The Profession
1)
Cumberland county playhouse
Job Dates
Mid May - End of Aug
Pay
$150.00 per week plus housing per week
Looking for a summer intern to work in our scene shop as a carpenter and on running crew for one of our summer shows. Must be an energetic go getter ready for anything. Willing to work hard in a friendly atmosphere in the heart of the Cumberland Mountains. Housing is included in the contract.
2)
Job Dates May-August
Pay
$100 per week, gas stipend and housing
Assist in the set construction of 3 shows, load-ins, and strikes. Must have an understanding of power tools and good carpentry skills. All shows are built in-house. No running crew responsibilities.
Contact
John Sullivan
Company Manager
http://www.baystreet.org/
(631) 725-0818
Fax: (631) 725-0906
3)
OKLAHOMA CITY UNIVERSITY School of Theatre invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Lighting Design in an active production-based BFA program beginning August 2010. Duties include: instruction of lighting design and technology courses; design and/or supervision of lighting for theatre and opera/musical theatre seasons. Candidates with connections to the lighting industry and experience with new media and new technologies are desired. Additional skills in sound design and web site design are also desired. MFA in Lighting Design required; 2 years of university level teaching and professional experience expected. Full description and application procedure at: http://www.okcu.edu/hr/jobs.aspx Email questions to Jason Foreman: jforeman@okcu.edu. Review of applications begins immediately, position is open until filled. Oklahoma City University is an equal opportunity employer.
4)
ARLHAM COLLEGE seeks a designer/instructor with a commitment to teaching undergraduates for this three-year non-renewable position. This is an excellent opportunity for recent recipients of graduate degrees to gain experience in college teaching. Qualifications: a recent design MFA and/or PhD emphasizing scenic design, lighting design and/or costume design. Responsibilities each semester include one academic course, design of one production and applied theatre labs working with theatre arts majors and non-majors alike. Full job description, deadline and application instructions: www.earlham.edu/jobs. Earlham College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and continues to build a vigorous academic community that reflects the diversity of the society at large.
Graduate School
1)
UMKC
ABOUT:
The candidate choosing a technology emphasis will be prepared to compete for professional positions as a technical director in regional, community or academic theatres, assistant technical director and other supervisory technical positions, or other entertainment business related positions. The MFA degree requires a minimum of 60 credit hours of approved courses to be completed with a 3.0 ("B") grade point average or better. You have a great deal of flexibility in planning your program of study; however, there are a few required courses. Course work includes intensive work in hand & computerized drafting, rigging, mechanics and automation, materials and structural design, and a minimum of 12 credits in theatre history and dramatic literature, as well as the flexibility to add a concentration in an area of design. A major portion of the program involves the student in production positions as a technical director or assistant for Dept. of theatre productions and (for exceptional students) Kansas City Repertory Theatre productions.
ADMISSIONS
Two letters of recommendation are requested; each with the attached recommendation form (Click here for Letter of Recommendation form), to be sent to the professor in your discipline listed below. Submit resume and portfolio to the professor. Mail these to:
ATTN: Professor ____________
Department of Theatre 404 PAC
University of Missouri-Kansas City
Honorary Patricia McIlrath Street
4949 Cherry Street
Kansas City MO 64110
UMKC Theatre representative(s) will attend 2010 U/RTA interviews in New York and Chicago. For more information on U/RTA go to:www.urta.com
Contact the professor to schedule an interview:
Technical Direction Chuck Hayes HayesC@umkc.edu 1-816-235-2772
2)
UNC- Chapel HIll
About:
The purpose of the Master of Fine Arts degree in Technical Production is to train the candidate for a career in professional or university theater. The three-year program is organized to prepare the candidate to assume responsibility for the entire production process from technical drawings through strike. This is achieved through classes and modules that include training in drafting, AutoCAD, construction, structural design, rigging, sound, electronics, mechanical systems and shop management.
PlayMakers Repertory Company, a professional Equity theater and a member of the League of Resident Theaters, is affiliated with the Department of Dramatic Art. The candidate's work with the PRC shop is an integral part of the training. The candidate participates as if he or she were a member of the professional staff of PRC. Professional attitude, quality of work and punctuality are expected from all members of the professional staff, and this applies to the candidate as well.
Admissions:
Prospective students should complete an online application to the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hillhere. For more information about the Graduate School go here.
Note: No GRE score is required for admission to the MFA programs.
Send a resumé, statement of purpose, three letters of recommendation and two official transcripts directly to:
Center for Dramatic Art
CB #3230
University of North Carolina
Chapel Hill, NC 27599-3230
Applicants must contact Michael Rolleri (919-843-9818) to arrange an interview. Students are chosen on the basis of demonstrated ability through the admission of a portfolio comprising of past work in their field of interest, and an interview with the supervising faculty. It is assumed that applying students have prior experience in theatre technical methods. Applicants are accepted for the first year only; entrance to the second and third year classes is subject to approval of the MFA faculty.
The Department has a limited number of assistantships available to applicants. Applicants seeking financial aid from the University must submit the FAFSA form to the College Scholarship Service, Princeton, NJ, by March 1 for priority consideration.
3)
University of Arizona
About:
The Master of Fine Arts program in theatrical design and production at the University of Arizona aims at preparing students for a career in professional theatre through intensive classroom and production training. The following areas of specialization are offered: Costume Design, Costume Production, Lighting Design, Scenic Design, Scenic Production, and Technical Direction. The program normally requires six semesters, or three academic years, in residence and a minimum of 60 credit hours must be accrued to fulfill the degree requirements.
Admission to and retention in the program are based on academic performance and the design faculty's evaluation of each student's portfolio, professionalism, skills, and talent. All Design/Technical MFA candidates are evaluated by the design faculty at the end of each semester. Successful completion of the first year permits continuation in the program.
All MFA candidates will complete a significant design or production assignment part of their degree requirements. All MFA candidates also complete a Master's Report in their third year as part of their degree requirements.
Admissions:
Apply for acceptance to the Graduate College of The University of Arizona.
Admission Requirements, Procedures, and Deadlines by Degree
There are no University Graduate Deadlines for application; however they suggest that international students apply by December 1st to start school the following Fall, and June 1 for Spring enrollment, only to make sure that there is enough time to obtain a visa if the student is admitted. There are no Spring/Summer admissions for Graduate Students.
Submit the following materials on-line through the Graduate College Application Portal:
Assistantship Application
Official transcripts from ALL previous colleges and universities attended
Statement of Intent
Three recommendations
Résumé
Graduate College Application Fee: $75.00
Additional requirements - MFA Design/Technical Production
Applicants for this degree are required to conduct a portfolio review with the School of Theatre Arts Design & Technology Faculty.
Through the on-line Graduate application portal
Examples of materials included in portfolio:
Realized production work: research images, sketches, renderings, draftings, plots, schedules, production photographs
Indication of process from conception to realization
Classwork in field of expertise: drawings, renderings, drafting's of course projects
Related work: photography, artwork, or other related skills
Graduate Assistantships & Fellowships
A variety of financial aid, including nonresident tuition and registration fee waivers, is available for graduate students. Several scholarships and fellowships are awarded on the basis of talent and merit. Theatre Arts also awards graduate teaching assistantships, which provide students with on-the-job training in the areas of teaching, technical production, scene design, costume design, lighting design and theatre history. Students may be eligible for aid offered through the UA Office of Financial Aid. Such students should submit a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
Teaching
Secondary
Basic requirements
You must have a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.Texas institutions do not offer a degree in education. Every teacher must have an academic major, as well as teacher training courses. The only exemption from the degree requirement is for individuals seeking Career and Technology certification to teach certain courses, such as welding or computer-aided drafting.
You must complete teacher training through an approved program. These programs are offered through colleges and universities, school districts, regional service centers, community colleges, and other entities.
You must successfully complete the appropriate teacher certification tests for the subject and grade level you wish to teach. For a list of the certification tests and information on which tests are required, click here.
A teacher who holds an appropriate Texas classroom teaching certificate and a bachelor's degree may add classroom certification areas by successfully completing the appropriate certification examination(s) for the area(s) sought. Certification by examination is not available for:
initial certification;
career and technology certification based on skill and work experience;
a class of certificate other than classroom teacher (e.g. School Counselor, Principal, Superintendent, Learning Resources/School Librarian, Educational Diagnostician);
a certificate for which no certification examination has been developed.
ATC
The Web-Centric Alternative Certification Program (WCACP) is 100% online, which allows candidates to complete assignments and coursework in the comfort of their own home. The program does not require candidates to attend face-to-face workshops or seminars like traditional alternative certification programs. WCACP uses the Internet for all face-to-face or synchronous group activities.
Training classes are divided into small groups to allow for candidates to provide correspondence and feedback with other candidates in the program. Cohort groups are selected according to grade level and subject area certification, encouraging a collaborative learning experience for all candidates and interns.
Components Involved in the Online Program:
A learning management system guides you through online modules that build the foundation of teaching knowledge needed to successfully enter the classroom. The online modules involve assignments, journal entries, surveys, online classes, and forums. Online modules are project based and collaborative instead of traditional online training consisting of question and answer formats.
Candidates can download Skype to participate in the following video-conferencing activities.
Video-conferencing office hours:
Tutoring opportunities
Study groups
Virtual Support
Community College
Independence Community College is seeking applications for the position of Director of Technical Theater. Independence Community College, a small, rural, residential community college in southeast Kansas, serves approximately 3,000 full- and part-time students each year and has initiated continuous quality improvement through the AQIP accreditation process.
Position Summary:
This position provides academic and technical support for the Fine Arts Department and works closely with the William Inge Theatre Festival staff, guest artists, and student participants.
The successful candidate will demonstrate expertise in lighting and sound electrics, stage craft, theatre workshop, art and design. The Director will be responsible for all technical and design aspects of ICC Fine Arts productions and all technical aspects of ICC's Inge Theatre and will work with all persons using the theatre to accommodate their technical needs.
Successful candidate will also teach up to six credits per term in a discipline related to theatre arts.
Qualifications:
Bachelor of Fine Arts with an emphasis in technical theatre from an accredited university required; Master of Fine Arts preferred. A Bachelor of Arts in Theatre and significant technical theatre experience will be considered. Experience as an instructor at the college level and previous experience as Technical Director or Assistant Technical Director preferred. Computer skills related to technical theatre desirable.
Position Information:
The Director of Technical Theatre is a 12-month, staff position with benefits. The director reports to the Chair of the Fine Arts Division and the Dean of Instruction. Salary is commensurate with experience and credentials.
Primary Responsibilities:
1. Demonstrate commitment to ICC Fine Arts in conjunction with community offerings by providing a positive work environment.
2. Provide technical assistance for effectiveness of overall management in all performances and production events of the William Inge Theater.
3. Plan, budget and oversee theatre improvements.
4. Exhibit fiscal responsibility when assisting the Fine Arts' Chair and the Dean of Instruction in budget development and implementation.
5. Supervise student stagecraft construction and productions.
6. Network with staff and support the Inge Center for the Arts endeavors.
7. Display control necessary to deliver instructional programs in an efficient manner to provide access to quality learning experiences.
8. Give input into the college's structural shared governance and supportive activities.
9. Work with instructors and college personnel to promote the Fine Arts Division and its activities.
10. Recruit students for the Fine Arts and ICC program offerings.
11. Keep regular shop and office hours.
12. Accept duties as assigned.
General Responsibilities:
1. Complete reports and communications in a timely manner for internal and external agencies.
2. Maintain availability based on the needs of the Fine Arts Department.
3. Illustrate clarity of thought and expression in oral and written communications.
4. Exemplify the ability to work with a diverse student population.
5. Communicate effectively with sensitivity to student learning styles and developmental needs.
6. Validate responsible work habits through collaborative and collegial social interactions.
7. Adhere to general rules of safety, procedures, and ethical job standards.
8. Show willingness and ability to assist in development of new programming (including fund development and recruitment).
9. Demonstrate knowledge and willingness to advance practices in electronic media.
10. Present expertise in content area and keep abreast of advancements in the domain of technical theater.
Senior Colleges and Universities
The School of Theatre at Oklahoma City University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Theatre/Lighting Design.
Teaching, Scholarship, and Service Requirements:
The successful candidate will teach undergraduate introductory and advanced courses in lighting design and technology and serve as the Resident Lighting Designer; duties include: lighting design and/or supervision of student lighting designers for Theatre and Opera/Musical Theatre productions; management of the lighting area; creative activity relating to field; service on school and university committees; recruiting at regional and national events to continue the growth of the design and production program. Candidates with connections to the lighting industry and experience with new media and new technologies are desired. Additional skills in sound design and web site design are desired. The successful candidate will join a growing BFA Design and Production program comprised of five full-time faculty and ten full-time professional support staff members, including a master electrician. Faculty members are expected to participate in the school's assessment program and in student recruiting and retention efforts for the school and the university. Additional information about the school can be found at http://www.okcu.edu/theatre
Promotion and Tenure:
Effective teaching, scholarship, and service are required for promotion and tenure. Additional requirements are established by each school and college and defined in the School of Theatre's Procedures for Renewal, Promotion, and Tenure appendix to the OCU Faculty Handbook.
Qualifications:
-MFA in Lighting Design required
-2 years of university level, lighting design teaching experience desired
-2 or more years of professional experience expected
Physical Demands:
Work includes lecture courses in classrooms, and production work in scene shop and performance spaces. In performance spaces, lighting levels can vary from total darkness to full stage lighting. Work in performance spaces requires the ability to move quickly from audience to stage areas which are at different levels. There can be exposure to high volumes levels in the theaters, and the scene and costume shops. Work hours are varied from early morning academic and applied courses to evening and weekend hours in rehearsals and performances.
This faculty position requires a theatre professional capable of sustained physical activity; including but not limited to, frequent standing, walking, and sitting; repetitious finger and wrist movement; visual and hearing acuity. Requires working at heights up to 30 ft in the air, and working on ladders and in aerial lift platforms. Occasionally requires lifting, pulling, pushing, and carrying loads of up to 40 lbs. Occasional climbing stairs, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching high and low; speaking clearly, hearing conversation and color vision. Occasional exposure to wetness and humid conditions.
