Arts Opportunities
Local organizations seek performers, paid staff and volunteers

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Auditions

Africa Melody
Africa Melody, one of Miami’s most prolific groups in action which specializes in powerful, cultural entertainment, seeks musicians, dancers, singers and actors of all levels of experience.  All genres welcome.  Open auditions will be held Monday, April 3, Tuesday, April 4 and Thursday, April 6 at 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. at the Lyric Theatre, 819 NW 2nd Avenue in downtown Miami.  For more information, call 786-273-0366 or 305-637-0695

Boca Raton Theatre Guild
The Boca Raton Theatre Guild, a non-profit community theater, is auditioning men who can do Spanish accent between the ages of 20s-50s for the comedy Squabbles. Actors are not paid. For information call 954.973.3998. Show is currently in rehearsal and runs April 6-9 and April 20-23 and April 27 –April 30, 2006 for 12 performances.  Auditions by appointment. Call 954-973-3998.

	Daivd Taryn Grae & Jim Gibbons in Sol Theatre's The Mystery of Irma Vep    Photo: Steven Shires

Sol Theatre
The Sol Theatre seeks a female to play Luz in Unmerciful Good Fortune by Edwin Sanchez.  Bi-Lingual Latin/American, 30-50, non union. Call Robert, 954-525-6555, for private audition.  Sol Theatre is located at 1140 N. Flagler Dr., Fort Lauderdale. 

Tamarac Theatre of Performing Arts
Tamarac Theatre of Performing Arts, a non- equity professional theatre, will be holding open auditions on April 3, 6-9 p.m., for Crimes of the Heart.  Need 4 women and 2 men—characters speak with a southern accents—ages 20's-30's-40's. Bring headshot and resume.  Prepare a 1-3 minute monologue.  Call 954-942-9578 for more information. 

Main Street Playhouse
Mature man 40 or older to play government agent who is old-school, dedicated and patriotic.  Call 786-355-0976 for an immediate appointment.

Paid Positions

Actors' Playhouse at the Miracle Theatre
Theatre is seeking Box Office personnel able to work 24-30 hrs per week including weekdays and some weekends. Ideal individuals should have good people skills, be a self-starter, be computer literate, and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment. No previous Box Office experience necessary. For more information, please call Patricia Natter, Box Office Manager, 305-444-9293 ext. 612 or e-mail résumé to pnatter@actorsplayhouse.org

Fort Lauderdale Children's Theatre
Fort Lauderdale Children’s Theatre is seeking an energetic and experienced Development Director who is familiar with the Greater Fort Lauderdale philanthropic and non-profit communities. This position requires training in the theory and practice of philanthropy, fund raising stewardship and marketing. Excellent communication, speaking, writing and computer skills are essential. Submit cover letter, resume and compensation requirements to: Janet Erlick, Executive Artistic Director FLCT 516 NE 13th Street Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304 or fax to: 954-523-0507.  No phone calls please.

Byron Carlyle, Colony Theatre
Ushers and Ticket Takers
SMG Management is looking for ushers and ticket takers for all events at the Byron Carlyle Theater and the Colony Theater in Miami Beach. Be part of a great management team. These are paid positions. Please contact: Karen Caruso-DelGuercio, Theater Coordinator Byron and Colony Theater.  Call 305-867-4192

City Theatre, Summer Shorts
Props Coordinator
City Theatre is seeking props coordinator May 1 - May 31 and July 9-10 for Summer Shorts 2006, to provide rehearsal and show props for two full-length programs, containing approximately 18 short 10-minute plays. Will work closely with Festival Artistic Coordinator J. Barry Lewis and set designer Michael Amico, as well as the various festival directors. Responsibilities include both hand props and all furniture pieces not attached to the set. Seeking self-motivated, creative individuals who can work within a limited design budget and compact amount of time. Building skills a plus. Send resumes to danielle@citytheatre.com or call 305.755.9401.

Volunteers

Miami Museum of Science and Planetarium
The Miami Museum of Science and Planetarium is in need of volunteers to serve as school group guides for their department of visitor services. Volunteers will guide groups and perform science demonstrations. Volunteers must have the ability to lead a group with enthusiasm and to perform science experiments.  Volunteers get free museum membership with exclusive benefits after 150 volunteer hours. The Museum is located at 3280 South Miami Ave., Miami.  For more information, call 305-865-5583.

The PlayGround Theatre for Young Audiences
Volunteers are needed to distribute information, help with clerical duties in the administrative office, assist with setup of promotional events and use their imagination to market the company.  Volunteers get free tickets to performances. Office located at Shores Performing Arts Theater, 9806 NE 2nd Avenue, Miami Shores.  Call 305-751-9550 or toll free 888-635-7536.

Miami Performing Arts Center
Volunteer at MPAC and Embark on an Exciting Adventure!

Central to the successful operation of any large performing arts center is a dedicated volunteers team, and Miami Performing Arts Center is already putting together a corps of hard-working, arts-loving individuals who will help the Center become one of the most important cultural institutions in the Americas. Volunteers will play a leading role in making MPAC a favorite venue for patrons to experience the finest performances from around the world. As the MPAC representatives with the most direct contact with audience members, volunteers will know first-hand what audiences are feeling and saying. That knowledge will be invaluable as the Center does everything it can to ensure that the time these patrons spend at the Center will be thrilling and memorable.  MPAC Volunteer Corps will be a true reflection of our wonderfully diverse community, composed of a wide variety of people with different backgrounds, assorted interests, and unique skills.

Opportunities for volunteering at the Center encompass many areas, from performing clerical duties in administrative offices during the day to ushering at performances in the evenings. MPAC will also be looking for volunteers to provide concierge services, edit and translate documents, greet visitors, check-in bags and umbrellas, serve on advocacy committees, and offer counseling and mentoring to other volunteers. In an international city such as Miami, knowing more than one language, while not a requirement for all volunteer positions, is especially helpful.

To find out more about the many opportunities for volunteering at MPAC, please contact Evelyn Gigiras at 305-579-7632 or volunteers@miamipac.org.

Miami Gay & Lesbian Film Festival
The Miami Gay & Lesbian Film Festival is seeking volunteers to assist with their upcoming film festival, April 21-30.  Opportunities include filmmaker hospitality, festival office support, marketing, special events, membership recruitment, festival logistics and assisting staff at theatres.  For more information, visit www.mglff.com and click on Volunteers.

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