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We give thanks for our blessings. Gratitude unlocks the fullness of life. It turns what we have into enough, and more. It turns denial into acceptance, chaos to order, confusion to clarity. It can turn a meal into a feast, a house into a home, a stranger into a friend. Gratitude makes sense of our past, brings peace for today, and creates a vision for tomorrow. I do not think of all the misery, but of the glory that remains. Go outside into the fields, nature and the sun, go out and seek happiness in yourself and in God. Think of the beauty that again and again discharges itself within and without you and be happy. |
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* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * It’s nice that we have Thanksgiving to remind us to be grateful, even though it’s a holiday that was gained at the expense of others who may not feel quite as warm and fuzzy about it. It might be even wiser to live each day from a place of gratitude, and not wait all year for the L-tryptophan to kick in and lull us into a euphoria of counted blessings. Still, if it takes a turkey to get us to stop and think about all that we’ve got on our life’s platter, then pass the drumsticks by all means. My gratitude has been cooking for quite some time now, with no prompting from the Pilgrims, as I’ve been aware of the multiple levels of support that are in my life. Many good things are happening to TRU, as well as to my career as an artist. (More of that later.) The fact that my partner’s Jersey-based family decided they wanted to do Thanksgiving this year at our place here in Manhattan only underscores the gifts life gives me. I lost my own parents 20 years ago, so it is nothing less than amazing that I now have another family that so totally accepts me. To say nothing of one of the dearest life partner’s one could ever wish for. I give thanks. And thank God I can roast a turkey. So many of us have such a fixed notion of what we need that we often overlook or undervalue the gifts that are offered. An actress friend of mine was devastated and distraught because a man who had invested in her show never showed up to see it; he plopped down a thousand dollars, and yet all she could think about was how hurt she was that he never plopped his tush down at a performance. Similarly, one of TRU’s greatest benefactors has failed to keep a few promises to show up for me; but unlike my actress friend, I accept my benefactor for who he is, and have come to accept the gifts he offers and not expect the gifts he is unable to give. People support us in the ways they know how, and to expect more is simply unreasonable. Some people give money, some people show up, others give us love and acceptance. These are all gifts of great value, and all to be treasured. And how extraordinary that we artists attract entire populations that do all three: pay, show up and actually applaud our efforts. That’s the home run that makes us feel triumphant; but we must not ignore the importance of the base hits that keep us in the game. We need to leave behind the disappointed child, crushed because daddy didn’t make it to that game or recital. A child doesn’t understand the labor and financial strain that daddy goes through to pay for that roof over their head, but an adult needs to be able to sort through emotions and recognize the genuine contributions that someone may be making to their life and/or career. And so I take the occasion of Thanksgiving to recite my litany. I am grateful that Robert Zukerman and the New York State Council on the Arts recognizes and supports the work that TRU does. I am grateful that the Friars National Foundation supports us. I am grateful that Howard L. Blau has been generous with TRU in so many ways. I am grateful for the people in and around TRU who are offering me genuine help in running the organization (I long to name names, but I know someone will be hurt if I leave them out.) I am grateful that “A Musical Journey” at Queens Theatre in the Park attracted a 75% capacity audience of people I have never met. I am grateful that an AIDS organization in Minneapolis wants to do an entire performance of my songs. I am grateful thgat the WorkShop Theatre is presenting a reading of a play of mine in January, directed by friend Linda Nelson. I am grateful that John Anastasi has chosen to produce two performances of “A Musical Journey” in Altoona Pennsylvania (yes, I’m going back to Altoona - see September’s editorial - and I am grateful even for that.) And I am grateful that the Altoona local newspaper has stepped in to co-produce, and will be running full page ads from December until we open on February 15th. (Imagine a New York paper offering that level of marketing partnership - no don’t, your brain might implode.) I am grateful for my friends, my new family, and most of all Gary. Okay, we don’t get everything we hope for. The Samuels Foundation turned down a recent grant proposal, as did several others. And I have even been told that Service Organizations are difficult to fund. (If they think funding a service organization is difficult, they should try to run one.) But last week’s benefit raised slightly more than we were asking from Samuels, another example of how the Universe often sends us answers from unexpected sources. (I think it’s the law of Karma: Howie Blau is generous to us, and we show our appreciation by honoring him at a benefit. And what happens? The Universe opens the floodgates, and more support comes pouring in than I ever reasonably expected. Last week’s benefit was possibly the biggest money-making fundraiser in TRU history, and so I am grateful to each and every one of you who showed up, sent us a check, or just love us. It all counts. And now we can afford to do four musicals in this year’s TRU Voices series, and commit to a real office space.) As I’ve said in previous columns, it is important to appreciate what we have, for by “appreciating” we “increase the value” of our life. And it makes room for more to come in. In spite of all the good news, there are circumstances that seriously threaten Gary and my security right now, and I won’t pretend that I’m not frightened at times. But I believe with all my heart that by focusing on the positive, by living in a place of gratitude, the Universe will come through with a solution to this challenge. I am grateful for my optimism. And valium. Highlights of the week. The highlight of my week has been the accounting from last week's benefit. I'm way too tired to go through the highlights of the Update. Just go to The Grid and skim through the different categories. I'll be ever so grateful. And please mark your calendars for the upcoming TRU Voices New Musicals Reading Series (click here) and the November 28th panel on musicals (click here). THE FAST LANE Monday 11/20: Submit immediately - audition today for NYUI film, 2 guys 17-20 (see Casting Notices)... Brighten up your Monday with the Breithaupt Brothers at Joe's Pub, with a fabulous cast; reading of play about Yiddish American pioneers, at the Makor; kid's group Treehouse Shakers' annual benefit. (see Theater/Events) Tuesday 11/21: Rich Orloff interviews Douglas Carter Beane at Dramatists Guild (see TRU Opportunities)... Musical at Queens Theatre in the Park needs ASM/Production Assistant and a Wardbobe staffer to start today. (see Technically Speaking) Wednesday 11/22: Last chance to order discount tickets for Jay Johnson: The Two and Only - don't be a dummy, do it! (see TRU Deals)...Check out Cheryl Kings' works-in-progress series (see Theater/Events) Friday 11/24: Walk off that turkey dinner with the Jewish Community of Colonial NYC (see Non-Theater Events) We would sure be grateful if more of you would take advantage of the TRU Deals! – Did you order the laughs? Zany Room Service delivers a 40% discount! Click for the TRU Deals now! So what else is new? Go to the Grid, or click a category of interest: TRU Opportunities... TRU Link-Up.... Goods/Help Wanted .... Technically Speaking.... Goods/Services Offered... Space Patrol.... Living Situations.... Theater/Events ... Beyond the Boroughs ... Click here to return to top of page * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Nice things happen to TRU friends. 1999 TRU Voices Musicals finalist Vanities and Vexation (that was our first year of the series) changed its name a few years ago to nor'mal, and has gone on to a greater than normal amount of success, including a limited engagement off-Broadway last year starring fabulous Barbara Walsh. TRU member writer Yvonne Adrian brought one of the songs to our benefit last Sunday, sung by TRU friend and Advisory Board member Jana Robbins, and announced that the show was in a national competition in Milwaukee. The competition was for one-act shows appropriate for high schools, and now Yvonne tells us that the reduced version of nor'mal was honored with 5 Awards: Critics Choice, Two Acting Awards (to the mom & daughter), Best Director and Best Ensemble. Congratulations Yvonne, and to collaborators Tom Kochan and Cheryl Stern! TRU friend Martin Denton is ten years old! Well actually, his great website NYTheatre.com is celebrating its 10th birthday this Sunday 11/19! On November 19, 1996, nytheatre.com was launched on the Internet as Martin's Guide to New York Theatre. It grew quickly and spawned the nonprofit corporate umbrella, The New York Theatre Experience, Inc. in 1999; and from that came the "Plays and Playwrights" anthology series, of which the 8th annual volume is in production right now, targeted for publication next February. We love them as the home of a different kind of theatre coverage: coverage based in the populist, democratic, informal style of the World Wide Web. In Martin's words: "Our watchword became: leveling the playing field. Our mission became: advocacy and support for the underserved sectors of the NYC theatre community. Our reputation became (in the words of Kirk Bromley): an engine of enthusiasm for the art. In our first 10 years, nytheatre.com has helped invent online theatre coverage, and we've led the way in establishing the Net as a legitimate, respected source of theatre reviews." Happy Birthday! TRU member Linda Selman, currently in our Producer Mentoring Program, had a very successful exeprience producing her play The Bunner Sisters at the New York Society Library. It was so well received, that she received this letter from NYSL: "I wanted to thank you once more, and formally, for all the work you put into the lecture and reading of Bunner Sisters. I knew it would be extremely good, but it was even better than I expected-the play worked so well dramatically, the narration (I thought) perfectly integrated, and the actors were fantastic, really inside the text and tremendously expressive even given the space and movement constraints. Everyone who was there is raving about it and saying we must have more of this kind of event, and several people have also mentioned what a nice touch it was to have Bunner-related items in the exhibition cases. It was really just ideal overall." Down under puts him on top: our friend at Chameleon Theatre, Bob Carver, tell us that Johnny Montana was the winner of the award for Best New Film at the Australian International Film Festival. The reason he's excited is that the original screenplay by John Gavin is the basis for Chameleon's musical in development, No Money Down. The film was screened at the Queens International Film Festival on 11/18. Our dear friend Jamie deRoy tells us PS Classics, the label dedicated to the heritage of Broadway and American popular song, has joined forces with her on a new CD celebrating songwriters from the worlds of Broadway, pop, country and cabaret. This new album has a twist: the songwriters are also the performers. Entitled IF I SING, after the Maltby/Shire song from Closer Than Ever, the album features 16 songwriters taking on their own material, some of it familiar, some totally unknown, in new performances and new arrangements. The theatre composers include some of Broadway’s finest, including Stephen Schwartz, Maury Yeston, Richard Maltby & David Shire, Robert Lopez & Jeff Marx, Andrew Lippa, Lucy Simon, and Gretchen Cryer & Nancy Ford, while the pop songwriters include such luminaries as Grammy Award-winners Julie Gold and Larry Gatlin. Plus one of your editor Bob's best friends in the world, Emily Bindiger. The album, produced by Paul Rolnick, hit stores 11/14. Check it out on the web at psclassics.com No plain Jane, Karen Eterovich has created a beautiful Jane Austen one-woman show that continues to be booked all over the place. Cheer From Chawton: A Jane Austen Family Theatrical played 11/15 in the Byrd Center for Legislative Studies Auditorium on the campus of Shepherd University in Shepherdstown, West Virginia! Next stop: the Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival Region V in Ames, Iowa this coming January 2007 and Wesley College in Dover, Delaware in February 2007! That's Karen all over, huh. More news at http://www.lovearmd.com and http://lovearmd.blogspot.com Click here to return to top of page * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * If you don't read the Update every week, you might want to go to the
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Thanksgiving is possible only for those who take time to remember;
no one can give thanks who has a short memory.
~ Anonymous
Gratitude is the sign of noble souls.
~Aesop's Fables
Gratitude is the heart's memory.
~ French Proverb
The next meeting of Theater Resources Unlimited will be WHAT PANEL TOPICS WOULD YOU LIKE US TO CONSIDER FOR THE FALL? |
NEW! INTERVIEW WITH MAJOR PLAYWRIGHT!
The Dramatists Guild
presents
A Conversation with Douglas Carter Beane, author of the new Broadway comedy hit The Little Dog Laughed, and the artistic director of the acclaimed Off-Broadway theater group, the Drama Dept. Discussion about both his career as a playwright (As Bees in Honey Drown) and what it takes to run a theater group in New York these days. Mderated by TRU member and playwright Rich Orloff. Tuesday 11/21 at
5:30 pm. Free - Reservations not necessary.
Dramatists Guild's Frederick Loewe Room,
1501 Broadway (& 44th Street),
Room 710.
NEW! ESSENTIAL PANEL FOR ASPIRING PRODUCERS!
The Living Room for Artists Inc / Summer Play Festival (SPF) and The
Mayor's Office of Film, Theatre, and Broadcasting (MOFTB) will
present a panel examining producing, how to get a show on
the stage, and an audience in the seats.
Titled "Producing 101: How to get a show up – and an audience in",
the panel is designed for aspiring producers. The panel will be
moderated by Katherine Oliver, Commissioner of the Mayor's Office of
Film, Theatre and Broadcasting. Panelists are experienced Broadway
and off-Broadway professionals, including Sharon Fallon (Independent
Producer and co-Chair of the League of American Theatres and
Producers' New Producers Alliance), Chad Beckim and Molly Pearson (co-
Founders and Producers of the Partial Comfort Theatre Company), Seth
Goldstein (Producer and General Manager of The Splinter Group) and
Victor Lario (Chief Artistic and Producing Officer of the Diverse
City Theater Company). The free panel will take place on Saturday 12/9 from 10:00am-11:30am. Acorn Theatre at Theatre Row,
at 410 West 42nd Street (between 9th and 10th Avenues). RSVP to message@film.nyc.gov by 12/7.
NEW! HUGE TICKET DISCOUNTS AT UNITED STAGES!
But three full priced tickets and the fourth is a nickel! 50 years ago a nickel could buy you an ice cream cone, a cup of coffee or a ride on the Staten Island Ferry. Get nostalgic with United Stages. See www.unitedstages.com, look under "Ticket Offers" for participating shows. New shows added all the time!
NEW! WORK ON WORKS-IN-PROGRESS. GET PLACED AT DIXON PLACE.
They present an event, they don't rent. Get submissions sent! Many genres of performance arts. Artists are paid, rehearsal time and feedback/support given as shows run at this downtown arts center. NYC-based artists only. Encouraging experimental, still-developing work from emerging artists, especially women and gay-themed work, poets, choreographers, dramatists. Seeking artists very open to change and re-shaping work. Many possibilities with detailed requirements and guidelines at website www.dixonplace.org. Deadline to apply: 12/15 for spring 2007.
NEW! TRAVEL AND STUDY GRANT PROGRAM!
Jerome Foundation awards grants to artists and art administrators to support periods of travel for the purpose of study, exploration, and growth. Deadline: 02/02/07. Contact: Travel and Study Grant Program 400 Sibley Street Suite 125 St. Paul, MN 55101-1928 U.S.A. E-mail: info@jeromefdn.org Program details at http://www.jeromefdn.org/IV~Grant_Programs/C~Travel_and_Study/Default.aspx
NEW! SEEKS FILMS: $200 NET PAY AND NETWORKING.
Films sold online. Network with others. www.filmrunner.net is seeking quality independent films to promote on their newly launched website. $200 to the first 10 submitted/selected for sale on the site. $500 for the staff favorite. Submission deadline: 12/15. (Films sold on a non-exclusive basis; check website for profit split from sales.) Also a resource for networking for finding cast and crew and music for films.
CALL FOR PROPOSALS FOR A DOWNTOWN THEATRE SPACE!
There's a 6,000 sq. ft. Theater Space Available at 110 Livingston Street in Downtown, Brooklyn, with free rent for up to 10 Years. Two Trees Management Co. seeks proposals for the development of a 6,000 of theater space at 110 Livingston Street in Downtown Brooklyn. The space will be leased for up to 20 years with free rent for the first 10 years. Proposals are due by 3:00 p.m. on October 30, 2006. A copy of the RFP is available online at www.dumbo-newyork.com. Or e-mail Valerie Lynch at vlynch@twotrees-dumbo.com for more info.
SUBMIT TO SIMON: FORWARD FESTIVAL-FRIENDLY FILMS AND FEES!
3rd Film Festival seeks submissions, long and short. And the long and the short of it is… Drama Book Shop's Theatre presents screenings of selected shorts and feature length films, followed by Q & A with industry guests and audience. Also live performances. Send cover letter, submission fee ($15 for films under 30 minutes or $30 for films over 30 minutes, payable to Simon Studio) and publicity info with DVD or VHS to Simon Studio, Box 231469, Ansonia Station NY, NY 10023. More info at websites: www.simonstudio.com and www.dramabookshop.com or call 212.841.0204.
SPECIAL BROADWAY PERFORMANCES FOR HEARING-IMPAIRED.
“TAP” into Special signed performances of Broadway & off-Broadway shows: http://www.tdf.org/tap/offerocsip.html is the webpage with all the dates of these nights set aside for sign language-added shows as well as Open Captioned Talking Hands. A program of TDF, Theatre Access Program (TAP). 11/18 at 2 pm (OC): Losing Louie .... 11/29 at 2 pm; 12/6 at 2 pm; 12/13 at 2 pm; 12/20 at 2 pm (all both OC/SL): Beauty & The Beast. 12/20 at 2pm & 8 pm (both OC): Butley.... 12/2 at 2 pm: The Little Dog Laughed.... 12/6 at 8 pm & 12/7 at 5 pm (both OC): Radio City Christmas Spectacular. More info, membership: contact tap@tdf.org; or call 212.221.1103 , TTY 212.719-4537; or download an application at TDF's Web site: www.tdf.org/tap.
Fractured Atlas provides services, resources, and support to liberate a nation of artists. From low-cost healthcare and event liability insurance, to production and fundraising workshops, to development grants and fiscal sponsorship, we supply critical tools for independent artists and arts organizations so they can focus on their creative responsibilities. By nurturing today's vital but underrepresented voices, we hope to play a role in fostering a dynamic and diverse cultural landscape of tomorrow. Call 212.277.8020, email support@fracturedatlas.org, and learn more about them at www.fracturedatlas.org.
Our friends at Back Stage want you to submit articles to their new "Talk Back" column. Why are you giving them the silent treatment? Don't you have something provocative or informative or unusual to say about this business we're in? They really, really want to hear from people in the industry who have some issue or idea that they feel strongly about. The column is about 650 words, and they will pay an honorarium if your article is selected for publication. When you're ready to Talk Back, email your column to Managing Editor David Sheward at: DSheward@backstage.com.
Accepting applications for aspiring producers who want to join our mentoring program this year. We have an interest in developing Producers of Color, but all are welcome. Send us a brief letter expressing your interest in being mentored, and telling us a little about your goals and/or experience as a producer. Mentorships are in three-month cycles, and the next opportunities will be July-September and October-December. Deadline for next cycle of mentorships: 10/25. Questions may be sent here to TRUnltd@aol.com.
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for details of the following (Click here for details.)
The Tony Randall Grant is a $100,000 award given annually to a Tri-State area, not-for-profit Equity theatre company for the production of a classic play, an adaptation of a classic play or a work inspired by the classics. Deadline 11/30.
Puffin Foundation provides funding to encourage emerging artists in the fields of art, music, dance, photography, theater, and literature whose works, due to their genre and/or social philosophy might have difficulty being aired. Deadline: 12/15/2006.
$1000-$10,000 Grants possible for Bay Area artists possible—must be living artists. Fleishhacker Foundation. Deadline to apply: 1/15/07.
Creative Development Grants are made to Fractured Atlas members who need funding for specific expenses relating to artistic exploration or training but not connected to any particular project.
New Initiative will serve individual NYC artists of color and provide them with grants towards the development of new work in all disciplines.
NYFA Current provides listings of upcoming grant, award, and residency deadlines culled from NYFA's database of opportunities for artists, NYFA Source.
Publicity photography for off & off-off B'way theater and dance, only $85/per assignment.... Website seeks to review little-known CDs... The New York Foundation for the Arts has launched the new NYFA Current, NYFA's free, national e-publication... The New York Sheet Music Society offers discounted membership to TRU members... Shakespeare Mailing is our mailing house of choice ...
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Pride slays thanksgiving, but an humble mind is the soil out of which thanks naturally grow.
A proud man is seldom a grateful man, for he never thinks he gets as much as he deserves.
~ Henry Ward Beecher
Would you like us to list your website in our newsletter (and later have it as one of the links on our website)? Send us the URL and a short, intriguing lead-in blurb - here at trunltd@aol.com. If you want to reciprocate, let us know, and we'll send you our blurb and a link.
Find dozens of theater-relevant links at the TRU website. Plus ongoing services and offers. There's even a sign-in form to join us! The home page address: www.TRUonline.org Navigate around from there. And check out some great photos of past events and meetings.
Paulette Attie's new video at New York Hotlist is the first of a series , "Paulette Attie's New York." Check out a segment from a show at the Friars Club: http://newyorkhotlist.com/paulette-attie-sings-2
What's happening? Paulette Attie is at the scene, writing about events in the New York Monthly Herald and at http://newyorkhotlist.com/author/paulette
The Shakespeare Gallery aims to become the world’s largest collection of Shakespearean production photography… an invaluable resource for students researching Shakespeare, actors preparing for roles, and fans of Shakespeare’s plays. The online database is completely free to browse - simply click on the plays that you're interested in learning more about! Get thee to www.shakespearegallery.org.
The Xoregos Performing Company specializes in arcane classical/new plays and dances. It has premiered plays by Oscar Wilde (2004), Jean Cocteau and Rene Magritte (2005) and Ade Ademola (2006). Currently preparing a program of Art Nouveau works including a forgotten play written by Sarah Bernhardt for 2007, and a dance tribute to Loie Fuller. Visit Xoregos.com.
Take a Journey to At the Table, with Bob and Vickie. Kelly Lincoln's podcast website features an inbterview with TRU Prez Bob Ost and singer Vickie Phillips, about the creation of their show "A Musical Journey." No singing, just talk. Hear what they have to say at www.ourmedia.org/node/256358.
Original Music and Sound for Your Play or Musical! Mason Rather guarantees exceptional compositions and support for your next project. Flexible rates accommodate the biggest and smallest budgets. To learn more visit www.masonrather.com.
Hollywood Futures showcases video interviews with various Hollywood celebrities, studio executives, and other high profile guests that give free advice on how to create a successful career in the cutthroat industry. Get the lowdown at http://www.hollywoodfutures.org
Find out more about the guy who writes and edits this newsletter ... my bio, play listing, discography of CD's and how to get 'em, and some nice photos at www.bobost.com.
WHERE ARE ALL THE MISSING LINKS? Well, we've moved all of the links to a permanent LINKS SITE at www.truonline.org/links.htm:
Private collection of sheet music, books and costumes... click with the multi-media Art House Productions ... tune into The Riant TV (TRTV) blog... Take a journey to Dobdinob a new family musical... Something at the South Street Seaport isn't fishy... Tired of chanting for success? How about Channing for success?... Say shalom to Shlomoh Sherman, actor and comic. And poet, no less... The UK Theatre Network provides news, reviews, interviews, tickets and opportunities for people working in the world of theatre... Take the time to learn more about those Timeless Divas!... Shadowland is the only non-profit, professional theatre company in Ulster County... Tune into The Tony and Shlomoh Show, a crazy cable tv show... Need an outside eye on your new musical? Elizabeth Lucas!... Website for international artists: database of international theater festivals... Dances created for video are featured on Mimi Garrard's web site... Low cost rentals of display and camera technology available nationwide... A new website has just Bloomed ... Wing it on the web: view ATW interviews with theater greats... Will nothing stop this woman? Elisa DeCarlo has her own website... The Film Budgeting Group... X-treme Art for the X-treme border-crosser... Literary Managers and Dramaturgs of the Americas (LMDA)... The Actors Theatre Workshop (ATW) is an award winning non-profit theatre and community center... Audio and Video services, with special rates for TRU readers... Walk the streets of the Great White Way... Susan L. Schulman/Publicity has a new website ... Songs from the Cafe Escargot ... Meet passionate singer Paulette Attie... Gilgamesh Theatre Company ... United Stages' goal is to raise the public profile of Off-Off Broadway and small venue performance ... Over the river, across the bridge (GW) to Leonia, NJ you go... Center Stage Community Playhouse, the oldest community theater in the Bronx... InTouch Theatre Productions ...Check out Rich Orloff's trio of one-act comedies, Incredible Sex... The Russian American Cultural Center (RACC)... In an extraordinary city, why would you want an ordinary tour guide... Cheryl King's "not a nice girl" ... Director, actress and certified teacher Julie Jensen... Expand your horizons: get the latest on Broad Horizons... Morning Glory Productions... Satirical, topical singer/songwriter Rachel Stone... Dramatic opportunity: plays by Robin Rice Lichtig... cabaret diva Vickie Phillips ... the fresh, fun and fabulous Decibelles ... The Field's new website GoTour... This Streetlight is shining ... award winning Simon Studio is celebrating their 25th anniversary... Spoon Theater celebrates the collaborative spirit... The Field's new website GoTour... Golden Fleece Ltd., The Composers' Chamber Theatre... go to our permanent LINKS SITE
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What we're really talking about is a wonderful day set aside on the fourth Thursday of November when no one diets.
I mean, why else would they call it Thanksgiving?
~ Erma Bombeck
An optimist is a person who starts a new diet on Thanksgiving Day.
~ Irv Kupcinet
NEW! DEPARTMENT CHAIR TISCH SCHOOL!
The Department of Drama, Undergraduate, Tisch School of the Arts, NYU seeks an accomplished, visionary Chair to lead our uniquely structured Bachelor of Fine Arts program beginning in Fall, 2007. The Department of Drama offers an innovative, rigorous and ambitious artistic and academic education at a premiere research university, providing artistic training in acting (including musical, experimental, on-screen and classical theater), directing, design and technical theater. Annually presents over 125 professional and student directed productions. Responsibilities – The Chair provides artistic and academic leadership for a large faculty and student body of 1400; oversees and helps to coordinate the creation, organization and implementation of curricular, administrative and budgetary initiatives and procedures; advocates and articulates the mission of the department within the School, the University and the professional theater community; and will teach in her or his area of expertise. Applicants should be highly accomplished professionals or scholars from academia, non-profit or commercial theater, who have a strong commitment to a diverse and well-rounded theater education. Submit a curriculum vitae and / or resume / portfolio, a letter articulating your philosophy of theater, theater training and education, and three letters of recommendation. Include contact information of references with CV and application letter. Letters of recommendation may be sent separately. Please send applications prior to 1/16/07 to Kevin Kuhlke, Chair, Department of Drama, Tisch School of the Arts, 721 Broadway, Room 301, New York, NY 10003. EOE. For information about the department please visit www.nyu.edu/tisch/drama
NEW! NEED A JOB?? TEMP OR PERM?
Recruiter for NYC area temp and perm jobs, at a new agency, and she needs to build up her database of candidates. She's an actress and director, so she has a soft spot for artistic types who need work! If you need a job, or if you have friends who need a job, send me resume in Word format to Erin at ewinebark@taylorgrey.com, and she'll call you for an interview. Clients range from high-end fashion and media/pr to finance, and pretty much everything in between! Erin Winebark, Recruitment Consultant, Taylor Grey, Inc.m 369 Lexington Ave, New York, NY 10017
NEW! TAKE YOUR ACT TO NASHVILLE!
The Church Street Cafe, 1707 Church Streetin Nashvville is now booking entertainers and events of all kinds. Singers, comedians, poets, actors, playwrights, filmmakers and musicians are encouraged to visit the cafe and check out the space. Proposals for all projects will be welcome, including cabarets, showcases, bands, theater companies, film screenings and comedy troupes. We are also open to readings and staged readings of new plays and screenplays. Currently seeking holiday oriented shows for December. To submit your proposal contact Jaz Dorsey at jazmn47@aol.com
NEW! BE A VOLUNTEER, IN THE CHRISTMAS SPIRIT. IN NJ.
J City Theater is looking for Christmas-spirited volunteers to donate their time as dressers and backstage help for their upcoming production of A Tuna Christmas. They are based in Jersey City, so people would need to come to rehearsals there. Rehearsals are in the evenings; performances: 11/30-12/17. Contact Clay Cockrell at clay@jcity.org
NEW! REACH OUT FOR THIS CLASSIC OUTREACH JOB.
Classic Stage Company needs an Education Associate for Outreach Program (No pay) The 39-year old Off-Broadway theatre seeks someone (you????) to work on A Midsummer Night's Dream -- writing student study guide; helping with curriculum with teaching artists; interaction with schools. Part-time, 2 days per week or more. Starts almost immediately. Fax or email cover letter indicating interests and availability, and resume. E-mail: education@classicstage.org. Fax: 212.477.7504.
NEW! LOOKING GLASS IS LOOKING!!!
Assistant director/stage manager needed immediately. Young professional woman needed for 12/14-17 for 2 one-acts. Rehearsals already in progress. Comedies: Danielle Steele Writes Children's Novels & The Misanthrope. Also run tech for one show and house manage for another. Possibility of being directed to solo direct later at this theatre on West 57 St. Send resume & info immediately to justaliza@optonline.net
NEW! TRUTH STRANGER THAN FRICTION? REAL ROOMMATES FOR TV.
Reality-style TV show wants you and your odd, misadventure-prone/ misunderstanding-prone roomies like those on the sit com “Three's Company”- All you have to do to be eligible is email the people at “Your Reality” at the TVLand channel produced by Stick Figure Productions and explain how you're similar to “Three's Company” YourReality@813casting.com. Include contact info and photos. Click this link for more info. Also seeking families who resemble “The Brady Bunch” and bars similar to “Cheers”-Actors, models, students welcome.
NEW! TEACH KIDS AGES 8-18 TO SHAKE IT UP WITH SHAKESPEARE.
Begins immediately. Long Island needs long on-talent education director with acting skills, part time. Primary focus is “Shake It Up!”: artist residencies year-round in 7 schools on Long Island and NYC and Camp Shakespeare summer workshops for 2 weeks in Montauk and Southampton, NY. Planning, creating curriculum, teaching classes, hiring teaching artists,scheduling, budgeting, grant writing and other fundraising, promotion, andattending conferences. Residency in the Hamptons required for certain periods (housing is provided). Salary: around $14,000 per year. Strong writing and computer skills. Send resume, cover letter, and list of three references (put "Education Director Search" in e-mail subject or on snail mail envelope (Hamptons Shakespeare Festival; P.O. Box 63; Amagansett, NY 11930 or by e-mail: personnel@hamptons-shakespeare.org
NEW! FELLOWSHIPS DIRECTORS,
MANHATTAN THEATER CLUB!
Modest stipend and chance to assist directors at major theater. For early and mid-career directors. 3 different theaters, 2 fellowships. Ongoing applications. Cover letter and resume by e-mail to Kacy O'Brien, Artistic Assistant directingfellows@ mtc-nyc.org
NEW! AUTHOR OF 3 NON-FICTION BOOKS SEEKS PAID INTERN!
Author of 3 published non-fiction books seeks student intern for editing & research help, to put the finishing touches on her fourth: about conservators - those who preserve our cultural heritage. Flexible hours Monday, Wednesday, Friday, starting 1/2007. $15.00/hour. Organizational skills, subject knowledge + experience are all pluses. A great learning opportunity. Contact bieer@aol.com with interest, experience, resume.
NEW! ASSOCIATE WITH THIS GROUP AS AN EDUCATION ASSOCIATE!
Administer programs in NYC public schools. Well-organized person with theatre or arts education background. Available now. Write/edit curriculum guides; assist in teacher hiring/training/supervision, manage payroll, much more. Need excellent computer skills (Word, Excel, Microsoft Publisher), organizational/writing/verbal skills) $600 per week plus benefits. Currently 9 months per year, may change to year-round. Resume/cover letter to: Joseph Giardina; Education Director; Theatre for a New Audience; 154 Christopher St.; Suite 3D; New York, NY 10014 or E-mail: jgiardina@tfana.org or Fax: 212.229.2911.
NEW! ASSOCIATE WITH WOMEN'S STUDIES AS ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR
Woman's work is never done in this multi-responsibility college job in women's/feminist studies. Oversee day-to-day office functioning, help develop programming and speaker series, act as Managing Editor of webjournal. See webpage www.barnard.edu/bcrw for info about programs involved. Must have knowledge of feminist movement issues/ women's, gender, and sexuality studies. Work closely with faculty, students, public. Must have Masters degree or five years of relevant administrative experience. Submit: resume, writing sample (public or academic), 3 references to: Director, Barnard Center for Research on Women, 101 Barnard Hall, New York, NY 10027. Application review already in progress.
NEW! STEP UP TO THIS DANCE EDUCATION GIG.
Manager of Education and Outreach. Administer/coordinate local and national projects, oversee studio rentals. Have Bachelor's degree and 3 to 5 years experience in arts administration, preferably arts education. Excellent verbal/written skills. Deadlines, fast-paced, team playing self-starter. Should know Microsoft Office and Raiser's Edge. Contact Trisha Brown Dance Co., 625 W. 55 St., 2nd Floor, NY, NY 10019 or fax 212.977.5347.
NEW! NEED A POETRY TEACHING JOB? BAM!!! THERE IT IS!
BAM (Brooklyn Academy of Music) needs Spring 2007 poetry/spoken word teachers who are also performers. In-school pre-performance workshops and 6-9 week residencies. Avant-garde style a plus. E-mail resume and cover letters, additional materials to: jfoster@bam.org.
NEW! INTERNS FOR INTERNAL WORKINGS OF A THEATER.
Growing East Village Metropolitan Playhouse with volunteer staff needs more. Internships available in all areas of administration and production (not acting, but playing that kind of role is not totally out of the realm of possibility). Hands-on experience and real responsibility in shaping the work of the company's new plays and revivals. More details: see webpage www.metropolitanplayhouse.org/intern.htm.
UNITED WE STAND (IF EMPLOYED AT UNITED STAGES)
Interest in performing arts marketing / publishing. Hard-working, high-energy people for jobs located in Woodside, Queens, plus some/much work from home possible. Involves cold calling and e-mailing. Must be articulate. Advertising sales people: Requires 1 year sales experience. Leads provided. 40% commission only; Also: Internships. Graphic design interns earn $10/hour. Proficient in InDesign & knowledge of XML; Unpaid general interns get a monthly unlimited Metrocard and meals. Learn various business aspects. Must have one year of coursework. School credit arranged. E-mail cover letter/resume to: Loribeth@UnitedStages.com with “Jobs” in subject line. (United Stages works to increase audience attendance and raise public profiles of small-venue performance via marketing and audience development via a branded audience playbill, original published scripts and an online magazine. More info at http://www.unitedstages.com)
THEATER COMPANY SEEKS PRODUCING DIRECTOR!
Artistic Director of Hudson River Repertory seeks Producing Director to manage productions and oversee publicity. This is an opportunity to partner, build a company that performs in Westchester and Manhattan. Start out as a volunteer (expenses covered), but with your help it can lead to a powerful (and paying) producer's position! Contact: Laurie Eliscu, Hudson River Repertory Company: LaurieEliscu@aol.com.
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Looking for an additional art director for Hollywood Pop Gallery special events. NY-based company seeks someone who is creative, talented, self motivated...
Disney Theatricals seeks Education & Outreach Director.
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Growing East Village Metropolitan Playhouse with volunteer staff needs more. Internships available...
Producer/Author is looking to hire a P/T Personal Administrative Assistant as an Independent Contractor for 2-4 hours a week & as needed to help primarily with clerical/administrative tasks, ongoing marketing/publicity campaign...
Young Playwrights Inc. is looking for theater professionals to read and evaluate plays submitted to the 2007 Young Playwrights Festival National Playwriting Competition...
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Gratitude is not only the greatest of virtues, but the parent of all the others.
~ Cicero
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~ William Jennings Bryan
NEW! VILLANOVA SEEKING A MUSICAL DIRECTOR!
Solve The Mystery of Edwin Drood for the
Villanova Student Musical Theatre, Villanova University’s all-student-
run undergrad musical theatre organization. They need a
musical director. Performances are held in St. Mary’s auditorium, on the Villanova
Campus. Show Dates: 2/16-17-18, 2/22-23-24.
Auditions to be held in Early December. Musical Directors Compensation: approx. $1,250; commensurate with
experience. Interested parties please email resume to NovaVSMT@gmail.com ASAP.
NEW! MYSTERY FESTIVAL SEEKS GENERAL MANAGER!
The International Mystery Writers Festival in Kentucky - RiverPark Center, a premiere regional performing arts center, under the direction of veteran Broadway producer Zev Buffman, is seeking applicants for a Festival General Manager. Festival scheduled for 6/12-17, 2007 at RiverPark Center, Owensboro, Kentucky. Will present six new plays and six new screenplays or teleplays. The Festival will also produce and present eight Angie Awards, named for Angela Lansbury, in categories such as best new play, most promising new writer and outstanding screenplay or teleplay. A full job description is available at www.riverparkcenter.org. Interested applicants should submit a resume by 12/15: Festival GM Search, RiverPark Center, PO Box 548, Owensboro, KY 42302.
NEW! PRODUCTION MANAGER FOR BALLET COMPANY IN NJ!
American Repertory Ballet, New Jersey's leading dance organization seeks Production Manager. Candidate should have at least 3 years experience in arts management, touring, budgeting and technical theatre with a professional dance company. Responsibilities include creating and implementing budgets, overseeing lighting design, creating schedules and contracts, trucking, seasonal over hire, occasional rentals, warehouse and school studio facilities. All inquiries should contact Joe Lumia, Company Manager, e-mail: jlumia@arballet.org, fax: 732-249-8475 or mail: 80 Albany St, New Brunswick, NJ 08901. For further information about the company, visit www.arballet.org.
NEW! COMMUNE WITH COMMUNITY ARTS AND ARTISTS.
Administration situation overseeing over in Westchester. Supervise artist residencies helping human service agencies improve their effectiveness in teaching/social programs via the arts, train the artist-teachers, be the community liason, Write reports using Word, Access, Excel. Excellent oral, written, interpersonal, administrative skills. Send resume by mail only: Human Resources/Community Arts; Westchester Arts Council; 31 Mamaroneck Ave., White Plains, NY 10601
NEW! MANAGE TO BE A MANAGING EDITOR AT HARVARD.
Black and white and read all over. Weekly publications works with all staff. Also: editors and journalism specialists needed for two journals related to African and African-American scholarly issues, news, culture essays, etc. Assign and supervise writing. Information at http://jobs.harvard.edu/jobs/search_req
NEW! PURCHASE PERCHANCE? GREATER EDUCATIONAL COORDINATOR NEEDED.
Staffing/ office functions of the Education Department at major performing arts center at college in Purchase, NY. Organized, self-motivated, able to communicate with students, volunteer workers, and artist reps. Part-time. Details at www.artscenter.org
NEW! THEY'RE HERE, THEY'RE QUEER, LET'S STUDY THEM. YALE JOB.
Lesbian & Gay “Queer Studies Program” has full-time 2-year position. Rank: most likely Visiting Assistant Professor or Lecturer. Somewhere around $50,000 to start. Ph.D. required. Teach 2 courses each semester any area of Lesbian/Gay/Queer Studies (history, sociology or political theory/ policy issues; scientific, medical, or legal issues; queer theory; culture/arts) plus academic advising, help with lectures, conferences. Send letter, indicating teaching/ research interests, C.V., 3 letters of reference, copies of relevant publications to: Search Committee, Lesbian and Gay Studies, Yale University, 100 Wall St., Suite 312, New Haven CT 06520-8334, PO Box 208334. Deadline 1/5. Contact rachel.pepper@yale.edu with questions.
NEW! LIT IN PITT: TEACH DRAMATIC LITERATURE IN PITTSBURGH.
Opening at Carnegie Mellon University School Of Drama for Assistant/Associate Professor, fall 2007. Teach Theatre History and Criticism (grad & undergrad), help develop Dramaturgy BFA Program. Optional directing of school productions. Must have PhD in Theatre History/Theory, or related fields, established publication record, solid teaching experience. Preferred: specialist in minority or non-Western performance traditions. Send letter with c.v., 3 letters of reference to: Elizabeth Bradley, Dramatic Literature Search Committee, 335 Purnell Center for the Arts, Carnegie Mellon University, 5000 Forbes Av., Pittsburgh, PA 15213. Review begins 2/1.
NEW! IS THIS DRAMATURG JOB UP YOUR “ALLEY”?
The Alley Theatre has a Texas-size job. Must have degree in dramatic literature, dramaturgy, or similar discipline, excellent writing and communication skills, and experience working in a literary capacity at a professional theatre. Duties: provide dramaturgical research and rehearsal support for all productions, workshops, and readings. Edit/prepare scripts, speak at events and moderate discussions, reading and evaluating script submissions and writing and editing articles. Send resume, references to Dramaturg Search, Alley Theatre, 615 Texas Ave., Houston TX, 77002. Or fax 713.228-.0527. E-mail: kathrynt@alleytheatre.org
NEW! MAXI THEATER TEACHING JOB IN MINNESOTA.
Performance Studies and much more in tenure track position. Performance Studies or Theater History Assistant Professorship to begin Fall 2007. Seeking a scholar with a Ph.D. or D.F.A. and publication, plus 4 years of teaching experience in same rank. Experience with global performance history and theory. Indicate other fields of expertise, knowledge of global theater and gender studies and similar a plus--likewise . dramaturgy, directing. Administrative responsibilities. Send letter of application, c.v., 3 sample syllabi, sample publications, and statement of teaching philosophy to: Chair, Theater and Dance Search Committee, Macalester College, 1600 Grand Avenue, St. Paul, MN 55105.
NEW! LAND IN MARYLAND FOR COLLEGE THEATER TEACHING JOB.
Teach graduate and undergraduate courses in performance studies, revamped basic Theatre courses. Also serve as advisor to MA/PhD students; chair theses and dissertations, take part in productions. Publication is expected. New MFA program. Must have PhD in Theatre or Performance Studies, 2 years >of teaching experience at the university level, and evidence of the ability for advanced scholarship in the field of Performance Studies. Apply by 12/1. Send letter, c.v., sample of scholarship; 3 references, certified transcript of highest earned degree to: Theatre & Performance Studies Search Committee, Dept. of Theatre, University of Maryland, 2810 Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center, College Park, MD 20742-1610.
NEW! WALKER SEEKS WALKER.
Sounds like a pun, but Walker Arts Center needs Walking Tours program person. Assistant Director of Education, Tour Programs. Recruit, select, train, evaluate volunteer Tour Guides and Information Guides; Set up/organize thematic tours and newsletter and website. Oversee budget and Arts Forums. Must have similar experience in cultural setting; (museum education experience preferred) and degree in art education, art history, museum studies, or similar. Strong writing, speech, presentation, word processing, interpersonal skills. Write to: Walker Art Center Job Search, 1750 Hennepin, Minneapolis, MN 55403
NEW! CONNECT WITH THIS CONNECTICUT JOB IN THEATRE.
Arts and educational administration for many theatre programs at Westport Playhouse. Need artist/teacher/administrator to run education program. Outreach initiatives to the underserved; workshops for young people, educators, work with intern/apprentice programs. Curate series of presented family events. Send cover letter, resume and one-page view o0f theatre education to: Search Committee, Westport Country Playhouse, 25 Powers Ct, Westport, CT 06880. E-mail: resume@westportplayhouse.org. Fax:203.221.7482.
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Applications for Washington, DC's 2nd Annual Capital Fringe Festival now available. Apply by 12/19 for 4/13 and 7/19-29 runs.
Ah, what a tangled web you might weave for Someday Productions as their Webmaster and designer.
Washington DC job as Office & Production Coordinator for film & TV clients.
On-air and behind-the-scenes very aggressive radio pros needed in Virginia (3 outlets). AAA PD.
Assistant professor in theater performance at Montclair State U. Full-time, tenure track for BA major. Deadline: 12/1.
By George, it’s an immediate opening at George Street Playhouse in NJ: literary apprentice.
College theater teaching career at Amherst. Assistant Professor of Theatre to teach acting and directing.
Assistant Professor in Theater (Directing/Playwriting), permanent, tenured, begins 8/1/07. In Indiana, PA. Deadline to apply: 12/20.
Big job at Big Thought in Texas: Non-profit learning partnership uniting children and communities through education, arts and culture seeks proven leader as Artistic Director.
Assistant professorship needs artist-scholar, tenure track, Georgetown U.
Executive Director wanted directly in Chicago. Newly remodeled intimate venue located in the township of Glencoe, Illinois.
It’s lucky in Kentucky if you’re seeking experience. Actors Theatre of Louisville needs 7 assistants for festival of new plays (2/2-4/1) and more for individual shows.
Box office assisant in Delaware. Responsible for assisting in: ticket sales (via telephone, mail, window, and online)
Full-time house manager in Delaware. Responsible for managing all aspects of volunteer usher coordination and facility maintenance.
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NEW! NEED ACTRESS IMMEDIATELY, FOR 11/20-21!
Need a female for a read of an all female play. The project is for
Oberon Theatre Ensemble. Accepting all ages.
Commitment is MON night from 6:30 to about 9:30. TUES is the start of
the read at 7PM. Please send info to walter@walterbrandes.com
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Cheryl King seeks talent for Stage Left Showcase - Hot fun in the summertime.
Seeking actresses for an all-female theatre troupe – burlesque style! Looking to start a theatre group, with a burlesque feel to it .
NY Artists Unlimited needs children's performers. Especially interested in puppeteers, but all acts considered.
Community Cabaret always seeking musical acts (singers, songwriters, bands, etc.) to showcase at this fundraising event held five times a year in midtown.
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NEW! NYU FILM NEEDS YOUNG-LOOKING ACTORS!
NYU film needs two actors who look 17-20. The descriptions and times for these auditions are below. The director is accepting 20's actors with a young look (Think One Tree Hill or Dawson's Creek). Auditions 11/20/06. "3-Day Weekend" is an NYU junior level student film. The movie is a black comedy/horror film about 3 high school students who travel out to a country home for a long weekend. Upon getting to their destination, the friend's fun is thwarted by a random act of violence. DENNY / Lead / Male / Caucasian / 17-20:
Slim/Slender. To play Quiet, Awkward, Thoughtful, Sweet/Charming.
Wardrobe: Casual. Rate: Compensation will be copy of final film and resume credit. ZEKE / Supporting / Male / Caucasian / 17-20: To play Humorous, Crass, Charismatic, Immature. Wardrobe: Casual. Rate: Compensation will be copy of final film and resume credit. Project Notes: Shooting dates will be December 1, 2, and 3rd. The shoot will likely be out of state. However, lodging, meals, and transport will be provided. Send submissions to smallpondentertainment@yahoo.com
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Seeking females ages 18-28 for Internet Comedy Show which is RAPIDLY growing in popularity!
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NEW! PAGING BATMAN, CINDERELLA, ELMO, ETC. FOR KIDDIE PARTIES.
Northern New Jersey gigs. Looking for energetic performers to entertain at children's birthday parties, etc. Plus songs, games, balloons, face painting. All costume characters. Must have car. Mostly weekends. $50 per party and up. Call Howell at 973.478.8999.
You can take no credit for beauty at sixteen.
But if you are beautiful at sixty, it will be your soul's own doing.
~Marie Stopes
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Stearns Promotional Modeling is currently seeking models for various promotional jobs. Great summer job and good pay.
International Model & Talent Management is currently seeking models for various promotional jobs. Great summer job and good pay.
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THE
WRITER'S BLOCK
Gratitude is a quality similar to electricity: it must be produced and discharged
and used up in order to exist at all.
~ William Faulkner
To speak gratitude is courteous and pleasant,
to enact gratitude is generous and noble,
but to live gratitude is to touch Heaven.
~ Johannes A. Gaertner
NEW! THE YOUTH AND NOTHING BUT THE YOUTH!
7th annual New Works Festival for Youth seeks plays under 15 minutes by 12/15. New plays written, performed and produced by young people. Submit by e-mail: rebelverses@developingartists.org Plays with some improvisation acceptable if outlined. Full info at www.developingartists.org or www.myspace/developingartists
NEW! YOU CALL THIS BIOTERRORISM??? CO-AUTHOR NEEDED.
Must be familiar with genre of progressive popular writing. Seeking experienced free-lance writer for book about artist Steven Kurtz, accused by the US Justice Dept. of "bioterrorism." In conjunction with a film about the ongoing case. Details on the case are at http://www.caedefensefund.org Advance arranged. Seeking someone with familiarity with social criticism and biography. Must submit letter detailing interest in case, with writing samples. resume and cover letter demonstrating familiarity with the case. Contact Lucia Sommer; Ph.D. Student Program in Visual & Cultural Studies; 424 Morey Hall; University of Rochester; Rochester, NY 14627. E-mail contact: sommerlucia@yahoo.com
NEW! NASHVILLE SEEKS WRITERS BLACK AT WRITERS BLOCK.
Scripts on African-American history, culture or issues. Collards and Caviar Productions in Nashville seeks to communicate with African-American or other playwrights. About submitting scripts. Must be open to cross-cultural casting. E-mail jazmn47@aol.com for info.
NEW! PREJUDICE IN NEW JERSEY!
Non-traditional call for scripts: South Camden Theatre Company seeks short plays on prejudice. Third festival season in April. Deadline: 12/31. Non-traditional prejudice of all types is the subject. Under 20 minutes in length, 2, 3 or 4 actors, single set. Send to: South Camden Theatre, 318 Hudson St., Attn: J. Paprzycki. Gloucester City, NJ 08030.
NEW! PLAY FOR BAY: SAN FRANCISCO BAY SEEKS PARTCIPANTS.
20th Annual summer new plays festival develops full-length unproduced English-language plays by Americans which are presented at end in staged readings. Must attend July retreat and all development sessions that follow. Scripts/playwrights sought for involvement for 5-6 plays. 2 weeks of rehearsal, with professional dramaturge, director, visual artist and actors, plus readings, time for rewrites. Deadline: 11/30, possible extension to 12/15. Small stipend, travel, housing. Mail play, resume, cover letter, all contact info includi
