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

Choreographer Needed
Tamarac Theatre of Performing Arts seeks a choreographer, a paid position, for the show They're Playing Our Song, which runs March 15 through April 6.  Call 954-942-9578

Centre for the Arts Mizner Parks Seeks Administrative Assistant
The administrative assistant serves as the front-line point of contact in a fast-paced arts office. Responsible for office administration and management of all fundraising systems. The ideal candidate will be a flexible, organized self-starter who combines strong interpersonal communication skills with a solid background in database management. This person will report directly to the president and CEO.  Qualifications: minimum three years experience providing administrative and computer support required. Proficiency in Word and Excel and strong background in database management with fundraising software (Donor Perfect) a plus. Must be able to communicate effectively with staff, board members, donors, sponsors, artists, and vendors. Minimum of associate's degree required, bachelors preferred.  No phone calls, please. Send resume and cover letter to Administrative Assistant Search, Centre for the Arts, 433 Plaza Real, Ste, 339, Boca Raton, FL 33432.  Fax: 561-961-2098.  Deadline:  February 7

WPTV Channel 5 seeks Broadcast Designer/Animator
This list of duties is not exhaustive, and duties may be added, deleted or changed at any time, without notice.  Develop and produce graphics / animations to support the station's newscasts, programming, promotional efforts and sales related collateral material. Support the station's Web efforts through design.  Provide fill-in relief for Chyron - cross training will be made available.  Perform other duties as needed and as directed by the design director.  Requirements:  Qualified candidates will have a degree in Motion Design or related field and at least five years experience as a designer for the broadcast industry.  Must be proficient in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects,and at least one 3D application. In addition, some proficiency with the Quantel Paintbox Espirit, Hal and Curious Mapping Software is recommended. Knowledge of Chyron and Web Design is a plus.  Skills/Abilities:  Position requires candidates to have a full understanding of post-production processes. Excellent communication skills are required. Ability to give creative direction to projects as well as take direction is a must. Dominant platform is MacIntosh.  Please send your resume and links of your work to: dcshaw@wptv.com

No phone calls, please.  Non-returnable demo reels can be sent to:  Darrin Shaw, Design Director, WPTV, 1100 Banyan Blvd,  West Palm Beach, Florida, 33401.   The E.W. Scripps Company, a diversified media concern with interests in newspaper publishing, broadcast television, national television networks, interactive media and television retailing, is an equal opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace.  Deadline: February 10

Freelance Editors, Graphic Artists, Camera Operators and Web Designers Needed
Avanti Visual Communications, Inc. seeks freelance editors, graphic artists, camera operators and web designers for busy West Palm Beach Production Company.  Top pay for top talent.  Minimum 3-5 Years employment experience. Fax resume to 561-684-6564.  Deadline:  March 10

Vision Media Seeks Field Producer
A fast-growing South Florida based television production company is searching for freelance field producers to create educational and commercial projects for a wide variety of clients.  Duties include conceptualizing stories, researching products, writing scripts, conducting on camera interviews, and supervising on location shoots and post-production.  Must have excellent writing skills, field experience, post production knowledge and enjoy working with clients.  Position requires travel. Please send a resume, cover letter and samples of your most recent work to:  Vision Media
Attn: Mark Miller, 1515 N. Federal Highway Suite 300, Boca Raton, FL 33432
markm@vmediatv.com  Deadline:  March 10

Palm Beach Film School Seeks Teachers
The Palm Beach Film School is looking for part-time teachers for the following positions:  Director of Photography, Camera Operator (DV and HDV), Lighting, Directing.  Applicants must have a minimum of 3 years experience and appropriate educational background. E-mail resume to filmschool@aol.com  or fax to 561-242-9493.
Jim York, director, 561-242-9190.  Deadline:  April 10

Arts for Learning Seeks Grant Writer
Arts for Learning (A4L) seeks a full-time Grant Writer to support the ongoing development of the organization. The Grant Writer researches funding opportunities, creates proposals and submits required reports. This is an excellent position for a professional writer who is interested in the arts, education and community development, an experienced grant writer, or an individual who possesses strong writing and organizational skills and an interest in learning more about the nonprofit sector.  Send resume, cover letter, and writing sample to: Sheila Womble, executive director fax: 305-576-1193 sheila@a4lmiami.org.

Miami City Ballet Seeks Grant Writer
Miami City Ballet is seeking a Grant Writer to join its Development Department.  This position requires excellent writing, 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 Foundation & Government Relations Manager and other Development staff to produce grant proposals/applications and reports to funders. He/she will also help ensure donor benefits are executed at specific venues and within printed materials, specifically Playbill.  Please provide two writing samples and a résumé via e-mail to resume@miamicityballet.org, or fax to 305-929-7002.   Deadline: February 26.

MGLFF Seeks Box Office/Membership Coordinator
This position is a vital part of the Miami Gay & Lesbian Film Festival crew and is responsible for but not limited to pre-event ticket sales, order processing, on-site box office sales and management,  supervision of box office staff, membership sales and services and a variety of administrative duties.  Pay is $525 per week.  Send resumes to: lisa@mglff.com

MGLFF Seeks Program & Hospitality Coordinator
This individual has the opportunity to join the programming staff of the Miami Gay & Lesbian Film Festival as they prepare for a 10 days of film, panels, events and guests.   Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, film solicitation, processing submissions, data-entry as well as arranging travel and hospitality logistics for the 100+ guests that attend the film festival, including booking flights, reserving hotel nights, and insuring airport pick-up for incoming guests. Pay is $525 per week.  Send resumes to: kareem@mglff.com

Theatre Institute Seeks Part-time Program Manager and 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. Mst love kids. For more information on TTI please visit thetheatreinstitute.com  Deadline: January 25, 2008

Florida Grand Opera Seeks Development Associate
The Florida Grand Opera is seeking a Development Associate for its Fort Lauderdale office. Candidates should have excellent communication and organizational skills, be able to work under pressure and be computer literate with proficiency in Word and Excel. The responsibilities of the position include attendance at all Broward performances and events; management of special events including oversight of invitations, mailings, files, event budgets, solicitation of gifts, and negotiation with vendors. Other responsibilities include work with FGO affiliate groups, data management and membership records, assignments at the Leiser Opera Center, and assistance with company fundraising efforts as assigned. Position reports to the Managing Director, Broward/Palm Beach. Send resume via e-mail to job@fgo.org (write “Development Associate/Broward” in the subject line), or fax to 954-728-9702.

Keyboardist Needed for Contemporary Church
First Church of Christ, Scientist, North Palm Beach, is looking for a keyboardist for Sunday morning, 10:30 a.m. services and Wednesday night, 7:30 p.m., Testimony Meetings in the North Palm Beach/Palm Beach Gardens area. Accompanying and sight-reading skills are desirable. Please contact Victoria Harbur at 561-762-1225 for more information.

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.  Deadline: February 11.

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 worldartsnow.com or call Dr. Donna, 954-893-0123 or e-mail drdonna@worldartsnow.com.

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: http://www.carnivalcenter/Home/job_opp.aspx.

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 www.fst2000.org.  E-mail cover letter, resume with references and salary requirement to: Search Committee, Production Associate, Florida Studio Theatre.  Email 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 

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

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 www.morikami.org for further information about the museum.

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

Auditions

The Promethean Theatre
The Promethean Theatre (TPT) announces AEA (Level 1 Special Appearance w/health) and non-union (paid) auditions for their upcoming production of Two Sisters and a Piano by Nilo Cruz.  Casting the role of the Lieutenant.  Seeing male actor in his 30s-40s.  Please prepare one 2-minute contemporary monologue and one 2-minute classical monologue. Auditions will be held Sunday, January 6, noon to 6 p.m. and Monday, January 7, 6-8 p.m.  Callbacks will be on Monday, January 7, 8:30-10:30 p.m.  Auditions will be held at the Mailman Hollywood Building at Nova Southeastern University on the 2nd floor, located at 3301 College Ave. Davie.  For directions, visit theprometheantheatre.org.  You must have an appointment to audition.  E-mail theprometheantheatre@yahoo.com for your appointment time.  Show opens Feb 29 and runs through March 16. Equity and Non-Equity, paid

Tamarac Theatre Of Performing Arts
The Tamarac Theatre of the Performing Arts will hold auditions for They're Playing Our Song, a musical by Neil Simon (book), Marvin Hamlisch (music), and and Carole Bayer Sager (lyrics).  The director is Jerry Jensen and the production runs March 15 through April 6.  Audition will be held Monday, January 28 and Tuesday,  January 29, 6-9 p.m.  Appointments not necessary.  Callbacks are Wednesday, January 30.  Bring headshot and resume, prepare a 2-minute contemporary monologue and 16-32 bars of a song. An accompanist  will be available; no a cappella.  Needed: 4 men: 30s to 40s: 1 lead-bachelor composer; and 3 chorus back up singers;  4 women: late 20s to 30s: 1 lead "bohemian" lyricist, breaking up with boyfriend; and 3 chorus back-up singers.

All roles will require some movement.  For information, call 954-456-9071 or 954-942-9578.  Non-Equity, paid.

Act of Davie
ACT of Davie will hold auditions for Art by Yasmina Reza, directed by Jeff Levis, Saturday, January 12, 3-5:30 p.m.; and Monday, January 14, 7-9 p.m., at the Pine Island Multipurpose Center, 3801 S. Pine Island Rd., Davie.  Cast: 3 male characters, 40s to 60s. Cold reading from the script, sides provided.  Performance dates: April 25, 26, 27 and May 2, 3, 4.  For more info, contact 954.797.1153 or actofdavie1999@yahoo.com.  Non-Equity, not paid.

Main Street Players
The Community Theatre of Miami Lakes (Main Street Players) is holding open auditions for Forever Plaid.  This popular musical is based on a whimsical “what might have been” story of the Plaids, a close harmony singing group. In the 1960’s, while driving to their first big gig the four young men were broadsided by a school bus and killed instantly. In this show, they are magically restored to life and enchant audiences with clever dialogue, fun and golden oldie songs. Casting 4 men aged 20-30 (high tenor, tenor, baritone, and bass). Prepare up-tempo song and bring sheet music. Auditions will be held Saturday, January 5, noon to 3 p.m., with callbacks 3-5 p.m., at the playhouse, 6766 Main Street, Miami Lakes.  Production runs February 22 to March 9.  For mor information, call 305-823-1545 or visit www.mainstreetplayers.com.  Non-Equity, not Paid.

A Cappella Singers and Swing Dancers Needed
A Cappella group seeks all male, swing dancers and couples for March performance. For an audition, call 561-626-4208.  Non-Equity, not paid

Ghostlight Reading Series Seeks Actors
The Ghostliight Series is looking for headshot/resume submission for an upcoming table reading in January. Need men and women 18-60. English dialect required. Please submit your headshot/resume to ghostlightseries@yahoo.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@myseryonthemenu.com. Non-Equity, paid.

Call for Artists

The 34th Annual Miami Beach Festival of the Arts Seeks Artists
The Miami Beach Festival of the Arts is looking for artists to participate in their 34^th annual event in North Beach February 9-10.  Entry fee is $40.  The mission of Miami Beach Fine Arts Board is to embrace and promote the work of contemporary visual and cultural artists, enhance the appreciation for the arts in the community at large, and to provide economic stimulation to underserved neighborhoods.  For an application, visit  gonorthbeach.com.  If you would like to become a festival sponsor please contact Dr. Barry Ragone or Kerstin Geier at nbdc@gonorthbeach.com or call 305-865-4147.

Call for Writers and Photographers

Short Play Submissions For Reading Festival
Boca Raton Theatre Guild is seeking original short plays for consideration for its 8th Annual Short Play Reading Festival, which will be held at the Willow Theatre located in Sugar Sand Park, 300 South Military Trail, Boca Raton, April 24-27.  A short play is a 10-minute play or monologue. There is no entry fee. Playwrights may submit up to three unpublished plays for review.  Previously read or produced works are permissible as long as the production or reading of the play has not taken place in southeast Florida for the last three years.  All genres are acceptable except for x-rated materials.  Playwrights will participate in a Q&A feedback following each of the four performances. Please send submissions to Deborah H. Briggs, Production Manager, Boca Raton Theatre Guild, P.O. Box 273595, Boca Raton Fl, 33427.  Complete details on submission guidelines may be found on the Guild’s website at bocaratontheatreguild.org under “Submission Guidelines.” Deadline for receipt is January 15.

Jewish Short Play Competition Seeks Entries
West Boca Theatre Company and the Levis Jewish Community Center is sponsoring an original Jewish short play competition.  The theme of the play should explore an aspect of Jewish life, issue or culture, either modern or historic. There are two categories of submission: Adult or Youth (18 year olds and under).  Cash prizes will be awarded in both categories:  First: $500  Second: $300   Third: $200.  Competition is limited to non-musical genres with a performance time of 8-20 minutes and a cast of no more than 6 characters.  Submission must be original and should not have been performed previously in South Florida.  Staged Reading performance of all winners will be on April 3, 5 and 6.
Deadline for submissions: January 10.  One submission per playwright.  Entry fee: $10.
No email submissions.  Mail three copies of script and check (payable to Levis JCC) to:
Myrna Loman, Levis JCC, 9801 Donna Klein Blvd, Boca Raton, Fl. 33428.
For more information and specific instructions go to levisjcc.org or call 561-558-2118.

MiamiARTzine.com

Event Photographers Wanted
MiamiARTzine.com is seeking photographers who are interested in covering the Miami/South Florida arts scene. This is a perfect opportunity for students and up and coming photographers to increase their portfolios, get experience, have their work be seen and make contacts. We need assignment photographers who can take both candid and posed digital photos at events, get the names of the people in the photographs and send everything off promptly to our Photo Editor.  Experience in resizing photos to our specifications is a plus.  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. Another thing to keep in mind: the photographers who have worked with MiamiARTzine.com have all gotten paying jobs through the contacts they made working with us, as well as their work being seen in our biweekly e-zine. 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 of your photographs. E-mail StarrWriter2000@aol.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.

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.