Internship: 1 Part Time Production Assistant, Nightwood Theatre

Nightwood Theatre is seeking 1 part time production assistant for our upcoming fundraising production.  The role would be ideal for those looking to build their experience in the area of stage management.

Previous interns with Nightwood are welcome to apply.

Commitment

• From March 22 to June 5 attend rehearsals on Tuesday and Thursday nights from 6:30pm – 9:00pm and Sundays from 5:00pm -8:30pm.
• Be available from June 6-June 11, 2011 for the tech week with shows on Thursday June 9 at 8pm, Friday June 10 at 8pm and Saturday June 11 at 2pm and 8pm.
• There is some flexibility in shifts during the rehearsal process, please speak to Hilary Green if you have questions (contact info below)

Potential Tasks

• Assisting the Stage Manager in setting up the rehearsal hall and recording cues in a prompt script.
• Cueing the actors to go on stage.
• Helping to maintain props and costumes.
• Presetting props and costumes during rehearsal and performances.

Required Skills

• Intermediate skills in Word and Excel.
• Excellent communication skills
• Previous experience in stage management or a post secondary degree in theatre preferred.

To Apply for any of this position please send your resume and 2 references to Hilary Green, Associate Producer.
hilary@nightwoodtheatre.net by March 4, 2011.

* Please note that an integral part of Nightwood’s mandate is train and mentor young women in the arts.  All of these positions are non-paying.

Call for Submissions: Pitch New Works Now, The International Society for the Performing Arts

For the first time in fifteen years ISPA – The International Society for the Performing Arts –will be holding its international Congress in Toronto, June 15 – 18, 2011. Toronto Arts Council’s ED Claire Hopkinson is Co-Chair of the Congress, along with Jennifer Gordon and Mervon Mehta, leading a local organizing committee comprised of many of Toronto‘s performing arts organizations.

ISPA is a network of performing arts professionals who come together with the shared goal of strengthening the arts internationally by building leadership ability, recognizing and discussing field-wide trends and deepening global exchange through the arts.

The 2011 ISPA conference “Groundbreaking” will host an important showcase opportunity PITCH NEW WORKS NOW. PITCH demonstrations will be presented to an international audience representing more than 30 countries around the world, including some of the world’s most significant presenting organizations, independent artists, performing arts organizations, artist managers, cultural policy groups, foundations, consultants, and many others.

To participate in PITCH, registration for the conference is not required; however, for those interested in attending the ISPA conference, registration will be open in March and available on the ISPA website.
Application and Selection Process

Candidates should download and complete the Pitch New Works Now Application Form and submit all required material by Friday, March 25, 2011.  This is a final deadline, no extensions or late submissions will be accepted.  All material should be submitted in English and ISPA regrets that the application materials will not be returned.  Applications will be reviewed by the 2011 ISPA Pitch Committee: Lieven Bertels (Holland Festival), Linda Brumbach (Pomegranate Arts), and Chris Lorway (Luminato).  Candidates will be notified of their application status by Friday, April 15, 2011.

To apply, assemble a complete application in this order:

(1) Pitch New Works Now application form – found above, and
(2) all requested material in Section IV of the application in a single Adobe PDF document.

Submit the application via email to nmerritt@ispa.org . This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it indicating “Pitch New Works Now Application” in the subject line of the email.  Please note, if you do not receive a confirmation email within 24 hours of submitting your application, your application was not received and you should contact the ISPA offices.

Applications in electronic format preferred, but you may also mail applications to:
International Society for the Performing Arts
2011 Pitch New Works Now Application
305 7th Avenue, 5th Floor
New York, NY 10001-6008 USA

Event: Film Camp for Teens, Centre for the Arts

At this five-day intensive camp, teenagers will gain firsthand experience in professional filmmaking.  They will produce, write, direct, light, shoot, act in, and edit their own films. Daily workshops led by industry professionals are immediately followed by film shoots, putting these creative and technical ideas into practical use. This training builds towards the successful completion of the teens’ final short films. Regardless of their level of experience, the teens will have the opportunity to participate in all aspects of the filmmaking process. Everyone will take home a copy of the films, and on Friday afternoon there will be a celebration and screening for family and friends!

March 14 – 18, 2011
10am-6pm
$425
Pay-What-You-Can and Sponsorship Program spots available.

PREVIOUS GUEST PROFESSIONALS INCLUDE:
Bill White (William F. White), Bruce McDonald, Saul Rubinek, Judith Thompson,  Joan Hutton (President Canadian Society of Cinematographers), Nicholas Campbell, Frank Hallinan Flood, Gerald Packer,George Bloomfield, TW Peacock, Jason Blicker, Jeff Pustil, Cal Coons, Chris Grismer, Charles Picco, Jerry Ciccoritti, John Greyson, Eleanore Lindo, Sudz Sutherland, Mary Young Leckie, Jeremy Boxen, Graeme Manson, Maury Chaykin and more.

PAYMENT GUIDELINES:
We accept cash or cheque only.

LOCATION:
Ballet Creole
375 Dovercourt Rd.
Toronto
M6J 3E5

ENROLL HERE

Centre for the Arts is a not-for-profit community arts centre. There is a $20.00 registration fee for 2011 for all classes. All class prices include HST. Time, Date, Price subject to change.
Centre for the Arts is a member of TAAS   (Toronto Association of Acting Studios) and TAPA (Toronto Alliance for the Performing Arts)

Workshops: Provincial Accessible Customer Service Workshop Series, EnAbling Nonprofits Ontario Initiative

Accessible Customer Service: What your nonprofits needs to know and do ENO is delivering ten (10) free workshops throughout the province between April and June.

To learn more about the workshops and the communities we are visiting, click here: http://www.eventbrite.com/org/845766209?s=3011643

Sign Up Here

For more information about ENO, contact Constance Exley:eno@ontariononprofitnetwork.ca

Announcement: New Proposed Integrated Accessibility Regulation: Feedback by March 18th, EnAbling Nonprofits Ontario initiative

New Proposed Integrated Accessibility Regulation: Feedback by March 18th

The Ontario Government is seeking public review and comment on the proposed Integrated Accessibility Regulation, under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005.

Accessibility standards are the rules that businesses and organizations in Ontario will have to follow to identify, remove and prevent barriers to accessibility. The Customer Service Standards has been legislated and all nonprofits and charities in Ontario must comply with a series of requirements by January 1, 2012.

ONN’s EnAbling Nonprofits Ontario initiative (ENO) is a province-wide education and outreach project to support nonprofits to understand and comply with the customer service standards.  For more information on upcoming ENO events and training opportunities, sign up here: http://eepurl.com/bbQE-

From February 1, 2011 to March 18, 2011, the proposed Integrated Accessibility Regulation will be available for public review and comment on the Ministry of Community and Social Services’ website. The proposed Integrated Accessibility Regulation will prescribe requirements in the following areas:

• General
• Information and communication
• Employment
• Transportation
• Compliance and enforcement initiatives

To review and comment on the new proposed integrated accessibility regulation, click here: http://www.mcss.gov.on.ca/en/mcss/programs/accessibility/OntarioAccessibilityLaws/DevelopingStandards/IAR/introduction.aspx