February 16, 2015, 2013
Newsletter
Goodbye Beauty, Hello Dust Opens!
Spring 2014
Productions:
Goodbye Beauty, Hello Dust
A devised project with The Hinterlands
(Detroit, MI)
Inspired by Sophocles’ Antigone
February 20 & 21, 25-28
7:30pm, DeWitt Main Theatre
The Children’s Hour
by Lillian Hellman
Directed by Daina Robins
April 17 & 18, 22-25
7:30pm, DeWitt Main Theatre
Upcoming
Dates:
February
20-21, 25-28
Goodbye Beauty, Hello Dust, 7:30pm,
Main Theatre.
27
DAA Day, Theatre classes
cancelled. All students encouraged to attend.
DAA Day Feb 27
Overnight Hosts Needed
Daa Day is fast approaching! February 27, all Theatre Department classes will be cancelled and
we will be welcoming prospective students into our department for a day filled with theatre
and community.
There are several opportunities for the current students to get involved. One way is to volunteer to host an overnight DAA candidate. If you are interested, please contact Reagan in the
Theatre Office with your preference of Thursday, Feb 26, Friday, Feb 27, or both nights!
Check out our list of the library’s new Theatre arrivals!
http://libguides.hope.edu/newplays
Digital Theatre Resources
Check out our two streaming theatre databases are available through the libary! You can access them
through the library website or from the links:
Digital Theatre Plus
Contains dozens of full productions, documentaries and interviews with theatre-makers.
http://0-www.digitaltheatreplus.com.lib.hope.
edu/
Routledge Performance Archive
Practitioner-focused audio/video resource for
the theatre arts. Videos of workshops and textual materials
http://0-www.routledgeperformancearchive.
com.lib.hope.edu/
Student Representatives
Any students interested in represeting the sophomore, junior, or senior classes at the weekly
Theatre Countil meetings (Tuesdays 9-10:50am in DeWitt 221) should contact Daina Robins
at robins@hope.edu.
Oberlin Summer Theatre Festival
Seeks Interns
OSTF is currently seeking interns for our upcoming 2015 Season. These are 11 (eleven) week and
12 (twelve) week commitments. Interns must be current or recent college students, and at least 18
years of age to qualify. Only applicants with prior educational or professional experience in the
area of the internship will be considered. Technical Internship positions available include:
ASSISTANT TO THE TECHNICAL DIRECTOR. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
assisting in construction, load-in, run and strike of productions; supervising student shop workers;
and maintaining shop and supplies. Qualified candidates should have at least 2 years of technical
theater experience, especially scenery construction. 12-week commitment, May 26th-Aug. 14th.
$1800-$2500 season stipend, based on experience.
MASTER ELECTRICIAN. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: execution of repertory
light plot from hang to focus; programming Ion Console; board oping for performances; and troubleshooting/maintenance. Qualified candidates should have at least 2 years of lighting production
experience. 12-week commitment, May 26th-Aug. 14th. $1800-$2500 season stipend, based on
experience.
3 GENERAL PRODUCTION: Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: working as part of a
team, as needed, on carpentry, rigging, electrics, scene painting, and running crew. Qualified candidates should have some experience in each of these areas, with specialized skills in at least one.
11-week commitment, May 26th-Aug. 9. $1800 season stipend.
PROPERTIES MASTER: Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: pulling, locating, renting,
buying or building all performance props – in coordination with TD, scenic designer and stage
management – and then maintenance throughout a six-week, three-show rotating-repertory run,
including repairs, cleaning, replenishing consumables, set-ups and change-overs. Valid drivers license required. Car is a plus (gas reimbursed). $1800 season stipend.
2 COSTUMING/WARDROBE ASSISTANTS: Responsibilities include: assisting Head Costumers
as needed with all aspects of costume construction, fitting and alterations; and maintenance of all
costumes throughout the six-week, three-show rotating-repertory run, including repairs, laundry,
set-ups and change-overs. $1800 season stipend.
STAGE MANAGEMENT: Working as a team, under the supervision of the Production Stage Manager, stage managers are responsible for duties as assigned, including: scheduling and daily communication (especially with actors and staff); running rehearsals (calls, being on book, recording
blocking, rehearsal props); and performances (calling show, deck assignment, set up and changeovers). $1800 season stipend.
OSTF provides all interns with single, studio-apartment housing (includes a private bath and kitchenette, and is within easy walking distant of the theater). Applications are due by March 15th but
will be accepted until positions are filled. To apply, please email a cover letter specifying area of
interest and a resume including 2 references to our Technical Director, Joe Natt: jnatt@oberlin.
edu. More information can be requested and provided upon applying.
Internships at Purple Rose
The Purple Rose Theatre company will be celebrating it’s 25th Anniversary next year! The 25th
Anniversary season includes world premiere plays by Tony and Golden Globe nominee, Emmy
Winner and Purple Rose founder Jeff Daniels, as well as star of stage, screen and television actor
Matthew Letscher. The Purple Rose is currently looking for apprentices for this special season.
The Purple Rose Theatre Apprentice Program is unique in the business. Unlike other programs
where apprentices specialize in one area, apprentices at the Purple Rose work seven to eight different production-related positions over the course of a year. They work side by side with world-class
professionals in an exciting, collaborative environment.
For more information, visit: http://www.purplerosetheatre.org/education/apprentice-program
Walnut Street Theatre
Professional Apprentice Program.
Walnut Street Theatre in Philadelphia is accepting applications for their Professional Apprentice
Program. Positions are full time during an entire season, have a stipend, and are available in every
department.
Our own Laura Van Tassell (‘09) is a product of this program. After a season as the Development
Apprentice, she worked for a few smaller local companies and spent two years with the Philadelphia
Fringe Festival (now FringeArts) as their Development Associate and Grants Writer. She is now the
Individual Giving Manager. Contact Reagan in the office for Laura’s email for more information.
The application is all online at http://walnutstreettheatre.org/education/pro-app/.
Arden Professional Apprentice Program
Description: The Arden Theatre Company is currently seeking its 23rd class of Arden Professional Apprentices (APAs) for the upcoming 2015/16 season. The Arden Professional Apprentice
Program’s philosophy is to provide a comprehensive knowledge of the inner workings of a nonprofit regional theatre. It was designed with the intent to foster future theatre leaders providing
education and understanding in EVERY aspect of operations including front of house, box office, marketing, development, artistic, education, production, stage management, finance, and
general management.
This apprenticeship is a full-time-plus commitment from its start in August until is completion
in mid-June. Housing and transportation are the apprentice’s responsibility. Bachelor’s degree
or equivalent required. The program offers a salary of $400 per week, health insurance, paid
time off, complimentary tickets to Arden Theatre Company productions, understudy opportunities, and the opportunity to meet and network with members of the Philadelphia community.
Applications will be accepted via our website beginning on Monday, February 2nd 2015 and will
continue through Friday, May 15, 2015. Once your application has been received you will be
emailed a confirmation.
Please visit our website for more information and to apply: http://www.ardentheatre.org/opportunities/apa.html
Children’s Theatre of Charlotte
Children’s Theatre of Charlotte (CTC) has summer employment opportunities available to graduate and undergraduate students. We are hiring for Summer Camp Counselors and Summer Administrative Assistants. We would welcome applicants from Hope College.
CTC is a fully producing, professional theatre company whose primary audiences are young people ages 3-18 and families. Annually serving approximately 300,000, CTC is unique among theatres for youth by placing equal emphasis on the production of high quality professional performances and comprehensive educational offerings for elementary, middle and high school students.
Our summer camp is part of this theatre education experience.
Timeline:
Compensation:
May 26 – August 14, 2015, Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
$8.70/hr (40 hours per week minimum).
Summer staff must be able to provide their own housing and transportation.
Summer Camp Counselor
Theatre Camp Counselors will have direct supervision responsibilities working with children ages
3 -18 during Children’s Theatre of Charlotte Summer Camp. Duties include classroom assistance,
drop-off and pick-up, snack time, post care and administrative duties. In addition to the daily duties, the Counselors may have the opportunity to observe and collaborate with Children’s Theatre
Teaching Artists.
Minimum of one year of college required.
Background in theatre or education preferred.
Experience working with a variety of ages.
Reliable transportation is required.
Comfort with administrative duties.
Experience with customer service and/or interacting with parents of young people.
Summer Administrative Assistant
The primary roles of a Summer Administrative Assistant are to complete administrative duties in
relation to summer camp. These duties include generating camp materials such as roll sheets, story handouts, programs, name tags, and mailings while maintaining communication with parents,
teachers, and summer staff. Administrative Assistants will also work directly with Summer Camp
Counselors and Teaching Artists to offer support with supervision of students during camp operations.
Minimum of one year of college required.
Background in theatre, education, or administration preferred.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office and phone etiquette.
Experience working with children and/or teens.
Detail oriented and organized.
Interest or experience in Graphic Design preferred but not required.
Experience with customer service and/or interacting with parents of children and teens.
The job requirements and application process can be found at www.ctcharlotte.org/jobs.html