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Universoul Circus Tour 2010
Atlanta, GA
TOUR

Expires: 11/22/10

Job Dates

03/10/10 - 11/22/10

Pay

$450 per week

The Universoul Circus is looking for resumes of potential truss spot operators to join our production crew for the remainder of the 2010 touring season, which ends after Thanksgiving.

Applicants must be comfortable climbing to heights of 40 feet, and be familiar with the safe operation and use of vertical and horizontal fall protection. ...

Contact

Justin Dowbiggin

Crew Chief

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http://www.universoulcircus.com

Fax: 18885396751

Business Address

510 Whitehall

Atlanta, GA 30303

Posted: 03/10/2010 19:25:00 EST

Last Updated: 03/11/2010 00:00 EST

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Pierre's Costumes
Philadelphia, PA
LAST MINUTE | Production House | Corporate / Trade Show

Expires: 09/10/10

Job Dates

permanent

Pay

negotiable biweekly

Old City Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Salary is dependent on experience and abilities. Locals preferred.

Established Professional Costume House seeks artistic person to work within many aspects of a busy costume shop. Role could include working with customers, pulling costumes for theatres, creating visual displays, creating costumes, overseeing projects, working with make-up and wigs, and other generally creative costume related projects.


Contact

Richard Williamson

President

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http://www.costumers.com

Fax: (215) 925-9616

Business Address

211 N. 3rd Street

Philadelphia, PA 19106

Posted: 03/10/2010 16:17:41 EST

Last Updated: 03/10/2010 20:00 EST

Trackback: http://backstagejobs.com/jobdetail.php?jobID=9159

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Lake George Opera
Saratoga Springs, NY

Expires: 05/05/10

Job Dates

06/07/10 - 07/23/10

Pay

$400 per week

Replacement Master Carpenter needed to join 4 person crew, loading in 2 operas to run in rep. Most of build will be done. (replacement joins in week 5 out of 11 week total between start date and strike) 7 week contract. 6/07-7/23, 2010.
Carpenters Build both sets, move them to theater, load in, daily changeovers, strike. ...

Contact

David Yergan

Director of Production

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(518) 580-5436

Business Address

480 Broadway

suite 336

Saratoga Springs, NY 12866

Venue Address

Spa Little Theater

Saratoga Spa State Park

Saratoga Springs, NY 12866

Posted: 03/10/2010 16:00:00 EST

Last Updated: 03/10/2010 17:01 EST

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Pride Productions
Chicago, IL

Expires: 09/10/10

Pay

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Pride Plays and Films, a new company dedicated to the development of great gay screenplays and stageplays seeks a managing director. We are looking for someone with previous non-profit management experience, persistence, and creativity in raising and controlling funds.

Contact

David Zak

Executive Director

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Business Address

3023 N Clark

Chicago, IL 60657

Posted: 03/10/2010 13:50:16 EST

Last Updated: 03/10/2010 18:00 EST

Trackback: http://backstagejobs.com/jobdetail.php?jobID=9158

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Pride Productions
Chicago, IL

Expires: 09/10/10

Job Dates

5/1/10

Pay

Contact for Details

Pride Films and Plays is a new organization dedicated to the development of great gay screenplays and stageplays. We seek a Sponsorship/Development director who can work with both local and national GLBT resources to support this effort, which will culminate in staged readings of winning screening during Reeling, Chicago's Gay and Lesbian Film Fest. ...

Contact

David Zak

Executive Director

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Business Address

3023 N Clark

Chicago, IL 60657

Posted: 03/10/2010 13:45:20 EST

Last Updated: 03/10/2010 18:00 EST

Trackback: http://backstagejobs.com/jobdetail.php?jobID=9157

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The Orlando Repertory Theatre
Orlando, FL
INTERNSHIP

Expires: 05/01/10

Job Dates

June 1, 2010 through July 30, 2010

Pay

stipend of $155 per week

The Orlando Repertory Theatre is seeking a Full Time Costume Shop Intern for the Summer 2010!

Each season, the Orlando Repertory Theatre (The REP) promises to bring outstanding, professional theatre to Central Florida families based on classic and contemporary children's literature. The REP is a place where young audiences can come and experience the adventure and creative wonder of watching their favorite characters come to life.


Contact

Carrie Kasten

Internship Coordinator

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http://www.orlandorep.com/

(407) 896-7365

Business Address

1001 E. Princeton Street

Orlando, FL 32803

Posted: 03/10/2010 12:44:47 EST

Last Updated: 03/10/2010 16:00 EST

Trackback: http://backstagejobs.com/jobdetail.php?jobID=9155

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The Orlando Repertory Theatre
Orlando, FL
INTERNSHIP

Expires: 05/01/10

Job Dates

June 1, 2010 through July 30, 2010

Pay

stipend of $155 per week

The Orlando Repertory Theatre is seeking a Full Time Scene Shop Intern for the Summer 2010!

Each season, the Orlando Repertory Theatre (The REP) promises to bring outstanding, professional theatre to Central Florida families based on classic and contemporary children's literature. The REP is a place where young audiences can come and experience the adventure and creative wonder of watching their favorite characters come to life.


Contact

Carrie Kasten

Internship Coordinator

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http://www.orlandorep.com/

(407) 896-7365

Business Address

1001 E. Princeton Street

Orlando, FL 32803

Posted: 03/10/2010 12:40:00 EST

Last Updated: 03/10/2010 16:00 EST

Trackback: http://backstagejobs.com/jobdetail.php?jobID=9154

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The Orlando Repertory Theatre
Orlando, FL
INTERNSHIP

Expires: 05/01/10

Job Dates

August 2010 through April 2011

Pay

stipend of $155 per week

The Orlando Repertory Theatre is seeking a Full Time Costume Shop Intern for the 2010-2011 Season!

Each season, the Orlando Repertory Theatre (The REP) promises to bring outstanding, professional theatre to Central Florida families based on classic and contemporary children's literature. The REP is a place where young audiences can come and experience the adventure and creative wonder of watching their favorite characters come to life.


Contact

Carrie Kasten

Internship Coordinator

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http://www.orlandorep.com/

(407) 896-7365

Business Address

1001 E. Princeton Street

Orlando, FL 32803

Posted: 03/10/2010 12:37:51 EST

Last Updated: 03/10/2010 16:00 EST

Trackback: http://backstagejobs.com/jobdetail.php?jobID=9153

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The Orlando Repertory Theatre
Orlando, FL
INTERNSHIP

Expires: 05/01/10

Job Dates

August 2010 through April 2011

Pay

stipend of $155 per week

The Orlando Repertory Theatre is seeking a Full Time Scene Shop Intern for the 2010-2011 Season!

Each season, the Orlando Repertory Theatre (The REP) promises to bring outstanding, professional theatre to Central Florida families based on classic and contemporary children's literature. The REP is a place where young audiences can come and experience the adventure and creative wonder of watching their favorite characters come to life.


Contact

Carrie Kasten

Internship Coordinator

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http://www.orlandorep.com/

(407) 896-7365

Business Address

1001 E. Princeton Street

Orlando, FL 32803

Posted: 03/10/2010 12:35:19 EST

Last Updated: 03/10/2010 16:00 EST

Trackback: http://backstagejobs.com/jobdetail.php?jobID=9152

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Barter Theatre
Abingdon, VA

Expires: 09/10/10

Job Dates

On-going

Pay

Negotiable per week

Resident Sound Engineer/Designer

Barter Theatre (founded 1933) - a year-round AEA LORT resident repertory company of theatre artists located in historic Abingdon, Virginia, is accepting resumes for a full-time Resident Sound Engineer/Designer.

The Resident Sound Engineer/Designer is responsible for the management of all responsibilities of the sound department at Barter Theatre including all in-house sound designs for both theatres, oversight of the sound budgets, management of the Sound Assistant, supervision of all sound run crews, as well as setting up and maintaining all sound equipment needed for all shows and rehearsals. ...

Contact

Nick Piper

Director of Production

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http://www.bartertheatre.com

(276) 619-3316

Business Address

Barter Theatre

PO Box 867

Abingdon, VA 24212

Posted: 03/10/2010 12:32:00 EST

Last Updated: 03/10/2010 16:00 EST

Trackback: http://backstagejobs.com/jobdetail.php?jobID=9151

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The Orlando Repertory Theatre
Orlando, FL
INTERNSHIP

Expires: 05/01/10

Job Dates

August 2010 through May 2011

Pay

stipend of $155 per week

The Orlando Repertory Theatre is seeking a Full Time Stage Management Intern for the 2010-2011 Season!

Each season, the Orlando Repertory Theatre (The REP) promises to bring outstanding, professional theatre to Central Florida families based on classic and contemporary children's literature. The REP is a place where young audiences can come and experience the adventure and creative wonder of watching their favorite characters come to life.


Contact

Carrie Kasten

Internship Coordinator

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http://www.orlandorep.com/

(407) 896-7365

Business Address

1001 E. Princeton Street

Orlando, FL 32803

Posted: 03/10/2010 12:29:50 EST

Last Updated: 03/10/2010 16:00 EST

Trackback: http://backstagejobs.com/jobdetail.php?jobID=9150

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Circus Smirkus
Greensboro, VT

Expires: 06/01/10

Job Dates

Late May to Late August 2010

Pay

Includes room and board biweekly

Circus Smirkus, Vermont’s award-winning international youth circus, is gearing up for the 2010 Big Top Tour, its 23rd annual summer production making 15 stops in towns throughout New England. Our traveling youth circus has gained a world-wide reputation for high-energy, action-packed shows with the stars being youths aging from 10-18 from all over the world. ...

Contact

Sara Wunderle

Assistant Programs Director

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http://www.smirkus.org

(802) 533-7443

Fax: (802) 533-2480

Business Address

1 Circus Road

Greensboro, VT 05841

Posted: 03/10/2010 12:12:00 EST

Last Updated: 03/10/2010 16:00 EST

Trackback: http://backstagejobs.com/jobdetail.php?jobID=9149

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Circus Smirkus
Greensboro, VT

Expires: 06/01/10

Job Dates

Early June to Late August 2010

Pay

Includes room and board biweekly

Circus Smirkus, Vermont’s award-winning international youth circus, is gearing up for the 2010 Big Top Tour, its 23rd annual summer production making 15 stops in towns throughout New England. Our traveling youth circus has gained a world-wide reputation for high-energy, action-packed shows with the stars being youths aging from 10-18 from all over the world. ...

Contact

Sara Wunderle

Assistant Programs Director

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http://www.smirkus.org

(802) 533-7443

Fax: (802) 533-2480

Business Address

1 Circus Road

Greensboro, VT 05841

Posted: 03/10/2010 12:10:00 EST

Last Updated: 03/10/2010 16:00 EST

Trackback: http://backstagejobs.com/jobdetail.php?jobID=9148

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Circus Smirkus
Greensboro, VT

Expires: 06/01/10

Job Dates

Early June to Late August 2010

Pay

Includes room and board biweekly

Circus Smirkus, Vermont’s award-winning international youth circus, is gearing up for the 2010 Big Top Tour, its 23rd annual summer production making 15 stops in towns throughout New England. Our traveling youth circus has gained a world-wide reputation for high-energy, action-packed shows with the stars being youths aging from 10-18 from all over the world. ...

Contact

Sara Wunderle

Assistant Programs Director

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http://www.smirkus.org

(802) 533-7443

Fax: (802) 533-2480

Business Address

1 Circus Road

Greensboro, VT 05841

Posted: 03/10/2010 12:08:00 EST

Last Updated: 03/10/2010 16:00 EST

Trackback: http://backstagejobs.com/jobdetail.php?jobID=9147

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Circus Smirkus
Greensboro, VT

Expires: 06/01/10

Job Dates

Early June to Late August 2010

Pay

Includes room and board biweekly

Circus Smirkus, Vermont’s award-winning international youth circus, is gearing up for the 2010 Big Top Tour, its 23rd annual summer production making 15 stops in towns throughout New England. Our traveling youth circus has gained a world-wide reputation for high-energy, action-packed shows with the stars being youths aging from 10-18 from all over the world. ...

Contact

Sara Wunderle

Assistant Programs Director

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http://www.smirkus.org

(802) 533-7443

Fax: (802) 533-2480

Business Address

1 Circus Road

Greensboro, VT 05841

Posted: 03/10/2010 12:03:17 EST

Last Updated: 03/10/2010 16:00 EST

Trackback: http://backstagejobs.com/jobdetail.php?jobID=9146

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Circus Smirkus
Greensboro, VT

Expires: 06/01/10

Job Dates

06/06/10 - 08/16/10

Pay

Includes room and board biweekly

Circus Smirkus, Vermont’s award-winning international youth circus, is gearing up for the 2010 Big Top Tour, its 23rd annual summer production making 15 stops in towns throughout New England. Our traveling youth circus has gained a world-wide reputation for high-energy, action-packed shows with the stars being youths aging from 10-18 from all over the world. ...

Contact

Sara Wunderle

Assistant Programs Director

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http://www.smirkus.org

(802) 533-7443

Fax: (802) 533-2480

Business Address

1 Circus Road

Greensboro, VT 05841

Posted: 03/10/2010 11:52:30 EST

Last Updated: 03/10/2010 16:00 EST

Trackback: http://backstagejobs.com/jobdetail.php?jobID=9145

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Productions du Dragon
la louviere, NE
Production House | Corporate / Trade Show | Concert / Event

Expires: 04/30/10

Job Dates

Open Ended Contract

Pay

Contact for Details

1. Description:
Reporting to the Head of Electrics.

2. Roles and Responsibilities:

Responsible / Accountable
• Responsible for working as a part of the lighting team to install, maintain, and operate theatre power and UPS systems, the network lighting and dimming system, computer consoles, as well as conventional, automated and projection systems and equipment in a safe and consistent manner for the City of Dreams show; the incumbent also runs Lighting Department show tracks.
• Operate ...

Contact

Aurelie Francois

Recruitment Officer

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http://www.dragone.be

(326) 423-7650

Business Address

Rue de Belle-Vue 23

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la louviere, NE 07100

Posted: 03/10/2010 05:49:54 EST

Last Updated: 03/10/2010 10:00 EST

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Examined Man Theatre
New York, NY

Expires: 04/01/10

Job Dates

March 22 to April 17, 2010

Pay

$300 flat fee

Looking for an experienced stage manager for the upcoming showcase production of SPACESHIP TO VENUS by Stephanie Fleurantin, directed by Damon Krometis. The play is being presented by Sofia Barclay and Lydia Medeiros, in association with Examined Man Theatre and The Old Vic New Voices.

Rehearsals begin March 22 towards an April 8th opening at the Cherry Lane Studio. ...

Contact

Damon Krometis

Artistic Director

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http://www.examinedman.org

(540) 908-9014

Business Address

400 Ft Washington Ave 6B

New York, NY 10033

Venue Address

Cherry Lane Studio

38 Commerce Street

New York, NY 10014

Posted: 03/09/2010 22:16:03 EST

Last Updated: 03/10/2010 02:00 EST

Trackback: http://backstagejobs.com/jobdetail.php?jobID=9143

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Home Shopping Network
St. Petersburg, FL

Expires: 04/09/10

Pay

Contact for Details

HSN Quality Assurance Department is looking for Fit Models for our corporate office in St. Petersburg. Fit models are to try-on our clothes and articulate the fit in a professional, corporate setting. This is a freelance position (9 - 15 hours per week). Training will be provided. Candidates must possess a flexible schedule, have a proportionate body shape, and meet the measurements of a size 18W or 1X.


Contact

Human Resources

http://www.hsn.com

Business Address

N/A

St. Petersburg, FL 33729

Posted: 03/09/2010 19:34:45 EST

Last Updated: 03/10/2010 00:00 EST

Trackback: http://backstagejobs.com/jobdetail.php?jobID=9142

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Home Shopping Network
St. Petersburg, FL

Expires: 04/09/10

Pay

Contact for Details

HSN Quality Assurance Department is looking for Fit Models for our corporate office in St. Petersburg. Fit models are to try-on our clothes and articulate the fit in a professional, corporate setting. This is a freelance position (9 - 15 hours per week). Training will be provided. Candidates must possess a flexible schedule, have a proportionate body shape, and meet the measurements of a size 10 (M).


Contact

Human Resources

http://www.hsn.com

Business Address

N/A

St. Petersburg, FL 33729

Posted: 03/09/2010 19:33:05 EST

Last Updated: 03/10/2010 00:00 EST

Trackback: http://backstagejobs.com/jobdetail.php?jobID=9141