Arts Opportunities
Local organizations seek performers, paid staff and volunteers

(If you’re part of an arts organization and have a job opening, need volunteers or are holding auditions, place your information on MiamiArtZine.com. There is no charge for this service. Send info to StarrWriter2000@aol.com)

Paid Positions

Gordon Day School Seeks Director
The Gordon Day School is looking for a director for a children's production of Annie. Looking for an energetic, theatrical person who loves to work with young children (ages 6-12) and could assist with stage direction, blocking and choreography.  Time commitment would be about 5 hours a week (over 2 rehearsals per week) for a few months and then more time during the final week of dress rehearsal.  Salary negotiable. Contact Melissa Chaykin at mchaykin@mindspring.com or at 305-588-8133.  Deadline: November 2.

Teaching Artist Needed for Long-term Paid Contract
The Family Literacy Arts Program (FLAP) is looking for visual artists who love working with children to facilitate an on-site program in North Miami.  Artists will be working in collaboration with two teachers to use the arts to teach literacy.  Hours are Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4 - 6 p.m. from October 2007 to May 2008. Pay rate is $50 per hour. Must demonstrate experience with kids, and willingness to work with others. Please send resumes to Tsehaye Hebert (pronounced "sa-hi ay-bear") at sahiabear@ameritech.net. Please let her know Nerissa from The Artist Initiative referred you.   Deadline November 27.

Technical Positions
Jean Ann Ryan Productions, a full service theatrical production company, has immediate openings for the following positions:  Production Stage Managers, Stage Managers,  Musical Directors, Audio Engineers, Lighting Designers and Technical Directors.  Please send resumes to JARJOBS@AOL.COM. Deadline: December 2.

Theatre Institute Seeks Part-Time Program Manager/Education Coordinator
The Theatre Institute of South Florida is looking to hire a part-time Program Manager and Education/Outreach Coordinator. Programs will take place throughout several locations in Miami-Dade County. To schedule an interview please call 305-332-5817. Must love kids! For more information on TTI please visit thetheatreinstitute.com.  Deadline:  December 22.

Actor’s Community Theatre Seeks Director
Actors Community Theatre of Davie is looking for a director for their production of Art,  Yasmina Reza's prize winning play (Broadway's Tony Award and England's Laurence Olivier Award) In Art, the relationships between three friends are pushed to the breaking point when one of the three spends a small fortune on a painting which he considers a masterpiece and which his best friend considers a joke. Production dates:  April 25-27, May 2-4, 2008.  Production is non-Equity, non-paid.  Davie Pine Island MultiPurpose Center, 3800 S. Pine Island Road, Davie, (between State Road 84 & Griffin Rd).   Email actofdavie1999@yahoo.com, or call 954-797-1163.

Ballet Gamonet Seeks Director of Development
Ballet Gamonet is seeking a creative and dynamic fundraiser to assume the leadership, management, and coordination for the Company's broad-based fundraising efforts. The Director of Development reports to the Executive Director, and is responsible for supervising and directing development efforts to secure annual and planned gifts, corporate sponsorships, and all major fundraising. Preferred qualifications include an advanced degree, proven leadership and management experience developing and implementing a broad-based fundraising program, and a successful track record of exceeding established goals. Candidate must be an ambitious, self-motivated, entrepreneurial and innovative development professional with exceptional written, verbal, and interpersonal skills; and knowledge of best practices in all aspects of development. Applications consisting of a resume with references and inquiries may be directed to: Search Committee, Ballet Gamonet, Fax 305-259-3160 or  e-mail info@balletgamonet.org, 3000 Biscayne Blvd., Suite 102, Miami FL 33137.  No phone inquiries.  Deadline:  November 5.

Ballet Gamonet

Ballet Gamonet Seeks Male Ballet Dancers
Interested parties please contact Heather MacKenzie at 305-259-9775.

2007-2008 Art and Culture Center of Hollywood Seeks Instructors
The Art and Culture Center of Hollywood is looking for dynamic, creative teachers to work with their upcoming arts programs. All positions are contractual with competitive salary. Please go to ArtAndCultureCenter.org/job-opportunities for a more detailed listing of positions available.

Qualifications and Qualities for all positions:
-  3 or more years experience working with the specific age group for which you are applying. Certified teacher a plus
-  Punctual and reliable with attention to detail
-  Ability to interact positively and be diplomatic with children, parents, and coworkers
-  Ability to work independently and collaboratively as a team
-  Positive classroom management
-  Experience creating lesson plans and curriculum (incorporating Sunshine State Standards) for subject being taught
-  Must pass background check

Interested applicants should mail resume and references to 1650 Harrison Street, Hollywood, FL 33020 attn: Director of Education or email education@artandculturecenter.org. Please put position you are interested in at the top of the resume or in the subject line.

World Arts Now Seeks Teaching Artists
World Arts Now, which produces cultural and theatrical events in a broad range of settings for both kids and adults, seeks multicultural teaching artists-especially storytellers, mimes, specialty acts and musicians, as well as actors. Please forward headshot, resume, and detail any teaching experiences in parks, camps, school, arts centers or universities. We are especially seeking teaching artists who already have Broward County teaching or substitute teaching certification (with a current badge) or have a Broward county vendor badge. Check www.worldartsnow.com or call Dr. Donna, 954-893-0123 or e-mail drdonna@worldartsnow.com.

Fort Lauderdale Children's Theatre Seeks Full Time Business Manager
Fort Lauderdale Children's Theatre, a 56 year-old not-for profit theatre company in the heart of downtown Fort Lauderdale seeks a full time Business Manager to handle the day-to-day financial operations of the company.  FLCT is dedicated to bringing live theatre to children and families throughout Broward County and beyond with classes, productions, and educational outreach programs. 

Position Description & Duties:
-  Financial Management (accounts payable and receivable)
-  Box Office Management (single ticket sales and group orders)
-  Operational Support (maintain class enrollment data; maintain relationships with current vendors/parents/venues/patrons; act as liaison for board projects, staff members and volunteers;  provide support to outside accountants for timely completion of audit;  responsible for insurance renewal and documentation, provide support for grant documentation; phone and reception duties, office management and general support for program activities.)

This is a full time, salaried, exempt position. 

Benefits:  Medical and dental benefits after 3 months (employee match applies); 403-B retirement plan, paid vacation/sick days. 

Qualifications:
-  Must have knowledge of accounting software (Peachtree preferred)
-  Strong background in finance, bookkeeping, and/or accounting required
-  Strong computer literacy, interpersonal communication skills, and organization
-  Ability to multi-task in a busy work environment
-  Experience in the not-for-profit sector preferred
-  Theatre background encouraged

To apply, e-mail info@flctstar.org or fax 954-523-0507 with cover letter, resume, salary history and references attention Sean Cutler, managing Director.  Deadline: October 14.

Carnival Center Seeks Facilities Rental Coordinator
Under the supervision of the Facilities Rental Manager, this position will be responsible for the accurate and timely management of the Carnival Center schedule and the communication of all schedule-related issues, opportunities and requirements for all events at Carnival Center. For more information: carnivalcenter/Home/job_opp.aspx.

New Vista Theatre Seeks Equity Stage Managers
The New Vista Theatre Company is looking for Equity stage managers for their upcoming 2007-2008 season. The season will consist of five shows produced at the West Boca Performing Arts Theatre, an 833 seat house on the campus of West Boca Raton Community High School on Glades Road, west of US 441. We are currently looking for stage managers for four of the five shows. All applicants please call Peter Librach at 561-732-9953 and e-mail your resume to pl@newvistatheatre.com.

Nova Seeks Adjunct Faculty
Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences at Nova Southeastern University seeks an adjunct instructor for Intro to Arts Administration course.  Qualifications: graduate degree in Fine/Performing Arts with experience in arts administration.  Please email CV and cover letter to markdunc@nova.edu

Ballet Gamonet Seeks Box Office Manager
Ballet Gamonet is currently seeking a Box Office Manager.  Major responsibilities are:   Managing full control of the box office department along with assisting in general clerical and office work as directed.  Desired experience in Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook.  Bilingual in Spanish/English a plus. Please e-mail resume to Lorraine@balletgamonet.org.

Miami Children's Theater

Miami Children's Theater Seeks Professionals
The Miami Children’s Theater is opening a third location and is looking for talented, hard working, dedicated people who have experience working with or in the performing arts to fill the following positions:  Program Director, Camp Director, Theater Director, Theater teacher, Music teacher, Choreographer, Asst. Director, Stage Manager, Asst. Technical Director, Grants Administrator, Administrative Assistant, teachers and counselors.  Full and part-time positions available.  Competitive pay.  Must Love Children!  Please e-mail resume to: angela@miamichildrenstheater.com

Florida Studio Theatre Seeks Production Associate
Florida Studio Theatre, a professional Equity regional Theatre in Sarasota, Florida, is seeking an entry-level Production Associate. Duties include but are not limited to: sound installation for all productions, assist with recording and editing sound effects and cues, maintenance and inventory control of sound and lighting equipment, heading crews for strikes and load-ins, and assist in the scenic and props departments as needed.  Applicants need a working knowledge of all areas of production: scenic, lighting, sound, props and costumes. Check out our website at fst2000.org.  E-mail cover letter, resume with references and salary requirement to: Search Committee, Production Associate, Florida Studio Theatre.  E-mail - james@fst2000.org.

Celebrity Cruises Seeks Theatre Technical Professionals
Celebrity Cruises is seeking professional, enthusiastic and motivated candidates interested in applying for ship-based positions as Sound or Light Technicians, Production Managers, and A/V Technicians. Our theatrical venues are equipped with state-of-the-art staging, lighting and special effects. Job duties include setting/striking, operation and maintenance of audio, lighting, A/V equipment, scenic, and props. Proven working knowledge of entertainment systems, including moving lighting and special effects, rigging, or music based audio systems.  E-mail resumes to: WTepley@rccl.com

Mosaic Theatre Seeks Technical Director
Mosaic Theatre, an award-winning professional theatre company in Plantation, is seeking an experienced and motivated Technical Director for our 2007/2008 season.  Interested, qualified applicants should e-mail or fax a letter of interest and resume to rsimon@mosaictheatre.com Fax number 954- 472-4713 or call 954-577-8243 for more information.  Please visit our website mosaictheatre.com

Rising Action Seeks Technical Designers
The Rising Action Theatre Company has openings for the following positions for next season:  Set Designer, Lighting Designer, Resident Technical Director, Directors.  Please send letter of interest and resume via e-mail to davidgoldyn@bellsouth.net or snail mail at Rising Action Theatre, 1831 NE 59 Ct, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308

Vero Beach Museum of Art Seeks Professional Artists, Especially in Glass,
to Teach
The Vero Beach Museum of Art is looking for professional artists, especially in glass, with teaching experience, to join our faculty and after school outreach programs. The Vero Beach Museum of Art offers a variety of courses including painting, drawing, ceramics, bronze casting and metal fabrication to the public. The outreach program provides youth in low socio economic communities with in-depth arts experiences. To learn more about the Vero Beach Museum of Art and its programs visit vbmuseum.org. To apply, please send a resume and work samples to: The Vero Beach Museum of Art, Attn: Annie Kraybill, 3001 Riverside Park Drive, Vero Beach, FL 32963, or e-mail akraybill@vbmuseum.org. 

Morikami Museum Seeks Entertainers
The Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens are accepting demos and bios of musicians for their Sushi & Stroll Sunset Walks as well as other venues. Please e-mail smerryma@co.palm-beach.fl.us if you are interested.  Also, visit morikami.org for further information about the museum.

Arts Academy of Hollywood Seeks Music Teacher
Seeking a general music teacher for preschool and elementary age students, as well as private lessons (at least voice and piano) Position will be available for next school year with possible summer hours.  Educational background and experience necessary.  Seeking qualified, mature, easy-going, and creative individuals.  Only those who submit a cover letter with professional resumes will be considered.  Please send resumes via e-mail to mcerrone@artsacademyofhollywood.com.

Mosaic Theatre Openings
Mosaic Theatre is looking for costumers, electricians, carpenters and backstage help.  Please send a letter of inquiry to rsimon@mosaictheatre.com.  
 
Playground Theatre Seeks House Manager and Volunteers
The Playground Theatre is looking for both House Managers and volunteer house staff (Ushers/Ticket-takers/concessionaires) for its upcoming season. House Managers are paid at an hourly rate. Applicants should be friendly and intelligent with some relevant experience. Please contact Douglas with your interest: e-mail info@theplaygroundtheatre.com, fax 305-751-9556 or tel: 305-751-9550 x224

Main Street Playhouse Seeks Stage Managers
The Alliance Theatre Lab, a non-profit professional theatre company, is looking for Non-Equity stage managers for their upcoming season. Please e-mail resume to thealliancelab@aol.com or for more information, please call 305-567-2721.

Auditions

Boca Raton Theatre Guild
Boca Raton Theatre Guild presents Little Piggies, an original 90-minute comedy performed as a staged play reading, on Wednesday-Saturday, November 7-10, at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, November 11 at 2:00 p.m. at the Willow Theatre located in Sugar Sand Park. Non-Equity, Audition for a full-length original staged play reading of Todd Castor’s Little Piggies.  Need three women, (two age 50s, one age 30s ) and five men (two age 50s, one age 40s, one age 30s, one age 75.)  Willow Theatre at Sugar Sand Park 300 S. Military Trail, Boca Raton.  Audition time:  Tuesday Oct. 9, 7 p.m.  Call back/read-through: Oct 10, 7 p.m.  Non-Equity, paid. For more information, visit bocaratontheatreguild.org.

Edge Theatre
November-December production of Sylvia by A. R. Gurney.  Need one man and one woman, age 35-45; one man, age 25-40; one woman, age 18-29.  Send headshot and resume to Jim at edgetheatre@earthlink.  Call 786-355-0976 for appointment. Non-Equity, paid.

Miami Stage Company
Auditions for Miami Stage Company’s production of Forever Plaid.  Looking for males who look and can act between the ages of 18-28, can sing and are not afraid to wear plaid.  Must come prepared with an upbeat song from a musical.  Please bring accompaniment or sheet music.  October 29, 4 p.m. to 9 p.m.  Non-Equity, paid.
Miami Stage Company at the Alper JCC, 11155 SW 112th Avenue, Miami.  305-274-3597, info@miamistagecompany.com.   miamistagecompany.com.

Mystery On The Menu
Need male actor for role of detective in upcoming murder mystery play.  Can be any age, must be very animated and forceful, Call Barbara, 305-861-8605 to schedule an audition or email photo/resume to barbara@mysteryonthemenu.com.  Non-Equity, paid.

Boca Raton Theatre Guild
The Boca Raton Theatre Guild will hold auditions for the winter 2008 production of Company, from 7 – 9:30 p.m. on Monday, October 22, and Tuesday, October 23.  Auditions are open to the general public and will be held at the Willow Theatre located in Sugar Sand Park, 301 S. Military Trail (just south of Palmetto Park Road), Boca Raton.. The casting call is for actors/singers who move well.  Needed:  Eight women, ages late 20s to 50s, including one with strong dance skills, as well as six men, ages 30s to 50s. Bring headshots and resumes and be prepared to do cold readings from the script.  Non-Equity, Non-Paid

Actors' Playhouse At Miracle Theatre Needs Young Actresses
The Actors' Playhouse is currently scheduling audition appointments for young ladies ages 8 and older and under 5'2" tall for its holiday production of Madeline's Christmas. The theatre company is seeking actresses who have a vocal range of A flat below middle C to top space E flat for a double-casting of 6-10 parts for a total of 12-20 young ladies.  Auditions are by appointment only. Actresses auditioning must prearrange missing 2-3 mornings of school per week during the performance dates prior to calling to schedule an audition. Those cast will not have to miss any school for rehearsals.  Location: Actors' Playhouse at the Miracle Theatre, 280 Miracle Mile, Coral Gables.  For information about Madeline’s Christmas auditions, contact the box office 305-444-9293ext. 615 or actorsplayhouse.org, under the Special Events heading.  Equity, Non-Equity Kids.

Historical Characters Needed
Male and female actors needed to play characters from early (c.1926) Miami, including Julia Tuttle, George Merrick, Dr. Kellogg, Carl Fisher, Mrs. Burdine, Marjorie Stoneman Douglas, etc., for an event on Saturday, November 3, from 7-10 p.m. at the Miami Springs Country Club.  Those auditioning should bear a resemblance to those persons, even if only slightly (e.g., be thin if person was thin, stout if person was stout). Actors will be asked to research their characters to be able to tell their story of early Miami.  Costumes will be provided.  Non-Equity, paid.  Please contact Donna Wood at dwoodacts@hotmail.com.

Call for Writers

E-zine Seeks Short Fiction by South Florida Writers
MiamiARTzine.com is currently seeking submissions of unpublished short fiction. Any South Florida writer is encouraged to submit their work. MiamiARTzine.com is presented by the Miami Beach Arts Trust, a nonprofit organization dedicated to raising the awareness of the arts in South Florida and nurturing the voices of those involved in the arts. That said, we cannot pay monetarily, but writers would have a chance to have their work seen by our 4,000-plus subscribers and count it as a publication credit.

Guidelines:
The submission process is open to residents of South Florida
Stories should be 3,000 words or less
Stories must be sent as an rtf (rich text format) attachment in 12pt. Times New Roman, double-spaced, with one inch margins and the words "Fiction Submission" in the subject line
As MiamiARTzine.com is open to anyone who subscribes or logs on, stories must not have any graphic sex or excessive profanity
Writers should include a brief, 100 word publication history/bio
Writers must include name, address and phone number for contact purposes
Stories must be e-mailed to Mary Damiano, editor, StarrWriter2000@aol.com
Writers will be contacted if their story is chosen for publication.
Writers retain the rights for their story and are free to have it published elsewhere, however, the story will remain available in the MiamiARTzine.com archives

MiamiARTzine.com

Arts Writers Wanted
Writers needed for MiamiARTzine.com.  We need writers who are interested in covering the Miami/South Florida arts scene. We're eager to cover people and events that don't get as much coverage as well as the big splashy arts events. This is a perfect opportunity for journalism students and up and coming writers to increase their portfolios, get experience, have their work be seen and make contacts. We need people who can write with some flair, who are punctual, who communicate with their editor, who answer e-mails promptly, and who can turn around a story in 7-10 days. The ability to take and transmit digital photos is a plus. Writers should have a working knowledge of the arts and be comfortable with interviews. Writers are always encouraged to pitch stories that would fit the target and mission of the e-zine. Please, please, please: Only reply if you're serious about your work. We don’t have time to deal with writers who wouldn't know a deadline if it bit them and who don't contact their editor when a story falls through. We’re only interested in working with writers who understand and practice professionalism. As the e-zine is produced by a non-profit organization, compensation will be in experience, clips and perks, including press credentials and entry into events. If you are interested and meet the above criteria, please reply with a brief e-mail about your background, your contact info, resume and a few samples of your writing. E-mail StarrWriter2000@aol.com.

Call for Artists

“Deck the Mall: Lincoln Road Holiday Project” – Call for Entries
Lincoln Road Merchants Inc. announces a public call to artists for the commission of two Christmas Trees for the Annual Lincoln Road Holiday Display.  The selected works will be publicly displayed 9with one project located at Euclid Circle and the second at Lenox Avenue) from November 10, 2007 - January 4, 2008 at the Lincoln Road Mall, Miami Beach.  Participating artists are required to be an established professional artist living and working in South Florida. The two selected artists will each be awarded $5,000 for materials and artists’ fees. Projects may include complete fabrication of a “tree” and “decorations” or may include the purchase price of a traditional tree and fabrication of the necessary decorations. Tree designs must be a minimum of 16’ tall.

Applications must include the following in order to be considered complete:
1.  Professional resume complete with any relevant press clippings
2.  Complete rendering and fabrication/ installation budget with timetable for proposed design and execution of project
3.  8 – 10 images of completed works/projects by artist (either on a CD or photographs, slides or print-outs)
4.  Self-Addressed Stamped Envelope for return of any materials
Deadline for submission of proposed projects: Monday, October 22, 2007 (delivery deadline).  A copy of the Call to Artists may be found online at lincolnroadmiamibeach.com  For information call 305.674.8278, ext. 11 or e-mail jchestler@artcentersf.org.  Materials should be submitted to: ArtCenter/ South Florida, Att: Lincoln Road Merchants, Inc, 924 Lincoln Road, Suite 205, Miami Beach, FL 33139

Volunteers

Mosaic Theatre
Mosaic Theatre is actively recruiting volunteers to launch several new initiatives. Assist Mosaic Theatre in many different capacities.  Please contact Naomi Zapata at 954-577-8243.

Conni Gordon
Conni Gordon Arts Foundation, Inc. seeking volunteers who are dog lovers and/or who want to help in various tasks connected with an art center. Contact Miss Jerry at 305 532-1001. SoBe location.  Barter possibilities.