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Tour Company Manager - (posted 7/16/08 by Milwaukee Repertory Theater)
Tour Company Manager - The Milwaukee Repertory Theater seeks a tour company manager for the 2008-2009 tour of Guys on Ice.
The tour manager will be responsible for: working closely with production manager and stage manager to finalize travel and work schedules for IASTE crew and AEA actors; communicating with venues about technical needs prior to arrival; working directly with SM to finalize standard stage management paperwork and checklists; setting up the backstage at each venue; running the backstage during the performance; laundry and wardrobe responsibilities; packing up road boxes and the truck after each performance venue and sending venue reports back to the theater in a timely manner.
Skills needed: Highly organized, attention to detail, flexibility in a variety of situations, ability to work with all levels of experience in a crew. Stage management experience a plus.
The tour will consist of 18 cities in Wisconsin and Michigan.
Employment begins mid-November through March 1st.
E. O. E. Send cover letter, resume, and references to: William Newcomb, Assistant Manager, Milwaukee Repertory Theater, 108 East Wells Street, Milwaukee, WI 53202. Email: wnewcomb@milwaukeerep.com
High School Drama Coordinator - (posted 7/15/08 by Cedarburg School District)
The Cedarburg School District is seeking a qualified individual to coordinate the drama activities at Cedarburg High School. The activities include the Fall Play, the Winter Musical, the Spring Play, and the One Act Play. In addition the position requires someone with experience managing a Theater Budget and working with students.
We are fortunate to have excellent facilities and a very talented and committed community. Please visit our District website www.cedarburg.k12.wi.us
and the Performing Arts Center website http://www.cedarburgpac.com/
Please direct inquiries to:
Mr. Scott Mantei,
Co-Principal Cedarburg High School
W68N611 Evergreen Blvd.
Cedarburg, WI 53012
262-376-6116
smantei@cedarburg.k12.wi.us
Director - (posted 7/14/08 by Broadway Baby Dinner Theatre)
We are accepting resumes for the following position.
Please apply no later than August 1, 2008.
DIRECTOR
The Director's function is to ensure the quality and completeness of the production, and to lead the creative team into realizing his or her artistic vision for it. The Director may collaborate with a team of creative individuals and other staff, coordinating research, including but not limited to costume design, props, lighting design, acting, set design and sound design for the production.
If the production is a new piece of writing, or a (new) translation of a play, the Director may also work with the playwright or translator.
The Director will decide upon interpretation of the text and its staging.
The Director must analyze the script to discover the play's structure and meanings. He or she seeks to know what the play is about and to understand each character in terms of both the script and the demands that character places upon the actor. The Director must be able to envision the play's atmosphere or mood and know how to actualize in terms of design and theatrical space. And, finally, the Director must be able to see the play in terms of both physical and verbal action.
The Director must be aware of the physical demands of a character and the physical appearance must fit the character.
The Director must be organized.
The Director shall have a full understanding of the script and it’s requirements.
The Director shall effectively interpret the script and read through with the performers.
The Director shall inform the Producer of any concerns with the production immediately.
The Director shall post casting calls, perform auditions, and cast production.
The Director shall complete a detailed timeline for each production.
The Director shall require and attend regular rehearsals for cast and complete blocking for the show.
The Director shall advise as to his/her vision on set, lighting, costume, and sound design.
The Director shall coordinate all elements into a finished performance.
The Director shall attend opening night of the production and advise producer, cast, and stage manager of any necessary changes.
Production Stage Manager - (posted 7/11/08 by The Armory, Inc)
Manages and coordinates all elements of stage production
1. Supervise the preparation, coordination and operation of all production aspects.
2. Supervise production department personnel.
3. Develop and supervise production budgets and schedules
4. Administrative and general office work
5. Arrange travel for staff, actors, and groups
6. Create and oversee all budgets w/producer
7. Manage a 17 unit actors housing complex
8. Procured all props, set dressing and furniture
9. Organize and oversee all special events’ technical needs
10. Oversees and organizes all backstage activities and scene changes
11. Entertainment coordinator for two in house restaurant
Contracting/negotiating musicians and comedians
Scheduling performances w/ marketing and restaurant staff
Organizing technical needs and set-up
12. Stage Managing a 5/6 show season
Manage and over operations and set up of housing complex
Schedule, oversee audition – local and NY
Assist with contracting actors and musicians
Create all production and rehearsal schedules
Set up and run rehearsal
Call all shows
Maintain show during a 4-12 week run
Oversee load in and strike
QUALIFICATIONS:
College Degree in technical theatre, stage management. Minimum of 3 years experience in stage management, technical and production management. Working knowledge and professional experience in production management including: theatrical production concepts, design, practices and operations; artist management, producer, general management and promoter organizations, relationships and agreements. Demonstrated ability to communicate with diverse employee base as well as designers, directors, technical crews, and theatre management required. Computer skills with high level of proficiency in Windows, Microsoft Word, Excel.
TO APPLY: Submit cover letter, resume and three references to Attn: Eleanor G. Moriarty 417 West Milwaukee Street, Janesville WI 53547 or fax to (608)758-9465 or email a Word attachment to: Eleanorm@janesvillearmory.com
Actor - (posted 7/3/08 by JSDesigns)
Wanted: Actor for Talking Spirits 10
We are looking for an African-American Male 25-50 to portray William Noland in this year’s Talking Spirits showcase (October 1, 2, 3 and 5, 2008). This is an annual outdoor event at Forest Hill Cemetery sponsored by the Wisconsin Veteran’s Museum.
The actor will perform a 10-12 minute monologue, 3 times an hour from approximately 10am-2pm on October 1-3 and from 11am-4pm on October 5.
Compensation includes $100 per day ($400 total) and food/drink is provided for during the event. The actor must be able to commit to all 4 days of performance.
Rehearsals will be held weekly throughout September. The monologue is available for review upon request.
Interested parties should contact John Sable at jsable@jsdesignspro.com.
Ballet and Tap teachers - (posted 6/30/08 by Dance Attitudes)
Dance Attitudes is looking for dance instructors for tap and ballet. Must be 18 to apply. We are looking for someone who is comfortable teaching all age groups and levels. Someone with an upbeat, creative, fun personality. Must be able to do own lesson plans and choreograph own routines. Dance Attitudes is a progressive studio for kids and adults who just want fun and excercise; or for the serious dancer who wants to go on professionally.
Please contact
Tanya Adkins/Studio Director
608-359-1290
Guitarist and Drummer - (posted 6/25/08 by Music Theatre Of Madison)
Guitarist and Drummer for tick...Tick...BOOM with Music Theatre Of Madison.
Guitarist and drummer needed for September shows in Sauk City. Tick Tick Boom is by Jonathan Larson, the composer of RENT. Salary negotiable. You will receive half upon signing a contract and the remaining half on or before September 13, 2008. Performances September 6, 7, 12 and 13 in Sauk City at the River Arts Center. (Don't worry-we'll carpool!)
Please e-mail Chris Powers at musictheatrenut@gmail.com for more information.
director - (posted 6/19/08 by Shorewood Players)
The Shorewood Players are seeking directors for the 2008-2009 season. BIG-THE MUSICAL will be performed November of 2008 and 42ND STREET will be in June of 2009. We are also considering a drama/comedy for January of 2009. Please send resumes to: Shorewood Players – Director Committee, P.O. Box 11904, Shorewood, WI 53211. For more information, please contact Joan Champion at (414) 737-3421; or jchamp@ameritech.net.
Dance Teacher - (posted 6/18/08 by Stoughton Center for the Performing Arts, Inc.)
Stoughton Center for the Performing Arts, Inc.
515 East Main Street
Stoughton, WI 53589
Dance teacher needed for beginning through intermediate level students for Ballet, Jazz & Tap. Ability to teach Lyrical and Hip-Hop a plus. Located just 20 minutes from Madison in a beautiful 15,000 square foot facility. Opportunies abound with us for advanced level work, pre-professional level students and competitive dance company. Performance choroegraphy with our non-profit charitable arm is an option as well.
Contact Coleen Kehl at 608-873-0717 or scpa@chorus.net
Master/Scenic Carpenter(s) - (posted 6/10/08 by Children's Theater of Madison)
Children's Theater of Madison (CTM) is accepting resumes for a Master Carpenter and Scenic Carpenter(s) for show by show positions for 2008-09 season.
Master Carpenter will report directly to CTM Production Manager/TD, and will oversee the day to day operations and safe use of scene shop, including supervision of Scenic Carpenter(s), and assist in the construction and installation of scenery, props, etc.
Scenic Carpenter duties will include assisting in the construction and installation of scenery, rigging, painting, and props.
Pay is negotiable, and dependent on experience and availability.
If interested, please contact CTM Production Manager Mike Lawler via email at:
lawler@ctmtheater.org
Adult Actor - (posted 6/6/08 by University of Wisconsin-Madison)
Looking to Hire an Actor to reenact a 6-minute scene from Al Gore's Inconvenient Truth movie to be used in a University of Wisconsin-Madison research study.
Pay is $300 for a one-day video shoot with half of a second day for pick-up shots if necessary.
Shooting will occur in July with the specific date planned around your schedule.
We do not need an impression of Al Gore, but the actor needs to look somewhat similar - white, male, 40-60 years old, no facial hair, etc.
Please email your photo to dahlstrom@wisc.edu or call (608) 250-1990 with questions or interest.
Dance Teachers - (posted 4/26/08 by The Brodhead Dance Academy)
Needed:
Versatile Dance teacher who loves children and wants to become part of the teaching staff at The BHF Dance Academy in Brodhead, Wis. Competitive pay and bonuses. We have a 28 - week program starting in Oct. - early May. Looking for two experienced teachers with exceptional combination of recommendations/education that are able to motivate and educate in ballet and ballet technique, Tap and Jazz or other proficiencies a plus. Depending on your strengths we can build classes to maximize your effectiveness.
We have two spots open for Weekday nights, one or two nights a week, select weekday afternoon/evenings. We have two spots open for select weekday nights (one-three nights a week) due to teachers moving from the area. Brodhead is located 30 minutes from Janesville and Oregon, 50 min. from Madison. The BHF Dance Academy studio has been operating for 7 years and is located inside Brodhead Health and Fitness www.brodheadfitness.com. Home to more than 160 dancers. We have a great program, fun kids and engaged parents. Also building a new studio for 2009-10 year, get in with us now as the fun begins.
Also looking for a Ballroom teacher for limited course times throughout the year.
Please call/email Director, DeAnne Boegli at 608-897-8597 or cell 608-225-2472. Leave message and I'll call you back if I'm not in. Or send resume to boegli@verizon.net
Director DeAnne Boegli also owns Releve' publishing, www.instructdance.com
Stage Managers for 2008 - (posted 4/12/08 by Music Theatre of Madison)
Experienced stage managers needed for the 2008 season: JOHN & JEN (July 2008) and TICK TICK BOOM! (September 2008). Highly organized, friendly, hard working and efficient, with past stage management or technical theatre experience preferred. JOHN & JEN is a smaller production, while TICK TICK BOOM! will be presented in a larger more technically complex setting. Must be available for evening rehearsals (Beginning June 16 for JOHN AND JEN, Early August for TICK TICK BOOM!). Minimal conflicts can be tolerated. Please send resume to mtmadisoninfo@yahoo.com. Small stipend paid at conclusion of each show's run-can also give internship/independent study credit.
Alternative Compensation Opportunities!
Male Actor - (posted 7/23/08 by Handicap Paladin Productions)
We are looking for an actor who can memorize and perform in our Show Estivation Black Out.
Show is August 15th and 16th Start Time 7:30pm at the Neighborhood House
Tech reheasal is the 14th
Actor needs to be able to memorize his part of a ten minute show in this small amount of time and has to be comfortable with kissing.
Call 219-3650
Assistant Stage Manager - (posted 7/7/08 by "Ballots" the Musical)
We are seeking an assistant Stage Manager for a new Musical written by a Madison native. "Ballots" the Musical is a fun and witty '80's parody of the 2000 Elections set in a Florida High School. We need someone who can work well
as a team and effectively communicate with the stage manager, the actors, and the director. The right candidate will not need to be at every rehearsal and every performance, but will need to be available to learn and fill in for the stage manager as needed. If you are looking to be involved in theater
but are not an actor this is the position for you. This will be a new and
fun experience as this musical has never been staged before. If you are
interested, please contact:
Anthony Lamarr at ballotsonline@gmail.com or 608-358-4155.
Directors - (posted 5/14/08 by Stoughton Village Players)
Stoughton Village Players (SVP), a community theatre based in Stoughton, Wisconsin, seeks directors for their October 2008 production of "Play On!" and their March 2009 production of "The Stanway Case." SVP is 30-year-old organization with a rich tradition of presenting quality theatre in a team environment. The ideal candidates will communicate effectively, have relevant experience performing and directing theatrical productions, and will endeavor to create the best possible production within the limits of SVP's budget, personnel and physical abilities. Qualified candidates will be invited to present their concepts to the Board of Directors before any candidate is offered the position. The theatre will be available for rehearsals at the end of August 2008 for "Play On!" and after January 1, 2009 for "The Stanway Case." Interviewees will receive a tour of the facility. Directors for SVP receive a small stipend for their services. For a full job description, contact svp@stoughtonvillageplayers.org or visit www.stoughtonvillageplayers.org for more information.
Some duties include:
Holding auditions and conducting rehearsals for the production
In coordination with Stage Manager and Producer, assist in finding designers, musicians, etc.
Meeting with the Board at an early stage to present concept, methods and expectations for the show and receive overall policy direction from the Board
Setting up the production schedule for auditions and rehearsals
Maintaining communication with all involved, including actors and production team leaders
Adapting the script as necessary to local audience and culture, in conjunction and with input from the Board.
Working with the creative design leaders (set design, construction, painting and lighting, primarily) to conceive and create the overall look and feel of the production.
Working with the Stage Manager, managing time and organizing people and space.
Seeking jobs or internships
Teaching Assistant/ASM - (posted 7/21/08)
I am a senior at the University of Wisconsin. I am currently at the Choate Rosemary Hall Summer Arts Conservatory in Wallingford, CT. I am currently a teaching assistant and stage manager. Since high school, I have had experience as an acting teacher, a costumer, and a stage manager. I also have administrative experience. I have classroom experience with 1st-12th graders. If you are looking for an assistant teacher or stage manager, I would love to talk! I am looking for something in the Madison area. Because I am a student, I would have a speicfic time frame of availability in the afternoons and evenings, but I would love to explore the possibility of making something happen. Thank you so much!
Shanti Mathew
smathew@wisc.edu
Theatrical Makeup - (posted 6/26/08)
I would like to understand the basics, to the more complex in doing Theatrical Makeup. I would certainly consider trading tutorials for time to help on plays, etc.
I am not looking for the basics of clown painting, but more sophisticated work such as making an individual look 20 years younger or 20 years older.
I'm a quick study, but need to actually DO versus read books on it. This 'art' doesn't lend itself well to book reading.
Please contact Peter at:
848-3737 or email DiverC54@GMail.Com
Stagehand - (posted 6/24/08)
Looking for a job working part time as a stagehand in Madison. Entry level work is great, somewhere I can learn and be of help.
Experience with theater related activities is limited to construction of a couple Humorology sets. Pictures of sets can be provided.
Grew up in a handy family especially in the wood working area. Very quick learner when it comes to hands on projects and already have a bit of knowledge in regards to wood working. Pretty good with a screw gun and a wrench. Comfortable around numerous types of power tools, own a good number of my own. Can lift heavy objects, ~50 lbs multiple times with ease, if needed.
Contact me at kewilliams@wisc.edu
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