Monthly Archive for September, 2008

Seeking Staff for The Who’s Tommy

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on September 18, 2008
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The Gallery Players is seeking the following design and staff positions for upcoming AEA showcase (approval pending) production of the musical The Who’s Tommy, Music and Lyrics by Pete Townshend, Book by Des McAnuff and Pete Townshend, Additional Music and Lyrics by John Entwistle and Keith Moon. Producer: Katie Adams, Director: Tom Wojtunik.

PLEASE NOTE: Although this production doesn’t open until May 2009, we are looking for a staff that is excited about the material and eager to solve the challenges of producing this musical as an AEA Showcase. To that end, we’re looking for creative individuals willing to attend production meetings periodically through the fall and winter, before rehearsals actually begin.

This is a great chance to make contacts and work in a professional level theatre with a 40-year history.

Seeking:

Music Director: An experienced individual with a background in musical theatre and rock music. The MD will attend all casting sessions (March) and rehearsals (4/4/09-5/1/09 Tue-Fri evenings, Sat and Sun mornings/afternoons), teach all music, and conduct/perform for all shows (May 2-24th, Thu-Sun), and hire/rehearse orchestra. Keyboard skills a MUST.

Costume Designer: A qualified, well-organized individual who can design and execute the design within the timeline and stay within the budget. Must be able to sew and have access to a sewing machine. TGP has limited costume stock and a small shop, however the designer should plan on a combination of shopping, building, borrowing and renting.

Lighting Designer: A qualified, well-organized, and creative individual who is excited by the challenge of creating a dynamic lighting design on limited means. Must be able to hang and focus, experience with musicals a plus.

Sound Designer: A qualified, well-organized, and creative individual who is excited by the challenge of making a rock musical sound good with limited means. Must have the ability to design and create sound effects on your own computer.

Rehearsals begin April 4, 2009
Tech starts: Sat 4/25
Run: May 2-24th, 2009 (Thu-Sun)

Please email a cover letter with your resume with two references we can call to gallerytommy@yahoo.com. Please note in the subject line which position you are applying for. This will be an AEA showcase so there is no salary—stipend only. Please also indicate your availability for an interview on 9/24, 9/25 and 9/27 (evenings and weekends only).

All rehearsals and performances take place at The Gallery Players.

Seeking new short and full-length plays

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on September 3, 2008
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The Gallery Players are seeking short and full-length plays for their Black Box New Play festival which takes place in June 2009. Plays must be un-produced.

Please submit the following;
-A Resume
-A one-page synopsis of the play
-A list of characters including gender and age; setting, time and place.
-Two copies of your script
-A check or money order for $10 payable to The Gallery Players
-A self addressed, stamped postcard if you wish us to acknowledge receipt of your materials.

Send submissions via mail by December 1st. 2008 to:
The Gallery Players
Attn: BLACK BOX FESTIVAL
199 14th Street
Brooklyn, NY 11215
No e-mail submissions please. We cannot return any materials submitted.

Final play selection will take place by the end of January 2009. There will be black box productions of selected plays. Other pieces will receive staged readings.

It our wish that playwrights will be able to participate in one or two workshops during the late winter/early spring and can be involved in the rehearsal process in May 2009 in New York City. Only playwrights able to do this should submit their work. No transportation or housing expenses can be provided.