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Performing Arts Manager
Ray and Joan Kroc Community Center
(Posted 05/02/2008 )

The Kroc Center School of Performing Arts seeks a highly organized, self-motivated individual to serve as Producing Artistic Director for Kroc Kids, the Joan B. Kroc Junior Theatre Company, and to manage the School of the Arts. Candidates must have excellent communication and multi-tasking skills, as well as previous experience in arts administration and/or children’s theatre.  This position reports to the Program Director.

Specific responsibilities include:  * producing two mainstage musical productions per year * running three summer drama camp programs * managing ongoing theatre, dance and music classes * producing four annual recitals * hiring and managing instructors and production staff * communicating with parents  Qualifications and skills required:  1) Bachelor’s degree, preferably in theatre, 2) previous experience working with children, 3) previous experience in musical theatre production.  Salary will be commensurate with experience.  This is a full time position with full benefits.  Please submit resume and cover letter to brenda.dodge@usw.salvationarmy.org.

Sketch Comedy / Improv Teacher
The Comedy Store
(Posted 04/25/2008 )

Sketch Comedy / Improv Teacher needed on Sundays from 12:30- 2:30PM. Class runs 7 weeks (Showcase Performance on the 7th week) Forming a troupe..strong comedy background is a must.
Next class begins May 18th.

Location: The Comedy Store
916 Pearl St.
La Jolla, CA  (858) 454-9176

For more information contact Sandi C. Shore at: sandi@sandishore.com

Part-time Advertising Sales Person
DramaBiz
(Posted 04/25/2008 )

Part-time advertising sales person needed for DramaBiz, a national magazine targeting theatre management.  Position is responsible for cultivating a list of provided clients in pre-assigned territory to build relationships and sell display advertising.  Develop understanding of client’s marketing strategies to recommend how they can build awareness of their products and services with DramaBiz Magazine readers.  Set own hours and work from home.  Should possess good phone presence and be self-motivated.  Must have own computer with Internet connection.  Should be able to conduct own Internet research of prospects as well as be able to manage contacts in a database.  Experience in theatre is a must with a base understanding of the technical aspects of theatre. Base + commission.  Phone provided.
 
Please email resume to julie@dramabiz.com attn: Julie Peterson, publisher

Seasonal Associate Producer
Mo`olelo Performing Arts Company
(Posted 04/12/2008 )

Mo`olelo Performing Arts Company, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit theater corporation, is searching for a Seasonal Associate Producer for our upcoming production of Night Sky written by Susan Yankowitz and Directed by Siobhan Sullivan.
 
This is a seasonal, full-time, project-related position running from July 1, 2008 – September 30, 2008, unless earlier terminated. This is an “at-will” employment position.  Pay is $2,500 per month. The Associate Producer will report to the Artistic Director of Mo`olelo, and will be responsible for all Front-of-House production duties including, but not limited to:
 
Patron Services
• Front of House Management & Customer Service
- Staffing each performance, from two-hours prior to curtain set up to end of performance clean up
- Coordinating and training volunteers and ushers for each performance
- Front of house signage, concessions, playbill inserts, etc
- Handling Reserved and Late Seating at each performance
- Interfacing with audience
- Collecting audience response cards
• Box Office Management
- Phones
- Single ticket reservations
- Group Sales
- Goldstar
- Media and VIP reservations
- Company and Industry comps
- Booking school performances and pre- and post-show workshops
- Staffing box office at each performance-? Preparing Box Office Reports
• Special Events
- Working with volunteers to organize and execute Opening Night Party
- Coordinating front-of-house duties for Sneak Peek
- Coordinating Client Appreciation receptions
- Coordinating Post-Show Speakers in cooperation with Artistic Director
- Coordinating rehearsal room visits for VIPs
• Pre-Show speech if necessary
 
Production/Admin
• Maintaining master production calendar and interfacing with Artistic Team, Board, Media, VIPs and other stakeholders
• Coordinating playwright's travel and accommodations
• Updating patron database as needed
• Assisting Artistic Director with contracts and paperwork as needed
• Prepare rehearsal room in cooperation with Stage Manager
• Prepare Company Welcome Packets in cooperation with Stage Manager and Artistic Director
• Prepare Project Report in cooperation with Artistic Director
• Assist Artistic Director with grant reports and sponsor thank yous
• Staff load-out and strike as needed
• Manage high school intern's duties as needed
 
Marketing, Sales & Outreach
• Organize and execute mailer stuffing
• Online postings and calendar announcements
• Assist Artistic Director with press releases as needed
• Stuff VIP and Media invitations and reservations
• Maintain Media & VIPS lists
• Assist Artistic Director with the assembling of press kits
• Media pitches as needed
• Interface with National Aphasia Association, San Diego Brain Injury Foundation and other partner organizations
• Make appearances to promote the production and ticket sales
• Selling tickets to individuals and groups
• Distributing postcards, flyers and posters
• Assisting Artistic Director with the maintenance of the production Blog
 
Required Qualifications and Skills
The successful candidate will be results-oriented and highly organized with exceptional customer service, communication, presentation, and leadership skills. Initiative, teamwork, and the ability to handle multiple tasks are requirements of this position as is a demonstrated track record of event coordination and sales. Must be able to execute planned Mo`olelo activities, obligations and meetings while also creating and developing new opportunities for the company.  Must be able to work cooperatively with the public, management and production participants.
 
About Mo`olelo Performing Arts Company
Mo`olelo Performing Arts Company is a community-focused, socially-conscious, professional theater company. Our mission is to create new theatrical works based on research within various communities, produce lesser-known works by master and contemporary playwrights, and educate youth in all areas of theater. Our overall goal is to broaden the scope of San Diego's cultural environment by producing theater and education programs that are inclusive and provide greater representation of diverse voices, communities, and issues on stage and offer fresh and dynamic educational opportunities for our youth. Since our founding in 2004, Mo`olelo's operations have been labor-friendly, paying Equity wages and health insurance to local actors. And in 2007, as a natural extension of our socially-conscious operations, Mo`olelo researched and published GREEN Theater Categories & Sustainable Guidelines (http://www.moolelo.net/mission/green.html), a first step in identifying, implementing and exporting best practices for creating theater that does not sacrifice the environment and long-term health of our communities. "Mo`olelo" is the Hawaiian word for "story," and reflects our vision to tell powerful stories as diverse as the Islands of Hawaii.
 
Interested candidates should submit cover letter and resume by May 1, 2008 to:
 
Mo`olelo Performing Arts Company
Attn: Associate Producer
PO Box 710564
San Diego, CA 92171-0564
 
Email:   jobs@moolelo.net
Phone:  619-342-7395
Fax:      619-342-7395

 
Company website: www.moolelo.net
Company blog: http://mooleloblog.wordpress.com/

Scenic designer, Stage manager & Board Ops
Compass Theatre
(Posted 04/12/2008 )

Compass Theatre is kicking off it's inaugural production with the modern classic, Richard Greenberg's "Three Days of Rain," directed by Rosina Reynolds. We are currently looking for a
scenic designer, stage manager, as well as board ops. This production runs from May 23-June 9.

For the stage manager position rehearsals run April 21, Monday - Friday from 3:30-6:30, with one
day on the weekend. Times to be determined. There is pay.

To be considered for one of these positions please e- mail a resume to Artistic Director, Matt Thompson at Matt@CompassTheatre.com.

www.CompassTheatre.com

Equity Stage Manager
Cygnet Theatre
(Posted 03/28/2008 )

Cygnet Theatre is currently seekng an Equity Stage Manager for the final two weeks of "A Little Night Music", the weeks of April 28 and May 5, at the Old Town Theatre.  Please contact production manager Ross Barrientos at 619-698-5855 x111 or at ross@cygnettheatre.com.  

ASM/Board Op
Inukshuk Production Co.
(Posted 03/28/2008 )

ASM/Board Op needed for Inukshuk Production Co.'s TERRA NOVA.  Employment dates are: April 11-May11 at 6th@Penn. Theatre in Hillcrest.  There is pay.  Contact: Stage Manager
Ryan Ford at ryanmford@gmail.com.  

Stage Manager and Run Crew
Sledgehammer Theatre
(Posted 03/21/2008 )

Sledgehammer Theatre in Urgent Need of a Stage Manager and Run Crew
 
Due to unforeseen circumstances, Sledgehammer Theatre is in urgent need of both a stage manager and run crew member for our fast approaching production of "Miss Julie" directed by Josh Chambers.  Techs this weekend, dress rehearsals and previews next week, and opens on March 29.  Thu-Sun shows until strike on April 27.  Both positions start immediately.  Run crew stipend $300. Stage Manager stipend $500.  For immediate consideration, contact Michelle Cruz, production manager, at 619-259-7252 or email cruzgriffin@sbcglobal.net

Box Office Representative (Part-Time)
Cygnet Theatre
(Posted 03/15/2008 )

Cygnet Theatre is seeking outgoing and enthusiastic people with good organizational skills for a part-time position as a Box Office Representative. Person would be responsible for assisting patrons with ticket and subscription sales and providing customer service and information via telephone, email, and in person. 1-2 years Box Office or other sales experience preferred. This position requires excellent customer service skills and a good understanding of basic computer skills. 20-25 hrs available per week. Some evening and weekend shifts required.

Please send resume and cover letter to Josh@CygnetTheatre.com.

Master Carpenter/ Technical Director
Sledgehammer Theatre
(Posted 03/07/2008 )

Sledgehammer Theatre is looking for a Master Carpenter/ Technical Director to build our upcoming set for “Miss Julie.”  Candidates must have access to own equipment and work space.  Load in is on March 17, into the 10th Avenue Theatre.  The production opens March 29th and strikes April 25th.  The set consists of a floor and columns, with no moving scenery. 
 
Please send resumes, and inquiries to  Michelle Cruz, Production Manager, at cruzgriffin@sbcglobal.net

Drama and/or Music Instructors
North Coast Repertory Theater
The Theatre School
(Posted 03/07/2008 )

The Theatre School @ North Coast Repertory Theatre is seeking a drama and or music instructors to work in the 2008 Summer Drama Fun Camp held in Encinitas area. Candidates should have a background in teaching drama to ages 8 to 18. Program would begin July 14 and run through August 1, Monday through Friday from 9:30am to 3:30pm. Instructor will be part of a dedicated team of teaching artists in the Fifth Annual Drama Fun Camp.  There is a possibility of further opportunities after the summer.  Visit our website: http://www.northcoastrep.org/ and click on Theatre School and then camp.

Teaching Artist
North Coast Repertory Theater
The Theatre School
(Posted 03/07/2008 )

North Coast Repertory Theatre's Theatre School seeks a teaching artist for Saturday Drama Classes for children age 8–18. Classes would begin in early April and run from 9:30am to 5 pm. For more information visit our website at www.northcoastrep.org and click on Theatre School and then on classes.  The classes to be taught will be the Creative Drama, Acting for the Stage, Elements and Advanced Acting. Please visit the website for class descriptions. Please contact Joe Powers at joe1@northcoastrep.org , 858-481-2155 x16.

Director
American Rose Theatre
(Posted 03/07/2008 )

American Rose Theatre is seeking a director for THE MUSIC MAN, which will be performed in a large outdoor venue this summer. Auditions are scheduled for May 4th. Rehearsals begin in May. Production dates are July 18 - August 2, 2008. There is pay.  Experience and references are required.  New University graduates considered. Must work well with all ages and have community contacts. Please contact: Diane Dunaway:  artauditions@aol.com or 858-484-8575.

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Volunteer Opportunities

When inquiring about any of the opportunities below, please say you saw their notice at ActorsAlliance.Com!

The Actors Alliance depends on volunteers for all kinds of tasks. In addition to the networking opportunities volunteering provides, we offer a discount on membership to those who complete 25 volunteer hours in a year. This discount good only when volunteering for the Actors Alliance and not other organizations.

Actor(s) Wanted
Legacy Productions
(Posted 03/20/2008 )

Have you performed a scene or monologue that dealt with domestic violence or sexual abuse? If so, perhaps you can be involved in an opening ceremony for an International Conference to End Violence. Audience of approximately 1000 at Town and Country in San Diego, in September.  Call if interested. Jim Ellis - Legacy Productions - 858-518-5826.