35 Education the Kennedy Center American College Dance Festival (KCACDF). musical in the Middle School and a play, musical and dance gala Theatre and Dance programs are NAST/NASD accredited. Send in the Upper School. Oversight of student designers for Upper one-page letter of application, curriculum vitae/resume, one- School One Act plays, and costume smaller dance performances. page teaching philosophy of voice for the actor within a BFA/ Teach MS Theater courses and US costuming elective. Salary BA/BS program, names and contact information for three commensurate with experience and degrees. Full benefits references, and a certified transcript of the highest degree earned included. St Albans School is an equal opportunity employer who to: Wendy Saver, Chair, Voice for the Actor Teacher Screening welcomes and values individuals from all backgrounds. Please Committee, BALL STATE UNIVERSITY, Muncie, IN 47306. Review submit resumes and materials to: [email protected]. of applications will begin March 3, 2014, and will continue until the position is filled. (www.bsu.edu) Ball State University is an FULL-TIME TECHNICAL THEATER DESIGN AND TEACHING equal opportunity, affirmative action employer and is strongly and POSITION - Beginning Sept. 2014, full-time position, one of actively committed to diversity within its community. two full time technical theater positions in the department, teach several sections of HS and MS technical theater courses, design, DIRECTOR OF COLLABORATIVE PIANO - SOUTHERN UTAH paint and build four major productions, two dance concerts, a UNIVERSITY - Home of Utah Shakespeare Festival (Cedar City, UT). playwriting festival and other events; construction, sound, scenic, Starts August 16, 2014. Responsibilities: Organize and oversee props, lighting design for theatrical and dance productions, staff and student accompanists in meeting the needs of an active maintain equipment, supervise, inspire and nurture students and and thriving performing arts program. Accompany in a variety student production crews throughout the process and during of areas that may include: opera, choir, musical theater, dance technical rehearsals. Member of large, exceptional theatre classes, and applied vocal and instrumental lessons, including department at Saint Ann’s School (coeducational, independent performances, competitions, auditions, etc. Work with faculty, day school) in Brooklyn Heights, NYC. Qualifications: Professional staff, and student accompanists in the Department of Theatre Arts experience, relevant skill set, Bachelor’s Degree (or significant and Dance and the Department of Music. Qualifications: Earned professional equivalent), teaching experience not necessary but Master’s Degree in piano performance or collaborative piano, desirable. Review of candidates to begin immediately. Please or related field preferred. Bachelor’s Degree with significant send current resume and letter to: Melissa Kantor, Dean of accompanying experience will be considered. Broad experience Faculty, SAINT ANN’S SCHOOL, 129 Pierrepont Street, Brooklyn, accompanying dance, choir, musical theatre, opera, vocal and NY 11201. Email: [email protected]. The school does not instrumental musicians. College teaching experience in applied discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, gender, piano, class piano, or related areas. Position is full-time, 9 months age, marital status, disability, national or ethnic origin or sexual per year. Salary: $34,000+, depending upon qualifications and orientation. Candidates of color are encouraged to apply. experience; excellent benefits. Apply online at http://jobs.suu. edu (Job #1300471) or go through the direct link at http://jobs. GRADUATE ASSISTANTSHIPS IN THEATRE DESIGN AND suu.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=52598 and click on “apply TECHNOLOGY - UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA School of Theatre for this posting”. First consideration of applications: May 5, 2014; Film and Television seeks Master of Fine Arts (MFA) Graduate open until filled. Contact Info: Human Resources at jobs@suu. Teaching Assistants for the Design & Technical Production program. edu or 435-586-7754. Southern Utah University is an Equal Eligible candidates receive a combination of tuition waiver, health Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer. insurance and stipend for support in the department of their area of focus and/or general education theatre classes. The School DRAMATURGY POSITION - INDIANA UNIVERSITY, the seeks students with proven skills and talent in the areas of scenic Department of Theatre, Drama, and Contemporary Dance seeks design, costume design, costume production, lighting design and applications for the position of Departmental Dramaturg. Duties technology, or technical direction and requires a 3.0 GPA from include teaching three courses a year, serving as Dramaturg previous work. The MFA program prepares students for a career in for departmental season, summer professional theatre, and professional theatre through intensive classroom and production work on new play and musical development. Also provide training. The program requires three years in residence and a scholarship and articles for departmental publications, set up minimum of 60 credit hours. Admission to and retention in the pre/post show lectures and talkbacks, and secure rights and program are based on academic performance and the design royalties for departmental productions. Lecturer rank, 12 month/ faculty’s evaluation each semester of the student’s portfolio, full time, on a three year renewable contract. Qualifications: professionalism, skills, and demonstrated talent. Successful Professional Dramaturgy experience with work on new plays. completion of the first year permits continuation in the program. MFA in Dramaturgy or PhD required. Teaching experience Effective leadership and supervision of undergraduate students desirable. The Department offers the PhD, MA, MFA, BA, as well in the student’s area are required. Please visit http://tftv.arizona. as BFAs in musical theatre and dance, and is part of a campus edu and contact the Director of Graduate Studies, Professor Peter and city teeming with arts and culture. The Department has Beudert ([email protected]) for further information. outstanding facilities and a rich history in scholarship and theatre training. http://www.theatre.indiana.edu. Start: August, 2014. GUEST ARTIST IN PRODUCTION DESIGN (SCENIC AND/ Submit application online to: http://indiana.peopleadmin.com/ OR LIGHTING) - The Department of Theater at CONNECTICUT postings/860. Questions regarding the position or application COLLEGE invites applications for a part-time visiting guest artist process can be directed to Cindi Severance; Department of position in production design for the 2014-15 academic year. The Theatre, Drama, and Contemporary Dance: smithcin@indiana. designer will function as Scenic and/or Lighting Designer for a edu. Screening of applications begins May 26, 2014. Indiana 4-show departmental season, in addition to supervising student University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and crews, mentoring student crew heads, and scenic painting. desires excellence through diversity. Depending on the background and interests of our top candidate, the position may include teaching one class in the spring FACULTY COSTUME DESIGNER - ST. ALBANS SCHOOL. semester. Thus, we seek candidates with a record of excellence Full time teaching position grades 7-12 with complete costume in creative practice and effective teaching in one or more of the design responsibilities and makeup oversight including a play and following areas: scenic and lighting design, stage technology,

36 ARTSEARCH May 1, 2014 Education production and stage management. Candidates should have a LIGHTING AND SOUND STUDIO SUPERVISOR - UNIVERSITY strong interest in collaborative work and student mentorship. The OF WISCONSIN-MADISON’s Department of Theatre and Drama is departmental performances are supported by a Technical Director looking for an energetic and experienced candidate to provide and Associate TD who provide the production services for the instruction and supervision to our Lighting and Sound Studios College. We serve enthusiastic and deeply curious students by (Shops). This individual teaches one formal course in lighting maintaining an active production schedule and a comprehensive technology, and/or sound design technology for undergraduate curriculum. The department sees the study of theater as and/or graduate students each semester. Additional duties include elemental in the fulfillment of the College’s mission, “Connecticut supervising Teaching Assistants assigned to teach in the Lighting College educates students to put the liberal arts into action as and Sound Studios, mentoring MFA graduate and undergraduate citizens in a global society.” We have built a vibrant, spirited and students in their assigned roles as Master Electricians, Assistant creative department, and are committed to articulating new and Master Electricians, Board Operators, Sound Designers, Sound imaginative ways to approach the field in the classroom, studio, Engineers, Projection /Media designers, Lighting Designers and and theater. Minimum qualifications include the MFA or at least two Assistant Lighting Designers. Under the direct supervision of the years professional experience as a designer in an undergraduate Director of Theatre Production, the Lighting and Sound Studio institution. Preference will be given to candidates with both the Supervisor works in coordination with the Production Stage MFA and professional experience, who can also show evidence Manager, Costume Studio Supervisor, and Scenic Studio Supervisor of teaching and design effectiveness at the undergraduate level. to produce all shows in the Department’s University Theatre season This academic year part-time position will require flexible schedule and to lend technical assistance for other department events. To and periods of intensive commitment, including full weekends see the whole position description with the degree requirements/ during production weeks. Salary commensurate with experience minimum number of years and related work experience along with and qualifications. Please send application in PDF format with a how to apply for this position, please go to: http://www.ohr.wisc. statement of your teaching philosophy, statement of your design edu/WebListing/Unclassified/PVLSummary.aspx?pvl_num=79376. philosophy, digital portfolio of realized designs, curriculum vitae, and three references, to: David B. Jaffe, Theater Department Chair MASTER OF ARTS IN TEACHING: THEATRE EDUCATION at: [email protected]. Please note that finalists may be asked - GRADUATE ASSISTANTSHIPS - The University of South to provide syllabi and/or additional work samples appropriate to Carolina seeks educators and artists to study theatre education in their area(s) of expertise. Review of applications will begin on our award-winning Master of Arts in Teaching program. Through April 21, 2014 and continue until the position is filled. the guidance of our accomplished professional faculty, students will deepen their theatre craft knowledge while sharpening LECTURER IN MUSIC THEATRE (MUSIC DIRECTION) - their pedagogy. Our MAT graduates boast one hundred percent The NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY School of Communication is employment in the field of theatre education. Learn and network searching for a faculty member in Music Theatre (Music Direction). through connections in our community and with an impressive Employment term: 10-month appointment beginning September array of industry-leading guest artists, then step into the 1, 2014 with the possibility of additional summer musical professional world yourself with exceptional internship programs productions. The appointment may be renewed annually. Duties: in local schools. The MAT program is for individuals who seek Teaching and service in the Department of Theatre Music Theatre P-12 theatre certification (which is reciprocal in 48 states). Certificate Program. Teaching includes: Theatre Orchestration, Limited number of graduate assistantships and tuition abatements Music Direction, Music Theatre Technology and Musicianship for available. Contact: Prof. Peter Duffy, Department of Theatre and Actors. Ability to develop courses relating to evolving technology Dance, UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA, Columbia, SC 29208. is required. Music direction of all Theatre and Interpretation Phone: 803-777-1277. Email: [email protected]. Find out Center musical productions, music supervision for the American more about us online at: http://artsandsciences.sc.edu/THEA/ Music Theatre Project. Administration and budget planning for all Academic/MAT/mat.html. music related program needs. For more details, qualifications and application procedures, please visit: https://nuhr.northwestern. MUSICAL THEATRE INSTRUCTOR - FLORIDA SCHOOL OF edu/psc/hr91prod_er/employee/hrms/c/hrs_hrs.hrs_app_schjob. THE ARTS is seeking a Musical Theatre Instructor with significant gbl. Northwestern University is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative experience that reflects a record of excellence in creative and Action Employer of all protected classes including veterans and scholarly achievement and proven success teaching at the college individuals with disabilities. Women and minorities are encouraged level. Must have knowledge and experience in teaching both to apply. Hiring is contingent upon eligibility to work in the United classical and musical theater repertoire including mix and belt States. styles. The candidate must have 3-5 years of teaching experience at the college level and professional musical theatre acting/ LECTURER: PERFORMER/CHOREOGRAPHER - The Dance directing experience in respected venues. MM, or MFA Degree Program at the Lewis Center for the Arts, PRINCETON UNIVERSITY, required, Doctorate preferred. Primary teaching duties include is seeking accomplished performers and/or choreographers who studio, classroom, studio class, vocal jury, student recruitment, have a distinguished track record for teaching technique, repertory, attending departmental meetings and music direction of one and/or composition. The program is interested in candidates who musical theater production a year. Will be expected to have strong are proficient in modern, contemporary, and somatic practices. interpersonal and communication skills; computer/technology These positions are one semester, non-tenure track renewable skills also desirable. Candidate must be willing and available to positions. The positions begin September 2014 and/or February attend departmental concerts, meetings, rehearsals and special 2015. Applicants need to apply online at http://jobs.princeton. events throughout the academic year.Additional teaching may edu, please refer to requisition #1400172. Please include CV, include choir, music theory, sight singing, class piano or class voice cover letter, and a sample syllabus. Princeton University is an as field or discipline allows. Please visit http://www.sjrstate.edu/ equal opportunity employer and complies with applicable EEO and onlinejobpostings.html for a full job description and to complete affirmative action regulations. the online application process. Applicants may include any additional materials and samples as needed.

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PART-TIME LECTURER IN THEATER TO DEVELOP ONLINE demonstrate expertise working as a professional actor, exhibit COURSES - RUTGERS UNIVERSITY - Camden Department of a curiosity in exploring CPH’s approach to arts in education, Fine Arts seeks a part-time (non-tenure track) lecturer in Theater and possess strong communication and interpersonal skills to develop and teach online courses such as Introduction to and attention to detail. Salary is low to mid 20s plus benefits. African-American Theater. Successful teaching experience and Applicants should submit cover letter, resume(s), video audition experience in developing online courses is required; MFA or clip (no more than two minutes), sample arts-integrated lesson PhD preferred. Candidates need not live in the South Jersey/ plan, and educational writing sample (e.g., student or teacher Philadelphia area. Please email cover letter and CV to Kenneth guide), and three references to: [email protected]. Elliott, Chair, Department of Fine Arts at: fineart@camden. For a full description of this position and more information about rutgers.edu. Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is an CPH see our website at http://www.clevelandplayhouse.com/ Equal Opportunity Institution that complies with applicable law get-involved/career-opportunities. Deadline: May 16. Applicant prohibiting discrimination in its educational and employment review will commence immediately. EOE. policies and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or TECHNICAL DIRECTOR - MARIST SCHOOL is a private, national or ethnic origin. Catholic, college preparatory school serving boys and girls from grades seven through twelve. We produce 4-5 pieces of PERFORMING ARTS TEACHERS - NORTH STAR ACADEMY OF theater per year (sometimes six!), with full production elements NEWARK, a highly successful public charter school, seeks full- created for all of them. Most of our shows are musicals. The time performing arts teachers for the 2014-2015 school year. Our Technical Director for Marist School would fill a variety of roles rigorous program trains musical theatre skills (singing, acting, around campus, with emphasis on designing and executing the and movement) to students grades K-8, training them to become technical components of Marist theater: lights, sound, scenic successful, creative communicators. Responsibilities include construction, and stage management. Primary emphasis will be working daily 7 AM to 5:30 PM August through June, directing on lighting and sound technology. Additionally, the TD would a minimum of 4 productions annually, assisting school routines teach the Technical Theater class in the spring, and assume the and building school culture through community events. We are technical responsibilities for events in Centennial Center and Ivy looking for self-motivated and result-oriented performing arts Street Center, as well as all events in Woodruff Auditorium. The teachers who have the skill and desire to train young students, candidate may also contribute to the Electronic Music class and expect high quality, and change lives through the performing the developing Marist Broadcasting Club. Full time position, with arts. North Star seeks performing arts professionals who are benefits and ample breaks for pursuing other creative endeavors. open to learning to teach within North Star structure, and who We are well-supported by our administration and community, and are continuously committed to improving instruction through occasionally take a show on the road. The link will bring you to collaboration with the performing arts team. Qualifications: our website, with a more detailed description of the position. Proven Musical Theatre skills such as performing, directing, and Come join us and help create great theater at Marist School. producing. Performing arts teaching experience is a plus. We seek http://www.marist.com/employment. candidates who are self-motivated and willing to be a team player as well as a desire to teach in an urban school. Bachelor’s degree TECHNICAL DIRECTOR - Wofford College is seeking a is required. For more information on North Star Academy: http:// Technical Director for the Theatre Department. Our TD takes a northstar.uncommonschools.org/. Please apply online at: http:// positive leadership role to help create and support a producing uncommonschools.org/careers. environment that is artistically satisfying, professional, efficient, and safe. The TD’s responsibilities include, but are POST GRADUATE FELLOW IN ACTING - UNIVERSITY OF not limited to the realization of set, lighting, sound, and video ARIZONA, School of Theatre, Film & Television. Beginning Fall designs; supervision and training of work-study/student crews; 2014. Combine an academic and a professional acting career in management and maintenance of the scene shop, storage a unique program. Fellows are senior members of the School’s spaces, and the theatre including equipment repair/replacement; Arizona Repertory Theatre Company (ART) and will perform as and attendance as needed throughout technical rehearsals, and cast in the repertoire. Teach several sections including Acting for strike. Currently we produce two main stage shows, a student the General College Student and Survey of Directing. Required: directed and produced show during January Interim (minimal TD MFA in Acting or in Theatre/Drama with acting emphasis; at support), and regularly occurring special events such as directing least one year experience as a teaching assistant in acting or and devised theatre class productions (minimal production). related field. Salary: $22,500 for the 2014-15 academic year plus Skills required: rigging, wood and metal fabrication, CAD, benefits. For full description and to complete on-line application, automation/motor control, sound and lighting installation and see job #54977 at: http://www.uacareertrack.com. Review begins operation, interest and ability to work with students maintaining 4/23/14 and continues until filled. EEO/AA Employer-M/W/D/V. a cooperative work environment. A BA in Theatre is required, MFA preferred. The TD teaches a 2 hr. section of Stagecraft, TEACHING ARTIST - CLEVELAND PLAY HOUSE, America’s and is expected to be part of a team of dedicated theater artists first professional theatre, seeks candidates for the position who provide a model of professionalism and artistic integrity of Teaching Artist: a practicing theatre artist who possesses to all students. Send resume, references, and cover letter to: a strong commitment to working with educators and young Dr. Mark Ferguson, WOFFORD COLLEGE, 429 N. Church St, people. Specific responsibilities include teaching in all aspects Spartanburg, SC 29303.Wofford College is an Affirmative Action/ of CPH educational and outreach programs, including planning Equal Opportunity Institution. with CPH staff and direct instruction with students in pre-K through grade 12 and in higher education settings, as well as TECHNICAL DIRECTOR/DESIGNER - INSTRUCTOR OR coaching educators on arts-integration education practice and TENURE TRACK/ASSISTANT PROFESSOR - UNIVERSITY OF social-emotional learning skills. TA also performs as an actor/ LOUISIANA AT LAFAYETTE. The School of Music & Performing teacher in our Classroom Matinee touring program, as well as Arts seeks a Technical Director/Scenic & Lighting Designer to carrying out administrative responsibilities. Candidates should join an established BFA program with concentrations in theatre

38 ARTSEARCH May 1, 2014 Education and dance. The faculty member will teach courses in lighting/set Department maintains an active role in the Kennedy Center design, and stagecraft, and maintain a commitment to excellence American College Theatre Festival (KCACTF) and the Kennedy in undergraduate education and training. Collaborative ability in Center American College Dance Festival (KCACDF). Theatre designing and constructing sets for theater and dance productions, and Dance programs are NAST/NASD accredited. Send a one- professionalism, collegiality, and excellent organizational and page letter of application, curriculum vitae/resume, names and communication skills are essential. MFA with professional contact information for three references, and a certified transcript experience and successful college-level teaching preferred. USITT of the highest degree earned to: Michael Daehn, Chair, Theatre affiliation desired. Salary commensurate with experience. For Generalist/Online Teaching Specialist Screening Committee, BALL information about the Performing Arts unit, visit the website at: STATE UNIVERSITY, Muncie, IN 47306. Review of applications http://www.louisiana.edu/pfar/. For initial consideration, send will begin March 3, 2014, and will continue until the position is application letter, CV, three examples of design work (in a PDF, filled. (www.bsu.edu) Ball State University is an equal opportunity, JPEG, or GIF file) three current letters of support, and names, affirmative action employer and is strongly and actively committed addresses, and phone numbers of three additional current to diversity within its community. references to the email address below. The review process will continue until the position is filled. Candidates to be interviewed VISITING ASSISTANT OF PROFESSOR OF THEATRE will be expected to present a workshop or lecture and/or provide HISTORY - MIAMI UNIVERSITY. Theatre: Visiting Assistant a demonstration of their portfolio design work. Women and Professor of Theatre History to teach courses to undergraduate minorities are encouraged to apply. Application materials should and graduate students in theatre history, literature and/or be sent to Garth Alper at: [email protected]. theory within a BA/MA program; teach liberal education classes for non-majors; provide departmental service. Require: PhD TECHNICAL THEATRE DIRECTOR & INSTRUCTOR - in Theatre or related field by date of appointment. Desire: American Heritage School is seeking a Technical Director/ Expertise in non-Western Theatre; ability to develop curriculum; Technical Theatre Instructor to join a five person design team. experience with online teaching. Submit letter of application, This individual will maintain all safety equipment and technical curriculum vitae, statement of teaching philosophy and contact systems within the three performance spaces of the Fine Arts information including e-mail addresses for three references to facility and supervise the construction and implementation of www.miamiujobs.com/applicants/Central?quickFind=53538. all scenery for a ten show performance season. Will serve as an Applications will only be accepted through Miami’s job site and will instructor of introductory stagecraft courses at both the Jr. High not be accepted via email or US mail. Screening of applications and High School levels. Additional responsibilities will include begins April 30, 2014 and will continue until the position is filled. maintenance of the scene shop and oversight of all labor that Miami University, an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer takes place; provision of technical support for all school functions with smoke- and tobacco-free campuses, is committed to a that take place within the Fine Arts facility, as well as for third multicultural environment and strongly encourages applications party rentals of that facility; and generation and collaboration of from minorities, females, veterans and individuals with disabilities. all facility calendars and individual production schedules. Contact: Miami’s Annual Security and Fire Safety Report with information Johnpaul Moccia, AMERICAN HERITAGE SCHOOL, 12200 W. on campus crime, fires, and safety may be found at: http://www. Broward Blvd., Plantation, FL 33325. Email: johnpaul.moccia@ MiamiOH.edu/campus-safety/annual-report/index.html. Hard ahschool.com. http://www.ahschool.com. copy available upon request. Employment will require a criminal background check according to University guidelines. THEATRE FACULTY - BLUE LAKE FINE ARTS CAMP in beautiful Western Michigan seeks faculty to teach a) movement and musical VISITING ASSISTANT PROFESSOR - SAM HOUSTON STATE theatre from June 24 - July 20 and b) acting and musical theatre UNIVERSITY (SHSU) - Department of Theatre & Musical Theatre dance from June 24 - July 6 and/or August 5 - August 17. Musical seeks a musical theatre instructor/choreographer with professional theatre accompanists are also needed. Applicants must have a experience in musical theatre, dance, and choreography desire to work with students in grades 7-9 and 9-12 respectively. for Fall 2014. Must possess record of successful teaching/ Teaching experience and BA/BFA required, MA/MFA preferred. To choreography in musical theatre. Knowledge of/ability to teach apply: www.bluelake.org. Phone: 1-800-221-3796. musical theatre dance styles essential - ballet, jazz, tap. Ability to work collaboratively in rehearsals and production is required. THEATRE GENERALIST/ONLINE TEACHING SPECIALIST Service integral to position: recruitment and participation in - Contract faculty position available August 15, 2014, for the departmental activities is required. Terminal degree encouraged academic year. Responsibilities: teach and develop and deliver but not required. SHSU’s Musical Theatre program is a nationally online courses for theatre program in a highly competitive BA/ recognized, competitive training program that provides the rigors BS/BFA undergraduate theatre program which may include an of conservatory training within a traditional college setting. SHSU additional course load of Theatre History, Theatre Education, is located in historic Huntsville, one hour north of Houston. Children’s Theatre, and Theatre Management; coordinate and www.shsu.edu. Nine month contract position; salary/benefits facilitate the Department’s efforts in regards to online teaching competitive and commensurate with experience. Submit a letter and “blended” courses. Minimum qualifications: master’s degree of application, teaching philosophy, official university transcripts or higher in theatre completed by August 15, 2014; experience and three current letters of recommendation electronically in with online, blended, hybrid, or other digital teaching methods; PDF format to: [email protected]. Curriculum vita w/links to one year of teaching at the university/college level; excellent creative works and media presentation must be uploaded in online communication and organizational skills; ability to work collegially application: http://shsu.peopleadmin.com/postings/9221. Sam within a liberal arts setting. Preferred qualifications: PhD in theatre Houston State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity/ or Master of Fine Arts (MFA) in theatre completed by August 15, Affirmative Action Plan Employer and Smoke/Drug-Free Workplace. 2014; certification as a secondary teacher in theatre education; three years of teaching experience at the university/college VISITING ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF PERFORMANCE level. Candidates for searches must have current authorization DESIGN - Alfred University seeks Visiting Assistant Professor to be employed in the U.S. without employer sponsorship. The Performance Design for one-year full time position beginning

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August 15, 2014. Qualifications: MFA in theater design; teaching, professional design experience; expertise in two of three design areas: lighting, scenic, costumes. Responsibilities: oversee student designers/designing one dance, two theater productions; teach Principles of Design, one other course fall semester; two courses spring semester. Alfred University has thriving performing, visual arts programs working together to create unique productions. We offer a competitive Salary and Benefit Package. Email letter of application, CV, three reference letters, reference list of three additional references, links to design work to: humanresources@ alfred.edu, Performing Arts in subject line; or mail submissions to: ALFRED UNIVERSITY, Attention Search Committee, Performing Arts, 1 Saxon Drive, Alfred, NY 14802. Review of applications begins immediately, continues until position is filled. Alfred University, Alfred, NY, actively subscribes to a policy of equal employment opportunity, and will not discriminate against any employee, student or applicant because of race, age, sex, color, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, religion, ancestry or national origin, marital status, genetic information, or political affiliation. Protected veterans, minorities and women are encouraged to apply.

VISITING ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF THEATRE - TECHNICAL DIRECTOR - The Department of Theatre Arts at HUNTINGTON UNIVERSITY welcomes applicants for a nine-month, full-time position as Visiting Assistant Professor of Theatre and Technical Director to begin August 2014. Successful applicants must have a strong personal faith in Jesus Christ with a desire to foster the integration of faith and learning. MFA required, professional or college-level design/TD experience preferred. Mastery skills in scenic/lighting are highly desirable. The successful candidate will function as technical director for departmental season, maintain theatre and studio spaces and inventory, supervise all scene shop student workers, manage budgets, and work directly with designers. The candidate will also teach one to two courses each semester and will have opportunities to design in the departmental season, in accordance with training and experience. Applicants should send a cover letter, curriculum vitae, application form, portfolio and/or website, and three references. In order to see the full job description and/or apply, please go to link below: http:// www.huntington.edu/HR/Employment-Opportunities/. Review of applicants begins immediately, and will continue until the position is filled. Huntington University, in its employment practices, does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, age, or national origin.

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