Job Posting: Jr. Graphic Designer/Marketing Coordinator, Lorrain Kimsa Theatre for Young People

LORRAINE KIMSA THEATRE FOR YOUNG PEOPLE, (formerly Young Peoples Theatre) is the largest Theatre for Young Audiences (TYA) company in Canada and a significant institution in the Canadian professional theatre community. Over our 42-year history we have produced many of the most important works that now form the canon of plays for young audiences in this country. Learning is at the centre of everything we do and LKTYP is renowned as the showplace for presenting important TYA work developed elsewhere. In addition to being a producer and presenter of theatre, LKTYP has also been home to a year-round Drama School for youth since 1969.

LKTYP is currently searching for a candidate to fill the full-time position of Jr. Graphic Designer/Marketing Coordinator. Reporting to the Marketing Director, the Jr. Graphic Designer/ Marketing Coordinator assists the sales and marketing efforts of the department.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Design and layout marketing materials including flyers, posters, postcards, house programmes, invitations, study guides, etc. (LKTYP engages the services of a graphic design company for major projects)
• Maintain LKTYP’s website (Dreamweaver 8), uploading new content, adding images, posting video/audio clips and PDF’s
• Assist in the development of LKTYP’s Web 2.0 initiatives, including social networking, blogging, and wikis
• Create and carry out LKTYP’s online marketing initiatives, including e-newsletters, e-flyers and online promotions
• Research theatrical productions and gather artist bios, photos and background information
• Liaise with production companies, media contacts, photographers and other LKTYP departments
• Assist in the creation of front of house displays

REQUIRED SKILLS:

• A recent graduate of a recognized graphic design programme (portfolio/design samples req’d)
• Familiarity with Web 2.0 tools
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills
• An interest in live theatre and the ability to work in a fast-paced, team environment is an asset

Interested candidates should respond in writing with salary expectations by July 31, 2008 to:

JR. GRAPHIC DESIGNER/MARKETING COORDINATOR SEARCH
LKTYP | 165 Front Street East, Toronto, ON, M5A 3Z4
or to: boxoffice@lktyp.ca

Applications sent by fax will not be accepted.
Due to time constraints, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
No telephone calls please.
www.lktyp.ca

Job Posting: Telephone Sales Representative for Corporate Sales Departement, Mirvish Productions

Telephone Sales Representative for Corporate Group Sales Department. Contract position.
Hourly + Commission.

Respond by Deadline: Aug 8, 2008

Join our successful team of telephone sales professionals selling group tickets for Canada’s largest theatre production company to corporate clientele, event planners, and fundraisers.
Applicants require experience in cold calling, new business development, and delivering superior customer service.

Please reply by email to corporategroupsales@mirvish.com. Or mail to:

Sharen Coade
Corporate Group Sales Manager
Mirvish Productions Corporate Group Sales
284 King St West
Suite 310
Toronto ON M5V 1J2

We appreciate your response; only interview candidates will be contacted.

Job Posting: Directeur(trice) du développement et communications, Théâtre françias de Toronto

Le Théâtre français de Toronto est à 
la recherche d’un(e) Directeur(trice) 
du développement et communications

Position : Permanent, temps plein

Région : Toronto métropolitain

Lieu de travail : Toronto centre

Années d’expérience : 3 ans

Date limite pour postuler : 22 août 2008

Responsabilités :

• Élabore et met au point un plan triennal et annuel de collecte de fonds doté de stratégies précises pour chaque catégorie de recettes
• Agit comme principal responsable des campagnes de dons
• Crée et maintient la banque de données informatiques des donateurs et contact potentiels par catégorie et les documents de références connexes
• Prépare la documentation relative aux campagnes de financement
• Rédige les rapports relatifs aux étapes de leur mise en œuvre
• Assiste le Directeur administratif et de financement et le Directeur artistique dans la gestion du marketing et des communications
• Se conforme aux budgets établis
• Participe à la planification stratégique et opérationnelle avec la direction pour s’assurer d’atteindre des objectifs communs
• Élabore les tâches et le recrutement des bénévoles des campagnes de financement

Qualifications :

• Le(la) candidat(e) est une personne énergique et hautement motivée
• Diplôme universitaire ou équivalence avec trois à cinq ans d’expérience dans le secteur culturel ou artistique avec un succès démontré
• Habiletés de gestion de projets avec la capacité de les mener à bien même si les priorités peuvent changer
• Excellentes aptitudes de communication orale et écrite en français et en anglais et capacité de travailler en collaboration avec une grande diversité de partenaires
• Démontre une pensée stratégique et fait preuve d’initiative et d’autonomie
• Démontre une grande attention aux détails et d’excellentes aptitudes d’organisation et d’analyse
• Le(la) candidat(e) devra s’acquitter de façon professionnelle de ses tâches à l’intérieur de contraintes de temps et maintenir en tout temps une attitude de coopération et de compréhension
• Être membre de CFRE serait un atout

Rémunération :

• Salaire et incitatif

Pour postuler : adresser votre lettre de motivation et votre CV à l’attention du comité d’embauche poste développement et communications par courriel à :

gcaron@theatrefrancais.com

Le TfT ne communiquera qu’avec les personnes dont la candidature sera retenue.

THÉÂTRE FRANÇAIS DE TORONTO
 2333, rue Dundas ouest, bureau 501, Toronto, ON, M6R 3A6
 TÉLÉPHONE : 416.534.7303 • TÉLÉCOPIEUR : 416.534.9087 
info@theatrefrancais.com • www.theatrefrancais.com

Job Posting: Sales Associate, Lorrain Kimsa Theatre for Young People

LORRAINE KIMSA THEATRE FOR YOUNG PEOPLE, (formerly Young Peoples Theatre) is the largest Theatre for Young Audiences (TYA) company in Canada and a significant institution in the Canadian professional theatre community. Over our 42-year history we have produced many of the most important works that now form the canon of plays for young audiences in this country. Learning is at the centre of everything we do and LKTYP is renowned as the showplace for presenting important TYA work developed elsewhere. In addition to being a producer and presenter of theatre, LKTYP has also been home to a year-round Drama School of youth since 1969.
LKTYP is currently searching for candidates to fill a part-time permanent Sales Associate position. Reporting to the Sales Manager, the Sales Associate will:

• ensure the timely and accurate processing of telephone, mail, online, and over-the-counter ticket sales
• conduct outbound calling for school groups, subscriptions, and single ticket sales
• request patron donations in conjunction with public ticket sales
• answer questions and process applications relating to LKTYP’s year-round Drama School programme
• provide information on events, policies, performances and other enquiries from single ticket buyers, groups, schools, staff, and artists
• undertake box office duties during weekend public performances including selling tickets to walk-up patrons and handling will-call ticketing
• perform school check-ins during weekday performances
• maintain accuracy of patron database
• perform reception functions, as required

Preference will be given to those candidates possessing previous ticketing experience and a theatre background. The successful candidate will have a friendly, professional and courteous telephone manner, excellent communication and patron service skills, and the ability to handle high-pressure situations with minimum supervision. He/she should also be computer literate and enjoy working in a team environment. We are currently looking for a candidate with weekend days as well as some weekday availability. Salary commensurate with experience.

Interested candidates should send a resume along with a covering letter to:

SALES ASSOCIATE SEARCH
Lorraine Kimsa Theatre for Young People
165 Front Street East, Toronto, ON, M5A 3Z4
or: boxoffice@lktyp.ca

Applications by fax will NOT be accepted. The deadline for applications is August 3rd, 2008.
www.lktyp.ca

Call for Submissions: Development Opportunity for Emerging Directors, Canadian Stage Company for 2009 CanStage TD Dream in High Park

Canadian Stage Company initiative offers chance to helm 2009 CanStage TD Dream in High Park

Toronto, ON (July 16, 2008) – Artistic Producer Martin Bragg announced a new initiative today in which The Canadian Stage Company will open its doors to emerging and mid-career Canadian directors with a vision for the 27th annual CanStage TD Dream in High Park.

For the first time in the Company’s history, directors will be invited to submit proposals for the CanStage TD Dream in High Park with an opportunity to direct the submission during the summer of 2009. Selected candidates will be interviewed and the successful finalist and play will be announced in Fall 2008.

The Dream has a history of providing training and development opportunities for actors, designers and directors. This initiative will provide emerging and mid-career theatre professionals with an opportunity they do not typically receive in the early stages of their career – the opportunity to direct a large-scale production which involves a cast of 15-20 actors, a 10 week run and attracts over 25,000 patrons each summer. The initiative is part of The Canadian Stage Company’s ongoing commitment to providing vital opportunities for theatre artists to evolve their professional careers.

“This initiative is about cultivating the next generation of theatre professionals,” explains Mr. Bragg. “It’s about expanding the Canadian Stage family. It’s about empowering and enriching the theatre community at large.”

Submission Guidelines:

• Applicants must be emerging or mid-career professional directors and Canadian citizens, permanent residents or landed immigrants of Canada
• The production must be a Shakespearean play, appropriate for families and under two hours in duration with no intermission
• Proposals must be submitted on one single-sided page and describe the Shakespearean play to be directed, the director’s vision for the production and list the collaborative artistic team. The director and collaborators’ biographies must be included along with the director’s contact information
• Proposals must be dropped off in person or mailed to:

CanStage TD Dream In High Park 2009: Proposals from Directors
The Canadian Stage Company, 26 Berkeley Street, Toronto, ON M5A 2W3

Deadline for submission is no later than 5 p.m. Friday, August 15, 2008.

CanStage TD Dream in High Park is the oldest annual outdoor theatre event in Canada. An estimated 1.3 million people have enjoyed the tradition since its inception in 1983. The Dream plays a key role in expanding theatre-going audiences by remaining an accessible event through pay-what-you-can admission, courtesy of TD Bank Financial Group. This summer marks the Dream’s 26th anniversary, and a return of ahdri zhina mandiela’s urban interpretation of Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream. Her colourful, hip-hop twist on the Bard’s tangled tale of mischievous fairies and mismatched lovers who wander through an enchanted forest-meets-industrial-wasteland continues to August 31, 2008 at the open-air theatre in High Park. Performances run Tuesday through Sunday at 8 p.m. Gate opens at 6 p.m. Admission is PWYC and free for children 14 and under. For more information contact, 416-367-1652 or canstage.com.

Nationally and internationally acclaimed, The Canadian Stage Company is Canada’s leading not-for-profit contemporary theatre company. Founded in 1987 with the merger of CentreStage and Toronto Free Theatre, the Company is dedicated to developing and producing landmark Canadian works which have been awarded some of Canada’s most prestigious literary and performing arts honours, including Governor General’s, Chalmers and Dora Mavor Moore Awards and to programming international contemporary theatre. The Company presents a roster of the best Canadian and international plays and musicals – from edgy and provocative works at the Berkeley Street Theatre to productions with universal appeal at the Bluma Appel Theatre and a summer of Shakespeare with a contemporary twist at the Dream in High Park. Canadian Stage holds to the highest standards in every aspect of its productions, delivering an intelligent and thought-provoking live theatre experience. Through its long-standing commitment to educating the public and nurturing theatre professionals, Canadian Stage plays an essential role in bringing the joys of contemporary theatre into the lives of millions in Toronto, one of North America’s largest theatre centres.

www.canstage.com

Job Posting: Bookkeeper, Buddies in Bad Times Theatre

Buddies in Bad Times Theatre, North America’s hot spot for Queer Urban Culture, seeks a Bookkeeper to join the team.
Reporting to the Artistic Producer and Artistic Director, this part-time, flexible position includes:

• accounts receivable/payable
• payroll
• GST/RST remittance
• issuance of T4s/T4As/records of employment

The ideal candidate is fluent in Simply Accounting/Excel, with professional experience in not-for-profit organizations. Theatre and bar experience considered an asset.

Please send cover letter and resume by 5pm on Thursday July 24 to:

Jim LeFrancois, Artistic Producer
Buddies in Bad Times Theatre
12 Alexander Street
Toronto ON
M4Y 1B4
Or by email to jim@artsexy.ca

Buddies encourages applications from members of all cultural communities.

www.artsexy.ca

Call for Submissions: 2009 De Colores Festival of New Works by Latin-Canadian Playwrights, Alameda Theatre Company

Alameda Theatre Company, Canada’s premiere professional Latin Canadian theatre company, invites submissions from established and emerging playwrights for the second annual Latin Canadian playwright’s festival: THE 2009 DE COLORES FESTIVAL OF NEW WORKS.
The festival will focus on providing developmental support for works in progress by pairing the chosen playwrights with professional dramaturgs from Toronto’s theatre community. This year’s festival dramaturgs are Stephen Colella, Dramaturg at Lorraine Kimsa Theatre for Young People and Erica Kopyto, dramaturg working with PEN Canada and the Writers in Exile program.
Scripts selected for the 2009 De Colores Festival of New Works will receive a short workshop and staged reading in May/June 2009 and will automatically be short-listed for possible production in our upcoming seasons. Selected playwrights will be contacted by December 2008.
Deadline for submissions: 
October 15, 2008

GUIDELINES

• Scripts must be, original, un-produced works of 60 to 120 minutes in length
• Playwrights must be citizens or landed immigrants of Canada
• We will NOT accept more than one submission per playwright
• All themes are encouraged. Plays need not have specific Latin American themes or characters, but playwrights must be of Latin American origin, as the goal with this festival is to develop Latin American voices in Canada. (Even if you do not speak any Spanish, if you identify yourself as Latin American, Hispanic, Latino, or a mix of these, we encourage your submission.)
• Cast size should preferably be no more than 5 characters
• All plays must be in English OR translated into English before the start of the festival
• Please include a one-page synopsis with the theme, plot, length of play, character breakdowns and any doubling possibilities
• Please also include a title page, with playwright’s name, name of play and contact information
• Submissions must be in hard copy only (emails will NOT be accepted), typed or word-processed, one side, loose page and minimum 11-point font on white paper. All pages must be numbered with the title of the play on each page
• Please do not submit original copies. If you wish to have your scripts returned, please include a SASE with the correct postage.

Please note:
 Playwrights whose scripts are selected are encouraged to attend the festival in June. An honorarium will be provided to writers, however travel is the responsibility of the artist.
Please submit scripts to:
 2009 De Colores Festival of New Works 
ALAMEDA THEATRE COMPANY
 392 Winona Dr. 
Toronto, ON
 M6C 3T5
For more information regarding the 2009 De Colores Festival of New Works please email hola@alamedatheatre.com or call (416) 428-7638.

Job Posting: Project Coordinator, Planet and IndigenUs Community & Education Programmes, Harbourfront Centre

Contract: July 2008 – December 2009
Job Ref. # 08FC24-TAPA

Number of Vacancies: 1

Situated on Toronto’s waterfront, Harbourfront Centre is renowned as Canada’s foremost facility for contemporary culture. Harbourfront Centre produces the largest multi-disciplinary festival season in Canada. Our year-round operation offers some 4000 internationally acclaimed events ranging from music, literary and theatrical festivals to children’s activities and craft shops.

Currently an employment opportunity exists in our Community and Educational Programmes department for a contract Project Coordinator, Planet IndigenUs. Planet IndigenUs is a large scale, multi-disciplinary contemporary arts festival that encompasses local, provincial, national and international interests. It also involves significant arts education and community engagement components. Reporting to the Director, Community & Education Programmes and the Artistic Director, the Project Coordinator will work with the Artistic Director to ensure processes, deadlines, priorities and excellence in programming is maintained at the highest level and that systems and supports are in place to facilitate / produce the summer festival.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

• Sets and monitors critical paths ensuring all internal and external deadlines are met with festival lead programmers
• Manages day-to-day operational aspects of the festival
• Coordinates and chairs all internal and external meetings, sets agendas
• Identifies resources needed and assigns individual responsibilities in consultation with festival leads
• Helps to shape the artistic direction and programming theme, monitors on-going processes of programming to ensure priorities are followed through
• Ensures all Harbourfront Centre policies and procedures are adhered to, project documents are complete, current and stored appropriately
• Ensures that everyone on programming team is on schedule, providing direction where needed
• Ensures artistic vision, programming priorities and community connections are clear and coherent
• Meets with festival teams to review progress, address issues and concerns, review budgets, schedules and programme updates
• Ensures festivals are on budget and revenues are maximized through partnerships and other funding opportunities
• Liaises with all Harbourfront Centre departments and stakeholders, coordinates regular status meetings ensuring that all departments, project team, advisors, festival leads are updated on a timely basis
• Coordinates MC script development with festival teams

QUALIFICATIONS and REQUIREMENTS

• Ideal candidate must have 5 years of proven project coordination experience in events management, film production, theatre production or related field
• Excellent leadership, communication and interpersonal skills. Able to manage the development of the team, motivate team to work together, and to mitigate team conflict and communication problems
• Excellent time management and organizational skills, able to meet and monitor deadlines
• Proven skills in coordinating projects across departments in an organization
• Thorough knowledge of project budgets and process
• Ability to recommend systematic changes, improving planning and the flow of processes

DURATION: JULY 2008 – December 2009

APPLICATION DEADLINE: July 23, 2008

Qualified applicants please send your resume quoting Job Ref. No. 08FC24-TAPA to:
Human Resources, 235 Queens Quay West
Toronto, ON M5J 2G8
Fax (416) 973-1003
E-mail: jobs@harbourfrontcentre.com
Harbourfront Centre is committed to building a diverse workforce and strongly encourages qualified applicants from all backgrounds to apply

www.harbourfrontcentre.com

Job Posting: General Manager, Cahoots Theatre Projects

Cahoots Theatre Projects Seeks General Manager

deadline for submissions: July 25, 2008

Cahoots Theatre Projects is seeking an experienced General Manager to join our dynamic team and help lead the company into an exciting new phase of development. Cahoots is a non-profit charitable organization whose mandate is to develop and produce theatre that reflects Canada’s cultural diversity. Our award-winning productions have garnered critical and audience acclaim and have successfully toured across Canada, in the US and overseas.
In 2008-09 we will be acquiring a brand new rehearsal studio and office space in Artscape’s Wychwood Barns project. We are seeking a qualified individual with an interest in the arts and a drive towards cultural equity who not only has a solid track record of successful arts administration in a small to mid-sized company, but is prepared to enthusiastically manage the company through this next phase of growth.
The GM is responsible for the overall operation, smooth running and quality control of the live theatre and other related activities of Cahoots Theatre Projects.
Duties and Responsibilities include:

• Create and implement Cahoots’ budgetary and financial plan for all areas
• Develop, manage and oversee the implementation all fundraising activities, including annual operating grant applications, other public sector funding, private sector funding and fundraising related to the organization’s capital campaign
• Manage and oversee implementation of Cahoots’ communication plans, including our e-newsletter and all marketing and publicity related to production activity
• Create and implement Cahoots’ personnel plan, serving as Cahoots’ human resources supervisor
• Develop and implement policies and procedures required for the maintenance and management of a rehearsal hall
• Manage and supervise all Cahoots contracts, including all artist contracts
• With Artistic Director, evaluate effectiveness of all strategic, financial, personnel, production and contractual plans, and prepare reports
• Develop policies and procedures as necessary for administrative areas, such as finance, communications and marketing, especially with regard to the company’s new phase of development;
• All other management duties normally associated with the position of a general manager of a live theatre company.

The successful candidate will possess:

• A solid track record of successful arts administration in a small to mid-sized company
• Experience with fundraising and familiarity with all levels of the public funding system
• Excellent communications skills and experience with marketing & publicity
• Familiarity with artist contracts and basic knowledge of the CTA
• Skills in budget management and financial planning
• Human resources experience and personnel management
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Strong leadership abilities
• Experience with the management of a rehearsal facility would be an asset

Please send a cover letter and resume by July 25, 2008, to:

Christina Starr
, Interim General Manager
 Cahoots Theatre Projects

#610, 174 Spadina Ave

Toronto, ON, M5T 2C2

Fax: 416.203.9002

info@cahoots.ca

www.cahoots.ca

Call for Submissions: Production Mentorship, Theatre Gargantua

Theatre Gargantua is seeking TWO interns who are serious and committed to pursuing a career in the performing arts. Our mentorship program is designed to provide an opportunity for emerging artists to expand their skills and experience through observing and participating in the final phase of Theatre Gargantua’s two-year creation cycle. Specifically, participants will attend all rehearsal and creative meetings while simultaneously assisting in areas of production (e.g. set, lighting, costumes, stage management, and director assistance) and administration (e.g. publicity, marketing and promotion). Through this program, interns will develop new skills that will be useful in future artistic and producing endeavours.

The internship will begin in early August and continue through performances of Fibber to be staged at the Theatre Centre from September 30th to October 19th.

Successful applicants will have a background in theatre or dance, an interest in multi-disciplinary work and/or collaborative creation processes, and are able to commitment to the full length of the project. Interns will receive an honorarium for their participation.

Applications can be made by sending a resume and a cover letter detailing the applicant’s interest in the program and the company as it relates to their future career aspirations.

The deadline to submit applications is July 21st, 2008.

Please send to info@theatregargantua.ca citing “mentorship” in the subject line or by fax at 416.588.3793. (Please no phone calls.)

Theatre Gargantua is an equal opportunity employer and members of equity-seeking groups are encouraged to apply. www.theatregargantua.ca

Theatre Gargantua’s mentorship programme is generously sponsored by TD Financial Group.