We are looking for a stage manager for our summer 2010 production of Oliver. The Stage Manager is the assistant to the Director and is responsible for keeping order during rehearsals and performances

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The Stage Manager is the assistant to the Director and is responsible for keeping order during rehearsals and performances. Additional responsibilities include:
Assists with auditions
Assists in calling all auditioners
Creates/copies audition form and other audition documents
Sets up audition space (signs, computer) with volunteer help
Creates a written update on cuts, changes, and what was covered in rehearsals
Sends reminders, takes notes about production meetings
Creates and maintains cast list and call sheets
Coordinates/tracks attendance at rehearsal
Is information person for cast and families along with Production Manager
Keeps master calendar and is point person for all calendar issues
Copies, distributes all scripts (check out of rental materials) other paper related to cast/crew
Helps collect all materials for program by deadline
Drives all production calendar deadlines.
Keeps rehearsal notes including blocking, groupings, set changes, props etc.
Manages rehearsal props
Assists with rehearsals as needed, gives announcements
Assigns someone to read for actors who are absent
Takes over "stage manager role" approaching tech week
Must be at all rehearsals involving scene work and all cast rehearsals.
Assists with move in to Como/ assists with final set arrangement
Runs the performances
Responsible for smooth function of/supervision of backstage areas
Creates performance job lists and strike crews/lists
Collects all rental materials and sends them back after run
Distributes surveys to cast, crew, orch on 2nd weekend of shows
Works with lighting/sound/tech director, keeps master cue sheet
Production runs July 8-17 (Thurs-Saturday). Send resume/cover letter and 3 references to info@rosetownplayhouse.org. Stipend paid

Production Manager needed for 2010 summer production of Oliver. The Production Manager is the “face” of the production. They represent RTP as in the front of house during performances.

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The Production Manager is the “face” of the production. They represent RTP as in the front of house during performances. Duties also include:

Reviews general info sheet about RTP for auditions, makes changes and prints
Makes sure that dates and times for all show related activities and facilities are secured
Establishes communication with ISD 623/ or COMO staff while using facilities
Creates staff info/contact list
Assists in auditions with data collection/photography
Assists in calling all auditioners (audition results)
Acquaints new staff with RTP properties and helps provide access to them
Creates volunteer sheet specific to the show and recruits volunteers needed
Helps with general information and concerns of cast and families and volunteers
Manages t-shirts ordering, collecting money, distribution
Collects all production related receipts and keeps running total of expenditures
Assists with publicity materials distribution to cast
Liaison between production staff and RTP board and attends board meetings to report during rehearsal period
Coordinates with publicity/costumer/cast about publicity photos
Attends "ALL CAST" rehearsals for first 45 minutes and others on "as needed" basis
Requests any repair and replacement of defective parts of equipment in space
Manages and staffs all show publicity: press releases, show announcements, postering day, publicity photos
Attends production meetings
Manages and staffs show related fundraising including friends solicitation, program ads, shout outs, DVD sales
Manages and staffs program creation, production and printing, including gathering all program materials from Director/Stage Manager and Board
Collaborate with Stage Manager on Show work crews to make sure front of house work is covered.
Production runs July 8-17 (Thurs-Saturday). Please send resume/cover letter and 3 references to info@rosetownplayhouse.org. Stipend paid

RTP is looking for a talented and engaging Director for our inter-generational production of Oliver the Musical!

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Rosetown Playhouse (RTP) is now accepting submission for Director for the upcoming production of Oliver at St. Paul Como Pavilion in July. Stipend available. We are looking for candidates who are comfortable working with all ranges of actors, including training, age and experiences. Rosetown is an inclusive organization and we encourage large, multi-generational casts. Please send resume/cover letter and three references to info@rosetownplayhouse.org . Submissions will be accepted through March 9, 2010. Interviews will be held as needed. Production runs July 8-17 (Thurs-Saturday). Rosetown Playhouse does things “with a twist” so tell us how you can create a “twist” with your vision of Oliver for RTP.

DIRECTOR: The director for all Rosetown Playhouse productions acts as the main visionary for the production. They are required to produce performances in accordance to the mission and values of Rosetown Playhouse and be inclusive of all participants. Specific Responsibilities include:

Responsible for the overall artistic vision of the show
Assists in creating the set design (suggestions, desires)
Assist in creating the audition form
Conducts auditions/ callbacks/casts the show
Creates rehearsal schedule with input from other production staff/ revises as needed.
Conducts rehearsals, responsible for morale, positive experience and discipline
Communicates with all other production staff in areas that affect them.
Responsible for blocking and flow of the show
Keeps production on schedule and true to the Rosetown vision.
Reports any concerns or grievances to the RTP Board liaison or staff member
Calls production meetings to promote communication and collaboration in staff
Attends opening night, provides feedback

Stipend Position: Musical Director needed for summer production of Oliver: Piano skills preferred, teach vocal parts to large cast, rehearse and direct pit orchestra in perfomances.

Details:
The Musical Director assists the Director with musical rehearsals and directs the pit orchestra during performances and rehearsals, in addition to the following responsibilities:

Assists in auditions and casting
Teaches and rehearses all musical numbers to soloists and chorus
Holds any additional rehearsals to accomplish learning of music
Responsible for musical decisions such as cuts, voicings, solos etc.
Assists in hiring of rehearsal pianists and advises of all cuts and changes
Recruits necessary instrumentalists
Copies/arranges any instrumental parts needed/distributes music
Rehearses pit orchestra before combined rehearsals with cast
Directs the performances
Communicates all show information with orchestra
Is responsible for collecting all rented orchestra parts for return
Maintains a database of instrumentalists (on RTP website)
Helps with set up of orchestra pit
Production runs July 8-17 (Thurs-Saturday). Send resume/cover letter with 3 references to info@rosetownplayhouse.org. Stipend paid