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)

Auditions

ShaRell Productions
ShaRell Productions (Sandi Durell, Producer: Shari Upbin, Producing-Director) are casting their award-winning New York musical revue, Timeless Divas! Nothin' Like a Dame, opening in South. Florida early 2007. Seeking three women, all voices, who sing, read and move well. Ages 35-50, all ethnicities,  professional credits only. Auditions October 24 and 25, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. by appointment only. Send pics and resumes to: ShaRell Productions c/o Shari Upbin, 7594 Elmridge Dr., Boca Raton, FL 33433 or e-mail to shariupbin@aol.com For further info visit TimelessDivas.com.  Competitive salaries.
 
Mystery On the Menu
Mystery On the Menu is looking for actors between 20 and 40 for upcoming fall productions. Paid positions. Call Barbara, 305.672.4357 or send headshot/resume to barbara@mysteryonthemenu.com.

Auditions for Staged Reading
Auditions for a staged reading of 100 Gates, an original play by Michelle Rosenfarb, to be held  at the Miniaci Theatre, November 18.  Auditions will be held at the Miniaci Theatre, Nova Southeastern University, Thursday, October 5, 5-10 p.m., callbacks Friday, October 6, 6 p.m.

100 Gates is about young Hasidic girl who lives in the ultra-Orthodox quarters of Mea Shearim, Israel, who desperately seeks escape in a forbidden relationship with an ex-Haredi soldier, after her controlling father has arranged her marriage to a Talmudic scholar. Proceeds will go to the Daniel Cantor Wultz Foundation, dcwfoundation.org. Characters: Aviva, (17-mid 20s,  independent daughter; Mishna, (early 20's to 40's, devoted sister), Mordehai, (40's to 60's Hasidic father); Levy (18-mid 20s, handsome soldier); Sarah (40-60s, devoted mother); Rebbe (60-70s);  Mivkah Lady, (50s-60s).  Cold reading, appointment only.  Call 305-992-2430 or e-mail mrosenfarb@hotmail.com for appointment.

Edge Theatre
Auditions are being held for the South Florida premiere of Norman Allen's award-winning In the Garden, a five-character comedic drama. Gabe is 18, looks 16, gorgeous. Walter is early 30s, powerful, rich. John is early 40s, teaches philosophy. Muriel, late 30s, owns a fashion magazine. Lizzie, late 20s, is her assistant. All roles about equal, ages can be flexible. Paid, non-Equity. This is a spiritual detective story, but filled with sensuality. It uses some innovative theatre techniques. Production will take place late November/December. Please send headshot/resume to edgetheatre@earthlink.net or call Jim Tommaney at 786-355-0976. Call for appointment.

Miami Children’s Museum
The Theatre Institute of South Florida is looking for three males (ages 16 and up) to play captains in our production of Treasure Island in October. To schedule an audition, please call 305-332-5817.

Call for Writers

Tuesdays at Mosaic
The Mosaic Theatre is currently soliciting scripts for it's 2006-2007 Reading Series. Local playwrights are strongly encouraged to submit. For more information about the Mosaic Theatre/Mosaic Theatre Reading Series, visit www.mosaictheatre.com Please submit all materials to Michael Heitzler, michael@mosaictheatre.com.

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 

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.

Paid Positions

	Miami City Ballet

Training Choir Director
Florida’s Singing Sons Boychoir is seeking candidates for the position of Training Choir Director.  Responsibilities include conducting the Training Choir in rehearsals as well as in three season performances, also in our annual camp weekend.  Availability to assist auditions a plus.  The candidate should show appreciable success in leading choirs, especially grades 3-5, as well as degrees in music.  Resumes can be sent to Craig Denison, Artistic Director; Florida’s Singing Sons Boychoir; 1229 NE 37^th Street; Oakland Park, FL 33334, or by e-mail to denison@singingsons.org.

Grants Writer
Miami City Ballet is seeking a Grants Writer to join its Development Department.  This position requires excellent communication and organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work quickly in a deadline-oriented environment. The Grants Writer will work closely with the Grants Administrator and other Development staff to produce grant proposals/applications and reports to funders, as well as to ensure donor benefits are executed at specific venues and within printed materials, specifically Playbill.  Please provide 2-3 writing samples and résumé via e-mail: Viena@miamicityballet.org or fax to 305-929-7004.

Drivers Needed
The Fort Lauderdale International Film Festival needs drivers for the upcoming festival. This will entail driving visiting filmmakers, industry professionals and other guests to festival events and other venues. Hours vary based on need but can go late into the evening. Applicants must be over 21 and have a valid drivers license.  One person, October 15 to November 12; one person, October 20 to November 12; two people, November 1-16. Please e-mail haxler@aol.com for more information.

Flamingo Gardens Seeks Part-time Environmental Education Tour Guide
The Education department is seeking an energetic person who enjoys working with children and being outdoors.  Duties include guiding school groups on educational field trips through our botanical gardens and wildlife sanctuary.  Must have good communication skills, be able to speak to and handle large groups of children, be organized, flexible and reliable.

Duties & Responsibilities:
Working outside during the school year and summer, ability to adapt to weather conditions.
Facilitate groups of children through our park on prearranged field trips covering plants, animals, birds and reptiles.
Enjoys teaching and working with young children.
Will train on the job, but require some self-study for the purpose of retaining knowledge in areas of botany, birds and wildlife.
Valid driver’s license for driving narrated tram tour throughout the park.
Good customer service and people skills a must.
Working well with staff members of the Education department along with other departments in the park.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Education or Education Coordinator.

Please e-mail resume to WrayHQ@aol.com or call 954-473-2955 ext 15 for more information and to set up an interview.

Cinema Paradiso Seeks
Technical Coordinator / Building Manager
The Broward County Film Society has an immediate opening for a full-time Technical Coordinator / Building Manager for its year-round theater, The historic Cinema Paradiso, located in downtown Fort Lauderdale. Knowledge of movie theater projection and audio equipment is a must.  Responsibilities include the upkeep of the theater's projection and audio equipment, supervision over theater rentals and special events, building 35mm prints, minor building maintenance, outdoor and remote events, plus building repairs, maintenance, and upkeep along with general daily operations. Also responsible for technical supervision, print trafficking and assisting at our theaters during the annual Fort Lauderdale International Film Festival. Hours vary base on need and event schedule.  A love of film is a must!  Please email your resume to Hal Axler at Hal@fliff.com.

Musicians Needed: Big Band and Concert Band

Big Band:
A community rehearsal big band has immediate openings in the following sections: trumpets, trombones (incl. bass), tenor sax, guitar, bass, piano.  Openings may be for vacation replacements or permanent.  Rehearsals: Wednesdays, 7:30 - 9:30 p.m.  Location:  The Josephine S. Leiser Opera Center, 221 SW Third Avenue, Fort Lauderdale (one block from Broward Center for the Performing Arts) Free on-site parking.  Skill level: should be able to read standard dance band charts.  All age groups welcome.  Repertoire: standard big band/dance band book  
Temporary players / vacation replacements are welcome.  

Concert Band
There will also be openings in most sections in a concert band which will resume rehearsals in Oakland Park late summer. For information or to arrange to sit in, please contact: Patrick Flynn
954-536-1928  pflynn@fgo.org

Museum of Discovery Seeks Educator
Previous customer service and teaching experience.  Good communications skills and the, ability to speak before large audiences.  Attention to safety techniques, effectively able to control crowds.  The ability to work under pressure and constantly changing conditions.  Ability to stand for long periods of time.  Must be available to work holidays, weekends and evenings.

Duties and Responsibilities:
Provide excellent customer service to all museum visitors.
Teach/conduct school, public and youth programs including camps, camp-ins and birthday parties.
Interact with Museum visitors on a daily basis by demonstrating the concepts behind the Museum exhibits.
Must have a valid driver’s license, insurance and a car to deliver out reach programs to schools and various locations.
Learn how to handle animals by taking and passing all levels of the animal handling training program (level 1-6).
Operate the MMU and the Mars Rover on a daily basis.
Greet school and recreation groups throughout the year.
Deliver Science Café programs on a daily basis.
Perform these and all other duties assigned by the Operations Manager and the Vice President of Programs, Operations and Exhibits.

The hourly rate is $7.00 and a resume can be e-mailed to jobs@mods.net or it can be faxed to 954-467-0046.

Miscellaneous Openings at the Museums of Discovery and Science
The Museum is open seven days per week 365 days per year so we offer work schedules that can accommodate your school/work schedule.  Shifts can be scheduled during the day or night seven days per week.  Schedules are prepared two weeks in advance and every effort is made to accommodate your schedule. 

Reservation Agents – (Part-time)  This position takes reservations for school or group field trips and other programs offered by the Museum. Candidates must have excellent oral and written communication and organizational skills.  One year customer service experience is required. Candidates must be computer literate in MS Word and MS Excel, etc.   

Visitor services, Cashiers – (Part-time)  Previous customer service and sales experience is required.  Good communications skills and customer service skills are a must.  Cashiers process Museum visitor admission and other product transactions using a touch screen computerized system.  Candidates must be comfortable operating a computer. 

Explore Store – Sales associates – (Part-time) Sales Associates process Museum visitor merchandize transactions using a cash register. Previous customer service and sales experience is required.  Good oral communications skills and customer service skills are a must.  Candidates must have the ability to work in a fast-paced environment with children and be able to lift up to 50 pounds in order to stock store merchandise.

Apply in person at the museum. The Museum of Discovery and Science is located downtown at 401 SW Second Street, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33312. For more information about the Museum, visitors should call 954.467.MODS (6637) or visit our web site at www.mods.org

Stonewall Library Seeks Executive Director
The Stonewall Library & Archives is one of the largest Gay and Lesbian libraries and archives in the United States. For over 34 years this membership library has been serving the GLBT community in South Florida through innovative programming, exhibitions, and preserving history while maintaining an extensive lending library.  We are looking for a unique individual that can join us in leading our organization to a broader client base, a stable financial future, and stimulating programming for our diverse community. 

The job requirements and preferences are: Substantial experience in management, especially in the non-profit sector; excellent writing skills, especially in grant writing and communication with funders; extensive experience is fundraising and development; a keen interest in capacity building in a professional non-profit environment that includes a diverse and committed volunteer staff. Salary: $54,000

For further information please contact Nate Klarfeld at media@stonewall-library.org or visit the Executive Director Job Listing at our website, stonewall-library.org. Please send resume and cover letter to:  Nate Klarfeld, President, Stonewall Library & Archives, 1717 North Andrews Ave., Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33311

Mosaic Theatre Seeks Executive Assistant
Mosaic Theatre, an award-winning professional theater company, seeks an Executive Assistant to support the Executive/Artistic Director, Richard Jay Simon.  The desired individual will have significant computer experience and excellent customer service skills.  A Bachelors degree and experience with an arts organization is preferred.  Please send a resume to Richard Jay Simon, Rsimon@mosaictheatre.com or fax 954-473-4713.

Mosaic Theatre Seeks Stage Manager
The Mosaic Theatre is seeking a non-equity Stage Manager for their upcoming season. All applicants should respond via fax 954-473-4713 or e-mail to Rsimon@mosaictheatre.com.

Mosaic Theatre Seeks Designers
The Mosaic Theatre is currently accepting résumés for their 2006-2007 season for the following positions: Props Master/Designer, Scenic Designers, Costume Designers, Interns, Scenic Artists, Electricians/Carpenters. Please submit all materials or inquiries to Michael Heitzler: Michael@mosaictheatre.com. 

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.

The Playground Theatre Seeks Box Office/Administrator
The Playground Theatre is seeking a Box Office Manager/Administrator for its upcoming season. Ideal candidate will have previous box office experience. Applicants should be competent with math, experienced with sales, computer literate, detail-oriented and customer service-oriented. Advance and day-of-show phone, online, mail-order and onsite sales, both cash and credit card transactions, use of box office software (MaxTix) for sales/reservations -daily sales reports and box office reconciliations.  Contact Melissa at info@theplaygroundtheatre.com or 305-751-9550 x 224

The PlayGround Theatre Seeks House Managers and Volunteers
The PlayGround Theatre is looking for both House Managers and volunteer House Staff (Ushers/Ticket-takers/concessionaires) for its upcoming season. Applicants should be friendly and intelligent with some relevant experience. Please contact Melissa Almaguer with your interest: email info@theplaygroundtheatre.com, fax 305-751-9556 or tel: 305-751-9550 x224.

Boca Raton Theatre Guild Seeks Stage Managers
The Boca Raton Theatre Guild, a non-profit community theater, currently has stage manager openings for its production of the musical She Loves Me, opening January 26, 2007, and Neil Simon’s Rumors, opening March 9, 2007. These are paid positions. For further information please call 561-989-0496. 

Art and Culture Center of Hollywood Seeks Curator of Exhibitions
The Art and Culture Center of Hollywood is currently seeking a Curator of Exhibitions.  Founded in 1975 as a private, non-profit, 501©(3) corporation, the Art and Culture Center of Hollywood (ACCH) found its niche in South Florida’s art scene by promoting contemporary, innovative artists and programs.  The Art and Culture Center provides adult and children’s visual and performing arts education; thought-provoking, stimulating visual art exhibitions; and cutting-edge, inspired contemporary dance, music and theater performances.  For more about our organization, please visit artandculturecenter.org.

Stage Manager Positions Available for Boca Raton Theatre Guild
The Boca Raton Theatre Guild a non-profit community theater, currently has stage manager openings for its production of the musical She Loves Me, which opens January 26, 2007, and Neil Simon’s Rumors, opening March 9, 2007. These are paid positions. For further information please call 561-989-0496.

Costuming Adjunct Position
Miami Dade College-Kendall Campus has an adjunct position open for a costuming class on Tuesday and Thursday, 11:15 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Applicants must have a master’s degree in theatre. There is a possibility for design opportunities.  This position is for the spring term.  Call  305-237-2203.

Volunteers

Coffee House Theatre
Nothing is better than being in the company of theatre people if you like to be on stage or back stage. Learn from the professionals and get your free Coffee House T-shirt.  Coffee House Theatre, a new kind of theatre in West Boca Raton, needs volunteers who want to handle sound, lighting, work backstage, sets, props, ushers and more.  Next show Finian’s Rainbow in Concert.  Professional talent perform in our original musical reviews and concerts.  Located next to the Academics High School For The Arts, Sandalfoot Shopping Plaza off 411, behind Mc Donalds,  West Boca Raton.  Call 561-488-9952.

Mosaic Theatre
Mosaic Theatre is actively recruiting volunteers to launch several new initiatives. Assist  Mosaic Theatre in many different capacities.  Please contact Michael Heitzler at 954-577-8243 or e-mail Michael@mosaictheatre.com.

Conni Gordon Art Classes
Need two volunteers to help prepare for art lessons at various locations, including the Miami Beach Library, Miami Beach Botanical Gardens, Cable Tap TV (Conni Gordon Art Instruction Series; materials and records kept at 427 - 22 ST, Miami Beach, 305 532-1001.)

Dates vary according to the scheduled activities. With volunteers, we could conduct many more of our famed “Instant-Art” sessions, but we are limited financially. We work with a 501(c)3 (The Knowledge College people) but we have no staff—or finances—to develop and maintain grant proposals, as much as the grant people wanted to help us this year.

Office help is needed to prepare for community services rendered (13-week half-hour TV shows on Cable-Tap, for instance). We won the Miami Herald Business Makeover last year, but no financial or business person came to our rescue. All we got were constant requests for our successful lessons, from condos, old age homes, etc.

For more information, visit www.connigordon.com.

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.

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