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New York Stage and Film
New York, NY
LAST MINUTE

Expires: 07/21/08

Job Dates

07/07/08 - 07/21/08

Pay

Competitive

New York Stage and Film, producer of new works in residence at Vassar college, needs a scenic artist for one show. We have a project that exceeds our current staff resources. Pay is competitive, apartment style housing is included.

Contact

Amanda Haley

Production Manager

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http://www.newyorkstageandfilm.org

(212) 736-4240

Fax: (212) 736-4241

Business Address

315 West 36th

Suite 1006

New York, NY 10018

Posted: 07/05/2008 17:26:20 EST

Last Updated: 07/05/2008 21:00 EST

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First Folio Theatre
Clarendon Hills, IL

Expires: 01/05/09

Job Dates

9/8-11/9

Pay

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Lighting Designer/Master Electrician needed for fall production of The Passion of Dracula. Chicago area applicants only, please. Design lighting for the production and install - will have input on positions, since this is a new venue. There is pay.

Contact

Alison Vesely

Artistic Director

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http://www.firstfolio.org/

Business Address

146 Juliet Ct

Clarendon Hills, IL 60514

Posted: 07/05/2008 13:36:00 EST

Last Updated: 07/05/2008 17:00 EST

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First Folio Theatre
Clarendon Hills, IL

Expires: 01/05/09

Job Dates

summer through 11/9 (strike)

Pay

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TD/Carpenter to pre-fab set pieces for fall production of The Passion of Dracula and then install in performance space. Work with apprentice crew. Shop and tools available, although own shop may prove convenient. There is pay. Chicago area applicants only, please.

Contact

Alison Vesely

Artistic Director

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http://www.firstfolio.org/

Business Address

146 Juliet Ct

Clarendon Hills, IL 60514

Posted: 07/05/2008 13:29:39 EST

Last Updated: 07/05/2008 17:00 EST

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Jim Rouse Theatre for the Performing Arts
Columbia, MD
EDUCATION | Concert / Event

Expires: 01/05/09

Job Dates

year-round ongoing

Pay

$20-$22/hour, depending ATD or 2nd tech per hour

Assistant Technical Director
Jim Rouse Theatre for the Performing Arts
Wilde Lake High School


Major Skills/Responsibilities

•Work with the Theater Manager and Technical Director to provide technical support for JRT rental events
•Attend production meetings related to future events
•Supervise Technicians as required to support rental events
•Assist ...

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Betsy Fetchko

Manager

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(410) 997-1317

Fax: (410) 313-6972

Business Address

5460 Trumpeter Road

Columbia, MD 21044

Posted: 07/05/2008 13:27:02 EST

Last Updated: 07/05/2008 17:00 EST

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First Folio Theatre
Clarendon Hills, IL

Expires: 01/05/09

Job Dates

9/8-11/2

Pay

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Costumer needed for The Passion of Dracula this fall. Excellent design and construction skills are required. There is pay. Chicago area applicants only, please.

Contact

Alison Vesely

Artistic Director

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http://www.firstfolio.org/

Business Address

146 Juliet Ct

Clarendon Hills, IL 60514

Posted: 07/05/2008 13:25:00 EST

Last Updated: 07/05/2008 17:00 EST

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Turtle Shell Productions
New York, NY
LAST MINUTE | APPRENTICESHIP

Expires: 01/04/09

Pay

Flat rate

Turtle Shell Productions is looking for a lighting designer for our upcoming production of Summer Shorties ....Summar Not Short Play Festival. This could be a long term position with our company as a resident artist. The festival previews July 16th and will run till August 5th. Tech will be July 10th -14th.
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John Cooper

Artistic Director

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http://Turtleshellproductions.com

(646) 765-7670

Business Address

300 W 43rd St.

Suite # 403

New York, NY 10036

Posted: 07/04/2008 15:15:56 EST

Last Updated: 07/04/2008 19:00 EST

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Music Theatre of Wichita
Wichita, KS
LAST MINUTE

Expires: 07/17/08

Job Dates

07/17/08 - 08/10/08

Pay

$500 / week or AEA rate per week

Music Theatre of Wichita seeks an ASM for our final production of the season, Les Miserables. Responsibilities include organizing and supervising scene shifts, attending rehearsals, scheduling, assisting the PSM, etc. Equity membership and experience with large scale musicals preferred. Please send resume to David Neville, Production Manager.

Contact

David Neville

Production Manager

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Business Address

225 W. Douglas

Suite 202

Wichita, KS 67205

Posted: 07/04/2008 13:29:36 EST

Last Updated: 07/04/2008 17:00 EST

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Sinking Ship Productions
Brooklyn, NY
LAST MINUTE

Expires: 01/04/09

Job Dates

July - August

Pay

$300 stipend flat fee

Stage manager wanted for a world premiere production to be presented at the New York International Fringe Festival this August. The play consists of original adaptations of science fiction short stories by Ray Bradbury, Stanislaw Lem and others, and includes puppetry, live video sampling and live music.

The show will be performed 5 - 7 times (exact dates TBD by festival organizers) during the course of the festival, which runs from August 8 - 24th. ...

Contact

Joshua Luxenberg

Producer

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http://www.softrains-theplay.com

Business Address

582 St. Marks Ave

Apt. 4

Brooklyn, NY 11216

Venue Address

FringeNYC

Posted: 07/04/2008 12:25:57 EST

Last Updated: 07/04/2008 17:00 EST

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Solano College Theatre
Faifield, CA
EDUCATION

Expires: 08/31/08

Job Dates

Full-time, 12-month contract

Pay

Contact for Details

Solano College Theatre has an immediate opening for an experienced cutter/draper. Degree in technical theatre or costume design preferred, but not required.

Duties include: build, fit and alter costumes for an eight-show season. Candidates will be able to accurately determine time, materials, yardage and notions needed per build. Costume construction including: patterning, drafting, cutting and draping, sewing and finish work. ...

Contact

Chris Guptill

Managing Director

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http://www.solanocollegetheatre.org

(707) 864-7199

Fax: (707) 864-7299

Business Address

4000 Suisun Valley Rd.

Faifield, CA 94534

Posted: 07/03/2008 18:59:30 EST

Last Updated: 07/03/2008 23:00 EST

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The Next Theatre Company
Evanston, IL

Expires: 08/01/08

Job Dates

10/7/08 to 5/24/09

Pay

CAT Tier 2, per show contract, NOT full-time, per week

The Next Theatre is now accepting applications for highly motivated, organized individuals for an opening as resident Production Stage Manager for the last three shows of our 08/09 Season, including WELL by Lisa Kron and directed by Damon Kieley (PSM starts 10/7/08 and the show closes on 12/14/08); WAR WITH THE NEWTS by Justin D.M. ...

Contact

Jim Davis

Production Manager

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http://www.nexttheatre.org

(847) 475-1875

Fax: (847) 475-6767

Business Address

927 Noyes Street

Suite 108

Evanston, IL 60201

Venue Address

Next Theatre Company @ The Noyes Cultural Arts Center

Posted: 07/03/2008 16:26:00 EST

Last Updated: 07/04/2008 00:45 EST

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Norcostco, Inc.
Fairfield, NJ
Production House

Expires: 01/03/09

Job Dates

Perm. F/T

Pay

Commensurate with exp. biweekly

Entry level position for someone with a theatrical background, who enjoys working with people and is detail oriented. Responsibilities will include working with Costume Designers to supply them the costumes they need. Good phone and people skills along wirh a knowledge of theatre history and period dress will assit you in this goal while maintaining the highest level of customer service. ...

Contact

Steven Schweer

Branch Manager

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http://www.norcostco.com

(973) 575-3503

Fax: (973) 575-2563

Business Address

333A Route 46 West

Fairfield, NJ 07004

Posted: 07/03/2008 16:12:00 EST

Last Updated: 07/03/2008 21:00 EST

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Illinois Wesleyan University School of Theatre Arts
Bloomington, IL
EDUCATION

Expires: 09/30/08

Job Dates

11/07/08 - 11/18/08

Pay

based on qualifications flat fee

On-campus residency November 7-18 is required. Minimum of 7 additional negotiated on-campus work days also required. Some negotiable on-campus meetings, some travel reimbursement, lodging provided and on-campus food allowance. MFA and union membership preferred. The successful applicant should submit representative photos of design and craft work or web address where work can be viewed. ...

Contact

Curtis Trout

Director - School of Theatre Arts

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(309) 556-3315

Fax: (309) 556-3558

Business Address

McPherson Theatre

2 Ames Plaza East

Bloomington, IL 61701

Posted: 07/03/2008 15:25:57 EST

Last Updated: 07/03/2008 19:00 EST

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Illinois Wesleyan University School of Theatre Arts
Bloomington, IL
EDUCATION

Expires: 08/27/09

Job Dates

8/25/08 - 12/12/08 - two class meetings per week

Pay

based on qualifications per month

Classes begin 8/25 and end 12/5 with finals week occurring 12/9-12/08. Course meets every Tuesday and Thursday from 9:25-10:40. Course description: Study of lighting design principles and techniques for the theatre. Through multiple projects, students will undertake script analysis, visual research, concept design development and application of studio production techniques to create lighting designs. ...

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Curtis Trout

Director - School of Theatre Arts

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(309) 556-3315

Fax: (309) 556-3558

Business Address

McPherson Theatre

2 Ames Plaza East

Bloomington, IL 61701

Posted: 07/03/2008 15:08:44 EST

Last Updated: 07/03/2008 19:00 EST

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Illinois Wesleyan University School of Theatre Arts
Bloomington, IL
EDUCATION

Expires: 11/08/08

Pay

basd on qualifications flat fee

Performance dates - 11/18-23/08. Drawings due - 10/17/08. Negotiable on-campus meetings, some travel reimbursement, lodging provided and on-campus food allowance. MFA and union membership preferred. The successful applicant should submit representative photos of design and craft work or web address where work can be viewed. Contact Curtis C. Trout, Director of the School of Theatre Arts, Illinois Wesleyan University, Bloomington, IL 309-556-3315, or ctrout@iwu.edu. ...

Contact

Curtis Trout

Director - School of Theatre Arts

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(309) 556-3315

Fax: (309) 556-3558

Business Address

McPherson Theatre

2 Ames Plaza East

Bloomington, IL 61701

Posted: 07/03/2008 14:18:18 EST

Last Updated: 07/03/2008 19:00 EST

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Freelance Audio
Astoria, NY
LAST MINUTE

Expires: 01/03/09

Job Dates

4 weeks

Pay

$100 flat fee

Looking for a sound board operator for a new play opening this month. Operation consists of CD playback and a small amount of wired mic mixing.

Contact

Megan Henninger

Designer

Business Address

3427 41st St. Apt 2R

Astoria, NY 11101

Posted: 07/03/2008 12:49:54 EST

Last Updated: 07/03/2008 17:00 EST

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Live Production Institute
Las Vegas, NV
EDUCATION

Expires: 08/01/08

Job Dates

Permanent

Pay

TBD Based upon qualifications biweekly

Reports To: Vice President of Academics

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: You will prepare and follow a curriculum which will include classroom instruction, hands-on lab instruction, and weekly written and physical testing of the students.

Education and/or Experience: At least 5 years experience in the live production entertainment industry. ...

Contact

Linda Moore

Office Manager

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http://www.lpivegas.com

Business Address

2400 North Tenaya Way

Las Vegas, NV 89128

Posted: 07/03/2008 12:09:20 EST

Last Updated: 07/03/2008 17:00 EST

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Live Production Institute
Las Vegas, NV
EDUCATION

Expires: 08/01/08

Job Dates

Permanent

Pay

TBD Based upon qualifications biweekly

Reports To: Vice President of Academics

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: You will prepare and follow a curriculum which will include classroom instruction, hands-on lab instruction, and weekly written and physical testing of the students.

Education and/or Experience: At least 5 years experience in the professional field of Computers, Hardware, Software, and Computer Networks. ...

Contact

Linda Moore

Office Manager

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http://www.lpivegas.com

Business Address

2400 North Tenaya Way

Las Vegas, NV 89128

Posted: 07/03/2008 11:58:00 EST

Last Updated: 07/03/2008 15:00 EST

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Project Educational Theatre Inc.
Kenner, LA
TOUR

Expires: 12/20/08

Pay

$650.00 per week

Project: Educational Theatre Inc. is seeking a Production Coordinator for a five month tour through TX, LA, MS, AL, GA, TN, KY this is a wonderful opportunity to work in a professional environment and gain touring experience. Duties include driving company van, seating and dismissing audience after each performance. Maintain quality of show, helping with the load in and load out. ...

Contact

William Crumb Sr.

President

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(504) 464-0079

Business Address

129 Chateau Latour Drive

Kenner, LA 700652022

Posted: 07/03/2008 11:49:51 EST

Last Updated: 07/03/2008 15:00 EST

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Live Production Institute
Las Vegas, NV
EDUCATION

Expires: 08/01/08

Job Dates

Permanent

Pay

TBD Based upon qualifications biweekly

Reports To: Vice President of Academics
Essential Duties and Responsibilities: You will prepare and follow a curriculum which will include classroom instruction, hands-on lab instruction, and weekly written and physical testing of the students.

Education and/or Experience: At least 5 years experience in the professional field of electricity and electronics. ...

Contact

Linda Moore

Office Manager

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http://www.lpivegas.com

Business Address

2400 North Tenaya Way

Las Vegas, NV 89128

Posted: 07/03/2008 11:38:23 EST

Last Updated: 07/03/2008 15:00 EST

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Project Educational Theatre Inc.
Kenner, LA
TOUR

Expires: 12/20/08

Pay

$675.00 per week per week

Project: Educational theatre Inc. is seeking a mature individual to train for the position of Technical director individual should have basic knowledge of lighting and sound equipment. We will train individual to operate top line equipment such as Leprecon, Mopheus Mackie, Sennheiser train to do tie in and drive 24 foot truck. ...

Contact

William Crumb Sr.

President

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(504) 464-0079

Business Address

129 Chateau Latour Drive

Kenner, LA 700652022

Posted: 07/03/2008 11:27:38 EST

Last Updated: 07/03/2008 15:00 EST

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