This page contains auditions posted on Friday, April 29, 2011.
With Easter just behind us, and Mother's Day next on the main holiday list, I have been very surprised by how many people choose to shoot and rehearse on holidays, especially those centered around family. With a local professional theater company doing a 12 hour tech on Easter, many short films shooting late night scenes on the evening and into the night on Easter, numerous auditions on Easter, and a number of various auditions and film shoots on Mother's Day, I couldn't believe I would be forced to choose between spending time with family and working on a very widely celebrated holiday.
We recently discussed the struggle actors and those involved in the film and theater industry face when working to balance family and a social life with work. This is something I struggled with again as I turned down auditions and paid film opportunities to choose spending this holiday with family instead of on a film set. Would filmmakers shoot on Christmas Day? Maybe...but would you leave your kids and family to shoot for a non paying role in a short film? How about for a paying role?
What are your thoughts on working on holidays? Is this just something that comes with the territory, and did you shoot on Easter, or plan to do so on Mother's day?
Let's open the discussion and chat about your thoughts on working on holidays celebrated by the majority of people throughout the year. Would you choose to work, and what are some reasons you would choose to do so?
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Promotional Actors Needed
We are North America's Leading Product Demonstration company and we are holding auditions for promotional actors to demonstrate our eco friendly products throughout the greater Seattle area. These live presentations are performed daily and are fully scripted so actors must be able to memorize. Audience interaction required. We offer flexible scheduling and understand the need to work around your gigs and commitments. Our company is composed of 85% actors/performers and we support all creative endeavors. This is a unique opportunity for the right actors. Audition is being held Monday, May 2nd by appointment only.
Reply to: Email audseattle@gmail.com for further information.
Source: Private Submission
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Position Title: TZ Seattle Summer Camp Counselor
Reports To: Managing Director
Works in collaboration with: Managing Director, Technical Director, Events and Education Manager, and Camp Counselors
CAMP STRUCTURE
Camp ZinZanni, a multiple week, five and/or six day summer camp presented by Teatro ZinZanni in its antique Belgian spiegeltent will give campers the chance to learn the basics of juggling and character/scene development through workshops with some of the world’s greatest cirque artists and stage technicians. Swept up into the life of the circus, the campers will spend their days working individually and in teams. Throughout the week campers will attend workshops on clowning, character development, theatrical makeup, staging and performance taught by Teatro ZinZanni cast and staff members. Each day’s final lesson combines the day’s training, building on the previous day to arrive at a fully developed character and scene by the end of camp. The week culminates in a free revue-style performance by the campers for family and friends.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Each Camp Counselor at Camp ZinZanni will be responsible for his or her team of up to ten campers. Counselors will manage their team’s behavior and maintain camp rules. During workshops, counselors will serve as an extension of the performance and technical teachers, carrying the lesson through to the kids in their team and keeping them engaged. Counselors will work with performance teachers to create scenes, focusing on the needs and talent of their teams and help each camper realize their potential.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Responsible for leading a group of 10 kids between the ages of 5 and 16
Works with the group during the day, carries out the teacher’s (performer’s) instruction
Keeps campers engaged and interested, focused and disciplined
Tidies the common areas at the end of camp and preps them for the evening’s show (picks up restroom floor and empties the trash, helps to reset tables and chairs at the end of the day on performance days)
Supports the Camp teachers and performers as needed
Arrives promptly every day by 8:30 each day
Participates in all training and preparation and recaps after camps
JOB QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum 2 years experience working with Children
Ability to juggle three or more balls or to perform another circus skill
Experience teaching skills to children in a positive way
Excellent public speaking skills
Exuberant Outgoing Personality
Performance or theater Experience
Knowledge or interest in Theater Operations
Ability to work well under stress
Enjoys working with a diverse group
Honesty Integrity a strong work ethic, good follow through and a sense of humor
Able to commit to all of the dates listed (Please note Saturday’s are ½ day’s.) Applicants with vacations already scheduled or other time constraints need not apply.
WORKING CONDITIONS/ENVIRONMENT
Training June 23 & 24
Camp Session 1 June 27 – July 1
Camp Session 2 July 5 – July 9
Camp Session 3 July 11 – July 15
Camp Session 4 July 18 – July 23
Camp Session 5 July 25 – July 30
Camp Session 6 August 1 - 6
Camp Session 7 August 8 - 13
Camp Session 8 August 15 - 19
This is an hourly paid position DOE.
Reply to: To apply for this position please forward your resume and cover letter to hr@onereel.org.
Source: Private Submission
