Audition: You Are Here By Daniel MacIvor, Alumnae Theatre Company

You Are Here By Daniel MacIvor Directed by Paul Hardy

PERFORMANCE DATES: September 24 to October 9, 2010

In this marvellous and poetic piece MacIvor introduces us to Alison. Alison is wondering what it all meant? As she looks back on her life, her choices, her lovers and friends, we are exposed to all the contradictions and confusions, ecstasies and agonies of a life lived, and what it means to be happy in all this messiness.

ROLES

Richard M Mid 30’s – 40’s Charming classy and cool. Richard is Alison’s oldest friend and a consummate bachelor.

Jerry M Mid 30’s – 40’s Alison’s husband. Slightly awkward, Jerry is well meaning but typically a disappointment. Often to himself.

Thomas Roman M Mid 30’s – 40’s Diane’s sometime director and lover. Thomas is full of pomp and arrogance. Archetypal film director style

Paul/Justin M Mid 20’s- Early 30’s Paul: an actor, sincere and vapid/ Justin: A frenetic but kinda cool punk.

Ted Steeves/AS CAST M 20-40 Ted is a cad. A cool womanizer.

AUDITIONS

• Saturday, July 17^th

Auditions will be held at the Alumnae Theatre, 70 Berkeley Street (on the south west corner of Berkeley and Adelaide). Please prepare a short, comic monologue and be prepared to do a cold reading. Please bring hard copies of a current photo (headshot) that we may keep and an acting résumé.  Please be available for call backs on Sunday July 19, 6-10 pm.

To book your audition please email YAHauditions@gmail.com or leave a message at 416-364-4170 x 3

~ Alumnae Theatre is a non-union, non-professional theatre company ~

ALUMNAE THEATRE COMPANY

70 Berkeley Street, Toronto, ON  M5A 2W6.  416-364-4170   www.alumnaetheatre.com

PLAY LIKE GIRLS!

Audition: The Hanging Maids: A cabaret, Burning Passions Theatre

Wanted. 6 collaborators.
Adapted from Margaret Atwood’s Penelopiad as a cabaret for six women (25-40) and six puppets.  Created and performed by the ensemble around a series of excerpts this cabaret is a compilation of scenes, monologues, music, dance and songs, that explore the relationship between women and servitude.  Old style cabaret with a contemporary twist.

Selected candidates will be asked to prepare a 2-3 minute piece which combines spoken text and one of the following: song, movement, standup, a musical instrument or special skill. Auditions will be conducted in English but if you speak another language you may be asked to incorporate it. Candidates of all ethnic/cultural backgrounds are strongly encouraged to submit. Be prepared to sing and move.

Directed by Alexandra Seay
Choreographed by Monica Dotter
Composed by Reza Jacobs
Produced by Burning Passions Theatre
Co-producer …..  it could be you. Interested?

Audition Date: btw July 22-26
Workshop dates: tbd
Performance dates: March 2011

Please send submissions to hangingmaids@yahoo.ca before July 19th.

Or by snail mail to:
Burning Passions Theatre
c/o Alexandra Seay
Station P, Box 128
Toronto, ON   M5S 2S6

Job Posting: CADAC Implementation Officer, Arts Services Unit, Canada Council for the Arts

Competition:   4617T (Internal/External)                     Status: Term up to August 30, 2012
Salary Scale: $63,310 to $76,379                                       Closing date:   July 23, 2010

Please note:  A test will be administered to selected candidates invited for an interview.  Interviews will be held the week of August 16, 2010.

About the Canada Council for the Arts
Join our team and play a role in supporting Canadian creativity. The Canada Council is a dynamic, highly-respected national agency with a mandate to promote the study and enjoyment of, and production of works in, the arts.  We offer competitive salaries and benefit package.  For more information about the Canada Council for the Arts, please visit our website at www.canadacouncil.ca.

About the role
Under the direct supervision of the Head, Arts Services Unit, responsible for overseeing and managing the implementation of CADAC* at the Canada Council of the Arts in the Arts Disciplines Division and the other grant giving offices; ensures the integration of CADAC* in the Council’s business processes and grant management systems; coordinates communications and information exchange with the Canada Council Sections and Offices and with external funding agencies/partners currently using CADAC*; and performs other related duties.

*CADAC is a national bilingual web-based system used by arts organizations applying for operating funding to provide their financial and statistical data in a common format to arts funders across the country.  The CADAC Secretariat is housed at the Canada Council for the Arts.

Basic requirements of the position

• An undergraduate degree in liberal arts, business, communications or arts administration, or equivalent professional practice in an arts-related environment
• 5 years of professional experience during which increasing responsibilities were assumed
• In-depth knowledge of the processes and procedures, policies and guidelines, forms and the regulations that are related to the ongoing administration of the granting process
• Knowledge of the business practices of arts organizations across Canada
• Excellent judgment, leadership, organizational and interpersonal skills
• This position requires the use of both official languages. The requirements in the second official language are: an advanced level in oral and reading comprehension and an intermediate level in writing.

The incumbent is not required to travel.

How to apply
Send the completed Application for Employment form quoting the competition number listed above and a copy of your resume to the attention of Jo Ann Hubbell, Human Resources, by either:

• email: competition@canadacouncil.ca
• fax: 613.566.4323
• mail: 350 Albert Street, P.O. Box 1047, Ottawa, Ontario, K1P 5V8

For more information, please contact Jo Ann Hubbell at 613-566-4414, extension 4113 or by e-mail at competition@canadacouncil.ca.  We thank all applicants for their interest; only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

We value diversity in our workforce and encourage candidates to self-identify as members of the following designated groups:  women, visible minorities, Aboriginal peoples and persons with disabilities.

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Agent d’intégration de CADAC, Service aux arts

Concours : 4617T (Interne/Externe)                                               Statut : Terme jusqu’au 30 août 2012
Échelle salariale : 63 310 $ à 76 379 $                                             Date de fermeture :  le 23 juillet 2010

À noter : Un test sera administré aux candidats invités à une entrevue.  Les entrevues auront lieu  la semaine du 16 août 2010.

Au sujet du Conseil des Arts du Canada
Joignez-vous à notre équipe et participez au soutien de la créativité canadienne! Le Conseil des Arts du Canada est un organisme national dynamique et tenu en très haute estime qui a pour mandat de promouvoir l’étude, la diffusion des arts, ainsi que la production d’œuvres d’art.  Nos salaires et avantages sociaux sont très concurrentiels.  Pour plus d’information au sujet du Conseil des Arts du Canada, veuillez visiter notre site Internet au www.conseildesarts.ca

Au sujet du poste
Relevant du chef des Services aux arts le titulaire du poste est responsable de la surveillance et de la gestion de l’intégration de CADAC* au Conseil des Arts du Canada, au sein de la Division des disciplines artistiques et des autres Services qui octroient des subventions. Le titulaire assure l’intégration de CADAC* à nos processus opérationnels et à nos systèmes de gestion des subventions. Il est également responsable de la liaison, de la coordination des communications ainsi que du partage de renseignements avec les Services et les Bureaux du Conseil des Arts du Canada et les organismes ou les partenaires de financement externe qui utilisent actuellement CADAC*.

*CADAC est un système web bilingue utilisé à l’échelle nationale par des organismes artistiques demandant de l’aide au fonctionnement, afin de fournir leurs données statistiques et financières dans un format commun à tous les organismes de soutien aux arts du pays.

Exigences du poste

• Détenir un baccalauréat en art, en commerce, en communications, en pratique de l’art contemporain ou en administration de l’art ou une pratique professionnelle en arts équivalente;
• Cinq ans d’expérience professionnelle pendant lesquels des responsabilités de plus en plus importantes on été assumées;
• connaissances approfondies des processus, procédures, politiques, lignes directrices, formulaires et règlements connexes au processus d’attribution des subventions;
• connaissance des pratiques administratives des organismes artistiques canadiens;
• excellents jugement, leadership et compétences interpersonnelles;
• Les fonctions du poste requièrent l’utilisation des deux langues officielles.  Les exigences relatives à la deuxième langue officielle sont les suivantes: parler : niveau avancé; lire : niveau avancé; écrire : niveau intermédiare.

Ce poste n’exige pas  de déplacements.

Comment soumettre votre candidature
Remplissez le formulaire de demande d’emploi, y indiquant le numéro du concours, joignez-y une copie de votre curriculum vitæ et faites parvenir le tout à Jo Ann Hubbell, Ressources humaines, avant la date de fermeture, soit par :

• courriel : competition@canadacouncil.ca
• télécopieur : 613-566-4323
• courrier postal : 350, rue Albert, C.P. 1047, Ottawa (Ontario)  K1P 5V8

Pour plus d’informations, veuillez communiquer avec Jo Ann Hubbell au (613) 566-4414, poste 4113 ou par courriel  à competition1@canadacouncil.ca .  Nous remercions tous les candidats et les candidates de leur intérêt; cependant, nous ne communiquerons qu’avec les personnes sélectionnées pour une entrevue.

Nous valorisons l’équité et la diversité dans notre effectif, et nous encourageons les candidats à s’identifier selon les groupes désignés suivants : femmes, minorités visibles, Autochtones, personnes handicapées.

Job Posting: Design and Marketing Coordinator, Factory Theatre

Full-time commencing August, 2010

Factory Theatre seeks a talented and creative marketing professional to commence in August 2010. This position requires a professional graphic and web designer with experience in marketing coordination. This is an annual contract position (with competitive compensation package including benefits). The ideal candidate has a strong portfolio and a flair for creative marketing techniques (including e-marketing strategies), is outgoing, hard-working, and has a keen interest in the promotion of Canadian theatre to Toronto audiences.

Reporting to the Managing Director and working closely with a marketing team, the primary area of responsibility for this position is the overall creation and execution of marketing strategies.

This position has the following objectives:

• To develop marketing creative and all collateral for Factory’s 2010/11 season reflecting the organization’s brand and vision
• Working with the Publicist and Community Activation Coordinator and Managing Director, to create marketing strategies to meet or surpass audience revenue goals (subscriptions, single ticket and groups)
• To strengthen single ticket sales and subscriber retention and acquisition through dedicated attention to creative marketing strategies.
• To increase online presence for Factory Theatre through dynamic, effective and interactive online marketing

Key areas of responsibility:

• Acting as Factory’s in-house graphic designer in the creation of all material for print or online (brochures, ads, flyers, programmes, newsletters, e-communications and website)
• The re-development and maintenance of Factory Theatre’s website and management of online presence
• The co-management and implementation of online, visual, and print campaigns to build audiences at Factory including the areas of collateral development and distribution; advertising; and overall audience development strategies
• Working with the Development Manager, the pursuit, negotiation and servicing of partnerships with businesses, media outlets and corporations including responsibility for advertising sales for all house programmes
• Management of accurate, ongoing records of marketing expense budgets, as approved by the Managing Director.

The responsibilities listed above address the key duties of this position, other duties may be requested as necessary

Candidate Profile

• Degree in graphic design/art, marketing or other related field
• 3 years prior marketing experience
• Experience creating, executing and tracking a marketing plan and related budgets
• Excellent computer skills, MS Office proficiency, appropriate skills in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop and proficiency with standard web authoring tools (a WYSIWYG web design software, such as Macromedia Dreamweaver or Adobe GoLive)
• Familiarity with online and e-marketing, including search engine optimization (SEO) and email marketing best practices
• Knowledge and passion for theatre and the performing arts
• High professional standards with acute attention to details
• Exceptional verbal and written communication abilities with a creative flair
• Ability to handle multiple tasks with accuracy and to establish and meet deadlines in a timely manner
• Willingness and ability to work some evenings and weekends

All applicants should send a cover letter, resume and samples of portfolio or link to online portfolio immediately to:
Sara Meurling, Managing Director
The Factory Theatre
125 Bathurst Street, TO ON M5V 2R2
or e-mail: sara@factorytheatre.ca

Space for Rent: Work Studio, Artscape

Ideal for Not-for-Profit Arts Organizations or Artist Collectives at Artscape Distillery Studios

Artscape Distillery Studios in The Distillery Historic District 55 Mill St., Case Goods Warehouse (Front St. E & Parliament St.)

Available: August 15, 2010
Second Floor, 801 useable square feet with southern and eastern exposure, private access
Monthly Rent is $1608.80 (All inclusive – heat, hydro, base and additional rent)

A private work studio is available to rent in Artscape Distillery Studios’ Case Goods Warehouse, located in The Distillery Historic District. This space offers a unique opportunity to enterprising not-for-profit arts organizations or artist collectives looking for office space or a private work studio. This studio was designed for those who want a private work space at an affordable price in the heart of one of Toronto’s most vibrant cultural and entertainment districts. Artscape Distillery Studios is a 50,000 sq. ft. building consisting of artist retail studios, visual arts studios, performance/rehearsal studios and administration offices and is home to 62 artists and 29 not-for-profit arts organizations.

Tenants have 24-hour access to their space. This second floor, non-residential unit boasts high ceilings, an abundance of natural light and can be easily subdivided to suit the needs of several artists or create an integrated office space. Please note, that this is not a retail space.
If you are interested in attending a viewing appointment or if you have any questions, please contact Stephanie Draker, Tenant Services Coordinator, at stephanie@torontoartscape.on.ca or 416-392-1038 x31.

ABOUT ARTSCAPE
Artscape is a not-for-profit, urban development organization that revitalizes buildings, neighbourhoods and cities through the arts.
www.torontoartscape.on.ca

Job Posting: Artistic Associate – HarbourKids, Harbourfront Centre

Artistic Associate – HarbourKids

Performing Arts

Job Ref. # 10F16-TAPA

Number of vacancies: 1

Harbourfront Centre is an innovative non-profit cultural organization responsible for 10 acres of Toronto’s central waterfront.  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.  As one of Canada’s largest centres for contemporary culture, the centre presents some 4000 internationally acclaimed events ranging from music, literary and theatrical festivals to children’s activities and all aspects of the visual arts.  Harbourfront Centre is one of Toronto’s most popular tourist attractions, drawing more than 12 million visitors and contributing over $126 million to the local economy annually.

HarbourKIDS, a unique, pioneering program for kids and families that explores the world through the lens of arts & culture is looking for a full time Artistic Associate. Through 4 programming modules, and year round strategies for engagement, this program will affect, enrich and explore how kids see themselves and how they see themselves in the world. Harbourfront Centre envisions kids better equipped to imagine a better world, and better equipped and empowered to shape and contribute to the world that they live in.  Reporting to the Director, Performing Arts this position will be responsible for the curation, planning and implementation of family and youth oriented programmes year round and participate in the overall functioning of the department as necessary with special projects.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

• Researches, prepares and programmes family and youth oriented performing arts content for presentation at Harbourfront Centre. Develops themes/concepts, proposes programming objectives, prepares and manages budgets, identifies and contacts artists/ performers; determines programme schedules. Negotiates artist’s contracts and manages artist’s relationship with Harbourfront Centre and local performing arts community
• Develops new programming ideas and enriches existing programmes as part of the Performing Arts Department’s annual planning process. Prepares programme plans and identifies groups and individuals to participate and support the programming. Writes programme proposals.
• Monitors and manages the implementation of the HarbourKIDS programmes.  Evaluates success and effectiveness in meeting programme objectives
• Acts as principle liaison with departments including  Marketing, Publicity, Production, Community & Educational Departments and volunteer personnel for HarbourKIDS programmes
• Acts as corporate spokesperson on family initiatives and children’s programming. Maintains and communicates an awareness of performances which may be of interest to Harbourfront Centre.
• Develops and maintains relationships with local, national and international artists and arts professionals creating and presenting artistic work for families and children, and with national and international government bodies and arts service organizations which support these endeavours.
• Liaises with community and educational organizations to develop supported programming and ancillary events for HarbourKIDS programming.
• Liaises with the Sponsorship and Fundraising Department to identify appropriate sponsors and provide information necessary for grant applications and sponsor liaison.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree and 2 years related work experience, or 4-6 years experience in the cultural industry.  This job requires imagination, creativity and cultural curiosity, and the ability to assess and make artistic judgements in a variety of disciplines to determine their suitability for Harbourfront Centre events.  The successful candidate will have widespread knowledge of the current and past global and local arts scene, as well as a strong understanding of the youth and family market.  He/she will have the ability to negotiate contracts with artists/agents, strong leadership and interpersonal skills in dealing with diverse groups and coordinating with other departments and outside groups.  He/she will have excellent verbal and written communication skills and possess the ability to develop good working relationships with outside groups, the public, media, staff, community and educational groups, and government and foreign diplomatic personnel.  He/she must have budgeting ability, be computer literate, highly organized with project and time management skills to meet deadlines.  A flexible work schedule and ability to travel are necessary.  Bilingualism (French/English) is considered an asset.

Qualified applicants must apply by JULY 26, 2010

Please send your resume quoting Job Ref. #  10F16-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.

Job Postings: Design Intern, Jumblies Theatre

Short-term position (25 weeks)
October 4, 2010 to March 31, 2011 (with potential for renewal)

Jumblies Theatre is a Toronto based company that makes art in everyday places, with, for and about the people and stories found there. Jumblies has received short term funding from The Youth Internship Program (YIP), Career Focus, which provides emerging cultural workers and artists with work experience that will ideally lead to ongoing employment.

With direction from the Artistic Director and support from Jumblies Artists/Mentors, the Design Intern will:

• Design and produce graphic designs for promotional and outreach materials
• Design, edit and produce audio-video elements for promotional and documentary purposes
• Design and produce media elements for gallery event installations and promotional/outreach displays
• Provide Jumblies projects and activities with enhanced capacity in the areas of Graphic and Digital Media Design
• Maintain a system for organizing graphic designs and digital elements (e.g. audio & video files)
• Collaborate with Jumblies artists and staff in documenting activities
• Participate in the annual Arts For All Essentials course (Dec. 2010)
• Attend relevant Jumblies seminars, training workshops and events
• Carry out other relevant duties as required

The primary location of work will be the Jumblies offices at the Cedar Ridge Creative Centre in East Scarborough. Other work sites will include Jumblies Theatre’s Offshoot sites in Etobicoke and Davenport Perth, Toronto Island or other designated meeting locations.

Qualifications:

• Graduated from college, university or cegep within the last 4 years, in Graphic Design, Visual Art, Digital Media Design or a related field
• Prior experience in an arts-producing setting
• Demonstrated quality of work (as demonstrated by a port folio or work samples)
• Knowledge and understanding of community arts
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively, and to seek timely and appropriate direction
• Computer skills: Mac OS10, Office, Adobe Suite, Final Cut Pro, HTML/Dreamweaver, other digital/graphic/web applications
• Strong organizational, social and communication skills
• Experience working in culturally diverse settings

Please note that the intern will have to be deemed eligible by Human Resources Skills and Development Canada (HRSDC) and must be unemployed or under-employed; between 15 and 30 years of age (inclusive); a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person who has been granted refugee status in Canada; may not be in receipt of EI benefits immediately before or during the internship; may not participate as part of co-op, certificate or credit programs with any university, college or training Institution; and may not have participated in any of the Youth Employment Strategy Work Experience Programs targeted at post-secondary graduates.

• Hours of Work: 30 hours per week
• Rate of Pay: $18/hour
• Application Deadline: September 16, 2010

Please submit cover letter and CV by e-mail to:
Keith McNair,
keith@jumbliestheatre.org
Applicants are invited to attach samples of their work, and/or provide web links.