Hope Summer Rep Local Auditions and Tech Interviews

Hope Summer Repertory Theatre will be holding local technical interviews and additional auditions on Sunday, February 17 in the DeWitt Cultural Center Main Theatre.

Technical interviews will be from 3-5pm in 10 minute intervals.  Please prepare a cover letter, resume, and portfolio (if applicable) and bring these along to your interview.

Auditions will be from 5:30-9pm.  Please prepare two contrasting monologues (preferably one classical).  If you sing, please prepare and bring along 16 bars of sheet music for our accompanist.

For more information, click here to download Audition – Application Information.

You can sign up for a slot by calling Reagan Chesnut at (616) 395-7600 or emailing chesnut@hope.edu.

 

Employment Opportunity: Instructor to Teach Acting and Dance for Musical Theatre Needed

 

 

Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp needs your help!  Summer sessions are fast approaching and the theatre department is still looking for an instructor to teach acting and dance for Musical Theatre.  The dates are June 26 – July 8 and the campers will be in high school.

From the Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp website:

Faculty Positions

Founded in 1966, Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp is a summer community of the fine arts serving over 5,200 elementary, junior high, and high school students each season through its varied programs. Blue Lake annually employs over 500 faculty and staff, who work together to provide a diverse and enriching learning experience for campers. Although Blue Lake is a fine arts training center, it strives to maintain a “camp” atmosphere in as many ways as possible through the environment, facilities, and camper activities.;

More information on applying for this position can be found on the Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp website.

Job Opportunity

JOB DESCRIPTION: ENTERTAINER WANTED

Seeking a male candidate to fill a full-time position. Requirements include:

• Must be good with children. Experience with children’s theater beneficial.
• Improv experience necessary. Clowning, magic background helpful.
• Extremely energetic and must be able to model a healthy, active lifestyle.
• Specialty skills a plus; examples include: tennis, cycling, basketball, rollerblading, kid-friendly activities, etc
• Willingness to relocate within Michigan.

Salary range: $40,000 – $60,000 plus vehicle and benefits.

E-mail or snail mail professional resume, recent 5-by-7 (minimum size) headshot and a three- to five-minute video of your performance work received by June 1, 2012 to:

SeyferthPR
40 Monroe Center, Ste. 202
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
tom@seyferthpr.com

NOTE: Materials will not be returned.

Technical Director and Production Manager Positions Available

Howmet Playhouse in Whitehall Michigan has positions open for a Technical Director and a Production Manager.  These positions are for the months of July and August and are paid with housing available.  The application deadline for these positions is April 1, 2012.

For more information about these positions, please go to the Howmet Playhouse website.

Internship Opportunity at Broadway Grand Rapids

Broadway Grand Rapids seeks an enthusiastic intern with a desire to learn about business and the non-profit industry.  Responsibilities include assisting with marketing and public relations; marketing material distribution; managing fundraiser donations; social media; Seat 4 Kids project management; sponsorship campaigns; assisting with phone calls; assisting with mailings; organizing filing system; researching potential sources for funding, including individuals, companies and foundations; assisting with grant writing; special projects as needed; administrative tasks as needed.

Requirements: Excellent communication skills, ability to manage multiple tasks, ability to work unsupervised and take initiative, highly organized, must like to talk on the phone and to the public, must be able to efficiently and effectively interact with staff, board, and volunteers, must be resourceful, excellent proofreading skills, working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word. Experience with graphic design and social media marketing encouraged. Must be able to provide transportation to and from internship. Hours are flexible and negotiable. Position is unpaid, but qualified intern will be eligible to receive free tickets to our Broadway productions and parking assistance.

Send resume and cover letter by mail, email, or fax to Nicole King, Director of Marketing and Public Relations, Broadway Grand Rapids, 122 Lyon Street NW, Grand Rapids, MI  49503; fax (616) 235-6282, phone: (616) 235-6285, email: nking@bwaygr.org