Theory & Crit - Project #5

THE PROFESSION

Acting/Non-Union
(FOUND THROUGH ARTSEARCH)
The Walnut Street Theatre, Philadelphia, PA is accepting applications for its 2009-10 Apprentice Program in Acting. The program is a full-time commitment with a weekly scholarship of $300, individual HMO medical coverage, gym membership and free tuition to Theatre School classes. The scholarship begins in September 06 and will end in May 2010. Minority Performers are especially sought. BA/BFA or equivalent experience is desirable. To receive an application, please visit us online at www.walnutstreettheatre.org. Send two copies of all materials to: Susan Nicodemus Quinn, Director of Education, WALNUT STREET THEATRE, 825 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107.

Stage Management/Non-Union
(FOUND THROUGH ARTSEARCH)
Honolulu Theatre for Youth, Hawaii's only professional theater, seeks experienced Non-Equity Stage Manager, immediately for 55th Season. Employment June 29 - May 31, 2010. Requires moving to Hawaii for employment period. Must have previous professional theater experience, good organizational and communication skills, with a great sense of humor. Candidates should be flexible in the face of constantly changing production needs and able to work in a fast-paced setting. Previous touring and backstage experience preferred. Must be over 21 and hold valid driver's license. More information, htyweb.org. Send cover letter, resume, and references to H. Bart McGeehon-Production Manager, production@htyweb.org.

Acting/Union
(FOUND THROUGH BACKSTAGE)
Denver Center Theatre Company (Denver, CO) is casting its 2009-10 season. Season includes: The Voysey Inheritance, A Raisin in the Sun, Well, Absurd Person Singular, A Christmas Carol, When Tang Met Laika, Eventide, Mama Hated Diesels, Othello, and Mariella in the Desert. Kent Thompson, artistic dir.; Bruce K. Sevy, assoc. artistic dir. Season runs Aug. 20, 2009-May 15, 2010 in Denver, CO.
Seeking—Actors and Actors Who Sing: for a variety of roles in the upcoming season productions. Equity principal auditions will be held by appt. May 24, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. & 3-7 p.m. at the Jones Theatre, Denver Center, 1101 13th St., Denver, CO. To schedule an appt., email casting@dcpa.org or call (303) 893-6031; email preferred. A monitor will not be provided; the producer will run all aspects of this call. Prepare two monologues (one classical verse piece and one contemporary piece), with a combined length no more than three minutes. Singers should prepare 16 bars of a song from a traditional legit American musical. Bring sheet music; an accompanist will be provided. Bring pix & résumés, stapled together. Bring your Equity card. $555/wk. Equity LORT Non-Rep Contract.



Stage Management/Union
(FOUND THROUGH PLAYBILL.COM)
Summer Theatre of New Cannan --Equity stage manager, (PSM) and assistant Equity stage manager (ASM) position open for part or full summer season. Equity LOA ref to LORT D, approval pending. Shakespeare - rehearsals begin May 26, opens June 19-July11, Musical - rehearsals begin June 20, opens July 18-Aug 1. Musical theater experience necessary to be considered for musical. Outdoor tented theater in New Canaan, CT 1 hour commute from NYC by car or train. Have own car preferred. Casting May 1,2,3,8,9,11,12 If available Please send resume, references and cover letter via email.

GRADUATE SCHOOL

University of Texas/Austin
Program: MFA in Acting, MFA in Directing
Mission: The University of Texas at Austin Department of Theatre and Dance is a department where we pride ourselves in producing the finest of artist/scholars. Our graduates are not only among the most talented actors in their cohort, but are also among the brightest. We accept only highly motivated, talented individuals wishing to pursue acting as a career, who are intellectually curious. Actors are trained for stage, film, television and voice-overs. Courses are taught, and projects are mounted in the department that reflects close interdisciplinary collaborations between all aspects of the arts. Every effort is made to assist M.F.A. actors in securing work in various summer stock companies, frequently through yearly auditions on campus.
Admission: The program has developed into a conservatory, only admitting a new class every three years. The next class will be admitted Fall of 2010 with entrance by audition and interview. GRE required, contact Fran Dorn to set up a time.

University of California/Fullerton
Program: MFA in Acting/Directing
Mission: Our program focuses on the development of the complete artist. While public performance is at the heart of our program, we maintain a creative balance between academic courses and professional theatre training.
Admission: A new class is admitted into the Acting MFA program every even-numbered year. The program lasts three years and each class consists of ten students. Entrance is by audition, interview, resume, and recommendations. No GRE required.

University of New Orleans
Program: MFA in Acting
Mission: The Graduate School provides leadership and direction for graduate education that reflects the University’s urban mission. It ensures quality of graduate programs and promotes excellence within the context of pure and applied research and creative scholarship. The Graduate School seeks to increase grant activity and the recruitment of highly qualified doctoral and master level students. Our goal is to develop a meaningful voice to our artistry and to share that talent in the community and educational arenas. We combine theory and practice for a solid foundation in this highly demanding discipline. Two mainstage and two lab productions per year, plus dark-night original script readings provide several opportunities to test your skills on our stages. From Shakespeare to original scripts, there is always a challenge waiting.
Admission: Admission is by audition, resume, interview, and recommendations. No GRE is required. New classes are initiated every year.

TEACHING

Secondary Level


Community College
SAN FRANCISCO COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT
Faculty - Part-Time Pool
1. Teach courses selected from Acting/Directing/Dramatic Literature/Make-Up and Costume/Vocal Production/Audition Techniques/Physical Comedy/Improvisation/Introduction to Theatre/Multi-Cultural Theatre/Set and Lighting/Player/Playwrighting.
2. Perform duties associated with instructing and assessing student progress including, but not limited to, grading, required record-keeping, etc.
3. Teach day, evening, and/or Saturday classes both on and off campus as required.
4. Participate in departmental functions, such as committee work, faculty evaluations, staff meetings.
5. Perform other related duties as assigned by the supervisor.
TO APPLY, PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBSITE AT WWW.CCSF.EDU/HR

Senior Colleges & Universities
CHRISTOPHER NEWPORT UNIVERSITY Department of Theater and Dance seeks applicants to join NAST-accredited, production-driven program with a faculty of eight MFAs and 150 majors in a Visiting Assistant Professor or Instructor of Acting and Voice full-time non-tenure-track position beginning August 2009. MFA preferred. PhD considered. This one-year appointment has possibility of a second year. The successful candidate will have terminal degree in the field and be a vigorous, dedicated teacher able to teach all levels of undergraduate acting and voice. The ideal candidate will have significant professional experience and certificate in Linklater vocal technique. The ability to teach playwriting is desirable. The possibility to direct may exist. Located between historic Colonial Williamsburg and the ocean resort of Virginia Beach, CNU's completed capital improvements (nearly $500 million) on the beautiful, 260-acre campus integrate the University's liberal arts vision, nurturing mind, body, and spirit. These include the state-of-the-art Trible Library; three new academic buildings; Freeman Center athletic complex; and I.M. Pei-designed Ferguson Center for the Arts, which brings to Virginia the finest performing artists in the world. Application review begins 5/27/09. To apply, visit http://hr.cnu.edu/vacancies/index.html or email mlmoody@cnu.edu. for detailed information (Search #8054). EOE.