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Kings Dominion
Doswell, VA
Theme Park / Cruise Ship

Expires: 10/01/08

Job Dates

September 2, 2008 - November 4, 2008

Pay

hourly based on experience biweekly

Kings Dominion seeks Makeup Artists for annual Halloween event “Halloween Haunt”. Makeup artists will be a part of a 5-6 member crew doing makeup and prosthetic application for event performers. This is a fast paced event with multiple makeup applications per hour; previous experience and proven skill with makeup a must, familiarity with prosthetics and airbrush application a plus. ...

Contact

Cynthia Martin

Senior Area Supervisor - Costumes + Characters

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Fax: (804) 876-5705

Business Address

16000 Theme Park Way

Doswell, VA 23047

Posted: 07/24/2008 19:41:21 EST

Last Updated: 07/24/2008 23:00 EST

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Kings Dominion
Doswell, VA
Theme Park / Cruise Ship

Expires: 10/01/08

Job Dates

September 2, 2008 - November 4, 2008

Pay

hourly rate based on experience biweekly

Kings Dominion seeks a Makeup Designer for annual Halloween event “Halloween Haunt”. Makeup Designer will be responsible for designing makeup for multiple performers, pre-painting all prosthetic pieces, application and removal of prosthetic pieces, running a crew of 5-6 makeup artists, creating supplies lists, and maintaining the makeup area. This event is fast paced with multiple applications per hour. ...

Contact

Cynthia Martin

Senior Area Supervisor - Costumes + Characters

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Fax: (804) 876-5705

Business Address

16000 Theme Park Way

Doswell, VA 23047

Posted: 07/24/2008 19:29:35 EST

Last Updated: 07/24/2008 23:00 EST

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Center Theatre Group/Kirk Douglas Theatre
Culver City, CA
Production House

Expires: 01/31/09

Job Dates

On Going Part Time

Pay

DOE per hour

The Carpenter will report directly to the Technical Director.

The position works about 2 weeks at a time with time off in between. The main function is to Strike/Rig/Install all the shows that go through the Douglas.

Applicants should have experience using standard shop tools (table saw, drill press, miter chop saws) and also knowledge of standard rigging techniques. ...

Contact

Shannon Nickerson

Technical Director

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(213) 972-4430

Fax: (310) 202-6658

Business Address

9820 Washington Blvd

Culver City, CA 90232

Posted: 07/24/2008 16:33:00 EST

Last Updated: 07/24/2008 21:00 EST

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Shakespeare + Company
Lenox, MA
LAST MINUTE

Expires: 09/30/08

Job Dates

August through September 2008 (contract length varies)

Pay

salary plus housing per week

Shakespeare + Company is currently seeking replacement personnel for both the remainder of our Equity L.O.A. Summer and Fall seasons! Available positions include: Technical Director, Asst. TD, Carpenter, Master/Electrician, Changeover Crew (must be local; through August only), Scenic Charge, and Prop Artisan. This is a chance to work with well-known professionals in a large theatrical company! ...

Contact

Karen Peck

Interim Production Manager

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http://www.shakespeare.org

(413) 637-1199

Fax: (413) 637-4274

Business Address

70 Kemble Street

Lenox, MA 01240

Posted: 07/24/2008 16:32:24 EST

Last Updated: 07/24/2008 21:00 EST

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Shakespeare + Company
Lenox, MA
TOUR

Expires: 09/22/08

Job Dates

mid-Aug through Oct 2008 (contract lengths vary)

Pay

competitive plus housing and per diem per week

Multi-talented “rockstar” technicians sought for Shakespeare + Company’s Equity Tour of Hamlet! This National tour will rehearse in Lenox, MA from August 19th to September 20th, 2008. The production is on the road from Sept. 21st to Oct. 20th, 2008. (Actual start dates may vary.) Crew positions require the ability to: work under pressure, think on your feet, multi-task, work safely and efficiently, lift up to 50 lbs, have a good attitude, be a team-player, possess valid driver’s license and a clean driving record. ...

Contact

Karen Peck

Interim Production Manager

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http://www.shakespeare.org

(413) 637-1199

Fax: (413) 637-4274

Business Address

70 Kemble Street

Lenox, MA 01240

Posted: 07/24/2008 16:24:38 EST

Last Updated: 07/24/2008 21:00 EST

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Shakespeare + Company
Lenox, MA
LAST MINUTE

Expires: 09/01/08

Job Dates

08/04/08 - 11/09/08

Pay

stipend plus housing per week

Shakespeare + Company is currently seeking an Asst. Stage Manager for “The Canterville Ghost”, adapted + directed by Irina Brook! The position begins August 4th and ends on November 9th. Must be organized, hard-working, computer-literate, responsible and a team-player. Includes weekly stipend and housing. Local transportation negotiable. This is a chance to work with well-known professionals in a large theatrical company! ...

Contact

Karen Peck

Interim Production Manager

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http://www.shakespeare.org

(413) 637-1199

Fax: (413) 637-4274

Business Address

70 Kemble Street

Lenox, MA 01240

Posted: 07/24/2008 16:16:54 EST

Last Updated: 07/24/2008 21:00 EST

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The Rose Theater
Omaha, NE

Expires: 01/24/09

Pay

Contact for Details

THE ROSE THEATER, located in beautiful downtown Omaha, NE and the third largest professional children’s theater in the country and also home of Nebraska’s preeminent professional ballet company, is seeking a full time technical director to begin immediately. The desired applicant will direct the builds of all productions and manage the operational and technical functions of both our 910 seat, proscenium Mainstage with a double-purchase fly system, and our 140 seat, black-box, studio theater. ...

Contact

Kirsten Davis

Production Coordinator

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http://www.rosetheater.org

(402) 342-5119

Fax: (402) 344-7255

Business Address

2001 Farnam St.

Omaha, NE 68102

Posted: 07/24/2008 15:19:01 EST

Last Updated: 07/24/2008 19:00 EST

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Intelligent Lighting Creations
Arlington Heights, IL
LAST MINUTE | Production House

Expires: 01/24/09

Job Dates

Full Time

Pay

Based on Experience

Intelligent Lighting Creations (ILC) is a lighting and effects equipment company for the corporate, concert, theatrical, worship, educational and entertainment industries.
Currently seeking applicants for a full-time Automated Lighting Technician.
Location – Arlington Heights, IL (Greater Chicago-land Area)
Responsibilities – Maintain 250+ automated lighting rental inventory. To include, but not limited to, inspection, minor repair, cleaning, prep/de-prep, and itemizing current inventory.
Quality ...

Contact

Patrick Leahy

http://intelligentlighting.com/

(847) 933-9792

Fax: (847) 933-9794

Business Address

2461 E. Oakton St.

Arlington Heights, IL 60005

Posted: 07/24/2008 15:04:23 EST

Last Updated: 07/24/2008 19:00 EST

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Magic Circle Theatre
Roseville, CA
LAST MINUTE

Expires: 01/24/09

Job Dates

immediate opening

Pay

$3000 per month

Assist the Technical Director in setting up lights,sound and the construction of sets for live theatrical productions. Must have a working knowledge of electronic theatrical sound and lighting equipment.

Contact

Robert Gerould

Executive Producer

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http://www.mcircle.org

(916) 782-1777

Fax: (916) 782-1766

Business Address

241 Vernon Street

Roseville, CA 95678

Posted: 07/24/2008 14:59:29 EST

Last Updated: 07/24/2008 19:00 EST

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Kentucky Repertory Theatre
Horse Cave, KY
LAST MINUTE | Production House

Expires: 01/24/09

Job Dates

August 5 - November 2008

Pay

$300 wk + housing

Kentucky Repertory Theatre seeks an experienced Assistant Technical Director. Primary duties include, but are not limited to, leadership of day-to-day operations of a working scene shop for all productions in the 2008 season. Qualified candidates must be able to work from drafted plans, be fully versed in the various aspects of technical theatre, have strong communication skills, and an ability to supervise and lead others. ...

Contact

Catt Fitzgerald

Resident Costume Designer

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http://www.kentuckyrep.org

(270) 786-1200

Business Address

P.O. Box 215

Horse Cave, KY 42749

Venue Address

Kentucky Repertory Theatre

P.O. Box 215

Horse Cave, KY 42749

Posted: 07/24/2008 12:56:36 EST

Last Updated: 07/24/2008 17:00 EST

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Kentucky Repertory Theatre
Horse Cave, KY
LAST MINUTE | Production House

Expires: 01/24/09

Job Dates

August 5- November 2008

Pay

$250 wk + housing per week

Kentucky Repertory Theatre seeks an experienced Scenic Carpenter. Primary duties include, but are not limited to, assisting the Scenic Designer/Technical Director in constructing sets; scenic painting; construction/modification; installation; and maintenance/repair for all productions in the 2008 season. Painting experience is a plus.

KRT is a professional rotating repertory theatre. ...

Contact

Catt Fitzgerald

Resident Costume Designer

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http://www.kentuckyrep.org

(270) 786-1200

Business Address

P.O. Box 215

Horse Cave, KY 42749

Posted: 07/24/2008 12:54:13 EST

Last Updated: 07/24/2008 17:00 EST

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Kentucky Repertory Theatre
Horse Cave, KY
LAST MINUTE | Production House

Expires: 01/24/09

Job Dates

August 5-December 2008

Pay

$200 wk + housing per week

Kentucky Repertory Theatre (AEA, LOA) is seeking a production assistant for the 2008 fall season. Production Assistants report directly to AEA Stage Managers and duties include (but not limited to) supervising, coordinating, and participating in scene shifts, prop running, general assistance + support supervising backstage efforts while in communication with SM, attending rehearsals, line notes for actors, and other duties as required.
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Contact

Catt Fitzgerald

Resident Costume Designer

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http://www.kentuckyrep.org

(270) 786-1200

Business Address

P.O. Box 215

Horse Cave, KY 42749

Venue Address

Kentucky Repertory Theatre

P.O. Box 215

Horse Cave, KY 42749

Posted: 07/24/2008 12:51:35 EST

Last Updated: 07/24/2008 17:00 EST

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Kentucky Repertory Theatre
Horse Cave, KY
LAST MINUTE | Production House

Expires: 08/24/09

Job Dates

August 5 - November 2008

Pay

$200 wk + Housing per week

Kentucky Repertory Theatre, a professional equity theatre, seeks two dependable people with strong organizational skills to assist in production and maintenance of costumes for 2008 repertory season. Candidates must be proficient in hand and machine sewing, and have knowledge of theatre wardrobe practices, costume period, styles, and construction skills. Must be team players who like to work in a fast paced, positive environment, and work well under pressure. ...

Contact

Catt Fitzgerald

Resident Costume Designer

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http://www.kentuckyrep.org

(270) 786-1200

Business Address

P.O. Box 215

Horse Cave, KY 42749

Venue Address

Kentucky Repertory Theatre

P.O. Box 215

Horse Cave, KY 42749

Posted: 07/24/2008 12:45:55 EST

Last Updated: 07/24/2008 17:00 EST

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Shakespeare Theatre Company
Washington, DC
Production House

Expires: 08/31/08

Pay

tbd

Shakespeare Theatre Company at the Harman Center for the Arts, a prominent LORT B+ theatre is seeking an experienced Stage Carpenter for Sydney Harman Hall. The Stage Carpenter will assist the Stage Operations Supervisor in performance and event duties including but not limited to: perform all pre-show, running of shows, and post-show responsibilities specifically pertaining to the stage and scenery, execute repairs as needed, and assist the Stage Operations Supervisor in management of overhire deck crew personnel. ...

Contact

Kimberley Mauldin

Human Resources Manager

http://www.shakespearetheatre.org/about/opportunities/jobs.aspx

(202) 547-3230

Fax: (202) 547-0226

Business Address

516 8th Street SE

Washington, DC 20003

Posted: 07/24/2008 12:37:17 EST

Last Updated: 07/24/2008 17:00 EST

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Infinity Hall
Norfolk, CT
Concert / Event

Expires: 01/24/09

Job Dates

Part Time, On-Call, Ongoing

Pay

negotiable per show

Part time, On call, Lighting techs for new concert venue in Norfolk, CT
Venue opens in September.

Contact

Kim Yaffa

Entertainment Manager

http://www.infinityhall.com/

(860) 675-3212

Fax: (860) 673-6401

Business Address

525 New Britain Ave.

Unionville, CT 06085

Venue Address

Infinity Hall

Rt. 44

Norfolk, CT 00000

Posted: 07/24/2008 12:07:35 EST

Last Updated: 07/24/2008 17:00 EST

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Infinity Hall
Norfolk, CT
Concert / Event

Expires: 01/24/09

Job Dates

Ongoing Part time, On Call

Pay

negotiable

Crew needed for concert venue - Part time, On-Call beginning in September.

Contact

Kim Yaffa

Entertainment Manager

http://www.infinityhall.com/

(860) 675-3212

Fax: (860) 673-6401

Business Address

525 New Britain Ave.

Unionville, CT 06085

Venue Address

Infinity Hall

Rt. 44

Norfolk, CT 00000

Posted: 07/24/2008 11:59:00 EST

Last Updated: 07/24/2008 15:00 EST

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Chicago Cabaret Professionals
chicago, IL
LAST MINUTE

Expires: 01/24/09

Pay

$50.00

Must be there for tech. 1:00-6. Show is that evening. 7:30-10:00. Basic Stage Manager duties: connect with front of house, calltimes, be on headset to call cues to sound and lightboards. Contact me via email only: laurajfreeman@comcast.net

Contact

Laura Freeman

Director/ Education Govenor

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http://www.chicagocabaret.org

(312) 342-4145

Business Address

Drury Lane Watertower

chestnut and michigan ave

chicago, IL 60601

Posted: 07/24/2008 11:44:00 EST

Last Updated: 07/24/2008 15:00 EST

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Wartburg College
Waverly, IA
EDUCATION

Expires: 09/24/08

Job Dates

Beginning August 2008, ongoing

Pay

Contact for Details

Responsible to the Production Manager for managing events, including assisting in the coordination of lighting, sound, staging, staffing and other needs particularly in Neumann Auditorium and McCaskey Lyceum, but also in Players Theatre and other campus locations. This is a part-time administrative position with variable hours, based on event schedule. ...

Contact

Terri Meier

Human Resources Assistant

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http://www.wartburg.edu

(319) 352-8521

Fax: (319) 352-8417

Business Address

100 Wartburg Blvd.

Waverly, IA 50677

Posted: 07/24/2008 11:42:58 EST

Last Updated: 07/24/2008 15:00 EST

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Home Shopping Network
St. Petersburg, FL
Production House

Expires: 08/24/08

Job Dates

Full Time

Pay

Open

Responsibilities: Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
* Develop, and manage a cohesive system for facilities management of a traditional post production environment, (video edit, audio record and edit, and 2D graphics).
* Directly responsible for the day to day scheduling of eight edit/graphics suites and two audio suites
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Contact

Human Resources

http://www.hsn.com

Business Address

N/A

St. Petersburg, FL 33729

Posted: 07/24/2008 11:29:41 EST

Last Updated: 07/24/2008 15:00 EST

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The Living Opera
Garland, TX

Expires: 09/14/08

Job Dates

May 2009 - July 2009

Pay

Negotiable flat fee

The Living Opera, North Texas' premier opera theatre company seeks
Choreographer resumes for 2009 productions including Adam Guettel's MYTHS + HYMNS and Andre Gretry's BEAUTY AND THE BEAST: Zemire et Azor.

Seeking dynamic, compassionate, and high energy creative choreographers
with experience in various styles including - but certainly not limited to - ballet, jazz, modern, musical theatre, yoga, simple musical staging and gymnastics. ...

Contact

Adam Adolfo

Executive Director

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http://www.thelivingopera.org

(972) 494-3500

Fax: (972) 494-3502

Business Address

705 West Avenue B

Suit 601

Garland, TX 75040

Posted: 07/24/2008 01:25:04 EST

Last Updated: 07/24/2008 05:00 EST

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