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May 2008
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AUDITIONS The Boulevard Ensemble The Boulevard Ensemble Studio Theatre will hold auditions for its 23rd season on Friday, May 9 from 5:30 to 9 pm and on Saturday, May 10 from 2 to 7 p.m. Additional audition times may be later announced. Adult and young actors (high school age and above) of varied experience levels and ethnic backgrounds are encouraged to audition. Those auditioning are asked to present two memorized, contrasting monologues which do not exceed five minutes total audition time. Artists appearing with the Boulevard receive a stipend. All auditions will be held at the Boulevard Theatre, located at 2252 South Kinnickinnic (one-half block north of the intersections of Lincoln Avenue, Kinnickinnic Avenue, and Howell). Auditions are by appointment only; please call the Ensemble's 24-hour voicemail at (414) 744-5757 to schedule an audition. Please arrive ten to fifteen minutes prior to your audition time. For further information, please visit the Ensemble's website at www.boulevardtheatre.com Destination Celebration Destination Celebration in Hartland seeks actors for children’s party host. We are looking for charismatic, talented actors who work well with children and teens and who can bring the magic of parties to life! Successful candidates will attend an audition where they are introduced to the party themes. Each party has dialog, an activity such as dance, singing, or acting, and role-playing for the host. During the audition, the candidate will be asked to take the material and create the character. Once trained, the host will earn $40 to $50 per one and one-half hour party. Parties are offered year-round and most are on weekends, particularly during the school year. Please contact Jeremy Nickolai, Lori Heckel, or Nina Gaydos-Fedak at (262) 367-7177 for more information. Discovery World Discovery World seeks part-time actors. Discovery World actors provide performances in media productions & live theater shows. Actors perform regularly throughout the Discovery World facility. The ability to convey accurate information regarding scientific process and technology though characterization, improvisation & performance is essential. Must have the ability to work weekends. Send resumes and headshots to cwitt@discoveryworld.org. The Florentine Opera Company The Florentine Opera Company announces auditions in Milwaukee for its 2008-2009 season. The season will feature MADAMA BUTTERFLY, November 21, 22, 23, 2008; SEMELE, February 27, 28 & March 1, 2009; THE MAGIC FLUTE April 17, 18, 19, 2009. Auditions will be heard strictly for comprimario roles, membership into the chorus and outreach roles. Auditions will be held Monday, June 2 from 2 p.m. - 9 p.m., Tuesday, June 3 from 2 p.m. - 9 .p.m and Wednesday, June 4 from 2 p.m. - 9 p.m., at the Milwaukee Youth Arts Center, 325 W. Walnut. The Florentine Opera will provide an accompanist. General Director William Florescu and Artistic Advisor Joseph Rescigno will be present for these auditions. Singers interested in auditioning should submit resume materials as well as audition date preference to Lisa Hanson, at lhanson@florentineopera.org, or through the mail, Florentine Opera, 700 N. Water St., Suite 950, Milwaukee, WI 53202. Auditions are by appointment only and must be scheduled in advance. Questions regarding the auditions should be directed to the above e-mail address. Milwaukee Children’s Choir Milwaukee Children’s Choir announces enrollment for the 2008-2009 season for children in grades 1-8. Prelude choir (grades 1-3) does not require a formal audition. Concert Choir (grades 4-8) requires an audition that includes singing and a musical evaluation. No previous choral or musical experience is required, but the child should enjoy singing. For more information or to schedule an audition, call or e-mail the MCC office at (414) 221-7040 or lliongson@milwaukeechildrenschoir.org The Milwaukee Youth Chorale The Milwaukee Youth Chorale is a choral organization open to young men and women in grades 9 through 12. Singers should have previous choral, vocal or musical experience and will be selected on the basis of audition. The ensemble performs SATB, SSA, and TTBB choral literature of all types and emphasizes vocal development, music literacy and college prep music theory skills. Several concerts are presented yearly. For more information or to schedule an audition, call or e-mail the MCC office at (414) 221-7040 or lliongson@milwaukeechildrenschoir.org. Spiral Theatre Spiral Theatre will be holding auditions for an African American or Latino Woman, 35-45, for DOUBT on Saturday, May 17, 2008 from 2-4 p.m. at Bucketworks, 1234 N. 6th St., Milwaukee. Auditions will consist of reading from the script. For more information contact Mark Hooker, (414) 429-9540. Sunset Playhouse Sunset Playhouse announces auditions for DAMN YANKEES on Saturday, May 3, from noon-4 p.m. and Sunday, May 4, from 1-5 p.m. at the Playhouse, 800 Elm Grove Road. A large cast of late teens up to adults in their 60s are needed for principal and supporting roles. For more information call (262) 782-4431, ext. 302 or visit www.sunsetplayhouse.com. UW-Whitewater UW-Whitewater Theatre/Dance Department will hold auditions for the first production in the 2008-09 Season – DOG SEES GOD: CONFESSIONS OF A TEENAGE BLOCKHEAD on May 12 at 6 p.m. in Barnett Theatre, located in the Greenhill Center of the Arts. Callbacks will be held on May 13 at 1 p.m. Please prepare one contemporary monologue not to exceed 2 mins in length. Questions or if you cannot make this date, contact Jim Butchart by e-mail at butchatj@uww.edu or call (262) 472-3715. Windfall Theater Windfall Theater seeks actors for its production of THE VAST DIFFERENCE for the roles of Rita Noonan, 20’s to mid-30’s; Earl Noonan, range mid-40’s to mid-60’s; Dr. Hala Howard, 30’s to mid-40’s; Ensemble: four male actors, playable age range anywhere from late 20’s to mid-60’s, to play approximately 30 ensemble roles. Auditions will be held at the Village Church, 130 E. Juneau Avenue, on Saturday, May 17th, beginning at 1 p.m. and Sunday, May 18th, beginning at 2 p.m. Callbacks, if needed, will be held on Saturday, May 24, beginning at 10:30 a.m. Please call Windfall Theatre at (414) 332-3963 to make an audition appointment. POSITIONS OPEN/OPPORTUNITIES The Boulevard Ensemble The Boulevard seeks responsible & committed individuals for support staff positions for its 23rd (2008-2009) season. Dependable, communicative individuals able to contribute in the areas of technical direction & production management (a potentially combined position), scenic & costume design (some show slots available), and stage management/stage crew are asked to send resumes to
The Boulevard Theatre Carthage College Danceworks Danceworks Inc., a non-profit arts organization is seeking dancers who would like to work at our downtown studio in exchange for classes. Duties of those accepted into our work-study program include daily and thorough maintenance of our facilities (i.e. vacuuming, mopping, and dusting), special projects as needed and possibly some administrative jobs (depending on qualifications) on an asneeded basis. Work-study also includes any other projects that come up during the year that need manpower for completion. Salary is based on an hour-to-hour exchange for dance classes at our downtown studio schedule. Contact Liz Hildebrandt at 414-277-8480 ext. 6 or at lizhil@danceworks1661.org for more information or visit our website at www.danceworks1661.org to download an application. First Stage Children’s Theater First Stage Children’s Theater (AEA, TYA) seeks qualified applicants for seasonal full-time Costume Crafts Artisan for 2008-2009 Season (July-April). We are looking for a candidate with a wide range of craft skills as well as dye experience, good communication skills and a willingness to work with young performers. E-mail cover letter, resume and references to Kristina Van Slyke, Costume Shop Manager at kvanslyke@firststage.org. Mail: First Stage Children’s Theater, 325 W. Walnut St., Milwaukee, WI, 53212. Racine Theatre Guild Racine Theatre Guild, a community theatre with 8-show season, seeks a full-time technical director. Broad technical skills, excellent carpentry skills needed along with ability to develop volunteer work force. Strong organizational and people skills required. Some scenic design opportunity; light/sound design skills and/or scene painting beneficial. Appropriate degree (B.F.A. or beyond) or demonstrated competence in the field. Salary and benefits commensurate with experience. Starting date mid-June, but could be flexible. Send resume and references to Personnel Committee, Racine Theatre Guild, 2519 Northwestern Ave., Racine, WI 53404. E-mail: doug@racinetheatre.org Sunset Playhouse Sunset Playhouse has an immediate opening for a part-time (evenings and weekends) box office staff person. Position Description: To oversee all box office affairs of the Playhouse using accepted business and box office practices while presenting a friendly but professional Sunset image in dealing with the public. Responsibilities include: selling tickets using the computerized ticketing system, including successfully completing credit card transactions. Reconcile till and calculate income. Run all end of day reports. On evenings & days with performances, print the tickets for that evening, sell tickets for performance, instruct ushers and house managers, coordinate with stage manager to start performance on time, sell tickets at intermission and following procedures, close down the box office and building. Skills required: Good computer knowledge (previous ticketing software experience a plus but not required), strong organizational skills, ability to work independently, strong customer service skills, ability to work in a fast paced environment, ability to multi-task Please send resume and cover letter to Laura Feltes at lfeltes@sunsetplayhouse.com or Sunset Playhouse, 800 Elm Grove Rd, Elm Grove, WI 53122.
CLASSES First Stage Children's Theater First Stage Theater Academy, the largest program of its kind in the nation, offers summer, spring break, and school year classes for young people age 3-18. At the First Stage Theater Academy, you’ll find: * A staff comprising some of the finest professional theater artists in the region. * Classes to inspire and engage everystudent, from the beginner to the advanced. * An inspiring, welcoming environment that encourages each student to take his or her next step, as an actor and as a person. Whether you are an aspiring performer or designer—or just want to build confidence and make new friends—the Academy is the place to be! Classes are filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Please remember to register early; many of classes fill quickly. For more information about our programs, please visit our website at www.firststage.org. Milwaukee Repertory Theater Milwaukee Repertory Theater’s Education Department is once again offering classes to adults! Classes for the 2007-2008 season include: Basic Acting I, II & III, Acting for the Camera I & II and playwrighting. Basic Acting I focuses on ensemble building, improvisation and monologues. In Basic Acting II, students learn the basics of scene study. Basic Acting III builds on the skills learned in I & II while students embark in advanced scene study. Jenny Kostreva, the Rep’s Education Director teaches these classes. Tom Bruno teaches Acting for the Camera I & II. Dr. Dean Yohnk teaches the playwrighting class. Please visit our website at www.milwaukeerep.com/education/adult.htm to view the course schedule and to register for classes. Racine Theatre Guild Registration is underway for summer theatre classes at the Racine Theatre Guild taught by professional actor/instructors from Milwaukee. The objective of the classes is to build communication skills, cultivate performance ability, unleash creativity and have fun through basic acting training. Previous acting experience is not necessary. Session 1, “Acting Fundamentals,” grades 4-6, covers basic acting and scene study, beginning with interactive games and progressing to original student-written monologues and scenes, as well as short scenes from actual plays. Meets Monday through Friday, July 7-18, from 9 a.m.-12 noon. The instructor is Jacque Troy, who has been education director for both the Milwaukee Repertory Theater and Chamber Theatre. Session 2, “Monologues, Scenes and Improvisation,” grades 7- 9, starts with interactive games designed to give an understanding of basic physical on-stage techniques, and then progresses to monologues and short scenes, both scripted and improvisational. This will help students to land roles at auditions. Meets Monday through Friday, July 21-August 1, from 9 a.m.-12 noon. Instructor Amy Booth Geyser returns to the RTG for a third summer. Tuition for either session is $180 per child. A $60 deposit is required to register and is applied to tuition. The remaining $120 is due by the first day of class. Both sessions culminate in an informal showcase that parents can attend on the last day of class. For more information or to register, stop by the Racine Theatre Guild, 2519 Northwestern Ave. (Highway 38) or call the box office at (262) 633-4218 (www.racinetheatre.org / boxoffice@racinetheatre.org).
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