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

Florida Stage Theatre Seeks Director Of Development
Florida Stage, the award-winning 20-year old professional theatre company located in Manalapan, Florida, is currently seeking to fill the position of Director of Development.  With an annual budget of nearly $4 million, the year-round theatre produces exclusively world and regional premieres, an annual new works festival and a full complement of innovative education programs that reach several thousand students each year.  The successful candidate for this position will have at least five years of hands-on fundraising experience and an excellent track record of securing individual and corporate gifts. Familiarity with the Palm Beach community is highly desirable.  Competent computer skills, good organizational ability, excellent communication skills, maturity, a sense of humor, the ability to work as an integral part of a team, and the capacity to manage multiple campaigns are essential to this position. This position will be part of a three-person team reporting directly to the managing and producing directors and responsible for jointly raising approximately $1.3 million in unrestricted gift income each year. Florida Stage offers a competitive salary, a congenial work environment, and an excellent benefits package.  The position is open as of July 1 and interviews are commencing immediately. E-mail resumes to: nan@floridastage.org, subject line Director of Development Position.

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@miamichildrenstheatre.com

Old School Square Cultural Arts Center Seeks Director of Development
Opportunity to head development department at Old School Square Cultural Arts Center, a leading South Florida multi-cultural arts center and award-winning National Historic Site, that is the heart of vibrant downtown Delray Beach.  Responsibilities include: developing and implementing a fund raising plan to help support the Center's programs and services, endowment and future capital projects; researching and identifying prospects for cultivation; establishing and maintaining strong donor relations; securing gifts from individuals, foundations and corporations; maximizing membership, direct mail, and special event revenues; developing effective fund raising control and performance measures; and working effectively with executive director, staff, board of directors and development committee to establish and reach fund raising goals.  Qualifications include: bachelor's degree in business administration or non-profit administration, arts administration, or equivalent qualifications preferred; seven to ten years of fund raising experience, including three to five years management responsibility; computer literacy and familiarity with donor management software; and effective verbal and written communication skills.  CFRE and knowledge of the south Palm Beach County philanthropic community a plus.  Must be a self-starter with outgoing personality and passion for the arts.  Please submit resume, cover letter and qualifications to:  Joe Gillie, Executive Director, Old School Square Cultural Arts Center, 51 N. Swinton Avenue, Delray Beach, FL 33444, or e-mail submissions to: director@oldschool.org.  No phone calls.  Deadline: July 21. 

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 www.fst2000.org.  E-mail cover letter, resume with references and salary requirement to: Search Ccommittee, 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 www.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

Hollywood Playhouse Seeks Technical and Program Directors
The Theatre Institute of South Florida is currently looking to hire a part time Technical and Program Director. Technical Director must have experience in building sets, working with lights and sound, and props. Program Director must have experience with recruitment, stage management, teaching, and overall theatre education programming. To schedule an interview please contact 305-332-5817. Must be available full-time during summer. For more info please visit our website at ww.thetheatreinstitute.com Deadline: June 16

Museum Seeks Educational Classes Coordinator
The Gulf Coast Museum of Art in Largo, Florida, is seeking an experienced, creative, team-oriented and highly motivated individual to fill the new full-time position of Educational Classes Coordinator. The candidate will be responsible for the execution and development of studio classes for adults and children, instructor/student relations and daily operations of the studio classrooms. For more information, follow link flamuseums.org/jobs/info/2308004  Deadline: July 17.

Foundation Seeks Marketing Pro
The Art Without Boundaries Foundation is seeking an unique individual with sales and marketing experience who wants to make a difference. AWBF trains visual artists to become MnemeTherapists who work with people with Alzheimer's disease and other related disorders of the brain. We are preparing for our first AWB Celebration for South Florida in the fall and we need your expertise to make it as success. We provide a generous commission schedule, plus, if it's a good fit, the opportunity to move into higher levels of responsibility as this ground zero mission explodes into the future. The ability to work independently and with a high level of integrity is a must. Set your own schedule and work as many hours as you can give to us. Please visit our website to see if you share our mission artwithoutboundaries.org and if interested, contact us by e-mail: awbf@bellsouth.net.  Qualifications: Candidate may live anywhere in Palm Beach, Martin, or Broward Countiy. Experience in the following areas will be valuable: Setting appointments, B-2-B presentations, Follow-up, Closing.  To apply, send a cover letter and resume to: awbf@bellsouth.net  Deadline:  August 1.

SoBe Music Institute Summer Internship Positions: Office/Marketing Assistants and Volunteers Needed
We are looking for volunteers and interns, preferably a college students, for paid and non-paid positions  that will grant them experience in Management, Marketing, Arts Administration, Music Business, Education, and Customer Service. The job would require 20 hours a week during the month of May, and 40 hours a week during the months of June and July through August 5. The job responsibilities will any of the following:  Assisting our Administrative Manager, Executive Artistic Director, and staff with office and marketing tasks. Assisting customers/students in person, on the phone, and via e-mail. Assisting our teachers, as well as setting up and taking down, during the summer programs for children, seniors, and adults.
Responsible for marketing and writing  press releases.

Any combination of computer literacy (Microsoft Office), previous office and customer service experience, marketing knowledge, excellent writing skills, as well as experience with children, preferred. This job is a wonderful learning experience and addition to your resume.  We are looking for people to beginning April 30 through June 11.  If interested please email resume a.s.a.p. to nadia@sobemusic.org

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 www.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.

Call for Talented Students

youngARTS™ Opens Early Registration for 2008 Awards
youngARTS™, the core program of the National Foundation for Advancement in the Arts (NFAA) that identifies and rewards exceptional student artists from across the U.S., has opened registration for its 2008 program. High school seniors in the 2007-2008 school year or graduates who will be 17 or 18 years old on December 1, 2007 are encouraged to apply for individual cash awards of up to $10,000 and the chance to be named a Presidential Scholar in the Arts, earning national recognition and opportunities for additional scholarships.

The youngARTS 2008 final registration deadline is October 1, 2007 and all audition/portfolio materials must be received in the youngARTS offices by November 5, 2007. Online fees are $35 per discipline category. New York City resident fees will be determined by NYC zip code. Student information submitted by the early deadline will be shared, with permission, to a broad network of colleges, universities and conservatories affiliated with NFAA. Additional fee reductions and waivers are available.

Each year, NFAA invites up to 150 artists to participate in youngARTS Week, a once-in-a-lifetime experience in Miami consisting of performances, master classes, workshops, readings, exhibits and enrichment activities with renowned artists and arts educators. The Bank of America Charitable Foundation sponsors NFAA’s state-wide student outreach in Florida, enabling participation in youngARTS Week in Miami.  One of the national finalists from Florida will also be honored as the “Bank of America youngARTS Winner.”  

Every student who participates in youngARTS Week will receive one of the following awards:

The coveted $10,000 youngARTS Gold Award, a non-stipulated cash award that will be given to up to 15 deserving finalists;

$5,000 Silver Award, bestowed to as many as four deserving finalists in each of the nine youngARTS disciplines;

Level I, II, III and IV Awards, ranging from $500 to $3,000, granted to the remaining youngARTS finalists.

In addition, at the exclusive request of the White House Commission on Presidential Scholars, NFAA nominates up to 50 youngARTS finalists for the Commission’s consideration to be named as Presidential Scholars in the Arts.

Formerly known as Arts Recognition and Talent Search^® (ARTS), youngARTS was established 26 years ago by Carnival Cruise Lines creator Ted Arison and his wife Lin Arison to identify uniquely gifted young artists and assist them both financially and educationally. Its roster of alumni reads like a “Who’s Who” in the arts, and includes such luminaries as actress and recording artist Vanessa Williams, recent Nashville Star winner Chris Young, dancer/choreographer Desmond Richardson, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater principals Matthew Rushing and Linda Celeste Sims, New York City Ballet principal Philip Neal, former American Ballet Theatre (ABT) dancer and current ABT Executive Director Rachel Moore, Warner Brothers recording artist Josh Groban, Philadelphia Orchestra principal clarinetist Ricardo Morales, New York Philharmonic guest solo violinist Jennifer Koh, jazz trumpet player Roy Hargrove, Broadway actors Ron Eldard and Raul Esparza, photographer Lauren Greenfield and visual artist Doug Aitken.

For more information, call 1-800-970-ARTS (2787) or visit www.youngARTS.org.

Auditions

Women’s Theatre Project Seeks Actresses
The Women’s Theatre Project is holding open auditions for full-figured women for their August production of Real Women Have Curves by Josefina Lopez.  It is the play that became the hit movie that launched the career of America Ferrera of Ugly Betty fame.  This timely comedy is set in a tiny sewing factory in East L.A., and portrays five full-figured Mexican-American women racing against the clock to meet nearly impossible deadlines in order to keep their tiny factory from going under.  While they work, hiding from the INS, they talk - about their husbands, and lovers, their children, and their dreams for the future.  The show runs August 9 to September 10.  The Women’s Theatre Project seeks five plump women – skinny girls need not apply!  Needed are one woman age 50-55 and four women ranging from age 20 to mid 30's.  Actors must prepare a 2-minute monologue, headshot and resume and must be able to produce an authentic Mexican accent.  Sides will be provided.  Auditions will be held on Tuesday, June 19 from 5-10 p.m. in Ft. Lauderdale.  No one will be seen without an appointment.  Please call 954-462-2334.  The Women’s Theatre Project is a professional theatre hiring non-equity actresses for this production; all roles will be paid.

Tamarac Theatre Auditions
The Tamarac Theatre Of Performing Arts production The World Goes Round: The Songs of Kander and Ebb.  Seeking  three women (20's- 30's) and two men (30-50).  Strong actor/singer /dancers. Auditions by appointment, Monday, August 13 and Tuesday, August 14, with callbacks Thursday, August 16.  For information and audition time, call Kevin Coughlin, director, 954-973-3998.  Non-Equity, paid performances.  Tamarac Theatre of the Performing Arts, 7143 Pine Island Rd., Tamarac.

Miami Acting Company Holds Auditions for Cats
The Miami Acting Company is holding a one-time command performance of Cats, for a special event on April 5, 2008 at the Ocean Reef Cultural Arts Performance Center in Ocean Reef, Key Largo Florida.  Directed by Debra Ginsberg, choreographer Colleen Prior, vocal director Emmanuel Schwartzman and music director Randy Lichtman.  Auditions are set for Sunday, June 17 in Miami from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m., by appointment only.  Location to be announced. Be prepared to sing a ballad, up-tempo and dance. Looking for singers as well as dancers and triple threats.  To register call Debra Ginsberg at 305-613-9649. Non-Equity, Non-Paid.

Call for Writers

PlayFest Seeks Full-Length Plays
The Harriett Lake Festival of New Plays, is seeking submissions for PlayFest 2008.  Each year we select around 10 new plays to be presented as readings.   Two or three of those plays will go on to be developed in workshops during the Harriett Lake Festival of New Plays.  Playwrights will receive a stipend and travel and housing expenses.  Some plays go on to be fully produced as part of a subsequent Orlando-UCF Shakespeare Festival season.

Guidelines:
PlayFest is seeking new full-length plays based on or inspired by works of classic literature or historic events.  We prefer plays that require six actors or less, and have a particular interest in one-person shows.  However, even in the case of one-person shows, we are not looking for history lectures, or museum piece adaptations that are faithful to a fault, but rather dynamic new theatrical versions of classic stories that speak to the contemporary mindset.

In order to qualify for PlayFest a play must not have received more than two professional AEA productions, not have received a Broadway of off-Broadway production, not have received Orlando production in current form, and not be published for general distribution.

We are also seeking musical  adaptations.  We will be a little less strict about the cast size, but are only interested in musicals based on or inspired by works of classic literature or historic events.

Submission Guidelines
(Do not try to circumvent these guidelines.  Do not send full scripts until instructed to do so.)

Submissions should include a bio/resume, a one page synopsis, five pages of sample dialogue, a character breakdown, and an e-mail address.  Please do not send full scripts.  Mail submissions to: Patrick Flick, Director of New Play Development, The Harriett Lake Festival of New Plays – PlayFest, Orlando Shakespeare Theater, 812 East Rollins St. Suite 100, Orlando, FL 32803

Initial submission deadline for  the 2008 PlayFest is June 31, 2007.  Playwrights will be notified via e-mail no later than October 31, 2007 as to whether or not they are to send the full script.

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. 

Volunteers 

Volunteers Needed to Review Grant Applications
The Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs is seeking individuals interested in reviewing applications for cultural grants funding from Miami-Dade County. Each year, the Department of Cultural Affairs relies on the services of many volunteers panelists, who review and evaluate grant applications and make funding recommendations.  Panels are comprised of artists, art-related professionals, educators, community members, business leaders and others with current or prior active involvement in the arts, such as board members of cultural organizations. Panelists help maintain a fair and open process and assist in the continuous development of Miami-Dade County's artistic and cultural communities by bringing their expertise to the review panel process. All panels meetings are open to the public.

Panelist Profile
Prospective panelist should possess experience in one or more of the following areas:
-  Knowledge of and familiarity with Miami-Dade County's non-profits arts community
-  Artistic experience in an arts discipline (music, theater, visual arts, etc.) as a creator,
   administrator, board member and/or general supporter of the arts
-  Experience in non-profit sector or arts management, including but not limited to, organizational
   planning and management, finance and accounting, development & fundraising or marketing
-  Arts Education

Experience with cultural facilities and venues (acquisition, building, renovation, management) as an architect, contractor, builder, operations/programming manager and/or owner.

How much time does panel service take?
This depends on the particular panel and number of applications received. Panelist are required to attend an orientation session after which they will take the grants package home to review. Most Department meetings span one business day and may involve a substantial time commitment to read orientation materials and review pre-score grant applications prior to the panel meeting. 

If you are interested in becoming an Arts Insider, please contact us via email at val@ArtsBizMiami.org or call us at 305-326-1021.

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 Art Classes
The Conni Gordon Arts Foundation, Inc. is seeking people to develop Home/Condo "Paint-Along Parties" featuring TV Famed "Conni Gordon 4 Step Method" art instruction for instant results. Ground floor opportunity. Business experience and interest in art helpful. Call Ray Jara at 532-1001.