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Dallas Theater Center
Dallas, TX
UNION

Expires: 08/08/10

Job Dates

Varies

Pay

AEA

Dallas Theater Center seeks resume submissions for the following AEA Stage Management positions for the 2010-2011 season: Assistant Stage Manager (season long), Stage Manager (job-in), Assistant Stage Manager (job-in). Season includes classics, musicals and world premieres in both the new Dee and Charles Wyly Theatre and the Kalita Humphreys Theatre. ...

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Melissa Daroff

Production Stage Manager

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http://www.dallastheatercenter.org

Business Address

2400 Flora St

Floor 8

Dallas, TX 75201

Posted: 02/08/2010 23:54:00 EST

Last Updated: 02/09/2010 04:00 EST

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Dallas Theater Center
Dallas, TX
INTERNSHIP

Expires: 08/08/10

Job Dates

Varies

Pay

This is a volunteer position

Dallas Theater Center seeks Stage Management Observers for Summer 2010 as well as 2010-2011 season. SM Observers will assist the Stage Management staff and have the opportunity to observe and participate in DTC rehearsals and tech rehearsals. This a volunteer position and it is best suited, but not limited, to those interested in pursuing Stage Management as a career. ...

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Melissa Daroff

Production Stage Manager

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http://www.dallastheatercenter.org

Business Address

2400 Flora St

Floor 8

Dallas, TX 75201

Posted: 02/08/2010 23:49:19 EST

Last Updated: 02/09/2010 04:00 EST

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Dallas Theater Center
Dallas, TX
APPRENTICESHIP

Expires: 08/08/10

Job Dates

August 2010-August 2011

Pay

This is a paid position biweekly

Dallas Theater Center seeks qualified Stage Management Apprentice to serve as a member of the Stage Management team for the 2010-2011 season. Season includes classics, musicals and world premieres in both the new Dee and Charles Wyly Theatre and the Kalita Humphreys Theatre. Responsibilities include: assisting AEA Stage Manager and Assistant Stage Manager in rehearsals and performances, assisting in creation of organizational paperwork, serving as a member of the run crew, etc. ...

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Melissa Daroff

Production Stage Manager

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http://www.dallastheatercenter.org

Business Address

2400 Flora St

Floor 8

Dallas, TX 75201

Posted: 02/08/2010 23:45:23 EST

Last Updated: 02/09/2010 04:00 EST

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Marshall University
Huntington, WV
EDUCATION

Expires: 08/08/10

Job Dates

tenure track

Pay

competitive Contact for Details

Assistant Professor of Acting and Directing. Teach a variety of acting skills at all levels of the BFA program. Areas of proficiency must include advanced study in voice and/or movement. Duties include significant mentoring of undergraduate creative activity; direct 1-2 productions per academic year. Appropriate degree in theatre or a related field required, MFA in performance preferred; significant professional and/or union affiliations and current resume of professional work in acting or directing; experience teaching movement or voice and ability to teach a wide range of courses in the performance area. ...

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Julie Jackson

Chair, Department of Theatre

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http://www.marshall.edu/human-resources/jobs/Searchme.asp?Position=Faculty

(304) 696-6584

Fax: (304) 696-6582

Business Address

One John Marshall Drive

Department of Theatre and Dance

Huntington, WV 25755

Posted: 02/08/2010 18:28:14 EST

Last Updated: 02/08/2010 22:00 EST

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Vital Theatre Company
New York, NY

Expires: 02/22/10

Job Dates

02/15/10 - 03/29/10

Pay

500 flat fee

Vital Theatre Company is seeking an imaginative lighting designer for our upcoming production of Isabelle and the Pretty Ugly Spell directed by Vic DiMonda. (Synopsis below)

Rehearsals begin Feb 15. Tech is March 7-12. Run is March 13 - April 25.

Interested and available applicants should include cover letter, resume, and examples of previous work in/attached to e-mail. ...

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Nick Rainey

Production Manager

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Business Address

2162 Broadway

4th Floor

New York, NY 10024

Posted: 02/08/2010 16:20:11 EST

Last Updated: 02/08/2010 20:00 EST

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Lake Superior Big Top Chautauqua
Washburn, WI

Expires: 08/08/10

Job Dates

06/10/10 - 09/11/10

Pay

Contact for Details

Join Lake Superior Big Top Chautauqua for our 24th summer season. We’re seeking a Lighting Designer to join our technical team. Applicants should have experience programming and operating lights and be able to lift over 50 lbs.

The 2010 Summer Season, includes: Great Big Sea, John Hiatt, the Avett Brothers, Bela Fleck, the Blue Canvas Orchestra and many more popular, national touring artists. ...

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Tom Fabjance

Production Manager

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http://www.bigtop.org

(715) 373-5552

Fax: (715) 373-5320

Business Address

P.O. Box 455

Washburn, WI 54891

Posted: 02/08/2010 14:26:49 EST

Last Updated: 02/08/2010 18:00 EST

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Lake Superior Big Top Chautauqua
Washburn, WI

Expires: 08/08/10

Job Dates

06/10/10 - 09/11/10

Pay

Contact for Details

Join Lake Superior Big Top Chautauqua for our 24th summer season. We're seeking a Stage Manager where the ideal candidate has some experience, is a hard worker, gets along well with others, enjoys music, and working outdoors in a beautiful, rural setting on the shores of Lake Superior!

Being ...

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Tom Fabjance

Production Manager

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http://www.bigtop.org

(715) 373-5552

Fax: (715) 373-5320

Business Address

P.O. Box 455

Washburn, WI 54891

Posted: 02/08/2010 14:24:47 EST

Last Updated: 02/08/2010 18:00 EST

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Lake Superior Big Top Chautauqua
Washburn, WI
INTERNSHIP

Expires: 08/08/10

Job Dates

06/10/10 - 09/11/10

Pay

Stipend Contact for Details

Join Lake Superior Big Top Chautauqua for our 24th summer season. We're seeking an intern in Lighting and Sound who is looking for an opportunity to learn how a professional theater operates from the inside. The ideal candidate is eager to learn, has some experience, is a hard worker, gets along well with others, and enjoys music and working outdoors in a beautiful, rural setting on the shores of Lake Superior!


Contact

Tom Fabjance

Production Manager

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http://www.bigtop.org

(715) 373-5552

Fax: (715) 373-5320

Business Address

P.O. Box 455

Washburn, WI 54891

Posted: 02/08/2010 14:22:33 EST

Last Updated: 02/08/2010 18:00 EST

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Lake Superior Big Top Chautauqua
Washburn, WI
INTERNSHIP

Expires: 08/08/10

Job Dates

06/10/10 - 02/11/10

Pay

Stipend Contact for Details

Join Lake Superior Big Top Chautauqua for our 24th summer season. We're seeking an intern who is looking for an opportunity to learn how a professional theater operates from the inside. The ideal candidate is eager to learn, has some experience, is a hard worker, gets along well with others, and enjoys music and working outdoors in a beautiful, rural setting on the shores of Lake Superior!


Contact

Tom Fabjance

Production Manager

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http://www.bigtop.org

(715) 373-5552

Fax: (715) 373-5320

Business Address

P.O. Box 455

Washburn, WI 54891

Posted: 02/08/2010 14:15:59 EST

Last Updated: 02/08/2010 18:00 EST

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Gateway Playhouse
Bellport, NY
LAST MINUTE

Expires: 08/08/10

Job Dates

March 1st, 2010 through January 2011 (approx.)

Pay

Based on experiece plus housing- entry level posit per week

ENTRY LEVEL POSITION-
Seeking: Assistant to the Producer. Gateway Playhouse is hiring an assistiant with competency in office work, public relations, scheduling appointments, and completing tasks in a reasonable amount of time as dictated by the producer. Experience with Microsoft Office and Outlook is a plus. This candidate works directly with the producer with schedules, appointments and other admin assistant type tasks, including assitance in maintaining website and advertising calanders and other theatre admin related tasks.


Contact

Michael Baker

Company Manager

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http://www.gatewayplayhouse.com

(631) 286-0555

Fax: (631) 286-5806

Business Address

215 South Country Road

Bellport, NY 11713

Posted: 02/08/2010 14:11:40 EST

Last Updated: 02/08/2010 18:00 EST

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Gateway Playhouse
Bellport, NY

Expires: 08/08/10

Job Dates

April 26th, 2010 through January, 2011 (approx.)

Pay

Based on Experience plus housing at no charge per week

Seeking: TECHNICAL DIRECTOR that will run our technical department through the 2010 Summer and Holiday Season. Competency in the ares of carpentry, scenic painting, and/or electrics as well experience managing a technical crew during build weeks and production are a must. Entry level applicants are welcome to apply. Gateway's season will include: Happy Days, I Love a Piano, Hairspray, Alter Boyz, and Ave Q. ...

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Michael Baker

Company Manager

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http://www.gatewayplayhouse.com

(631) 286-0555

Fax: (631) 286-5806

Business Address

215 South Country Road

Bellport, NY 11713

Posted: 02/08/2010 14:00:36 EST

Last Updated: 02/08/2010 18:00 EST

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Phillips Exeter Academy
Exeter, NH
INTERNSHIP

Expires: 08/08/10

Job Dates

2010-2011 School Year

Pay

Contact for Details

The Music Department at Phillips Exeter Academy seeks a one-year intern with classical solo voice and choral experience. The intern will work closely with a mentor in the Music Department and will assist in leading student choral groups. Contributions in other areas of boarding school life include dormitory residence and interscholastic or club sports. ...

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Lawrence Smiith

Associate Dean of Faculty

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http://www.exeter.edu

(603) 777-3405

Business Address

20 Main Street

Exeter, NH 03833

Posted: 02/08/2010 08:56:32 EST

Last Updated: 02/08/2010 12:00 EST

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Phillips Exeter Academy
Exeter, NH
INTERNSHIP

Expires: 08/08/10

Job Dates

2010-2011 School year

Pay

Contact for Details

The Department of Theater and Dance is seeking an intern in technical theater for the 2010-2011 school year with training in lighting and sound. Experience in costume construction and set construction/painting is also desirable. Principal duties include designing lights for three main stage shows, three dance concerts, two variety shows and possibly a black box show. ...

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Lawrence Smiith

Associate Dean of Faculty

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http://www.exeter.edu

(603) 777-3405

Business Address

20 Main Street

Exeter, NH 03833

Posted: 02/08/2010 08:49:01 EST

Last Updated: 02/08/2010 12:00 EST

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New Huntington Theater
Huntington, IN
Concert / Event

Expires: 03/01/10

Job Dates

Mid May until August 15th

Pay

500 a week - negotiable commensurate to experience

MUISCAL DIRECTOR/ARRANGER
The New Huntington Supper Club requires a muiscal director/arranger for a summer season of cabaret musical revues with four-member SATB cast. We are looking for an individual with excellent+nbsp;keyboard skills, proficient with setting/playing live keyboard mixes. Theater provides a Yamaha Motif XS for rehearsals and performances, and experience with that line or a similar one is a plus. ...

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Joel Froomkin

Artistic Director

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http://www.thenewhuntington.com

(917) 854-2086

Business Address

528 North Jefferson Street

Huntington, IN 46750

Posted: 02/08/2010 00:15:26 EST

Last Updated: 02/08/2010 04:00 EST

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Showman Fabricators
Long Island City, NY
LAST MINUTE | Production House

Expires: 03/24/10

Pay

Negotiable per hour

Showman Fabricators is looking for a CDL Driver that can drive both automatic and stick trucks. Position needs to be filled ASAP.

Contact

Mary Leach

Associate Production Manager

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http://www.showfab.com

Business Address

47-22 Pearson Place

Long Island City, NY 11101

Posted: 02/08/2010 00:00:00 EST

Last Updated: 02/08/2010 12:28 EST

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Polybe + Seats

Expires: 03/01/10

Job Dates

02/10/10 - 04/25/10

Pay

Stipend Based on Experience

Experimental theater company Polybe + Seats is searching for a sound designer for our upcoming production. The play is a collaboratively-developed piece inspired by the Weeki Wachee Springs mermaid park, the North Central Pacific Gyre and plastics pollution in the world's oceans, and the what-if question of humanity's future in a changing global climate. ...

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Catherine Wallach

Producer

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http://www.polybeandseats.org

Posted: 02/07/2010 20:44:23 EST

Last Updated: 02/08/2010 00:00 EST

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Castillo Theatre / ALl Stars Project, Inc.
New York, NY
EDUCATION | Production House

Expires: 04/01/10

Job Dates

open

Pay

$10-$14 per hour biweekly

The non-profit All Stars Project and its off-off-Broadway, experimental Castillo Theatre seeks a part-time box office associate for three-theatre complex on 42nd Street. Box office assistant will assist the box office manager with ticket sales, box office staffing and scheduling, maintenance of the box office database, and the production of audience and income reports. ...

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Diane Stiles

Managing Director / Director of Production

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http://www.allstars.org

(212) 941-9400

Fax: (212) 941-8340

Business Address

543 West 42nd Street

New York, NY 10036

Posted: 02/07/2010 15:55:31 EST

Last Updated: 02/07/2010 20:00 EST

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The Beat Bank
Chicago, ID
LAST MINUTE | Production House | Concert / Event

Expires: 03/12/10

Pay

Negiotable flat fee

Eclectic Dance Electronic/Hip Hop Music duo desires a hip young production stage manager to assist with an Album Release Event + Performance.
We have fundamental ideas of how the event should occur but our very open to new and original (Out of the Box) ideas.
The ideal candidate will possess creativity, initiative, follow through, thoroughness and resourcefulness.


Contact

Lional Freeman

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Business Address

1300 E. 47st, PMB #234

Chicago, ID

Posted: 02/07/2010 11:30:00 EST

Last Updated: 02/07/2010 16:00 EST

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The Beat Bank
Chicago, ID
LAST MINUTE | Production House | Concert / Event

Expires: 03/12/10

Job Dates

Leading up to event...

Pay

Negiotatable flat fee

Eclectic Dance Electronic/Hip Hop Music duo seeks assistance in promoting our Album Release Event + Performance.
The ideal candidate will possess creativity, initiative, follow through, thoroughness, resourcefulness and understand guerrilla marketing.
You will be responsible for promoting the event (including passing out flyers), prepping + maintaining making our social media sites (Facebook, Blogs, Myspace etc.) + coordinating with PR person for an overall successful event.


Contact

Lional Freeman

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Business Address

1300 E. 47st, PMB #234

Chicago, ID

Posted: 02/07/2010 11:20:00 EST

Last Updated: 02/07/2010 16:06 EST

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Chicago Opera Vanguard
Chicago, IL
LAST MINUTE

Expires: 02/27/10

Job Dates

Feb 6 - March 23 with possible 3 week extension

Pay

Travel Stipend flat fee

Non-Eq Stage Manager needed ASAP for our upcoming movement-based production of Winterreise at the Fasseas White Box Theatre. Staging begins Saturday Feb 6. Production opens March 5 and runs for 3 weeks, with a possible 3 week extension. Great opportunity for recent college grad to get introduced to the scene. ...

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Eric Reda

Artistic Director

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http://www.chicagovanguard.org

(773) 747-7364

Business Address

1330 W Early #1W

Chicago, IL 60660

Posted: 02/06/2010 15:04:04 EST

Last Updated: 02/06/2010 20:00 EST

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