Profile of Sandbox Radio Live at 10:30…featuring video from the October 2011 Halloween show and comments from Leslie Law, Jose Gonzales, Amy Love Bushfield, Paul Mullin, K Brian Neel, Kathryn Van Meter, Richard Ziman and more!

Marta Zekan from KING FM’s Arts Channel interviews Sandbox producer Leslie Law about Sandbox Radio Live! 3 – “To Hell With Love”

http://www.king.org/pages/11994828

Sandbox Radio Live! listed in The Stranger – Recommended Events from Monday Jan 23 issue.

Sign up for the Choreography Clinic January 9, 2012 from 7P to 10P

Join Actor/Director/Choreographer and Sandbox Member Kathryn Van Meter in a
Choreography for Actors Clinic on Monday, January 9 from 7P to 10P  (Location TBD)

The Programming team approached Kathryn and asked her to put together a clinic that would address the actor who needs to dance, particularly in an audition situation.  Below is what the clinic will include…

• help to remove some of the fear of dance
• basic steps for musicals and plays alike
• some partner dancing- waltz/polka/maybe a little tango
• some good ideas for stretch and strength
• a whole lot of laughing

Please RSVP to rsvp@thesandboxac.org

[From a fellow A.R.T. Alum]
Hi All,

The company I work for, Signature Theatre Company, is accepting internship applications for the Winter/Spring. With the new expansion there are many more available positions, including one in my department, Literary. Below are the descriptions for the Literary and Artistic internships. At this time, we are only hiring for full-time. Please forward this around to interested students or departing interns at your organizations looking for more experience, or anyone smart and amazing who is looking for more experience on the administrative end of things:

ARTISTIC INTERN:

The Artistic Interns assist the members of the Artistic Department with the management of all creative and administrative aspects of producing the season. Two full-time positions are available each semester. Responsibilities include:

General administrative assistance for the Artistic staff Assisting with the updating of Artistic calendars and documents Assisting with the organization and upkeep of all Artistic files and archives Availability for all rehearsals, tech rehearsals, and preview performances for line running, on-book duties, and creative team assistance Assisting in the preparations for and execution of supplemental programming and in-house Artistic events at the Signature Center Providing assistance as needed for Signature’s Playwrights-in-Residence Completing research as needed Covering readings and performances throughout the city on behalf of the Artistic department

*Please note that the work schedule for the artistic internship will likely be irregular and include evening and weekend hours.

Candidates must have a strong theatre background. Must have excellent research, writing, and analytical skills, as well as strong computer and organizational skills.
Please submit a non-creative writing sample and references along with your application.

LITERARY INTERN:

The Literary Intern assists the Literary Director, Literary Associate, and Literary Fellow with all aspects of managing the Literary department. Responsibilities include:

Writing for Signature’s Magazine, multimedia and other lobby displays, website and other supplemental materials Maintaining the script database Assisting in supplemental programming events Reading and evaluating scripts Covering outside productions Maintaining Playwright-in-Residence research archive Assisting with production dramaturgy Supervising scripts throughout rehearsal process Copy-editing Managing Literary Office archival material

Candidates must have a strong theatre background. Must have excellent research, writing, and analytical skills, as well as strong computer and organizational skills. Please submit a non-creative writing sample and references along with your application.

You can also find more information on our website, including more internship listings, as well the various other fabulous perks of being a Signature intern: http://www.signaturetheatre.org/About/Work/Intern-With-Us.aspx

Please send questions and applications directly to me (kbowen@signaturetheatre.org).

Best,

Kirsten Bowen
Literary Associate

SIGNATURE THEATRE COMPANY
630 Ninth Avenue, Suite 1106
New York, NY 10036
212-967-1913 x30
signaturetheatre.org

Signature Center: The New Home of Signature Theatre Performances begin January 31, 2012

Hello all,

Just wanted to pass along this posting for a new chair of the Theatre and Dance Department at Wayne State University. Please pass along to anyone you know who might be qualified and interested.

Location:
Michigan
Employment Level:
Administrative
Website:
http://wayne.edu/
Application Deadline:
Open until filled
Category:
Academic affairs, Performing arts
Employment Status:
Full-time
Salary:
Commensurate with experience
Chair
Department of Theatre and Dance

The Department of Theatre and Dance at Wayne State University: ¥ 26 Full-Time Faculty and 8 Professional Staff
* BS and BFA in Dance enroll 95 students; BA and BFA in Theatre enroll 175 students; and MA, MFA, and PhD in Theatre enroll 50 students
*Annual productions include 7 dance concerts and 15 plays in three theatres and the Maggie Allesee Dance Studio
*Home of the nationally recognized Hilberry Theatre Graduate Repertory Company, now in its 49th season

The Chair must provide leadership for the Department in all areas: curriculum development and assessment, recruitment of faculty, staff, and students, participation in university and community affairs, and fund-raising.

Required Qualifications include an appropriate terminal degree in Theatre or Dance, teaching experience, and creative/scholarly achievement to warrant a tenured appointment. Prefer experience administering nationally accredited Theatre and Dance programs in the context of an urban research institution, extensive scholarly/creative record, and qualifications sufficient for appointment as tenured Professor. Complete description, qualifications, and application requirements are available at http://www.cfpca.wayne.edu/jobpostings.php

Nominations are welcome. Applications, including a letter of interest, curriculum vita, and list of five references, must be submitted electronically to http://jobs.wayne.edu. Nominations may be submitted to:

John D. Vander Weg, Chair
Theatre/Dance Chair Search Committee
College of Fine, Performing and Communication Arts
Wayne State University
jdvw@wayne.edu

Review of applications will begin December 1, 2011

WSU is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer

Go grab it – and remember this show’s podcast is in two parts, so grab both Acts!

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Hi Sandbox Artists!

I’m casting a Script Reading Workshop of a new screenplay called Grace O’Malley and need 5 men, between the ages of 22-58.

The workshop is tomorrow: rehearsal is 1-6pm with the public reading at 7pm. Directed by John Jacobsen of The Film School. Venue is Odd Duck Studio.

This is a perk of SAG membership so only submit if you are a SAG member.

Rik

PS: Sandbox Members David Natale and I are both in this.

What:  Sandbox Book Club, reading Bruce Norris’ response to RAISIN IN THE SUN: CLYBOURNE PARK, upcoming this season at Seattle Rep

Where:  Annette’s House

Hosted by:  Annette and Tim

When:  Sunday, October 16th at 10:15  am

Come to read or to listen!  Scripts, Coffee and Breakfast snacks provided

rsvp to atoot@yahoo.com and let them know if you’re interested in reading!