Heidi Duckler Dance Theatre is looking for Site/Stage Managers and Tech
Crew for upcoming 2017/18 performances. Performance locations include
Culver City, West Hollywood, Glendale, Pasadena, San Bernardino, San Pedro
and downtown LA.
Site/Stage Manager Duties Include:
- Point person for venue communications
- Coordinating load in and load out of equipment
- Making sure that the director, cast and crew have everything they need
to make the production run smoothly
- Working with designers to arrange costume fittings, set designs,
sound, lighting and props
- Keeping a record (the Prompt Script or Book) of any changes in the
production – sets, lighting, sound, costumes and props
- Managing the crew and cast during performances
- Giving cues to dancers, lighting and sound technicians
- Supervising the setting up and taking down of the set and equipment
before and after the performance
Tech Crew Duties Include:
- Assist with load in and load out of equipment
- Assist Programs Director, Site/Stage Manager, Lighting Designer and
Sound Technician as needed
- Will be lifting heavy equipment
Please email cover letter and resume to Programs Director, Raphaelle Ziemba
at raphaelle@heididuckler.org.
www.heididuckler.org
Call for Entry: REDCAT needs original performance pieces from dancers, actors, and musicians (Los Angeles, CA)
REDCAT, CalArts’ downtown center for contemporary arts, is seeking original performance pieces for the next edition of Studio, our quarterly series of new works-in-progress in dance, theater, multimedia and music.
Studio was created to give new artists an opportunity to hone their skills and offer established artists a chance to test new material and works-in-progress before an audience. A revolving panel of working artists curates each edition, selecting artists through a live showing process. If you have a project 15 minutes or under and would like to be considered, you can apply online.
DEADLINES
Deadline: Wednesday, February 15, 2017 by 5pm
Showings: Saturday, February 25, 2017
Performances: Sunday, April 9 & Monday, April 10, 2017 at 8:30pm
TO APPLY
Please visit our website and complete the online application under About > Artist Opportunities.
FOR MORE INFORMATION
Please send all questions to studio.redcat@calarts.edu.
Job: Full-time Editorial Content Manager for Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater (New York, NY)
One of the world’s leading dance companies is seeking a self-motivated and detail-oriented team player with superior writing, editing, and proofreading skills. Reporting to the Senior Director of Marketing and Creative Content, this position has a central role in Ailey’s digital and print communications. She/he will work with artists and staff from all areas of the organization, including its two performing companies – Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater and Ailey II – as well as The Ailey School, Ailey Extension, and Ailey’s Arts In Education and Community Programs. Responsibilities include: • Working collaboratively with staff in all departments to develop content that reflects the multi-faceted nature of the Ailey organization and creates connections among program areas • Publishing relevant, original, high-quality content on Ailey’s social media channels, which currently include Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, YouTube and Vimeo • Managing the work of other contributors to Ailey’s social media channels • Monitoring and responding to comments and questions posted on Ailey’s social media channels • Evaluating social media analytics on a regular basis to inform ongoing strategy • Working with Ailey’s digital marketing team to devise social media ad campaigns • Generating email content for monthly newsletters and targeted campaigns • Creating or updating content on Ailey’s website • Writing/editing content for Ailey print publications, including season brochures and souvenir programs • Ensuring consistency in ‘voice’ for all external communications; maintaining house style guide While primarily working Monday to Friday, the person who takes this job must be willing to monitor and respond on Ailey’s social media channels over the weekend. She/he must also be available to work at night for Ailey’s two New York gala benefits and some NYC performances, as needed. Experience and education: • At least 4 years of experience in copywriting/editing and/or social media • Prior experience at another non-profit preferred • Knowledge of and appreciation for dance in general and the Ailey organization in particular • Photoshop and video editing skills are a plus • Bachelor’s degree Compensation: Competitive salary with full benefits that include health/dental insurance, Flexible Spending Account, 403(b) retirement plan, and savings on transit/parking. Job starts Tuesday, January 3, 2017, with some days for transition to be arranged in December 2016.
Application Instructions / Public Contact Information
To apply for this position, please send the following to marketingjobs@alvinailey.org: • A cover letter summarizing your relevant experience • A one-page resume • Contact information for two references NOTE: Submissions will only be accepted via email; no phone calls or mail submissions. Also, due to the volume of submissions, we are unable to write back individually to everyone who sends in a resume. We will only be in contact if we think you are a strong candidate for this job.
Call for artists; Residency: City of Los Angeles (Los Angeles, CA)
The City of Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs is now accepting proposals for its 2017-18 Artist in Residence (AIR) and City of LA (COLA) Master Artist Fellowship grants programs.
The Artist in Residence RFP seeks community-based/teaching artists to coordinate multi-week participatory workshops culminating in group presentations in non-arts venues such as social service agencies. Artist In Residence Guidelines can be found here.
The COLA Fellowship Program honors an assortment of Los Angeles' best contemporary artists. The awards allow accomplished artists to create new work while DCA organizes a museum exhibition, performing arts showcase, and an online catalog to document and market the selected artists and their new works as one cross-section of the exciting Los Angeles art scene. Guidelines can be found here
The submission deadline for both programs will be Friday, October 28, 2016.
Call for Proposals: Inglewood Growing Artists Performed Projects (IGAPP); Inglewood, CA
VIEW MORE INFO AND APPLY TO THIS CALL
Call Type: Public Art
Eligibility: National
City: Inglewood
State: California
Entry Deadline: 9/2/16
Local and national artists are invited to submit proposals for Inglewood Growing Artists’ Performed Projects (IGAPP) to create original performed or time-based artistic projects providing cultural and civic benefit to be presented in Inglewood. Two Proposals will be contracted for $12,500 each combined with up to 12 weeks use of Inglewood’s Willie Agee Playhouse for meetings, rehearsals, research, lectures or other project-related use at no cost to the Artist.
The Willie Agee Playhouse (formerly known as the Inglewood Playhouse) was recently remodeled and features a 55-seat venue with all new lighting and sound systems and kitchenette, dressing room, prop and costume storage and restroom. The Playhouse, located at 714 Warren Street, Inglewood, CA is the IGAPP 2016 primary creative studio and/or stage, presentation or rehearsal space. A final presentation in or around the Playhouse is a requirement of the contract deliverables and must be free and appropriate for general audiences.
Opportunity: REDCAT's Studio
REDCAT is seeking original performance works for the next edition of Studio, REDCAT's quarterly series of new works in progress in dance, theater, multimedia and music. If you have a project 15 minutes or under and would like to be considered - apply now.
Applications are due by 5:00PM: WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 2015
Showings are scheduled for: SATURDAY, OCTOBER 3, 2015
Performance dates: SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 8 at 8:30 PM & MONDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 2015 at 8:30PM
Visit our website to complete the online application.
Help us spread the word by forwarding this call to fellow artists.
For questions email: studio.redcat@calarts.edu
ABOUT STUDIO
Studio was created to give new artists an opportunity to hone their skills and offer established artists a chance to test new material and works-in-progress before an audience. A revolving panel of working artists curates each edition, selecting artists through a live showing process.
REDCAT Studio: Call for Submissions, Fall 2014
REDCAT is seeking original performance works for the next edition of Studio, REDCAT's quarterly series of new works in progress in dance, theater, multimedia and music. If you have a project 15 minutes or under and would like to be considered - apply now.
Applications are due by 5:00PM: WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 1, 2014
Showings are scheduled for: SUNDAY, OCTOBER 12, 2014
Performance dates: SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 16th at 8:30 PM & MONDAY, NOVEMBER 17th, 2014 at 7:30PM
Visit our website: http://www.redcat.org/about/artist-opportunities and complete the online application.
For questions email: studio.redcat@calarts.edu
ABOUT STUDIO
Studio was created to give new artists an opportunity to hone their skills and offer established artists a chance to test new material and works-in-progress before an audience. A revolving panel of working artists curates each edition, selecting artists through a live showing process.
2015 Culver City Performing Arts Grant Application Released
Deadline: Sept. 15, 2014
For more information, visit: https://www.culvercity.org/Culture/PerformingArts/Grants.aspx
The Culver City Performing Arts Grant Program supports performances that occur between January 1, 2015 and December 31, 2015. Performances may be presented by non-profit performing arts organizations in the disciplines of theatre, music, or dance.
2014 marks the 20th anniversary of the Culver City Performing Arts Grant Program. Established in 1994 through the City’s Art in Public Places Program, the program offers grants to performing arts organizations in Los Angeles County. The program, funded by the City’s Cultural Trust Fund, is designed to support arts organizations and bring distinguished cultural programming to Culver City. Additionally, the program is supported by a contribution from Sony Pictures Entertainment.
A workshop to assist organizations with the application will be held on August 7, 2014 in the Uruapan Room at Veterans Memorial Building, located at 4117 Overland Avenue in Culver City. The workshop will begin at 7:00 PM.
Please contact Susan Obrow at susan.obrow@culvercity.org or call (310) 253-6628 for questions about the application or to make a reservation for the workshop on August 7, 2014.