Thursday, July 23, 2009

Youth Theatre Director Needed - Bethlehem, PA

PENNSYLVANIA YOUTH THEATRE (PYT) announces auditions for its upcoming production of Maggie Magalita. Interested Directors, please email a letter, resume, and references to Gary Minyard, Artistic Director, at artisticdirector@123pyt.org.


Bethlehem, PA (July 12, 2009) --- Celebrating theatre about the people.
Pennsylvania Youth Theatre, the Lehigh Valley’s premiere theatre for young people, is proud to announce auditions for its upcoming production of Wendy Kesselman’s award-winning play Maggie Magalita.

Maggie, a 14 year old Hispanic immigrant who lives with her working mother in a New York City studio apartment, is trying hard to blend into the American lifestyle and she's succeeding. But she's also forgetting the beauty and pride of her heritage. Now that she has an American boyfriend, she wants to have even less to do with her native culture. Grandmother comes from the old country and upsets Maggie's plans: she can't speak English, can't dress American, can't cook American. She just can't blend! When Maggie's American boyfriend comes over for what turns out to be a very non American dinner, Maggie begins to understand something very precious: herself.

This show is set to start rehearsals Saturday, September 26. Rehearsals are typically 5:00-9:00, with Wednesdays/Sundays off. This show is set to open October 23, 2009 at the Charles A. Brown Ice House in Bethlehem, PA and close November 1, 2009.

The two-week tour to local schools begins the following Monday, November 2, 2009 with 2 to 3 performances scheduled each school day. The tour closes Friday, November 13, 2009.

Roles & Positions Available:

Director- PYT is looking to hire a Spanish-speaking director who is familiar with theatre for young audiences, and has experience with shows that must sit down in a theatre and tour.

Maggie- (12-15 years old) a 14 year old Hispanic teen caught between cultures.

Abuela- (40-60 years old) Maggie’s grandmother visiting from “the old country,” role is 100% spoken in Spanish.

Elena- (30-40 years old) Maggie’s mother, hard-working, the bridge between Maggie & Abuela, must be fluent in Spanish.

Eric- (14-20 years old) Maggie’s American boyfriend, caucasian, does not need to speak Spanish, but preferably is proficient at guitar in order to underscore the scenes he is not in.

Auditions are scheduled for Monday, August 24 and Tuesday, August 25, from 4:00-9:00 PM at the Banana Factory, 25 W 3rd Street, Bethlehem, PA 18015. For a timeslot, please call 610-332-1400. Callbacks to be held on August 25th if necessary.

Monday, July 20, 2009

Resident Teaching Artists - Charlotte, NC

Resident Teaching Artist
Children’s Theatre of Charlotte
Regular-Part Time
The Resident Teaching Artist will work part time from September to March and will have the option to work full time from June to August.
This position is not entitled to the CTC health and welfare benefits.


Children’s Theatre of Charlotte (CTC) is seeking applicants for three resident teaching artists to deliver excellent, quality theatre education instruction for the wide range of theatre education programs offered. The Resident Teaching Artist position is part time (17-20 hours per week) from September to March, primarily responsible for the 8-week education offerings and Year-Long School of Theatre Training.

The Resident Teaching Artist will have the option to work with the annual OnStage production, a performance opportunity for students participating in year-long classes from April to May. The Resident Teaching Artist may also be invited to work full time June through August as an integral member of the CTC Summer Camp staff.

Schedules for CTC’s Resident Teaching Artist vary in times and age groups. Applicants should be qualified to teach ages 3-18 in one or more of the following concentrations:

Musical Theatre/Choreographer
Acting/Directing
Early Childhood & Elementary
CTC’s Resident Teaching Artist:

· Delivers quality theatre instruction based on CTC’s course of study and abiding by CTC training methods to meet student's need and ability.

· Creates lesson plans for education programs derived from defined and prescribed curriculum.

· Communicates regularly with parents and staff, striving to maintain program quality.

· Develops, delivers and participates in, as needed, professional development opportunities designed for CTC Teaching Artist and outside theatre education professionals.

· Participates in marketing efforts and, at times, representing CTC at festivals or other promotional events.

· Produces and directs plays or scenes for public performances and family showcases.

To Apply:

1. Complete the Children’s Theatre of Charlotte Employment Application, located online at http://www.ctcharlotte.org/jobs.html.

2. Complete the Resident Teaching Artist Application Supplement also located at http://www.ctcharlotte.org/jobs.html.

3. Include a resume with your application.

4. Submit by email, fax or mail to Human Resources, Children’s Theatre of Charlotte, 300 East 7th Street, Charlotte, NC 28202, email humanresources@ctcharlotte.org; fax (704) 973-2850.



Carolyn Allred
Children's Theatre of Charlotte
Human Resources Manager
www.ctcharlotte.org
300 East 7th Street
Charlotte, NC 28202
704.973.2845 (direct)
704.973.2850 (fax)

Tuesday, July 14, 2009

Access Coordinator - Bethesda, MD

Imagination Stage, an exciting and inspiring regional not-for-profit professional children’s theatre and arts education organization is looking for an Access Coordinator. Access at Imagination Stage endeavors to create an inclusive and welcoming environment and equitable access to all artistic and educational programming for students, staff, patrons, professional artists, and visitors of all abilities.

The Access Coordinator works closely with the Director of Access and Outreach to develop, implement, and maintain the programs of the Access Department at Imagination Stage in alliance with the mission and values of the organization. The work of the Access Department covers three main areas:

1) Accessibility to the facility and public programming for all visitors to Imagination Stage

2) Access classes and residencies-designed specifically for students with cognitive, language, or developmental disabilities; and Deaf Access classes and residencies-designed specifically for students who are deaf or hard-of hearing

3) Inclusion supports for children of all abilities to participate in programming alongside their typically developing peers.

Access works closely with the Education Department at Imagination Stage, and is committed to the belief that all children can have high quality, successful experiences in the arts. The Coordinator of Access Programs is responsible for daily administration duties and ensuring that all Access programs and initiatives run efficiently and smoothly and are of the highest quality possible. Candidates must be willing to have a flexible work schedule with occasional evening and weekend hours as needed.

Responsibilities include:

Working closely with families to assess individual student needs and creating strategies for success for student participation at Imagination Stage.
Working closely with Imagination Stage staff and faculty to create and implement inclusion strategies and supports for individual students.
Coordinating patron accessibility initiatives for professional theatre season—including (but not limited to) ASL interpreted performances, Large Print Programs, upkeep and maintenance of Assistive Listening Devices, and Touch Tours.
Working closely with Director of Access and Outreach and other Education staff to evaluate, expand, implement, and support Access and Deaf Access classes, residencies, and student ensembles in-house and off-site.
Working closely with the Director of Access and Outreach to design and implement regular training in disability awareness, inclusion, and accessibility measures for staff and faculty at Imagination Stage.
Working closely with the Director of Access and Outreach to evaluate and expand accessibility initiatives for the organization.
Working closely with the Director of Access and Outreach to assist with local and regional inclusion trainings (in conjunction with our national affiliation with Kids Included Together), and assist in the creation of a publication of inclusion best practices within a performing arts setting.
Interfacing directly with the disability community to evaluate needs, increase organizational visibility, and welcome new families to Imagination Stage.
Serving as an Inclusion Facilitator in selected classes as needed.
Teaching classes and/or residencies as part of regular weekly duties. Specific classes will be dependent on current organizational needs and candidate’s interests and abilities.
Additional projects and duties as assigned.

Required Education, Skills and/or Experience

BA (in Theatre or Dance preferred).
Teaching and facilitation experience for a variety of ages (including adults).
Strong knowledge of the field of theatre education and educational theatre.
Fluency in American Sign Language/interpreting experience a plus.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to interact with students, parents, faculty, and the larger disability and educational communities.
Strong organizational skills.
Strong computer skills-including working knowledge of Excel, PowerPoint, and Access Database programs (knowledge of Raisers Edge, Patrons Edge, and Net Community a plus).
Ability to work independently and with initiative.
Ability to apply strong business practices and ensure that programming is of the highest quality.
Clear understanding of-and passionate commitment to-theatre and theatre education opportunities for all children.
Strong knowledge of disability, accessibility, and inclusion practices.
Experience working directly with persons with disabilities (particularly young people) and/or the deaf community.
Patience, flexibility, and a sense of humor.

This is a full time position with excellent benefits. For additional information, please see our web-site at http://www.imaginationstage.org/about/jobs-a-auditions. To apply, please e-mail cover letter, resume, and three professional references to jobs@imaginationstage.org

Friday, July 10, 2009

Executive Director - Golden Valley, MN

POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT
The Board of Directors of the Perpich Center for Arts Education is seeking an Executive Director.

The Agency
The Perpich Center for Arts Education (PCAE) was created by statute in 1985. The center is dedicated to improving K-12 arts education for all Minnesota students and educators through innovative programs and partnerships centered in the arts. A 30-acre campus in Golden Valley houses the Center’s three main components: The Professional Development and Research Group (PDR), the Arts High School (AHS), and the PCAE Library. PCAE serves as the premier source for arts education in Minnesota and is nationally recognized for its rigorous arts and academic programs.

The Position
Working with a management team and a staff of 88, the Executive Director provides leadership and direction in matters of policy, personnel, budgeting, growth and change for the agency. The Executive Director is appointed by the PCAE Board of Directors, who are appointed by the governor. The Executive Director must maintain a close working relationship with the Board in carrying out its policies and directions. The Executive Director must work closely with all external and internal stakeholders, the governor, the legislature, the relevant state offices, and artists and educators statewide.

Qualifications
To qualify, candidates must possess:
Excellent leadership, human relations, and communication skills, including interpersonal communication and public speaking, with diverse audiences; Demonstrated managerial ability (including oversight of budgets and staff); A completed master’s degree in educational leadership, arts education, or a related field; and At least five years relevant experience in educational administration.

Preferred qualifications:
A completed doctoral degree in educational leadership, arts education, or a related field; and
Experience directing an institution with relevance to K-12 arts education issues.

Salary
Salary and benefits are commensurate with experience and qualifications, within state of MN guidelines.

Applications
Board review of applications will begin August 14, 2009.

Send a cover letter, resume, and a list of names, titles, and contact information of your references to:
Search Committee Chair
PCAE Board of Directors
6125 Olson Memorial Highway
Golden Valley, MN 55422
Applications may be submitted by mail, email, or online at http://www.careers.state.mn.us

For further information on the position, agency, or application process, please contact
Steve.Greenberg@pcae.k12.mn.us or 763.591.4718
The Internet address of the agency is: http://www.pcae.k12.mn.us
The State of Minnesota is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Perpich Center for Arts Education

Administrative Manager for Teaching Artist - Gaithersburg, MD

Job Description
Administrative Manager

Job Title: Administrative Manager
Job Type: Part-Time (avg. 10-20 hours per week )

The Administrative Manager is responsible for coordinating the various components needed to initiate, run and conclude major and minor activities for Story Tapestries.

Duties Include:
Making cold calls and sending out press packets to organizations hoping to book the company
Manage and build the organization's database of clients and potential funders
Coordinating/assisting the writing and submission of proposals and grant
Assisting with conferences, showcases and event planning
Fielding telephone calls, word processing, filing, faxing and preparing invoices/contracts.
Arranging and scheduling all bookings, meetings, and travel itinerary
Drafting weekly status reports and maintaining calendar
Attending at least two booking conferences a year

Skill and Requirements:

Strong organizational skills
Strong computer skills including Internet research abilities
Requires excellent communication skills
Previous work in the Arts, education preferred
Previous grant writing experience
Previous administrative management work

Closing Date: August 10, 2009

To Apply:
Apply with cover letter indicating job title, current resume and a list of three pertinent references to administrator@ariannaross.com

Wednesday, July 08, 2009

Internship - San Francisco, CA

StageWrite: Building Literacy through Theatre Seeks Intern for 2009/10

Organization:
StageWrite: Building Literacy Through Theatre, is a small, rapidly growing theatre-in-education organization that serves students and teachers in schools throughout the Bay Area promoting literacy through theatre. We have been in operation for 6 years and are currently expanding our residency programs to serve more students, teachers, and school sites this next academic year. We seek a highly motivated, passionate individual to join and learn from our organization.

Job Description:
StageWrite is seeking an arts-in-education Intern for 2009/2010 school year, 3 to 8 hours per week. Responsibilities may include assisting with grant-writing and editing; creating publicity materials; brainstorming curricula; organizing budgets; assisting at teaching artist training sessions and professional development workshops; using photo and video to document classes, performances, and professional development workshops. The Intern will work closely with the Executive Director of StageWrite and, whenever possible, duties will be chosen according to the Intern’s interests and goals.

Qualifications:
· Interest in drama and its uses as an educational tool

· Excellent verbal, written, organizational, and interpersonal communication skills

· Working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel

· Has attained or is working towards B.A. in performing arts, education, communication, creative writing, or a related field

· Flexibility and willingness to learn StageWrite’s methodology



Compensation:
This is an unpaid internship. StageWrite will give school credit for work upon request.

To Apply:
Please send (either separately or combined) your Theatre, Admin, and Teaching resumes, along with a cover letter stating your future goals and reasons for applying to StageWrite’s Internship. Please also provide the telephone numbers and names of two references that StageWrite can contact, preferably previous/current employers or professors.

Resumes, cover letter, and references should be sent to jobs@stagewrite.org

To learn more about StageWrite go to:
http://www.stagewrite.org

Master Teaching Artists - San Francisco, CA

StageWrite: Building Literacy through Theatre Seeks Master Teaching Artists

Organization:
StageWrite: Building Literacy through Theatre

StageWrite is a small, rapidly growing theatre-in-education organization that serves students and teachers in schools throughout the Bay Area, promoting literacy through theatre. We have been in operation for 6 years and are currently expanding our residency programs to serve more students, teachers, and school sites this next academic year. We seek highly qualified teaching artists to join our organization.

Job Description:
StageWrite is seeking Master Teaching Artists to teach 6 to 12 week residencies in elementary schools in the San Francisco Bay Area. Teaching artists will train in StageWrite methodology for three distinct programs that build sequentially throughout the elementary grades, and teach drama residencies at multiple school sites.

Qualifications:
· Minimum 5 years teaching artist experience with elementary students

· A demonstrated commitment to youth development

· Flexibility and willingness to learn StageWrite’s methodology

· Excellent verbal, written, organizational, and interpersonal communication skills

· Experience working with English Language Learners, youth at-risk for academic failure, and special education populations

· B.A. (or equivalent experience) in the performing arts or creative writing


Compensation:

Master teaching artists will receive competitive rate of pay between $30-$50 per hour of classroom instruction depending on experience. Work would begin in September and go through May of next school year.

To Apply:
Submit resume, cover letter, & 2 references (for similar work) by e-mail to:

jobs@stagewrite.org

Qualified applicants will be contacted for a possible training to be held early in the fall. Hiring may also be ongoing during the academic year.

To learn more about StageWrite go to:
http://www.stagewrite.org

Assistant Professor of Theatre Production - Bayside, NY

THE CITY UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK

CAREER OPPORTUNITY

Queensborough Community College

Title

Instructor or Assistant Professor - Theatre Production

Location/Department

Speech Communication and Theatre Arts



Position Detail

Teaching - Anticipated Start: Fall 2009

FLSA Status

Exempt

Compensation

Salary depends on education, teaching and professional experience.

Web Site

www.qcc.cuny.edu

Notice Number

FY16322

Closing Date

8/13/09

POSITION DESCRIPTION AND DUTIES




For information about the Queensborough Community College Speech Communication and Theatre Arts Department see http://www.qcc.cuny.edu/SpeechTheatre/

DUTIES:
Teach introductory level courses in design and technical theatre (Stage Craft, Concepts of Theatrical Design, Costuming and Makeup, Producing/Theatre Management, Intro to Theatre or Speech Communication). Design sets and or lights for Departmental productions. Work with Technical Director in building productions and the supervision of student technicians. Night/weekend rehearsals and performances are required.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS



Ph.D. or equivalent (master’s degree in related field with appropriate experience and achievement) required for appointment to Assistant Professor title. Experience teaching technical theatre and design. Demonstrated artistic skill and technical experience in design/construction, scene painting and technology applications (e.g., VectorWorks) relating to the area of theatrical design. Design experience in professional theatre preferred.
TO APPLY

SEND or EMAIL application letter and resume, with PVN number to:


Address:

Speech Theatre Production Search Committee
Office of Faculty & Staff Relations (A-410)
Queensborough Community College
222-05 56th Avenue
Bayside, NY 11364-1497
Search@qcc.cuny.edu