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INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY

Chicago Shakespeare Theater

Is currently accepting Marketing Intern applications for Fall 2008. Applications must be received by Friday, September 12, 2008.

In addition to launching the 2008/2009 Season, subscription, single-ticket and group sales marketing efforts will continue throughout the fall schedule, which includes: Amadeus directed by Associate Artistic Director Gary Griffin; Christopher Marlowe's The Troublesome Reign and Lamentable Death of Edward II, King of England with the Tragical Fall of Proud Mortimer staged by Sean Graney; an international and multi-lingual production of A Midsummer Night's Dream directed by Tim Supple; and Macbeth directed by Artistic Director Barbara Gaines.

MARKETING INTERN
Job Description:
The Marketing Department is charged with the development and execution of strategic plans to promote the institutional image, attract attendance, and sell tickets to the plays and related programs produced by the Theater. Our marketing program is directed toward sustaining and replenishing a base market of ticket-buyers that subscribe to a three- or four-play season in our 500-seat Courtyard Theater and increasing our audience base with expanded programming in the fall, spring and summer.

Specific marketing, advertising, and publicity programs are directed to secure audiences for the 2008/09 Subscription Season in our 500-seat Courtyard Theater and in our Theater Upstairs at Chicago Shakespeare (a flexible, black box space that can seat up to 200 patrons).

While Chicago Shakespeare Theater insists on a minimum time commitment of 10 weeks between late September and early December, the program is also flexible enough to meet the scheduling and academic needs of the intern.

Desired Skills and Experience:

Minimum two years undergraduate education with successful completion of coursework in one or more of the following: arts administration, direct marketing, communications, public relations, journalism

Effective communication skills, both written and verbal

Flexibility and ability to work within tight deadlines

Self-starter, multi-task oriented, and computer literate

Experience in sales, promotions, or media desirable

Demonstrated interest in the performing arts a plus

Website maintenance and e-marketing skills a plus

Internship Responsibilities

Assist in execution of direct mail and e-marketing projects

Assist in execution of promotions

Update mailing lists; maintain list trade records

Track advertising art deadlines and listing deadlines

Maintain press clip and photo archives; clip and post media hits throughout theater

Assemble media kits as needed

Assist planning and hosting special events and/or openings

Assist maintaining customer service response system

General office support

Application Process

To be considered for an internship position at Chicago Shakespeare Theater, applicants are asked to submit the following information:

A cover letter stating his/her specific interest/s, availability, and level of commitment

Current resume

At least two letters of academic/professional reference

(If the applicant intends to arrange college credit for this internship) An outline of his/her school's requirements of both the intern and the internship site

Applications must be received by Friday, September 12, 2008.

Please send all application materials to

marketingintern@chicagoshakes.com

Marketing Internship
Chicago Shakespeare Theater on Navy Pier
800 East Grand Avenue
Chicago, IL 60611
(no phone calls, please)

Women's Theatre Alliance of Chicago

Applications Now Available

16th Annual Actor's Scene Showcase

WTA invites actors (men and women) to perform a 5 to 8 minute, two person scene of their choosing before a panel of local directors on Saturday, October 18 from 10am to 4pm at Theatre Building Chicago. The top ten scenes from these auditions will perform in the Showcase on Tuesday, November 11 at Theatre Building Chicago for agents, casting directors, and the public. The Showcase is attended each year by casting directors and talent agents including, in the past, representatives from Bailiwick Repertory, Chicago Dramatists, Connor Casting, Court Theatre, Ford Talent, Jane Alderman Casting, MPAACT, Porchlight Musical Theatre, Pyewacket Theatre, Rogue Theatre, Side Project, Stage Left, Steppenwolf Theatre Company, Theatre Hikes, Walkabout Theatre and many more.

Visit http://www.wtachicago.org/ to download the Rules and an Application.

The Actors' Scene Showcase consists of ten 5-8 minute two-actor scenes chosen by a panel of local theatre and performed for an invited audience of agents, casting directors and other theatre professionals, as well as for the general public.

Modeled after New York and Los Angeles showcases, the WTA ACTORS' SCENE SHOWCASE spotlights the work of WTA female and male actors for an audience of agents, casting directors and other theatre professionals.

The Women's Theatre Alliance of Chicago is a membership organization devoted to supporting, promoting and showcasing Chicago's female theatre artists. WTA is a union of artists (female and male) and theatre organizations within the theatre community. Alliance members are encouraged to share their advice, knowledge and expertise in the hopes of creating an environment of mutual support and unity in which women's theatre can flourish. WTA works to build a unified vision so that we can more effectively be advocates for women in theatre, publicize and promote our members and increase positive public awareness of our goals.

PART-TIME MANAGEMENT POSITION

Small professional chamber organization is seeking a detail-oriented highly self-motivated part-time Managing Director with experience in performing arts. The Managing Director works closely with the Board of Directors to provide strategic direction as well as hands-on execution of tasks. A 10-15 hour-a-week position with a flexible schedule including some evening and weekend hours; no office space is provided.

Formed in 1978, The Chicago Ensemble is dedicated to creating a legacy of enriching social experiences through diverse chamber music performances. Utilizing a dedicated core of Chicago area musicians, appearing in a variety of combinations from duets to sextets, the innovative program mix has become The Ensemble’s hallmark.

Desired experience:

College degree or 3-5 years equivalent experience

Knowledge of not-for-profit performing arts, preferably musical organizations

Detail-oriented with a high level of professionalism and organizational skills

Ability to perform multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment with multiple constituencies

Demonstrated experience in program/project management

Knowledge of budgeting, basic accounting, fund raising, marketing and public relations

Compensation: annual salaried contract commensurate with experience; no benefits.

Position available immediately. Email or fax resume to:

Martha Stocker

The Chicago Ensemble

mjstocker@juno.com

f: 773.889.4260

Dance

Office Space Generously Donated By HUBBARD STREET DANCE CENTER

Career Transition For Dancers is pleased and proud to announce the establishment of a new office in Chicago generously donated by Hubbard Street Dance Center at 1147 W. Jackson Blvd, Chicago, IL. 60607, and the appointment of their Career Counselor Maryellen Langhout, LPC, NBCCC. Ms. Langhout’s territory will be the Midwest including the states of Illinois, Minnesota, Iowa, Missouri, Wisconsin, Michigan, Indiana, Kansas, Nebraska, North and South Dakotas and Ohio. The new office will open on Monday, August 25th. Ms. Langhout is available to meet with dancers on Mondays and Thursday, 12 noon until 5:00 pm. The official address of the Chicago office is: Ms. Maryellen Langhout, LPC, NBCCC; Career Transition For Dancers; At Hubbard Street Dance Center; 1147 W Jackson Blvd.; Chicago, IL 60607. The phone number effective 8/20 is (312) 666-0234 and the Fax (312) 455 8240 Att: Maryellen Langhout (note that Hubbard Street has generously allowed for the use of their fax machine and copier).

“Career Transition For Dancers and its board of directors are grateful to Hubbard Street Dance Center for donating an office for our career counselor to implement our programs and services to benefit professional, pre-professional and retired dancers. With offices currently in New York City and Los Angeles, the extraordinary gift of this Midwest office will give us the opportunity to even better serve the vital needs of the Midwest dance community,” stated Alexander J. Dubé, executive director of Career Transition For Dancers.

Artistic Administrator of Hubbard Street Dance Center, Kristen D. Brogdon, stated “Hubbard Street Dance Center is delighted to be hosting Career Transition For Dancers as they open a new Chicago office. CTFD’s presence and programs here will be of great benefit to our dancers, and to the entire Chicago dance community.”

Ms. Langhout, a National Certified Career Counselor/State Licensed Professional Counselor; will bring her personal and professional strengths of career, academic and job counseling to the new Midwest office. CTFD career counselor Paulette Fried will work with Ms. Langhout in the Career Transition For Dancers’ career counseling philosophies, office procedures and the organization’s culture.

Career Transition For Dancers, with offices in New York City, Los Angeles and now in Chicago, has helped thousands of professional dancers identify their unique talents in preparation for establishing new careers when dance is no longer an option. Since 1985, they have provided more than 38,000 hours (equivalent to $4 million) of one-on-one career counseling & program services (at no cost) and has awarded millions of dollars in scholarships for education and entrepreneurial endeavors. CTFD also provides dancers with specialized services that include seminars and workshops; peer support groups; resource centers; a toll-free national hotline; and National Networking Directory. The Caroline & Theodore Newhouse Center for Dancers is at 165 West 46th Street Suite 701 (at Broadway – the Actors’ Equity Building) NYC 10036. CTFD’s phone number is (212) 764-0172 and the fax is (212) 764-0343 and in Los Angeles (323) 549-6660 and fax (323) 549-6810 with the office located at 5757 Wilshire Boulevard Suite 455 Los Angeles, CA 90036. http://www.careertransition.org/

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