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Stonehill College Theatre Department
N. Easton, MA
EDUCATION

Expires: 05/20/10

Job Dates

3/24/10-4/21/10

Pay

Competitive per week

Stonehill College is seeking experienced THEATRICAL COSTUME FIRST HAND/ STITCHER to work on our Spring Main Stage production, with our Costume Shop Manager/Head Draper and other professionals, as well as providing some guidance to students. Previous theatrical costume experience in stitching preferred. We utilize home and industrial machines. Background in crafts work a plus.


Contact

Joan Halpert

Costume Designer

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http://www.stonehill.edu/fine_arts/theatre/

(508) 565-1055

Business Address

320 Washington St.

N. Easton, MA 02357

Posted: 11/20/2009 16:20:00 EST

Last Updated: 11/20/2009 17:31 EST

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Lookingglass Theatre Company
Chicago, IL
INTERNSHIP

Expires: 02/01/10

Job Dates

mid-February-mid-May, 2010

Pay

Contact for Details

Multi-Media Internship

The Multi-Media Intern will work under the supervision of the resident Master Electrician, Sound Engineer and Assistant Sound Designer to realize the multi-media aspects of our Spring 2010 production of ‘Trust’. Candidates with a basic background in multi-media, electrics, sound design or sound engineering are preferred. Responsibilities will include assisting with load-in, hang and focus, tech notes, maintenance of equipment during the run of the productions, and strike. ...

Contact

Liz Federico

Business Office Coordinator

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http://www.lookingglasstheatre.org/

(773) 477-9257

Business Address

875 N Michigan Ave

Suite 2200

Chicago, IL 60611

Posted: 11/20/2009 15:29:47 EST

Last Updated: 11/20/2009 16:36 EST

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Harvey Johnson
Bronx, NY
LAST MINUTE

Expires: 05/20/10

Job Dates

November thru mid-February 2010

Pay

no/lo/deferred Contact for Details

SEEKING STAGE MANAGER ASAP - Where Eagles Dare Play Festival. Where Eagles Dare is a venue that is located at 347 West 36th Street, a small black box space with approximately 60 seats. Production Stage Manager is responsible for: attending all rehearsals; coordinating with the director the rehearsal schedule; providing and maintaining cast list, script changes, blocking, production meeting notes, etc; possible construction/storage of props; collecting program information; any other administrative duties deemed necessary by the director and/or playwright.


Contact

Harvey Johnson

Playwright/Producer

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(917) 507-7006

Business Address

530 Coster St

Apt 1

Bronx, NY 10474

Posted: 11/20/2009 12:17:48 EST

Last Updated: 11/20/2009 16:00 EST

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Barter Theatre
Abingdon, VA

Expires: 02/20/10

Job Dates

01/2010- 12/2010

Pay

Competitive per week

Barter Player’s Stage Manager

Barter Theatre (founded 1933) – a full-time, year-round AEA LORT resident repertory company located in the mountains of Southwestern Virginia, is seeking a Stage Manager for Barter Players for a year round contract. Barter is the State Theatre of Virginia and is committed to excellence and growth.


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: 11/20/2009 10:50:21 EST

Last Updated: 11/20/2009 14:00 EST

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Sara Walsh Design
Brooklyn, NY

Expires: 01/30/10

Job Dates

Ongoing

Pay

$13 - $18 depending on expereince per hour

I'm looking for an scenic assistant to work in my in-home studio who can also help with care for my 3 month old daughter. Because she spends so much time sleeping and eating, the hope is that at least one of the two of us can always be working. ;)


Contact

Sara Walsh

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http://www.saracwalsh.com

Business Address

210 21st st #2L

Brooklyn, NY 11232

Posted: 11/20/2009 10:17:00 EST

Last Updated: 11/20/2009 15:33 EST

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Sunset Playhouse Inc.
Elm Grove, WI
Concert / Event

Expires: 05/20/10

Pay

Varies depending on event flat fee

Sunset Playhouse Inc seeks two to three motivated and independent workers to take charge of various outside rental events. You would be in charge of these events and working independent of Sunset Playhouse staff or volunteers. Typical duties to include:

Opening and closing of building.
Set up and/ or tear down of stage in Studio (pre-legged 4 X 8 platforms
Set ...

Contact

J. Michael Desper

Resident Scenic Designer/ Technical Director

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http://www.sunsetplayhouse.com

(262) 782-4431

Fax: (262) 782-3150

Business Address

800 Elm Grove Rd.

P.O. Box 2

Elm Grove, WI 53122

Posted: 11/20/2009 03:18:14 EST

Last Updated: 11/20/2009 08:01 EST

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Allenberry Playhouse
Boiling Springs, PA
INTERNSHIP

Expires: 02/19/10

Job Dates

February 2010 - November 2010

Pay

Stipend bimonthly

ALLENBERRY PLAYHOUSE is now accepting applications for interns who will participate in all areas of the theatre’s operation: specializing in one area as an administrative assistant which will provide hands-on experience in marketing, business/company management and PR. This is an extremely comprehensive program requiring commitment, energy, and stamina. The days promise to be long, but the rewards can be great. ...

Contact

Briggan O'Bryan

Artistic Director

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http://www.allenberry.com

(717) 960-5273

Business Address

1559 Boiling Springs Rd.

Boiling Springs, PA 17007

Posted: 11/20/2009 00:00:00 EST

Last Updated: 11/20/2009 13:46 EST

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Watson Arts Inc.
New York, NY

Expires: 12/15/09

Job Dates

through February 2010

Pay

Upon Request Contact for Details

Stage Manager Needed

A new production of the play Dog and Wolf, by Catherine Filloux, is in need of a stage manager. We will be going up in February 2010 at the 59E59 Theatres as a Non-AEA Showcase. For more details about the play, please visit www.catherinefilloux.com


Contact

Amy Kesler

Production Assistant

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Business Address

74 E 4th St

New York, NY 10002

Venue Address

59E59

59 East 59th street

New York, NY 00000

Posted: 11/19/2009 20:30:06 EST

Last Updated: 11/20/2009 00:00 EST

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Village Players Theater of Oak Park
Oak Park, IL
LAST MINUTE

Expires: 11/26/09

Job Dates

11/19/09 - 12/20/09

Pay

$160.00 flat fee

I am in need of an ASM for an upcoming prodution. It is rather last minute so let me know ASAP if you are interested and available.

The show is called "Chad Morton's TV Christmas Miracle" It is a musical set on the set of a TV Variety show in the late 60's.
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Contact

Rick Julien

Production Manager

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http://www.village-players.org/

(708) 524-1892

Business Address

101 W Madison St

Oak Park, IL 60302

Posted: 11/19/2009 18:56:00 EST

Last Updated: 11/19/2009 22:00 EST

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Puppet Showplace Theatre
Brookline, MA

Expires: 05/19/12

Job Dates

permanent

Pay

14,000-15,000 annually

The Puppet Showplace Theatre seeks a creative arts administrator to oversee its artistic and educational programming as the part-time Artistic Director.

The Artistic Director (AD) conceives and implements the artistic vision of the Puppet Showplace Theatre (PST). Because PST is New England’s only year-round non-profit organization devoted to puppetry, the AD must ensure that the highest quality of puppetry is presented to the community. ...

Contact

Kris Higgins

Executive Director

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http://www.puppetshowplace.org

(617) 731-6400

Business Address

32 Station Street

Brookline, MA 02445

Venue Address

Puppet Showplace Theatre

32 Station St.

Brookline, MA 02445

Posted: 11/19/2009 16:44:50 EST

Last Updated: 11/19/2009 20:00 EST

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First Folio Theatre
Clarendon Hills, IL
LAST MINUTE

Expires: 11/26/09

Pay

$75/week per week

First Folio is seeking an experienced non-AEA ASM for their winter production of Jeeves in Bloom.

Dates are as follows:
First Read-1/5
Reh. 1/11
Prev. 1/27
Opening 1/30
Matinee 2/9
Closing 2/28

EMC points available.

Contact

Alison Vesely

Artistic Director

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http://www.firstfolio.org/

Business Address

146 Juliet Ct

Clarendon Hills, IL 60514

Posted: 11/19/2009 14:52:31 EST

Last Updated: 11/19/2009 18:00 EST

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PCPA Theaterfest
Santa Maria, CA
EDUCATION

Expires: 12/04/09

Job Dates

Various Summer 2010

Pay

Various per show

PCPA Theaterfest seeks a Sound Designer to round out its Summer 2010 design team. Come spend your summer on California’s beautiful Central Coast, designing indoors and outdoors! Qualified candidates will have 3-5 years of professional theatrical sound design experience. Submit cover letter and resume to Jeff Allen at productionmanager@pcpa.org. No phone calls, please. ...

Contact

Jeff Allen

Production Manager

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http://www.pcpa.org/

(805) 928-7731

Fax: (805) 928-7506

Business Address

800 South College Drive

Santa Maria, CA 93454

Posted: 11/19/2009 13:35:00 EST

Last Updated: 11/19/2009 19:42 EST

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Intelligent Lighting Creations
Arlington Heights, IL
Production House | Corporate / Trade Show | Concert / Event

Expires: 01/31/10

Job Dates

Permanent Employment

Pay

Based on experience biweekly

Intelligent Lighting Creations (ILC), the Midwest’s leading lighting rental and production company, seeks a Production Services Manager to further develop the systems and personnel of the Production Department which guarantee complete customer satisfaction throughout the entire production process.

ILC’s Production Department specializes in providing excellent customer service including pre-production design, planning, execution, and post-production follow up for a wide variety of lighting systems. ...

Contact

Bob Moisan

Vp Sales + Marketing

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http://www.intelligentlighting.com

(847) 933-9792

Fax: (847) 933-9794

Business Address

2461 East Oakton Street

Arlington Heights, IL 60005

Posted: 11/19/2009 00:00:00 EST

Last Updated: 11/19/2009 13:16 EST

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Allenberry Playhouse
Boiling Springs, PA

Expires: 02/15/10

Job Dates

February 2010 - December 2010

Pay

DOE biweekly

Allenberry Playhouse in beautiful Boiling Springs, PA, is looking for a Resident Scenic Designer/TD in this fast-paced, year round company. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's in Theatre with a fair amount of professional theatre experience under their belt. Available February until December in 2010, with the possibility of continuing in current position. ...

Contact

Briggan O'Bryan

Artistic Director

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http://www.allenberry.com

(717) 960-5273

Business Address

1559 Boiling Springs Rd.

Boiling Springs, PA 17007

Posted: 11/19/2009 00:00:00 EST

Last Updated: 11/19/2009 15:29 EST

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Allenberry Playhouse
Boiling Springs, PA

Expires: 03/30/10

Job Dates

February 2010 - December 2010

Pay

DOE bi weekly Contact for Details

Allenberry Playhouse located just three (3) hours from NYC in Central PA, is accepting resumes for the 2010 season. We are looking for Carpenters, Technicians (carpentry/lights, sound/general), Scenic Charge and Artists, Assistant L. D./ M. E., Props Assistant/ Artisan, and general technical interns. Jobs begin February, March, April or May, ending as late as December. ...

Contact

Briggan O'Bryan

Artistic Director

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http://www.allenberry.com

(717) 960-5273

Business Address

1559 Boiling Springs Rd.

Boiling Springs, PA 17007

Posted: 11/19/2009 00:00:00 EST

Last Updated: 11/19/2009 15:07 EST

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Palm Springs Follies
Palm Springs, CA

Expires: 05/18/10

Pay

Contact for Details

Palm Springs Follies, a for-profit musical in 19th season, requires Audio Engineer. State-of-the-art audio, light gear. Theatre experience mixing live vocals to prerecorded music is required. Proficient in PC, MAC-based digital audio; Digital Performer or Pro Tools, Yamaha M7CL, 01V96VCM, SFX, FX units, and MIDI,. Clear-com, show building, video editing experience preferred. ...

Contact

Tina Theophilos

Hr Assistant

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http://www.psfollies.com

(760) 778-7654

Fax: (760) 322-3196

Business Address

125 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way

Suite 209

Palm Springs, CA 92262

Posted: 11/18/2009 19:36:57 EST

Last Updated: 11/19/2009 00:00 EST

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Palm Springs Follies
Palm Springs, CA

Expires: 05/18/10

Pay

Contact for Details

Performs administrative duties for Producer/Director of a long running highly successful Musical Production in Southern Ca. Work responsibilities include preparing reports and requires strong computer (Mac experience with Excel, Word) and internet research skills, excellent interpersonal skills, project coordination, and the ability to work well with all levels of internal management and staff, as well as outside agents and vendors. ...

Contact

Tina Theophilos

Hr Assistant

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http://www.psfollies.com

(760) 778-7654

Fax: (760) 322-3196

Business Address

125 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way

Suite 209

Palm Springs, CA 92262

Posted: 11/18/2009 19:35:27 EST

Last Updated: 11/19/2009 00:00 EST

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Des Moines Metro Opera
Indianola, IA

Expires: 01/29/10

Job Dates

05/24/10 - 07/19/10

Pay

Based on Experience

Des Moines Metro Opera is currently accepting applications for the position of Production Stage Manager. Applicant must be a patient, driven individual with great organization and communication skills. Duties of the Production Stage Manager include: run all Mainstage rehearsals and read-throughs, call all Mainstage performances, work with the Technical Director to supervise the run crew during onstage rehearsals and performances, and produce regular rehearsal and production meeting reports. ...

Contact

Christopher Brusberg

Production Director

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http://www.desmoinesmetroopera.org/

Business Address

106 West Boston Ave

Indianola, IA 50125

Posted: 11/18/2009 17:14:00 EST

Last Updated: 11/18/2009 22:00 EST

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Surflight Theatre
Beach Haven, NJ
LAST MINUTE

Expires: 11/24/09

Job Dates

12/02/09 - 12/20/09

Pay

Contact for Details

Surflight Theatre, located 2 hours south of NYC is seeking a second keyboard player for the upcoming production of Ebenezer, A Musical Christmas Carol starring John Davidson, Jeremy Randall, Musical Director. Opens 12/4/09 Closes 12/20/09. To play keyboards, assist in programming keyboard, etc. Please submit cover letter, resume to Gail Anderson, Production Manager, gail@surflight.org. ...

Contact

Gail Steiner

Production Manager

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http://www.surflight.org

Fax: (609) 492-4469

Business Address

Box 1155

Beach Haven, NJ 08008

Posted: 11/18/2009 15:44:52 EST

Last Updated: 11/18/2009 20:00 EST

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Ohlone College
Fremont, CA

Expires: 12/01/09

Pay

$1,471.00 - $1,867.50/Month per month

Theatre Operations Assistant

Job Reference #10-06

12 Month, 50% Classified Position

Salary Range 25:
$1,471.00 - $1,867.50/Month (Starting Salary: $1,471.00 - $1,616.50/Month)

Current Work Schedule:
11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. or 3:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. (Semi-flexible)

Theatre Operations Assistant performs a wide range of support duties such as, ticket sales, clerical, schedule coordination, and customer service. ...

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Human Resources

Human Resources

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http://www.ohlonejobs.com

Fax: (510) 659-6025

Business Address

43600 Mission Boulevard

Fremont, CA 94539

Posted: 11/18/2009 13:54:28 EST

Last Updated: 11/18/2009 18:00 EST

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