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Saddleback Civic Light Opera
Mission Viejo, CA
EDUCATION

Expires: 03/02/12

Job Dates

03/11/12 - 07/29/12

Pay

Contract flat fee

Saddleback Civic Light Opera is seeking two Stage Managers for the 2012 season to work on productions of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat or the Gershwin tap dancing spectacular My One + Only. Stage Manager must be available to run auditions on Sunday March 11th and 18th and callbacks on March 20th and 21st (from 6p-10p) Dates for each production are as follows:


Contact

Michelle Macdougall Jackson

Theatre Production Manager

http://www.saddleback.edu/arts/

(949) 582-4763

Business Address

28000 Marguerite Parkway

Mission Viejo, CA 92692

Posted: 02/03/2012 18:30:48 EST

Last Updated: 02/03/2012 19:34 EST

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Capital Fringe Festival
Washington, DC

Expires: 08/03/12

Job Dates

July 2012

Pay

Based on Experience

FRINGE FESTIVAL BOX OFFICE ASSISTANT

Capital Fringe is looking for Box Office Staff for the 7th Annual Capital Fringe Festival July 12 to 29. Box Office staff must be energetic, engaging and pro-active with excellent communication skills and an outgoing personality. This is a wonderful position for those that are interested in meeting and working with hundreds of volunteers, artists and patrons from all walks of life.


Contact

Cory Ryan Frank

Director of Artist and Audience Services

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http://www.capitalfringe.org

(202) 737-7230

Business Address

607 New York Ave, NW

Washington, DC 20001

Posted: 02/03/2012 16:53:25 EST

Last Updated: 02/03/2012 20:00 EST

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Capital Fringe Festival
Washington, DC

Expires: 08/03/12

Job Dates

May - August, 2012

Pay

Contact for Details

Capital Fringe is looking for an individual experienced in ticketing systems, and box office and volunteer management to serve as a Box Office Manager for the 7th Annual Capital Fringe Festival July 12 to 29. We are looking for energetic, engaging and pro-active folks with excellent communication skills and an outgoing personality. ...

Contact

Cory Ryan Frank

Director of Artist and Audience Services

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http://www.capitalfringe.org

(202) 737-7230

Business Address

607 New York Ave, NW

Washington, DC 20001

Posted: 02/03/2012 16:52:37 EST

Last Updated: 02/03/2012 20:00 EST

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Capital Fringe Festival
Washington, DC

Expires: 08/03/12

Job Dates

July 1 – August 4, 2012

Pay

Based on Experience

+#8232;Capital Fringe is looking for 13-15 venue managers for the 7th Annual Capital Fringe Festival this July 12 to 29. Fringe Festival Venue Managers act as the primary point of contact of Capital Fringe to the Fringe Run Venue Contacts, Artists, Volunteers and Patrons of their particular venue.+nbsp; The Venue Manager will be in place to oversee and assist their assigned artists and box office volunteers.+nbsp; Also, the Venue Manager acts as the direct path of information from the venue to Capital Fringe Staff.+#8232;+nbsp;+#8232;The Venue Manager must have a positive attitude, ability to problem solve and have excellent communication skills.+nbsp; The Venue Manager should also have a strong background in technical theater and/or stage management. ...

Contact

Cory Ryan Frank

Director of Artist and Audience Services

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http://www.capitalfringe.org

(202) 737-7230

Business Address

607 New York Ave, NW

Washington, DC 20001

Posted: 02/03/2012 16:50:39 EST

Last Updated: 02/03/2012 20:00 EST

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Capital Fringe Festival
Washington, DC

Expires: 08/03/12

Pay

Based on Experience

Volunteer Coordinator shall be responsible for the recruitment, training, scheduling and supervision of the 2012 Festival volunteers for all Fringe Run Festival venues and for ensuring that all productions and performances in the Festival and special events related to the Festival have sufficient volunteer support. The Volunteer Coordinator is also responsible for maintaining the policies and positive front of house atmosphere required by the Festival. ...

Contact

Cory Ryan Frank

Director of Artist and Audience Services

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http://www.capitalfringe.org

(202) 737-7230

Business Address

607 New York Ave, NW

Washington, DC 20001

Posted: 02/03/2012 16:48:34 EST

Last Updated: 02/03/2012 20:00 EST

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Capital Fringe Festival
Washington, DC

Expires: 06/03/12

Job Dates

June 4 - August 10, 2012

Pay

Salary is competitive and commensurate with experi

FRINGE FESTIVAL MASTER CARPENTER+#8232;Capital Fringe is looking for a Master Carpenter to work on building venues for the 7th Annual Capital Fringe Festival July 12 to 29. The Master Carpenter will work with the Technical Director to execute construction and Load-In of all festival venues. During the Festival the Master Carpenter will be part of a production team on-duty rotation to troubleshoot issues as they arise, or may be a venue manager of one of the Festival Venues. ...

Contact

Cory Ryan Frank

Director of Artist and Audience Services

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http://www.capitalfringe.org

(202) 737-7230

Business Address

607 New York Ave, NW

Washington, DC 20001

Posted: 02/03/2012 16:45:36 EST

Last Updated: 02/03/2012 20:00 EST

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Capital Fringe Festival
Washington, DC

Expires: 06/03/12

Job Dates

May 1 - August 10, 2012

Pay

The is a seasonal contact position. Salary is comp

Capital Fringe is looking for a Technical Director to work on planning and coordinating the technical needs for all festival venues, as well as the festival’s Baldacchino Gypsy Tent Bar, our outdoor tented beer garden/performance space for the 7th Annual Capital Fringe Festival July 12 to 29. The Technical Director works with Fringe Staff to oversee the budgeting, planning, construction and load-in of all festival venues as well as the lighting and sound departments. ...

Contact

Cory Ryan Frank

Director of Artist and Audience Services

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http://www.capitalfringe.org

(202) 737-7230

Business Address

607 New York Ave, NW

Washington, DC 20001

Posted: 02/03/2012 16:38:14 EST

Last Updated: 02/03/2012 20:00 EST

Trackback: http://backstagejobs.com/jobdetail.php?jobID=15893

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Capital Fringe Festival
Washington, DC

Expires: 06/03/12

Job Dates

May 1 - August 10, 2012

Pay

Based on Experience

Capital Fringe is looking for a Technical Director to work on planning and coordinating the technical needs for all festival venues, as well as the festival’s Baldacchino Gypsy Tent Bar, our outdoor tented beer garden/performance space for the 7th Annual Capital Fringe Festival July 12 to 29. The Technical Director works with Fringe Staff to oversee the budgeting, planning, construction and load-in of all festival venues as well as the lighting and sound departments. ...

Contact

Cory Ryan Frank

Director of Artist and Audience Services

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http://www.capitalfringe.org

(202) 737-7230

Business Address

607 New York Ave, NW

Washington, DC 20001

Posted: 02/03/2012 16:38:00 EST

Last Updated: 02/03/2012 20:00 EST

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Festival 56
Princeton, IL

Expires: 05/03/12

Job Dates

06/03/12 - 08/08/12

Pay

Based on Experience

Festival 56 is seeking experienced candidates for Technical Director for our upcoming summer season, which includes The Tempest, Respect: The Musical Journey of Women, Carousel, The 39 Steps, And Then There Were None, Lend Me a Tenor and Cabaret.

Candidates must be capable of managing a scene shop staff of 4 and the build/load-in schedule for a 7 show season that operates in three venues. ...

Contact

Dexter Brigham

Artistic Director

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http://festival56.com

(815) 879-5656

Fax: (815) 875-2980

Business Address

316 S. Main St.

Princeton, IL 61356

Posted: 02/03/2012 16:26:51 EST

Last Updated: 02/03/2012 20:00 EST

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Festival 56
Princeton, IL

Expires: 05/03/12

Job Dates

06/03/12 - 08/09/12

Pay

$2300-$2500 stipend plus housing/travel

Festival 56 is seeking a qualified costume shop manager and designer for our upcoming summer season, which includes The Tempest, Respect: The Musical Journey of Women, Carousel, The 39 Steps, And Then There Were None, Lend Me a Tenor and Cabaret.

Applicants should be capable of managing a three person shop and managing a 7 show build schedule with 2-3 shows in the shop at any one time. ...

Contact

Dexter Brigham

Artistic Director

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http://festival56.com

(815) 879-5656

Fax: (815) 875-2980

Business Address

316 S. Main St.

Princeton, IL 61356

Posted: 02/03/2012 16:09:40 EST

Last Updated: 02/03/2012 20:00 EST

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Festival 56
Princeton, IL

Expires: 05/03/12

Job Dates

06/03/12 - 08/05/12

Pay

$1800-$2100 stipend plus housing/travel

Festival 56 is seeking qualified applicants for Master Carpenter and General Carpenters for our upcoming summer season, which includes The Tempest, Respect: The Musical Journey of Women, Carousel, The 39 Steps, And Then There Were None, Lend Me a Tenor and Cabaret.

Festival 56 is a professional summer theatre festival located in Princeton, IL. ...

Contact

Dexter Brigham

Artistic Director

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http://festival56.com

(815) 879-5656

Fax: (815) 875-2980

Business Address

316 S. Main St.

Princeton, IL 61356

Posted: 02/03/2012 16:04:44 EST

Last Updated: 02/03/2012 20:00 EST

Trackback: http://backstagejobs.com/jobdetail.php?jobID=15889

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Festival 56
Princeton, IL

Expires: 05/03/12

Job Dates

06/03/12 - 08/05/12

Pay

$800 stipend plus housing/travel

Festival 56 is seeking ASM intern candidates for our upcoming summer season, which includes The Tempest, Respect: The Musical Journey of Women, Carousel, The 39 Steps, And Then There Were None, Lend Me a Tenor and Cabaret.

This is an ideal position for undergraduate stage management students.

Festival ...

Contact

Dexter Brigham

Artistic Director

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http://festival56.com

(815) 879-5656

Fax: (815) 875-2980

Business Address

316 S. Main St.

Princeton, IL 61356

Posted: 02/03/2012 15:58:12 EST

Last Updated: 02/03/2012 20:00 EST

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Festival 56
Princeton, IL

Expires: 05/03/12

Job Dates

06/03/12 - 08/09/12

Pay

$1800 stipend plus housing/travel

Festival 56 is seeking qualified sound designers with electrician experience for our technical staff for our upcoming summer season, which includes The Tempest, Respect: The Musical Journey of Women, Carousel, The 39 Steps, And Then There Were None, Lend Me a Tenor and Cabaret.

Festival 56 is a professional summer theatre festival located in Princeton, IL. ...

Contact

Dexter Brigham

Artistic Director

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http://festival56.com

(815) 879-5656

Fax: (815) 875-2980

Business Address

316 S. Main St.

Princeton, IL 61356

Posted: 02/03/2012 15:53:13 EST

Last Updated: 02/03/2012 20:00 EST

Trackback: http://backstagejobs.com/jobdetail.php?jobID=15887

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Festival 56
Princeton, IL

Expires: 05/03/12

Job Dates

06/03/12 - 07/29/12

Pay

$1600 stipend plus housing/travel

Festival 56 is seeking qualified lighting designers and electricians for our technical staff for our upcoming summer season, which includes The Tempest, Respect: The Musical Journey of Women, Carousel, The 39 Steps, And Then There Were None, Lend Me a Tenor and Cabaret.

Festival 56 is a professional summer theatre festival located in Princeton, IL. ...

Contact

Dexter Brigham

Artistic Director

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http://festival56.com

(815) 879-5656

Fax: (815) 875-2980

Business Address

316 S. Main St.

Princeton, IL 61356

Posted: 02/03/2012 15:27:30 EST

Last Updated: 02/03/2012 20:00 EST

Trackback: http://backstagejobs.com/jobdetail.php?jobID=15886

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Home Shopping Network
St. Petersburg, FL
UNION

Expires: 03/03/12

Job Dates

Indefinate

Pay

Open

Job Description: As an Assistant Producer you will work as a team with the On-Air Producer, Live Show Director, Show Host, TV Sales Manager and Live Show Team to execute the brand/show positioning and vision.


Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
* Partner with On-Air Producer + Supervising producer to maintain the creative vision of the live show and ensure the execution of the creative sales content and production support.
...

Contact

Human Resources

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http://www.hsn.com

Business Address

N/A

St. Petersburg, FL 33729

Posted: 02/03/2012 14:22:10 EST

Last Updated: 02/03/2012 18:00 EST

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Noble Fool Theatricals
St. Charles, IL
EDUCATION

Expires: 03/31/12

Job Dates

June 6-July 21, 2012

Pay

Competitive within the Industry flat fee

Fox Valley Repertory’s very successful Performing Arts Academy is looking for a Director/Choreographer for our summer Youth Ensemble’s production of “High School Musical.”

Must have professional directing/choreography experience.

All candidates must be very reliable and professional. Successful applicants are patient, even-tempered and have experience with and love working with young people (and their parents) in developing their craft. ...

Contact

Tracy Whiteside

Education Coordinator

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http://www.NobleFool.org

(630) 443-0438

Fax: (630) 443-0520

Business Address

4051 East Main St.

St. Charles, IL 60175

Posted: 02/03/2012 14:03:08 EST

Last Updated: 02/03/2012 18:00 EST

Trackback: http://backstagejobs.com/jobdetail.php?jobID=15884

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The Great River Shakespeare Festival
Winona, MN

Expires: 03/15/12

Job Dates

05/14/12 - 06/24/12

Pay

$600.00/week + Travel + Housing biweekly

DRAPER/ CUTTER needed for The Great River Shakespeare Festival, LORT D Theatre, for summer 2012, our ninth Season, located in Winona, MN.
Draper is responsible for King Lear and Two Gentlemen of Verona, the first two shows that open in rep.

This rewarding position requires strong skills for fast, accurate work in all aspects of patterning, cutting and draping, and may require some stitching. ...

Contact

Jeanne Oost

Costume Shop Supervisor

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http://grsf.org/

Business Address

79 East Third St.

Winona, MN 55987

Posted: 02/03/2012 11:42:00 EST

Last Updated: 02/03/2012 16:00 EST

Trackback: http://backstagejobs.com/jobdetail.php?jobID=15883

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Curtain Call Theatre
Latham, NY

Expires: 05/31/12

Job Dates

2012-2013 Season

Pay

Transportation and housing included, plus fee per show

Curtain Call Theatre is looking for Scenic Designers who have their MFA in design for its 2012-2013 Season. CCT is an intimate, 95 seat theatre housed in a 200 year old church located 2.5 hrs north of NYC. Email resume and contact information. Eligible candidates will be contacted for an interview.


Contact

Carol Max

Artistic Producer

http://www.curtaincalltheatre.com/

(518) 877-7529

Business Address

210 Old Loudon Rd

Latham, NY 12110

Posted: 02/03/2012 11:29:00 EST

Last Updated: 02/03/2012 12:34 EST

Trackback: http://backstagejobs.com/jobdetail.php?jobID=6900

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City of Bloomington IL
Bloomington, IL
INTERNSHIP

Expires: 06/01/12

Job Dates

June 21st- August 9th

Pay

$300-$600 depnding on position flat fee

June 21st – August 9th,
Pay $300-$600 flat stipend depending on position, plus room
The Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts is looking for undergraduate and post-graduate interns. Gain hands on experience in regional Performing Arts Centers summer musical program. Attend staff and production meetings and become an integral part of presenting a locally based musical. ...

Contact

Rodney Stickrod

Technical Manager

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(309) 434-2765

Business Address

600 N. East st

Bloomington, IL 61755

Posted: 02/03/2012 10:32:36 EST

Last Updated: 02/03/2012 14:00 EST

Trackback: http://backstagejobs.com/jobdetail.php?jobID=15882

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Civic Theatre of Allentown
Allentown, PA

Expires: 05/04/12

Job Dates

Now - May 4, 2012

Pay

Stiped TBD flat fee

Set Designer for Grey Gardens

Civic Theatre is seeking a set designer for up-coming production of GREY GARDENS, the award winning musical, based on the iconic 1975 documentary of the same title about the lives of Edith Ewing Bouvier Beale ("Big Edie") and her daughter Edith Bouvier Beale ("Little Edie").The Beales were Jacqueline Kennedy's aunt and cousin, respectively. ...

Contact

Michael Traupman

Managing Director

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http://www.civictheatre.com

(610) 433-8903

Fax: (610) 432-7381

Business Address

527 N 19th Street

Allentown, PA 18104

Posted: 02/03/2012 10:16:37 EST

Last Updated: 02/03/2012 14:00 EST

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