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AEA Stage Managers
Director of Education
Director of Finance
House Manager

Sound Board Operator
Subscription Phone Representatives
Theatre Teaching Artists


POSITION: AEA Stage Managers

The Tony Award winning Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park, is accepting resumes for AEA stage managers for the 2008-2009 season. Candidates will be considered for a single show contract in either the LORT B+ or LORT D venue. In the 2009-2010 season, the Playhouse hopes to permanently fill a staff opening in its Stage Management Department from these qualified applicants. Candidates must be willing to relocate at that time in order for a staff position to be offered. Please send a cover letter, current resume and references to:

Jenifer Morrow
Production Stage Manager
Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park,
P.O. Box 6537
Cincinnati, OH 45206
Email: jenifer.morrow@cincyplay.com

POSITION: Director of Education

The Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park is currently seeking a dynamic, visionary and energetic individual to head its educational programming which reaches over 50,000 young people and families annually. The Playhouse is looking for someone with a significant background in arts education and the successful candidate will have superior multi-tasking, collaborative and communication skills. Those skills will be applied to producing theatre for young audiences, directing touring shows, negotiating with artists agents, hiring and training teaching artists, managing a budget of over $300,000, commissioning and guiding to production a new play each season, and collaborating with the Development Department to obtain funding for educational projects.

Major responsibilities include producing for the Playhouse an outreach touring season that includes eight performance pieces, six of which are brought in from around the country and two that are produced from within the Playhouse (including one new play each season). Also, the Education Director produces for the theatre sixteen Saturdays of family programming and is responsible for all school residencies. Experience with integrated curriculum and working closely with teachers is important. This position oversees all acting classes for children and adults and works closely with the camp director for the successful implementation of the summer theatre day camp program. In addition the Director of Education coordinates the day to day running of the theatre’s acting intern program and assists with the casting process.

This position reports directly to the Producing Artistic Director and Executive Director.

BA, MA or MFA in theatre, direction, arts education or arts administration required with directing and teaching experience. Please send a resume, cover letter and three references to:

Buzz Ward
Executive Director
Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park
PO Box 6537
Cincinnati, OH 45206
Email: buzz.ward@cincyplay.com
NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE.

POSITION: Director of Finance

The Tony award winning Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park has an immediate opening for the Director of Finance to oversee the daily functions of the finance office. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: administering day-to-day business functions, financial and management reporting, internal controls, and cash flow, and maintaining the general ledger accounting system, cash management, payroll, benefits, and office administration. Shares HR responsibilities with the General Manager. Participates actively in budgeting ($10.8 million) and works directly with the external auditors. Supervises a full time staff of 3. The position reports to the Executive Director.

Qualifications needed: BS degree (Finance/Accounting) and 5+ years experience (CPA preferred). Experience with FRx Report Writing and Microsoft Dynamics (Great Plains) preferred.

Please send a resume, cover letter and three references to:

Buzz Ward
Executive Director
Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park
PO Box 6537
Cincinnati, OH 45206
Email: buzz.ward@cincyplay.com
NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE.

POSITION: House Manager

Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park is seeking a full-time House Manager. The position is responsible for overseeing front of house operations for the Marx Theatre and Shelterhouse Theatre; for recruiting, training and coordinating Assistant House Managers; training, scheduling and supervising the volunteer ushers; overseeing ticket taking, count, and traffic flow; coordinating with other Playhouse departments on pre and post performance activities for Playhouse audiences; and other duties as assigned. This is a seasonal position with regular evening and weekend hours starting August 18, 2008. The position provides a salary commensurate with the position and experience and the Playhouse’s full benefits package.

The ideal candidate should have previous experience working Front of House; excellent communication, problem-solving and organizational skills; an outgoing and friendly personality; the ability to work well under pressure; and the ability to work well with a large volunteer constituency and with Playhouse patrons. First Aid and CPR training is required and will be provided by the Playhouse.

Please send a cover letter, current resume and references to:

Suann Pollock
General Manager
Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park,
P.O. Box 6537
Cincinnati, OH 45206
Email: suann.pollock@cincyplay.com

POSITION: Sound Board Operator

Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park is seeking an experienced sound technician to run and maintain a five show season in the Shelterhouse Theater. Position begins 9/01/08 and runs through 6/14/09. Preferred candidate will have experience with mixing live musicals, as well as sound effects editing and playback. Experience with Digital Audio Mixers a plus. Competitive salary. Hourly position with full benefits.

Please send a cover letter, resume and references to:

Phil Rundle
Production Manager
Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park
PO Box 6537
Cincinnati, OH 45206
Email: phil.rundle@cincyplay.com
NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE.

POSITION: Subscription Phone Representatives

Enjoy theatre and speaking to people? Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park seeks articulate, enthusiastic, motivated achievers for exciting subscription phone campaign. Help us promote
a great season to great leads! Positive atmosphere and convenient downtown location. Compensation includes hourly base pay, commission, bonuses and perks. Successful sales experience a plus!

Interested candidates should call 513/381-1434.

POSITION: Theatre Teaching Artists

Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park is looking for theatre teaching artists to work with young people through the theatre's various educational and outreach programs. Positions are part-time and paid. Qualified candidates should have experience working with young people in theatre programs in addition to being theatre artists themselves. For an interview, send resume and cover letter to:

Bert Goldstein
Director of Education
Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park
962 Mt. Adams Circle
Cincinnati, OH 45202

Email: bert.goldstein@cincyplay.com
NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE.



Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park is an equal opportunity employer and encourages inquiries about positions from a broad spectrum of candidates reflecting the diversity of the community we serve.

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