Volunteer: 30th Annniversary Dora Mavor Moore Awards, TAPA

Help TAPA celebrate the 30th Anniversary of the Dora Mavor Moore Awards on Monday June 29th, 2009! Recently voted one of Toronto’s top ten entertainment industry events by BIZBASH Toronto Magazine, the Doras celebrate Toronto’s theatre, dance and opera community each year with a gala award show and party.

To make it all happen we need you! Volunteers who love the performing arts and would like to donate their time, energy and experience in a variety of areas including:

• Food pickup and delivery
• Ushering
• Food serving
• Other roles TBA

All volunteers must be available on June 29th, 2009. Volunteers will receive training for their positions at a date prior to the Awards.

Upon successful completion of a volunteer position at the 30th Anniversary Dora Awards, volunteers may request a reference letter which will detail how their strengths played a vital role in making this event a success.

All interested volunteers should download the application form here and email the completed form to laurap@tapa.ca, or by fax at 416.536.3463, Attention Laura Pomeroy, Event Volunteer Coordinator.

All successful applicants will be contacted for an interview.

Internship: Online Marketing Optimization Intern, The Canadian Stage Company

The Canadian Stage Company is accepting applications for the (volunteer) position of Online Marketing Optimization Intern. Based in Toronto, The Canadian Stage Company is Canada’s largest not-for-profit contemporary theatre company, committed to developing and producing the best in theatre on a national and international level. As a non-profit company, The Canadian Stage Company relies on volunteers to help it achieve its vision.

Reporting to the Marketing and Promotions Coordinator and the Manager of Volunteer Resources, the Volunteer Resources Intern duties will include:

• Assist with content development and optimization of The Canadian Stage Company 09 – 10 website
• Assist with coordinating and optimizing social media, search engine optimization, social book-marking and other third party platforms
• Research online community structure and development of both corporate and non-profit organizations around the world
• Assist in formulating reports of site data in Google Analytics, AdWords and other metric/measurement applications
• Assist identifying, targeting and implementing online promotions of a variety of types, including revenue generation and volunteerism
• Assist as needed with various administrative work
• Assist in organizing a series of presentations relating to online content, search engine and social media optimization, etc.

Minimum requirements:

• Computer and web proficiency
• Familiarity with online content development and basic editing practices
• Some knowledge of search engines, social media
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Detail oriented
• Excellent interpersonal skills and oral and written communication skills
• Ability to work well individually and as part of a team
• An interest in being mentored to develop and optimize website content
• Self-starter

Full training will be provided but in some cases successful candidate will be asked to work independently on assigned projects. Priority given to:

• Individuals with capacity to create basic applications (mash-ups, etc.)
• Persons interested in new media promotion

Days and Times:

• Two weekdays, (negotiable)
• Start Date: Feb 9, 2009 (negotiable)
• End Date: June 1, 2009 (negotiable)

Rewards:

Volunteer Interns are considered staff by The Canadian Stage Company. Interns are eligible to attend plays and play readings, workshops, discount tickets to other theatres, and you will be part of a dynamic office environment. In addition, we offer Information Interviews, Goals Planning and Progress Reports during the Intern Term, as well as internal job postings and Intern Alumni events after successful completion of the Internship.

To apply:

We require a CV and cover letter, a writing sample and 3 references to consider applicants for an Intern position. First priority will be given to interns who include a cover letter with their CV. An interview is required, only those candidates chosen for interviews will be contacted.  The Canadian Stage Company is an equal opportunity employer.

Deadline to apply: Friday February 6th, 2009

Apply by email only to: Attention: Bob McCarthy Manager of Volunteer Resources and Interns bobmccarthy@canstage.com

Please note in your cover letter where you saw this INTERN posting. We thank everyone who applies for their interest, but only candidates selected for an interview are contacted. No telephone inquiries please. All applications are considered confidential.  www.canstage.com

Audition: SCHOOLHOUSE ROCK LIVE!, Randolph Young Company

AUDITIONS FOR Randolph Young Company (Kids 8-13)

SHOW – SCHOOLHOUSE ROCK LIVE! Jr. Originally conceived and directed by Scott Ferguson; Book by Scott Ferguson, Kyle Hall and George Keating; Music and Lyrics by Lynn Ahrens, Bob Dorough, Dave Frishberg, Kathy Mandry, George Newall and Tom Yohe

DIRECTOR Lawrence Axmith SHOW DATES – May 1 to 10, 2009 at the Bathurst Street Theatre, 736 Bathurst Street, Toronto

AUDITION DATES – February 28 – Group Movement at 10 a.m. and individual appointments between 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. March 2 and 3, 2009 – Group Movement at 6 p.m. and individual appointments between 7 – 9 p.m.

AUDITION LOCATION Randolph Academy, 736 Bathurst Street (1 block south of Bloor), Toronto ROLES – Kids aged 8-13; 35-40 kids will be cast

PREPARATION – 16-24 bars of a Musical Theatre or Pop song (an accompanist is provided) and a 2-minute, memorized monologue, story or poem; all performers will learn a dance combination in the Group Movement

FOR INFORMATION – Lawrence Axmith, Artistic Director, RYC rycauditions@randolphacademy.com or 416-924-2243 x400.

NOTE: There is no fee for auditioning; however, if accepted into the company, a participation fee will be applied; full and partial need-based financial assistance is available

RYC – Randolph Young Company is Toronto’s only performance program for kids aged 8-19 currently training in the performing arts. A program of the Randolph Academy for the Performing Arts, RYC provides the opportunity for dedicated young performers to immerse themselves in a professional theatre setting, honing their musical theatre skills and learning the disciplines that will make them well-rounded Triple Threat performers. The intensive 10-week rehearsal period culminates in a professionally produced musical with an extended run of performances in the historic Bathurst Street Theatre. For more information: http://www.randolphacademy.com

Event: Taking it to the Streets – An Exploration of Performance in Public Space, WinterCity Festival

Toronto’s award-winning WinterCity Festival presented by RBC returns this weekend, offering a city-wide celebration of culture, creativity and cuisine from January 30 – February 12, 2009. This year’s programming includes the North American premiere of two unique and compelling open-air performances by Dutch group Close Act, well-known internationally for combining theatre, dance acrobatics and music to create large-scale street theatre spectacles. To benefit from their unique experiences performing in public space, the City of Toronto’s Special Events team is pleased to present the following panel discussion.  All are invited to attend.

Taking it to the Streets: An Exploration of Performance in Public Space

Monday, February 2, 2009 6:30 – 8:00 p.m. Community Gallery at the Artscape Wychwood Barns 601 Christie Street (entrance via Wychwood Avenue)

Moderated by Ella Cooper

Free admission

Featuring:

• Hesther Melief, Close-Act
• Tonny Aerts, Close-Act
• Carole Boughannam, Manager of Programming, City of Toronto Special Events
• Dave Dyment, Curator/Artist
• Scotiabank Nuit Blanche 2008 Curator Rebecca Carney
• Circus Orange Shawn Micallef
• Murmur/Spacing Magazine

Workshop: THE FELDENKRAIS METHOD-Awareness Through Movement with Karen Bowes-Sewell and Susan Free, The Artists’ Health Centre

THE FELDENKRAIS METHOD-Awareness Through Movement with Karen Bowes-Sewell and Susan Free Sunday February 22, 2009

Toronto Dance Theatre, Studio C, 80 Winchester Street  (near Parliament & Carlton Streets)
Toronto, ON

The Feldenkrais Method® is a gentle, whole body approach to moving. Awareness Through Movement® will help improve artistic practice through a variety of movement sequences designed to support healthier, pain-free activity. This workshop will provide an introduction to these techniques and strategies, with a focus on freeing the back, neck and shoulders.

This practical format is suitable for all disciplines and will cover:

• Strategies for injury prevention and recovery
• Back and upper body release
• Gentle self-care exercises

Karen Bowes-Sewell is an associate professor in Dance at York University, a graduate of the National Ballet School and former principal dancer with the National Ballet of Canada. Her research focuses on issues of teaching and learning, with an emphasis on non-traditional methods of learning. She is a Guild Certified Feldenkrais Practitioner, member of the Feldenkrais Guild of North America and a guest practitioner at Pivot Sport Medicine and Orthopaedics and the Feldenkrais Centre in Toronto.

Susan Free has taught somatic movement classes in post-secondary settings since 1990, including 12 years in the Faculty of Physical Education and Health at U. of T. She works with a wide range of people, including actors, dancers, musicians, writers, and athletes. Currently Susan teaches Feldenkrais classes to performing arts students at the Randolph Academy for the Performing Arts, as well as public classes and workshops at the Feldenkrais Centre. Susan has a graduate degree in dance history, is a Certified Laban Movement Analyst, and a Guild Certified Feldenkrais Practitioner.

Workshop: 10:00 a.m. –  4:00 p.m.
Workshop fee: $40 / Students & Seniors: $30

Pre-registration is required as space is limited.

To register please contact us at:
Phone: 416.351.0239
Email: info@ahcf.ca
Or visit our website to print off and mail in a registration form at: www.ahcf.ca

Sessions involve practical components, so participants are asked to wear clothes that allow ease of movement and warmth. For your comfort, this is a scent-free workshop. Please refrain from wearing any perfume, cologne, aftershave or scented products. Thank you.

The Artists’ Health Centre Foundation gratefully acknowledges the support of the Ontario Trillium Foundation. The Ontario Trillium Foundation is an agency of the Government of Ontario.

Call for Submissions: Professional Theatre Training Program, Theatre Ontario

The Professional Theatre Training Program offers financial support for unique and flexible training with a chosen mentor in any theatrical discipline except performance. One can apply for professional development in one’s own discipline or a “change of direction” in a career. To apply, applicants must have at least two years of professional experience following their formal education.
The next application deadline is March 2, 2009.
For full guidelines and application forms, please visit www.theatreontario.org
Look under the ‘training’ menu heading or please contact
Theatre Ontario’s Professional Theatre Coordinator, Tim Chapman at 416-408-4556, extension 12 or tim@theatreontario.org

Workshop: Self-Start: The Basics of Self-Producing, Theatre Ontario

Two hours with Tim Chapman, Theatre Ontario’s professional theatre coordinator, where you can ask questions and get a great deal of useful information on:

• Available resources and services
• Forming a company
• Scheduling and planning
• Getting performance rights
• Budget and venue considerations

Most importantly you’ll discover the questions you need to ask and if you still really want to produce.

Wednesday, February 18, 2009 2:30 – 4:30 pm at Theatre Ontario
215 Spadina Avenue, Suite 210
(just one traffic light north of Queen)
***FREE for Theatre Ontario members***
Non- members $25, Limited Space
Reserve your spot now – $10 deposit required (refundable if you attend)
Sign up at reception – info@theatreontario.org – 416-408-4556, x10

Event: Roundtable Reading of Tughlaq by Girish Karnad, Rasik Arts

Rasik Arts are starting their Roundtables this new year on January 26th, 2009.  Join us in the nice, warm, backroom of the Fifth Elementt with an historic, but universal play, by renowned actor, playwright, and director Girish Karnad. Tughlaq, by Girish Karnad, is set during the reign of Muhammad bin Tughlaq, a member of the Tughlaq dynasty and Sultan of Delhi from 1325 to 1351, and explores one of the timeless dilemmas known to humankind: the ideal versus the real, the aspiration for the divine versus the pull of human intrigue. There are many parts in this epic story of “Old” Delhi, so we hope many of you will grace us with your presence.

A ROUNDTABLE is an informal gathering where Rasik Arts provides script copies and we sit around the table in the back of the 5th Elementt reading the play out loud, followed by a discussion. Anyone can read a part. Tea and coffee are provided by our sponsor MyBindi.com, your online destination for cool South Asian stuff! Roundtable – Monday, January 26 7pm 5th Elementt, 1033 Bay St. (South of Bloor – on the East side, corner of Irwin & Bay – in between Charles St. and Wellesley)

Script: Tughlaq by Girish Karnad

No admission charge.

Internship: Volunteer Resources Intern, The Canadian Stage Company

The Canadian Stage Company is accepting applications for the (volunteer) position of Volunteer Resources Intern. Based in Toronto, The Canadian Stage Company is Canada’s largest contemporary theatre company, committed to developing and producing the best in theatre on a national and international level. As a non-profit company, The Canadian Stage Company relies on volunteers to help it achieve its vision.

Reporting to the Manager of Volunteer Resources, the Volunteer Resources Intern duties will include:

• Assist with volunteer recruitment, including increasing diversity of volunteer base
• Assist with coordinating logistics and volunteers for largest annual fundraiser
• Assist with scheduling volunteers for Canadian Stage – Berkeley
• Input all volunteer information into Access database and assist in maintaining accurate records on behalf of all Canadian Stage Company volunteers
• Assist as needed with various administrative work
• Assist with starting youth volunteer planning groups to do school talks
• Assist in organizing a series of secondary and post-secondary PowerPoint presentations
• Assist in designing and implementing secondary and post-secondary strategic plans for student recruitment

Minimum requirements:

• Computer proficient (Access and Excel experience is an asset)
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Detail oriented
• Excellent interpersonal skills and oral and written communication skills
• Ability to work well individually and as part of a team
• An interest in being mentored to manage volunteer and intern programmes with a focus on diversity
• Self-starter

Full training will be provided but in some cases successful candidate will be asked to work independently on assigned projects.

Days and Times:

• Two weekdays, (negotiable), 11am to 4pm
• Start Date: Feb 2, 2009 (negotiable)
• End Date: June 1, 2009 (negotiable)

Rewards: Volunteer Interns are considered staff by The Canadian Stage Company. Interns are eligible to attend plays and play readings, workshops, discount tickets to other theatres, and you will be part of a dynamic office environment. In addition, we offer Information Interviews, Goals Planning and Progress Reports during the Intern Term, as well as internal job postings and Intern Alumni events after successful completion of the Internship.

To apply: We require a CV, cover letter, and 3 references to consider applicants for an Intern. First priority will be given to interns who include a cover letter with their CV.  An interview is required.  Only those candidates chosen for interviews will be contacted.

Deadline to apply: Friday Jan. 30th, 2009

Apply by email only to: Attention: Bob McCarthy Interim Manager of Volunteer Resources and Interns bobmccarthy@canstage.com

The Canadian Stage Company is an equal opportunity employer.

Job Posting: Director, Arts Disciplines, Canada Council for the Arts

Summary

Under the direct supervision of the Director, Arts Disciplines, develops policies and procedures to deliver Canada Council programs in an efficient and cost effective manner; contributes to the strategic planning and long range development of the Canada Council; manages the administrative services of the Arts Disciplines Division; manages the production of documents and provides information on the Canada Council and its programs; manages the activities of the Registry Centre at the Canada Council; manages the activities, budget, and staff of eleven employees of the Arts Services Unit; and performs other related duties.

Knowledge and skills

The duties of the position requires a thorough knowledge of the principles, theories, and practical aspects of management, as well as excellent project management and administration skills. A comprehensive knowledge of Canada Council, its policies, programs, procedures and grant delivery and adjudication processes is required. The ability to analyze and provide appropriate and strategic responses to complex issues in a rapidly changing artistic and administrative environment is essential. Excellent negotiation, collaboration, planning and communication skills are required to develop, provide and promote excellent service to internal and external clients.

This knowledge is usually acquired through completion of a university degree in arts, public or business administration or equivalent professional practice.

Experience

Five to seven years of progressively responsible experience in positions in management and administration.

Supervision

The work requires the management of a staff of eleven, which includes the direct supervision of eight employees.

Consequence of errors

The consequences of errors are significant and may negatively affect the reputation of the Council. Errors have a serious and direct impact on the financial and administrative management of the section and division, on the quality of internal and external service delivery.

Working environment and travel

The work is performed in a closed office environment. The work also requires the attendance of many planning and organizing meetings with the Heads of Section, Program Officers and other sections of Council. The incumbent is required to travel less than ten days per year.

Physical and mental requirements

The work involves frequent long periods of intensely concentrated work. Stress is encountered when resolving conflicts and responding to artists and staff who are not satisfied with Council activities and services, programs and processes.

Language requirements

This position requires the use of both official languages. The requirements in the second official language are:

• speaking:  advanced level
• reading comprehension:  advanced level
• writing:  intermediate level

Please submit applications to Roch Brunelle, Human Resources Administrative Assistant:

• by e-mail at competition1@canadacouncil.ca or by fax to (613) 566-4323
• no later than February 12, 2009
• quoting competition number 4600

For more information or for a complete job profile, please contact Rachelle Malone at (613) 566-4414 ext. 4114 or at 1-800-263-5588 ext. 4114.

The Employment Application Form must be completed and submitted in order to be considered for this position.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

The Canada Council for the Arts is committed to employment equity.