Job Posting: Assistant Box Office/Front of House Manager, Buddies in Bad Times Theatre

• Position Type: full-time salary
• Department: Box Office
• Start Date: August 16, 2010

Introduction

Buddies in Bad Times Theatre, a not for profit, professional theatre company dedicated to the promotion of Queer Canadian Culture, is accepting applications for the entry level position of: Assistant Box Office/Front of the House Manager.

Responsibilities

We are looking for a highly motivated individual who wants to join the team at Buddies in Bad Times Theatre, Canada’s Home for Queer Culture. Reporting to the Box Office/Front of House Manager Manager, the Assistant Box Office/Front of House Manager will be responsible for managing box office staff, order processing and overseeing general box office operations at Buddies in Bad Times Theatre.

Major Responsibilities:

• Promote high standards of customer service
• Process ticket orders
• Lead, train and supervise Ticket Agents
• Inform and uphold Box Office policy in alignment with organizational standards
• Manage and resolve medium level customer service concerns
• Support the Box Office Manager in the preparation of reports and schedules, as required
• Supervise day to day Box Office operations
• Assists with financial reconciliations and cash management
• Provide support and show specific information to all patrons in a timely and professional manner
• Ability to deal with customers in a positive manner

Minimum Requirements

• Equivalent work experience and appreciation for the Arts
• Cash management experience required
• Must be dependable, punctual, team player
• Enthusiastic, ambitious and self-motivated
• Excellent management and organizational skills
• Excellent problem solving and troubleshooting skills
• Excellent verbal communication and interpersonal skills
• Will be required to work evenings, weekends and holidays
• Adept with PCs with Windows OS and MS Word and MS Excel software
• Is queer positive and is respectful of difference
• Must be able to multitask and work in a fast paced, high stress environment

Please submit cover letter, resumé and the names and phone numbers of 2 references by 5pm on July 2, 2010, EMAIL OR FAX to the attention of Chrystal Donbrath-Wright, Box Office Manager at 416-975-9293 or chrystal@buddiesinbadtimes.com.

We thank everyone who applies for their interest. All applicants will be contacted to confirm that we have received your submission. Only qualified candidates will be selected for an interview. No telephone inquiries please. All applications are considered confidential.

Buddies in Bad Times Theatre is an equal opportunity employer

Volunteer: The Fringe Needs You!, Toronto Fringe Festival

The Fringe is looking for individuals to help run the Festival from June 30th to July 11th. We need your help to make this Festival happen. It’s our biggest year yet. This is a great opportunity to get in touch with the Toronto Arts community. Plus you get to see plenty of cutting-edge theatre for FREE.

Volunteering at the Fringe means:

• A free ticket to a Fringe show for each shift worked
• Free Volunteer appreciation shows
• A free Fringe T-Shirt
• If you’re a student, every hour counts towards your Community Volunteer Hours

Don’t miss your chance to be a part of the biggest theatre festival in Canada.

Want to Sign up?

You can do it entirely online by visiting our website at: www.fringetoronto.com/volunteer

You can also email any questions to Kelly & Dan at: volunteers@fringetoronto.com

Event: The Lawyer Show, Nightwood Theatre

The Lawyer Show-A Fundraising Event for Nightwood Theatre A Midsummer Night’s Dream

By William Shakespeare
Directed by Kelly Thornton

As the Artistic Director of Nightwood Theatre Kelly Thornton is thrilled to be directing the Toronto premiere of The Lawyer Show. Some of Nightwood’s sister theatre companies across the country have produced Lawyer Shows to great effect and Nightwood is so happy to have cornered the market here in Toronto. They are now into their third week of rehearsals and moving swiftly through the play. As far as fundraising initiatives go, this tops it for Thornton, ‘The energy and excitement this process has elicited is intoxicating. I absolutely love working with these lawyers and am amazed by how far they’ll go, how they’re throwing themselves into it headlong and how the results are showing on stage.” The company of 28 legal professionals is tackling the language and themes of A Midsummer Night’s Dream with great gusto.

Don’t miss this classic comedy re-envisioned in the BEAT era.
June 11, 8:00pm, June 12, 2:00pm and 8:00pm
Berkeley Street Theatre Downstairs
$60 (includes tax receipt)

TICKETS ON SALE NOW For tickets call 416.944.1740 x 5

Check out their Blog for more info!

Job Posting: Theatre Liaison Officer, Toronto Public Library

POSTING #: EXT10-173
POSTING DATE: May 27, 2010
CLOSING DATE: June 4, 2010

JOB TITLE: Theatre Liaison Officer
LOCATION: Palmerston Branch/Fairview Branch/York Woods Branch
Branches – Theatre

STATUS: Permanent Part-Time
HOURS PER WEEK & SCHEDULE OF WORK: (Subject to change in accordance with Article 19) Variable and seasonal hours, including evenings and week-ends.

JOB SUMMARY:

Under a designated supervisor, to maintain and coordinate all activities in the theatre spaces.

DUTIES:

• Schedule all the activities for the theatre
• Arrange for and be present at pre-production meetings
• Be present for the arrivals and departures for each production, approving and accounting for each piece of equipment to be used
• Ensure proper and safe use of all equipment, internal and external, such as theatrical lighting systems, audio visual systems, curtain and masking systems, and all house facilities, and provide training for use of same
• Handle the equipment requests from all groups using the theatre
• Ensure the maintenance of the theatre and equipment and to order replacement equipment where necessary
• Coordinate established procedures in emergencies
• Train and supervise the on-call theatre technicians and arrange their schedules
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Secondary School Graduation Diploma or equivalent, diploma in theatre management from a community college or equivalent experience and education to include management, sound, lighting and rigging
• Understanding and appreciation of the philosophy of public service to all, in accordance with human rights legislation and the principles of equity and access in the delivery of library service
• Experience in production coordination, AV set up an asset
• Proven ability to organize and manage own work tasks, as well as supervision of others
• Ability to deal with the public with courtesy and tact
• Ability to work cooperatively with staff, theatre production companies and the public
• Certification in Fall Arrest, Genie Lift an asset
• Knowledge, familiarity with the Ontario Fire Marshall Fire Code, WHMIS an asset

SALARY:

$23.78 – $26.86 per hour (2010 Rates)

SUBMISSIONS:

Applications can be faxed to 416-395-5925 or sent via email to recruitment@torontopubliclibrary.ca

Personal information collected is used in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information & Protection of Privacy Act.

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Event: A Joint Fundraiser, Carlos Bulosan Theatre and Kapisanan Philippine Centre for Arts & Culture

On Saturday, June 26, Carlos Bulosan Theatre and Kapisanan Philippine Centre for Arts & Culture will be hosting an unforgettable evening of theatre, music and dance, dance, dance!  This joint fundraiser will feature Shotgun Wedding – A 90′s Musical Mixtape About Nine Months Of The Best Years Of Our Lives by Leonard Cervantes and will be followed by Prom Night ’93 with DJ Mensa.  Mark your calendars now and get your prom gear on, it’s going to be an awesome evening -  we’re dancing to the wee hours of the morning!

Check out the details below, can’t wait to see you there!

Carlos Bulosan Theatre and Kapisanan Philippine Centre for Arts & Culture present A Joint Fundraiser. Saturday June 26th 2010

SHOTGUN WEDDING by Leonard Cervantes
A 90’s MUSICAL MIXTAPE ABOUT NINE MONTHS OF THE BEST YEARS OF OUR LIVES

Original Music By Kierscey Rand

Directed by Catherine Hernandez

Followed by PROM NIGHT ‘93 With DJ MENSA

Dresscode: 90’s Prom (Dress to impress)

7:30pm Doors, 8pm Show, 10pm Prom

Where:

• Unit C, 102 Ossington Avenue. Entrance is second alleyway off of Humbert

Advance Tickets:

• Show & Prom $40
• Prom Only $20

At the Door

• Show & Prom $50
• Prom Only $25

You can purchase your advance tickets in person @ KAPISANAN:

• 167 Augusta Ave. Toronto
• 2 blks W of Spadina Ave, N off Dundas St.
• Hours: Wed-Fri 1pm-8pm Sat 1pm-6pm

Or you can purchase on Paypal:

• Merchant Name: Kapisanan Philippine Centre
• Secure Merchant ID 6GLE65XWEL3YQ

For more info:  info@kapisanancentre.com or call 416-979-0600

Job Posting: Executive Coordinator, Ontario Arts Council

COMPETITION NUMBER 04-10

Starting salary range: $46,800 – $58,500

This high-level administrative position supporting the Executive Director has four major areas of responsibility:

• Liaison function on behalf of the Executive Director with stakeholders, government, board and staff;
• General office administration including minute taking, managing correspondence, expense oversight and reconciliation.
• Project coordination, documentation and logistical support of business case, and business and strategic plans;
• Supervision of Scheduling and Administrative Assistant (responsible for scheduling all meetings and event attendance for executive staff, as well as handling daily administrative duties)

The successful candidate for this position will have 3+ years of progressively responsible administrative experience for executive level staff, along with a post-secondary education, preferably in arts management, political science, public administration or other relevant field.

Knowledge of Ontario’s diverse arts communities and experience working for an arts organization and/or in arts advocacy; as well as experience coordinating mid to large-scale projects and drafting policies and documents, will support successful consideration.

In addition, the incumbent must be known for their sound judgement, high degree of discretion, flexibility, initiative, oral and written communication skills, interpersonal skills, and keen awareness of how to work with and engage multiple stakeholders. Expertise in Microsoft Office Suite required. French language proficiency is an asset. Ability to work overtime and limited out of town travel is required.

Qualified candidates are invited to submit a cover letter and résumé by June 9, 2010 using one of the following methods:

Mail: Ontario Arts Council, Human Resources Office, FILE #04-10,
151 Bloor Street West, 5th Floor, Toronto (Ontario) M5S 1T6.

Web: http://www.arts.on.ca/Page3435.aspx

The Ontario Arts Council is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and strongly supports and values diversity in the workplace. Applications from all qualified candidates are welcome and individuals from equity-seeking groups are encouraged to apply. While we thank all candidates for their interest, only those selected for interview will be contacted.

Event: Reading of Harana by Regina Simon, Foundry Theatre Company in Association with Carlos Bulosan Theatre

Tickets: PWYC  May 31st●7pm●The Rearview Mirror●193 ½ Baldwin Street

TD Bank Financial Group & Foundry Theatre Company present the reading of: Harana by Regina Simon

Synopsis:

Set during the time of the Japanese occupation and the Filipino resistance movement, young Nene struggles with new love as she copes with the clumsy advances of Dado, the suitor condoned by her family, and the exciting encounters with a Japanese soldier.   Performed in English, Tagalog and Japanese.

Harana first appeared in Crossroads Theatre Project’s  “A Little Something from Nothing” as a ten minute monologue under the direction of Vincenzo Sestito. Its second phase of development came under the guidance of Marie Beath Badian and CBT’s Play Creation Unit Program, and was featured as of the shorts in CBT’s Tales from the Flipside ’09 before evolving into its current incarnation under the guidance of David Copelin and Foundry Theatre’s First Draft program.

About the playwright:

Regina Simon is a first time playwright, an actor, a singer, a voice over artist and was a radio personality. Selected Filipino theatre credits include Tonya from DiwataWorks’ Fort Santiago, Twinkle from the workshop production of Carlos Bulosan Theatre’s Miss Orient(ed), Mother from Pulang Maleta Collective’s Baggage, and has appeared in several Carlos Bulosan Tales From the Flipside readings.  She has also appeared in various productions by Alexander Players and Singers (Fiddler on the Roof, The Pirates of Penzance, The Yeomen of the Guard, Cabaret), City Centre Musical Productions (Miss Saigon), and has co-written/performed with Crossroads Theatre Project (A Little Something from Nothing, In the Mouth of the Wolf, Clown the Musical). Regina was also briefly a radio talent/producer on Boses Pinas CHHA 1610 AM, had done voice work for educational videos for new immigrants by Citizenship Immigration Canada, lent her voice to the lead character in animated short, Starsearcher, and has appeared in Vision TV’s Gospel Challenge.

About the director:

Nina Lee Aquino is a director, dramaturge and playwright.  She is the artistic director of Cahoots Theatre Company and an artistic associate of Factory Theatre.  She is also the editor of Canada’s first Asian-Canadian drama anthology titled love & relasianships (Playwrights Canada Press, Spring 2009).  Other credits include awards for directing (Ken McDougall Award 2004, Canada Council John Hirsch Prize 2008), and Dora Mavor Moore Award nominations for outstanding direction (Singkil, fu-GEN Theatre Company 2007; People Power, Carlos Bulosan Theatre 2008, lady in the red dress, fu-GEN Theatre Company 2009).  Nina co-wrote Miss Orient(ed) and her monologues have been published in Beyond the Pale (Yvette Nolan, ed.) and She Speaks (Judith Thompson, ed.)

Presented in Association with Carlos Bulosan Theatre.

Call for Submissions: Nominations Wanted, Governor General’s Performing Arts Awards,

GET INVOLVED. NOMINATE!

How did Michel Pagliaro, Buffy Sainte-Marie, Gordon Pinsent, Veronica Tennant and Eugene Levy all become recipients of Governor General’s Performing Arts Awards?

They were nominated by members of the public who wanted to see their performing arts heroes recognized for their passion, creativity and inspiration.

All Canadians can play a role in Canada’s most prestigious awards in the performing arts by making a nomination. The process is simple. All that’s required is a strong letter of recommendation and a short biography of the nominee.

Deadline for 2011 nominations: June 21, 2010
For complete details, visit www.ggpaa.ca

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PARTICIPEZ. SOUMETTEZ UN CANDIDATURE!

Pourquoi a-t-on accordé un Prix du Gouverneur général pour les arts du spectacle (PGGAS) à Michel Pagliaro, Buffy Sainte-Marie, Gordon Pinsent, Veronica Tennant et Eugene Levy?

Leur candidature a été soumise par des membres du public qui souhaitaient voir leurs héros récompensés pour leur passion, leur créativité et leur inspiration.

Les PGGAS représentent la plus haute distinction accordée dans le domaine des arts du spectacle au Canada. Tous les Canadiens peuvent contribuer à cette célébration en proposant une candidature. Le processus est simple : vous n’avez qu’à nous envoyer une lettre de recommandation passionnée et une courte biographie du candidat.

Date limite : le 21 juin 2010
Vous trouverez tous les détails au www.pggas.ca

Workshop: DYI Publicity, The Second City

The Second City presents a revolutionary new seminar from the award-winning publicists of the 2008 SCTV reunion and the Canadian Comedy Awards…

DYI Publicity

Learn everything you’ll need to know about promoting your shows, events,– and most of all, your career –  like a professional publicist

On Saturday, May 28th, the DYI Publicity seminar will be unleashed at the Second City. Taught by the Shehori Brothers (the award-winning publicists of The Second City) and Megan Mooney (respected editor) this one-of-a-kind seminar will give you literally thousands of dollars worth of publicity secrets and teach you the dos and don’ts of dealing with the industry.

The instructors will share their proven publicity methods and secrets on how to obtain significant media attention for yourself and your endeavours in plain and simple terms. In addition, they’ll teach you to think about your career in a new way that will move you quickly and confidently towards your goals.

Their goal is twofold:

A) To finally empower everyday actors, producers, comedians, musicians and small business owners with the knowledge to publicize and promote themselves, without having to spend upwards of thousands of dollars on a publicist. The power of promotion can finally be in their hands.

B) To teach how to establish a positive, respectful relationship with the media that doesn’t involve cheesy confetti-laced press kits, poorly-constructed press releases, and dozens of hassling phone calls/e-mails.

Among other things, the seminar will:

• Guide you, step by step, on the dos and don’ts of creating memorable press releases & eye-popping press kits
• Teach how to make your shows stand out and appear more attractive to newspapers, radio, TV and web
• Show you how to leverage social media (like Facebook and Twitter) to get the word out about your project
• Teach how to optimize your show’s success + be nominated for national awards
• Increase your media profile in Toronto, Canada, the U.S., or elsewhere
• Help you with getting an agent, or help your current agents get you more work
• Help you with obtaining government grants and garnering a U.S. Work Visa

PLUS: Everyone in attendance will receive a publicity booklet, which includes:

• Entertainment media list (over 250 media contacts)
• Numerous sample press releases & templates
• Key Industry contacts for photography, poster services, editors, videographers, graphic designers, etc…

Between them, the Shehori Brothers have garnered two Gemini Award nominations, a Dora nomination, plus 15 Canadian Comedy Award nominations (and 2 wins!) as writers, directors and producers. Working alongside the creators of the Tony Award-winning Broadway musical The Drowsy Chaperone, the brothers co-produced the critically acclaimed production An Awkward Evening with Martin & Johnson. More recently, they’ve penned 12 national award shows, written for The Huffington Post, and served as senior writers for The Hour with George Stroumboulopoulos.

Five years ago, Megan Mooney moved from a corporate setting where she focused on marketing and seminar facilitation, into writing about theatre. After a few years of writing about theatre for blogTO, she started her own publication, Mooney on Theatre. She is now the editor with over ten writers contributing regular content. This session includes a bonus for Fringe participants. Although by the time this seminar takes place you should have already submitted some press materials to the Fringe Publicist, but that’s just the beginning of your publicity journey. With that in mind, we’ve included an added bonus this session for Toronto Fringe 2010 Participants (or, anyone who is interested in how to publicize their Fringe show in the future).

This session only – an extra hour putting the general knowledge you’ve learned in the context of Fringe.

Although by the time this seminar takes place you should have already submitted some press materials to the Fringe Publicist, but that’s just the beginning of your publicity journey.  With that in mind, we’ve included an added bonus this session for Toronto Fringe 2010 Participants (or, anyone who is interested in how to publicize their Fringe show in the future).  It’s a combination of directed content, and a Q&A period. Benefit from the knowledge of people who have had their own very successful Fringe shows and publicized those of others, and someone who has coordinated Fringe media coverage for several years in a row.

The best part? If the seminar gets you two people per show (well, three extra for one of those shows) that you wouldn’t have otherwise, then you’ve made your money back. And, the knowledge doesn’t go away, you will use it again and again with other productions.

DYI Publicity
Saturday, May 29, 2010
10am to 4pm @ the Second City Training Centre
70 Peter Street, Lower Level
Cost: $150 (tax included)
Registration by phone at 1-888-340-7270, online at www.SecondCityRegistration.com or by e-mail at training.to@secondcity.com

For additional information, pop by www.mooneyontheatre.com/publicityseminar or www.SweatEquity.ca

Announcements: Naomi Campbell Leaving After 16 Years, Nightswimming

May 19, 2010

Naomi Campbell, Nightswimming’s long-time Producer, leaving after 16 years. Toronto, Ontario – Nightswimming announced today that Producer Naomi Campbell, who has been with the company since it was established in 1994, will leave her current position on July 31.

“Naomi has been with Nightswimming since our very first project, Don Druick’s awardwinning Through the Eyes, and has been instrumental in defining the nature of the company, and ensuring the successful development of all its artistic projects,” said Artistic Director Brian Quirt. “Naomi has devoted her career to creating, managing, strengthening and leading non-profit performing arts organizations in Toronto. She continues to make an indelible contribution locally, provincially, nationally and internationally. Her list of on-going commitments and freelance engagements – on top of her enormous contribution to Nightswimming – demonstrates the impact one individual can have on a specific field. I have been a beneficiary of Naomi’s great talents, her friendship, and her commitment to this art form. She has made Nightswimming possible and has contributed to every moment of its growth and every part of its success over the past 16 years.”

Highlights of Naomi’s tenure at Nightswimming include producing last year’s unprecedented City of Wine Festival, bringing together seven full productions by seven theatre schools from across Canada to showcase Ned Dickens’ seven play cycle; three Governor General’s Award nominees among the more than twenty new works commissioned by Nightswimming; and two national tours of plays developed by Nightswimming. The company’s works have been showcased in Canada’s leading festivals, including Magnetic North Theatre Festival, Canada Dance Festival, Rhubarb! Festival, Alberta Theatre Projects’ playRites Festival and the National Arts Centre’s On the Verge.

“Naomi has raised Nightswimming’s profile nationally and internationally,” said Nightswimming Board President, Terry Raininger. “She received the 2009 Leonard McHardy and John Harvey Award for Theatre Administration and a 2005 Vital People Award from the Toronto Community Foundation in recognition of her leadership in the Toronto cultural community, and we have no doubt that she will continue to contribute deeply to the Canadian arts world.”

Nightswimming wishes Naomi every success in her future endeavours. “Naomi has been a full partner in the creation, growth and success of Nightswimming,” said Brian. “Her insight, knowledge of the Canadian theatre world, and her producing acumen will be
greatly missed.”

“It was not an easy decision to leave Nightswimming after so many years and so many excellent projects. The company has provided a through-line for my professional development and I would not be who I am if not for the work and the relationships we have made together. However, I felt that it was time for a change (if not now, then when?) and so I am embarking on a sabbatical of sorts; taking some time to look at the work I have done and to prepare for some new work ahead. While I intend to stay in the theatre, that is not a promise, as I am keen to see what possibilities arise given some time and space to consider my options. I will continue to support Nightswimming however I can, especially in the transitional time ahead, and always as a very interested party. I wish Brian and the company every possible success.”

A multi-talented artist and administrator with experience as a performer, designer and director in addition to her many years as a producer, Naomi is also Industry Series Producer and Touring Liaison for the Magnetic North Theatre Festival. She received Dora Awards for Outstanding Set Design (White Mice, Mammalian Diving Reflex) and Outstanding Production (The Doll House, DVxT Theatre Company), and has been the Festival Director for the Rhubarb! Festival at Buddies in Bad Times Theatre, and Producer for DVxT Theatre, Mammalian Diving Reflex and Civilized Theatre. Nightswimming is a dramaturgical company that creates new Canadian plays, performance works and dance, but does not generally produce them itself.

Nightswimming is devoted, through the creation of new works, to advancing the field of dramaturgy – the exploration of theatrical stories and how they are told – and play development in Canada.