Job (Edmonton): Creative Age Edmonton Fund Development Coordinator

Creative Age Edmonton Fund Development Coordinator 

Term: Contract March/April 2012 to December 2012

Contract value: $20,000

Reports to: Transition Team via the Edmonton Seniors Coordinating Council (ESCC) Executive Director

Goal: To support Creative Age Edmonton by developing strategies for growth and by working to meet the fund development objectives.

Short-Term Objectives: Secure sustainable funding through the completion of funding applications and manage a sponsorship campaign which would aid with the 2012 Creative Age Theatre Festival.

Long-Term Objectives: Secure sustainable funding through the development and maintenance of effective relationships with individual donors and corporate supporters. Develop strategies to grow Creative Age Edmonton in the 3-5 year horizon. Assist the Transition Team to improve communications with donors and the general public.

Deliverables: Submit periodic update reports following a schedule agreed upon between contractor and ESCC Executive Director. Meet with the ESCC Executive Director to review progress and strategize as deemed necessary between the two parties. The reviews will be scheduled prior to the Creative Age Transition Team meetings in order to provide updates to the team and to solicit their feedback and support.

Submit a final report with recommendations by the contract end date.

Lists and spreadsheets to be sent electronically to ESCC Executive Director by contract end in a format to allow additions/revisions.

Qualifications: Affiliation with Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP), experience in successful fund development plans including managing relationships with corporations, foundations, community partners, public institutions and individual donors. Strong communication skills and knowledge of marketing are very helpful.

Please reply with resume and cover letter to Sheila@seniorscouncil.net (Sheila Hallett) by March 9, 2012 or fax to 780-428-3844.
Mail address:
Edmonton Seniors Coordinating Council
#255 Bonnie Doon Shopping Centre
8330-82 Avenue
Edmonton AB  T6C 4E3

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Workshop (Red Deer) – Intermediate Stage Combat Preparatory Intensive

Intermediate Stage Combat Preparatory Intensive with Fight Director Thomas Usher

March 11 – Red Deer College (100 College Blvd., Red Deer)

If you are planning on attending either the FDC Nationals in May, the Vancouver Regionals in June/July or have your FDC Intermediate Certification and want to brush up on your skills, come out for this unique training opportunity!

$50 for a total of 8 hours of top quality training; two hours on each FDC Intermediate weapon (Rapier/Dagger, Smallsword, Broadsword and Martial Unarmed) taught by Fight Director Thomas Usher.

There will only be ten students per class; first come, first serve. You do need either your FDC Basic Actor Combatant or equivalent training (i.e. training with Thomas Usher at RDC or Master JP Fournier at UofA) in order to attend.

Please contact Janine Hodder at janinehodder@yahoo.com to reserve your place in this very exciting workshop and to arrange payment.

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Workshop (Calgary): Directing – Beyond Beginners – Morpheus Theatre

Morpheus TheatreMorpheus Theatre presents 
Directing Workshop: Beyond Beginners

with Simon Mallett

SYNOPSIS
This workshop will be addressing more intermediate and advanced level directing challenges. We will be focusing on actor/director collaboration & communication as well as a host of other topics including the intersection of form and content, the role of director as dramaturg and the relationship of audience and performer as it relates to staging. Previous directing or theatre experience is recommended.

INSTRUCTOR BIO:
Simon is the Founder & Artistic Producer of Downstage, a Calgary-based company that produces Canadian theatre that is socially and politically engaged. He has directed many of the company’s productions including Habitat, Bone Cage, Enoch Arden in the Hope Shelter, Goodness, Bus(t), the World Premiere of Sharon Pollock’s Man Out of Joint and In the Wake, for which he was nominated for the Betty Mitchell Award for Outstanding Direction. Simon has also worked as a director with a variety of other theatre companies including Theatre Calgary, Vertigo Theatre, Alberta Theatre Projects, Lunchbox Theatre and New West Theatre. He holds a MFA in Directing from the University of Calgary, an Honours BA in Drama from the University of Guelph, and he is the recipient of The Lieutenant Governor of Alberta Emerging Artist Award and an Enbridge Emerging Artist Award. Simon’s current show, the Downstage Creation Ensemble’s Good Fences is running February 14th through March 4th as part of ATP’s Enbridge playRites Festival. Visit www.downstage.ca for more information.

DATE: Saturday, March 10th, 10:00 – 4:45
COST: Full day $40 (registration online or by phone)
Register a group of 5 or more, and attend for less! Or, register for 3 workshops and get the 3rd one for 50% off (Call Morpheus Theatre to redeem).
WHERE: Morpheus Rehearsal Centre (Lower Level, 3512 5 Avenue NW)

Refreshments served from 9:30 to 9:50am.
Lunch break from 1:00 to 1:45pm (please bring your own food and drink)

* This workshop is sponsored by Theatre Alberta with funding from The Alberta Foundation for the Arts
This valuable workshop is presented at this low price in the spirit of community theatre.

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Job (Drumheller): Stitcher – Canadian Badlands Passion Play

Stitcher

The Canadian Badlands Passion Play is currently accepting applications for a Stitcher for the summer of 2012. The contract would run from May 10th to July 29th 2012.

Canadian Badlands Passion PlayDuties include but not limited to:

  • The Stitcher is responsible for the sewing and other construction duties associated with preparing garments and accessories for production. Initial consultation with the Head of Wardrobe or Costume Designer will establish the Stitchers` projects.
  • In collaboration with the Head of Wardrobe, assist with the setup, operation, and maintenance of the wardrobe workshop, its costume stock, and equipment.
  • Purchase wardrobe materials and supplies within a budget negotiated with the Head of Wardrobe.
  • With the assistance of additional wardrobe staff, manage costume preset, dressing, and quick-changes at dress rehearsals and performances as required by stage management in cooperation with wardrobe staff and volunteers.
  • Assist with the laundering of costumes for principle performers during dress rehearsals and performances.
  • Cleaning and storage of costume stock and wardrobe equipment following the final performance.
  • Other duties as may be required for the smooth operation of the wardrobe department.
  • The seamstress should develop a strong working knowledge of all the costume shop equipment and should have an understanding of the general work procedures in the shop and always follow safety standards.

The Canadian Badlands Passion Play is one of Canada’s largest outdoor theatrical events. Now in its 19th season, the company annually depicts the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ in dramatic form. An epic story told on an epic scale, this year’s production features a creative retelling of the Gospel of John. The script will be originated by a mixed professional/volunteer cast of approximately 200 actors in a 2700-seat outdoor amphitheatre.

Any interested applicants are encouraged to email a resume and cover letter to Ms. Tuled Giovanazzi at pm.pplay@gmail.com no later than March 3rd 2012.

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Job (Drumheller): Head of Wardrobe – Canadian Badlands Passion Play

Head of Wardrobe

The Canadian Badlands Passion Play is currently accepting applications for the Head of Wardrobe for the summer of 2012. The contract would run from May 10th to July 29th 2012.

Canadian Badlands Passion PlayDuties include but not limited to:

  • Assisting in the setup, operation and maintenance of the wardrobe workshop, its costume stock and equipment.
  • Under the supervision of the Costume Designer (Deborah Lawton), select and assign existing costume stock to specific actors.
  • Design and shop for new costume elements.
  • Conduct costume fittings of cast members and crew.
  • Oversee the construction, alteration, and repair of costume stock, including collaboration with the Stitchers to assure the aforementioned is completed in a timely manner.
  • Oversee management of costume preset, dressing, and quick-changes at dress rehearsals and performances as required by stage management.
  • Oversee Wardrobe Staff in regards laundering of costumes for principle actors during dress rehearsals and performances.
  • Collaborate with Stage management as to the return of Summer School costumes.
  • Oversee pack up and winter storage of costume stock and wardrobe department equipment.
  • Supervise the Wardrobe Staff to maintain efficient functioning of the wardrobe department.
  • Other duties as may be required for the smooth operation of the wardrobe department.

The Canadian Badlands Passion Play is one of Canada’s largest outdoor theatrical events. Now in its 19th season, the company annually depicts the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ in dramatic form. An epic story told on an epic scale, this year’s production features a creative retelling of the Gospel of John. The script will be originated by a mixed professional/volunteer cast of approximately 200 actors in a 2700-seat outdoor amphitheatre.

Any interested applicants are encouraged to email a resume and cover letter to Ms. Tuled Giovanazzi at pm.pplay@gmail.com no later than March 3rd 2012.

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Job (Drumheller): Food Services Coordinator – Canadian Badlands Passion Play

Food Services Coordinator (Part-Time)

The Canadian Badlands Passion Play is currently accepting applications for a part-time Food Services Coordinator (FSC) for the summer of 2012. The contract would run from May 23 to July 22, 2012.

Canadian Badlands Passion PlayThe FSC is responsible for preparing two lunches and one snack (Saturday and Sunday) for 8 rehearsal weekends (May and June). The FSC will be a person who loves cooking for people and has experience in preparing menu’s, cooking and organizing staff. The FSC is also responsible for the setup, ordering and running of the concession booth on the two weekends of performance (July). This is an evolving position, so new duties may be assigned as they arise If you are interested in this position please email vance.neudorf@gmail.com

The Canadian Badlands Passion Play is one of Canada’s largest outdoor theatrical events. Now in its 19th season, the company annually depicts the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ in dramatic form. An epic story told on an epic scale, this year’s production features a creative retelling of the Gospel of John. The script will be originated by a mixed professional/volunteer cast of approximately 200 actors in a 2700-seat outdoor amphitheatre. 

Any interested applicants are encouraged to email a resume and cover letter to Vance Neudorf at vance.neudorf@gmail.com no later than March 3, 2012


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Audition (Edmonton): The Time Of Our Lives! – Edmonton Musical Theatre

Edmonton Musical Theatre is holding auditions for their 35th Anniversary production, The Time Of Our Lives!

This energetic, fun filled revue will mark our anniversary with sensational highlights of classic and popular musical theatre favorites. From various musicals and composers such as Gershwin, Sondheim, Leslie Bricuss, and movie musicals there will be something for both young and old to delight in!

Auditions will be held on Sunday February 26th from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the EMT studio – 10104 121 Street, 2nd floor.

Please prepare 2 contrasting vocal pieces and be prepared for a short movement audition. An accompanist will be provided, or you may use a CD music track.

Phone 780-452-8046 or e-mail edmmusth@telus.net for more information and/or to book an appointment.

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News: Surplus Calgary School to be Transformed into Cultural Workspace

NEWS RELEASE 
For immediate release 
February 16, 2012

New Story for an Old School 
100-year old school to become a 21st century model for cultivating leadership, collaboration and creativity in Calgary

(Calgary, AB) – Calgary Arts Development and The Calgary Foundation today formally announced the purchase of the King Edward School site from the Calgary Board of Education.

King Edward School is a distinctive heritage building located on a three-acre site in South Calgary at 1720 – 30 Avenue SW. Built as one of nineteen sandstone schools between 1894 and 1914, the School is centrally located in the community of South Calgary.

The King Edward School site is the first of a future portfolio of spaces for cSPACE Projects. After five years of research, advocacy and planning, cSPACE Projects has been founded as a non-profit real estate enterprise dedicated to developing a network of multi-disciplinary creative workspaces across the city.

Responding to a call for proposals in 2010 to purchase the surplus school from the Calgary Board of Education, a unique partnership between The Calgary Foundation and Calgary Arts Development formed to advance a vision for the historic school and site as an innovative arts hub and incubator. As funders working across Calgary to build capacity and vibrancy in the arts and culture sector, Calgary Arts Development and The Calgary Foundation have mobilized to address a critical deficit of stable, affordable and compelling workspaces to create, rehearse, produce and collaborate in Calgary.

The vision for the King Edward School site is a sustainable, mixed-use hub that provides a dynamic and collaborative environment focused on the incubation and advancement of professional arts practice, social enterprise and community development in Calgary. The King Edward School project is intended to connect and enable nonprofit cultural organizations, the next generation of artists, social entrepreneurs and the neighborhood of South Calgary.

The property was formally transferred from the Calgary Board of Education to cSPACE Projects on December 2, 2011 for the amount of $8.027 million. The land purchase was supported by an $8 million loan from The Calgary Foundation, along with a $5 million grant from the City of Calgary’s Municipal Sustainability Initiative, which will contribute to the loan repayment. The Foundation also granted $3 million in multi-year funding toward the development of the project.

Current estimates for the adaptive reuse of the heritage school and additional new-build spaces related to the hub and incubator range between $19-21 million. While a major milestone has been achieved in the purchase of the site, a project of this magnitude is a complex, multi-year process. Construction is anticipated to begin in 2013.

An open house will be held in March 2012 to celebrate the purchase of the site, thank the community and allow a sneak peek of the heritage school before redevelopment.

A proposal call for hub tenants and incubator program partners will be circulated in the spring to identify and assess potential non- profit organizations, artists and social entrepreneurs to anchor the redevelopment.

Read more: Partner Statements and Project Backgrounder 

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Auditions (St. Albert): Bedtime Stories – St. Albert Theatre Troupe (2nd round)

Bedtime Stories by Norm Foster……. Dinner Theatre

2ND ROUND OF AUDITIONS: 
Feb 20 from 7-9 p.m. at the Royal LePage offices located at 210 506A ST. ALBERT TRAIL ST. ALBERT, AB

Show runs: April 26-28 , May 3-5, May 10-12 

-There will be cold readings available. 
-Please bring a Bio and Head-shot, if you have them, of course.

Contact: Mark McGarrigle at mark@stalberttheatre.com or 780-668-9522. Visit stalberttheatre.com for more information

SYNOPSIS: Six different scenes which all feature a bed as their primary focus. A shock radio jock pays a couple five thousand dollars to make love on the air. A woman visits a dying man she feels she hurt years ago. Two men rob a house and discover a shocking secret. An aging rock star is confronted by a groupie. An accident-prone stripper meets with her no-nonsense boss. A woman leaving her husband lectures the movers on the proper way to treat a lady. Fifteen characters and all can be played by only five actors.St. Albert Theatre Troupe

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Audition (St. Albert): Male Vocalists – Musicalmania! Performing Arts Foundation

Musicalmania! Performing Arts Foundation
PO Box 421
St. Albert, AB
T8N 0V4

All rehearsals are in St. Albert on Mon. and Thurs. 6:30pm-9:00pm
Visit our website for more information about us. www.musicalmania.org

Open Casting Call for all male voices for 3 musical theatre productions:

Hey, Riel!
Dinner Theatre-April 28, 2012, Rimbey, AB
Want to participate in a community fundraiser and get fed too?
Rehearsals begin March 1, 2012
Auditions: ongoing until filled

Hey Riel!
Edmonton Fringe 2012
Here’s an exciting opportunity to participate in a bilingual production.
Rehearsals begin July 2, 2012
Auditions: ongoing until filled

My Cleopatra
Edmonton Fringe 2012 – Premier of new work by C.W. Oxley.
Here’s your chance to say “I was in it when it premiered at the Fringe!”
Rehearsals begin July2, 2012
Auditions: ongoing until filled

Please bring any major conflicts between Mar. 1. and mid-August to the audition. We will endeavour to work around conflicts. 

Copies of the script of My Cleopatra are not available as it is under development. 

Musicalmania! is a volunteer/member organization. We cannot engage Equity performers. 
Headshots and résumés are recommended, but not required.

To book an audition please call:
Deana Thomson
Manager/Producer
780-460-8944 or
Email deanat@shaw.ca

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