Call for Submissions: The New Leonard McHardy and John Harvey Award for Administrators, TAPA

TAPA is pleased to announce a new Ancillary Award for the Dora Mavor Moore Awards.

The new Leonard McHardy and John Harvey Award recognizes the work of theatre, dance and opera administrators (see full criteria below). The Award will be presented at the press conference for the 29th Annual Dora Mavor Moore Awards at 10:00am on Thursday, June 5, 2008 at the Sony Centre for the
Performing Arts.

The Selection Committee: Sandy Tulloch – Chair, Derrick Chua, Jacoba Knaapen, Gayle Matthews and Leonard McHardy. The LMJH is administrated by TAPA.

The Award includes a $1000 cheque and a special plaque.

Deadline for submission had been extended to Thursday May 15, 2008, 5:00pm

Please send submissions with the following information to: Jacoba Knaapen, Executive Director, jacobak@tapa.ca (pls note: nominations will only be accepted via email)

• Nominator’s Name, title, company, phone and email
• Name of nominee
• Bio and resume of nominee
• Why you have selected the nominee and why you think they should be recognized and deserve to win the Leonard McHardy and John Harvey Award (up to 3 pages)
• Headshot or photograph of nominee (if possible)

Eligibility Criteria for the Leonard McHardy and John Harvey Award:

The Leonard McHardy and John Harvey Award (LMJH) recognizes the work of theatre, dance and opera administrators. The scope of “administrators” is broad and diverse and includes but is not limited to; producers, general managers, executive directors, publicists, marketing managers, directors of development, business managers, box office managers and front of house managers;

Individuals eligible for the LMJH award are not emerging administrators but must have demonstrated a minimum 10 year commitment and impact to the performing arts industry in Toronto (defined for these purposes as theatre, dance and opera);

The winner will be chosen by the Selection Committee from nominations received from the TAPA membership;

The winner will receive a cash prize of $1000 and a plaque awarded by TAPA through the generous sponsorship of Elizabeth Comper.

Call for Submissions: Volunteer Director, Amicus Productions

Amicus Productions is seeking applications from candidates interested in directing the productions for its 2008-09 season.

Amicus Productions is an award-winning community theatre company celebrating its 30th year in 2008-2009; all positions are on a non-union, non-paying, voluntary basis.

Amicus Productions 30th Anniversary season will be:

October 16 – 25 – “Nunsense!” book, music and lyrics by Dan Goggin
February 5 – 14 – “A Flea in Her Ear” by George Feydeau, adapted by David Ives
April 9 – 18 – “Arcadia” by Tom Stoppard

All candidates will be required to attend an interview in late May before the selection process is finalized. Candidates will be contacted for their interview time. New faces are always welcome to submit.

Reading copies of the scripts will be available at the Metro Reference Library Arts Desk and Theatre Ontario, as well as through Amicus.

All submissions should include a theatrical curriculum vitae and a concept for the play for which the director is applying, and may or may not include style, set, lighting, choreography, costume choices different from the script. The deadline for submissions is Friday May 16th.

Submissions and questions should be emailed to amicus.ca@gmail.com.

Job Posting: General Manager, Roseneath Theatre

Roseneath Theatre invites applications for the position of General Manager.
Deadline for Application: May 16, 2008
DESCRIPTION:
Founded in 1983, Roseneath Theatre (www.roseneath.ca) is an internationally respected, award-winning theatre company based in Toronto dedicated to producing and touring theatre of the highest quality
for young people and their families. Roseneath Theatre’s charitable mission is to produce popular family theatre which has artistic, personal and social integrity to the largest possible audience using all the resources at our disposal. The company mounts an average of five productions per year, plus development on several new works, and tours throughout Canada, the United States, Europe and Asia with an average annual attendance of 100,000+ young people.
Roseneath is Ontario’s largest touring theatre and disseminator of theatre for young audiences and the largest user of the ITA (Independent Theatre Agreement) with Canadian Actors Equity.

Our current Managing Director, Tim Jennings, will be leaving the company in late July, after eight successful years, to become Managing Director of The Seattle Children’s Theatre – the third largest children’s theatre in the world. Tim leaves the company in the black, with an annual budget for 2008/09 of approximately $1,000,000. Reporting to the Board of Directors, the General Manager is responsible
for the financial and administrative life of the theatre ensuring smooth and efficient day-to-day operations. She or he will work closely with Artistic Director, David S. Craig as well as Education Director, Patterson Fardell, Production Coordinator, Carrie Costello, contract staff and the Board of Directors. Other partners include our US representative (Holden and Arts Associates) and a large number of community and theatrical relationships. Roseneath Theatre is committed to ensuring that members of equity seeking communities have equitable access to employment. We are committed to maintaining an environment where all individuals are treated with dignity and respect and are free from all forms of discriminatory treatment, behaviour or practice.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develops and manages staff, negotiates contract agreements and communicates production schedules
• Prepares annual budget, manages payroll, controls revenues and expenditures
• Completes grant applications and investigates and secures new opportunities for funding sources
• Maintains relationships throughout the theatre community, government and non-government agencies, including making presentations at conferences and festivals
• Oversees the mounting and operating of all Roseneath productions, including new shows in development and international tours
• Works with Education Director and US representative to sell, market and promote current shows to schools and professional theatres and festivals
• Oversee design and production of marketing materials

QUALIFICATIONS

• A minimum of seven years experience in arts management, 10 years preferred
• Ability to communicate passion for children’s theatre in Canada and Roseneath’s artistic vision
• Knowledge of arts councils and foundations, accounting practices, and union and association agreements
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to identify problems and offer creative solutions
• Proficient in use of Windows applications and current software in accounting, presentation, and graphics
• Ability to work both independently and in a team to achieve Roseneath’s artistic vision and production success.

SALARY: $52,000 – 60,000 (commensurate with experience)
LOCATION: Toronto
HOW TO APPLY: Send a cover letter and resume to:
Barbara Buchanan,
Roseneath Selection Committee Chair
39 Manor Road East
Toronto, ON M4S 1P9
Email: gmsearch@roseneath.ca

www.roseneath.ca

Event: Peter Gallagher’s Retirement Party, Lorraine Kimsa Theatre for Young People

Peter Gallagher, long-time, beloved Drama School Director of Lorraine Kimsa Theatre for Young People/Young Peoples Theatre, has announced that he will be retiring in July 2008.  On June 16th, 2008, we will be celebrating Peter’s career, his commitment to arts education and his contribution to the Theatre sector during his 26 years at LKTYP/YPT.  We hope that you will join us!

Peter Gallagher’s Retirement Party
Monday, June 16th, 2008
LKTYP – 165 Front Street East, Toronto, ON
6:30 p.m. – Doors open
7:30 p.m. – Presentation on the Mainstage
Reception to follow
Donations will be accepted for a Drama School Scholarship Fund in Peter’s Name.

If you would like to participate in the planning for this event, be added to an e-mail mailing list, or would like to contribute memories, ideas, stories, or “Peter-isms” to help celebrate Peter, please e-mail Katie Pounder at kpounder@lktyp.ca .  Invitations with additional information will be sent out via e-mail in the coming weeks.

Workshop: Getting Started for Actors Workshop, Theatre Ontario

Wednesday May 21, 2008 2:30 – 4:30 pm
Up to 2 hours with professional actor Marcia Johnson and Tim Chapman, our professional theatre coordinator, answering the most frequently asked questions about the BUSINESS of acting.
Find out about:

• the realities of showbiz
• pictures and resumés
• Equity and ACTRA
• agents & casting directors
• maintaining and improving your acting skills

FREE! ***Theatre Ontario Members Only***
Reserve your spot now – no latecomers please
Inquire at Reception
info@theatreontario.org
416-408-4556

Job Posting: Student Services Co-ordinator, The School of Toronto Dance Theatre

The School of Toronto Dance Theatre offers a variety of training programs for professional and recreational dancers of all ages from its studio and office space in Toronto’s Cabbagetown area.  The School strives for artistic excellence in teaching, stays vitally aware of ongoing developments in the art form of dance, provides stable administration and financial management, and maintains a strong and responsible Board of Directors.  Through its dedication to excellence, the School has remained at the forefront of training in contemporary dance in Canada for forty years.

The School of Toronto Dance Theatre is seeking an individual to assume the role of Student Services Co-ordinator.  This is a full-time, mid-level administrative position.

Working under the direction of the General Manager, the Student Services Co-ordinator provides administrative support for The School of Toronto Dance Theatre’s three divisions — the Professional Training Program (PTP), the General School (including the Young Dancers’ Program), and the Summer School programs.

Specific responsibilities include

• Acting as registrar for students of the Professional Training Program including, but not limited to, the following responsibilities
• Receiving and accounting for all tuition payments
• Serving as primary contact on all matters related to Canada Student Loans/Ontario Student Assistance Program
• Issuing appropriate Revenue Canada documents to students
• Assisting the Artistic Director with evaluations for current students
• Co-ordinating all matters related to database maintenance
• Co-ordinating activities related to box office for the School’s mainstage performances
• Co-ordinating registrations for the General School and Young Dancers’ Program
• Issuing charitable tax receipts
• Assisting with fundraising activities as appropriate
• Attending and participating in staff meetings
• Contributing to the School’s day-to-day operations as part of its administrative team

The qualified applicant has

• Experience in arts administration, education and/or the not-for-profit sector
• Excellent computer skills, including experience with Microsoft Access or other database programs
• Familiarity with the legislation related to the administration of a Private Career College and/or government student loan programs
• An ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Bookkeeping experience
• A willingness to function as part of a dynamic staff team

An interest in and/or knowledge of contemporary dance is a definite asset.  Some evening and weekend work is required.

The School of Toronto Dance theatre is an equal opportunity employer.  It offers a positive work environment, a salary range in line with other mid-sized arts organizations, and a full benefit package.

Interested applicants should forward their résumé and cover letter, including references, to:

Andrea Vagianos, General Manager
The School of Toronto Dance Theatre
80 Winchester Street, Toronto, Ontario, M4X 1B2
By fax: 416-967-4379
By email: gm-andrea@SchoolofTDT.org

If submitting an application by e-mail, please make the subject heading “Job Posting – Student Services Co-ordinator”.

The School of Toronto Dance Theatre thanks all applicants in advance for their interest in this position; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Deadline for applications: May 15, 2008.  www.schooloftdt.org

Job Posting: Marketing Manager, Harbourfront Centre

Harbourfront Centre, on Toronto’s waterfront, is an innovative non-profit cultural organization which creates, for a diverse public, events and activities of excellence that enliven, educate and entertain. Working in partnership with various communities, Harbourfront Centre nurtures and supports educational and recreational activity as well as contemporary artistic creation through showcasing Canadian and international talent.   Our year-round operation offers some 4000 internationally acclaimed events ranging from music, literary and theatrical festivals to children’s activities and craft workshops.   Harbourfront Centre is one of Toronto’s most popular tourist attractions, drawing more than 3 million visitors and contributing over $126 million to the local economy annually.

Currently an employment opportunity exists in our Marketing Department for a full time Manager, Marketing.   Reporting to the Director, Marketing & Media Relations, this position will develop marketing strategies and programmes to meet organizational objectives and to increase ticket sales and audience attendance at the Harbourfront Centre site and its  programmes; drive the execution of the marketing plans and strategies; and direct the day to day activities of the staff and department.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

• Develops and recommends goals, objectives and strategies for the Marketing department to promote Harbourfront Centre programmes and activities and to market the 10-acre site as a destination
• Functions as the driving force to ensure complete implementation and successful operation of marketing and design processes
• Plans, coordinates and evaluates the activities, programmes and services of the department to ensure its effective operation
• Develops programme and project marketing strategies and plans and supervises the implementations
• Aggressively leads the department in the development and implementation of social media strategies as a primary marketing tool, while maintaining and utilizing traditional print and electronic media campaigns
• Supervises the activities of the marketing staff responsible for the execution of the marketing plan, services and functions of the department
• Works closely with the Director of Marketing and Media Relations and meets with various department representatives to discuss issues of mutual concern, coordinate efforts, develop action plans and/or marketing advice
• Manages working relationships with Design Communications, Marketing Promotions, Sponsorship and Fundraising departments to successfully integrate their needs and processes in all Marketing implementations
• Develops and manages the Marketing department budgets
• Measures results and evaluates the effectiveness of the marketing plan for each programme and project upon completion
• Keeps current on marketing trends and tactics. Liaises with Marketing departments of local cultural organizations as well as national and international organizations of a similar nature

The ideal candidate will have a post secondary degree in marketing and 5-7 years experience in progressively responsible positions. The incumbent must be a creative thinker with problem solving skills and constant desire to improve existing processes or develop new ones. Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills are required to deal collaboratively with a wide variety of people and diverse communities.  He/she must have strong project management and organizational skills with ability to multi-task and manage multiple deadlines.  Extensive experience working with print, electronic and ethno-culturally diverse media, and a sound  understanding of web-based marketing campaigns and social media outlets are required.  He/she must have previous supervisory experience with the ability to develop, motivate and inspire staff.   An understanding of not-for-profit cultural and community-based organizations will be an asset.

Qualified applicants must apply by May 16, 2008

Please send your resume quoting Job Ref. #  08F15-TAPA  to:
Human Resources, 235 Queens Quay West
Toronto, ON M5J 2G8
Fax (416) 973-1003
E-mail: jobs@harbourfrontcentre.com
Equal Opportunity Employer