The Gallery Players

The Gallery Players is seeking the following staff positions for upcoming AEA showcase (approval pending) production of City of Angels, book by Larry Gelbart, lyrics by David Zippel and music by Cy Coleman. Producer: Becca Goland-Van Ryn for The Gallery Players. Director: Trey Compton.

Rehearsals begin March 27, 2010 for 5 weeks (evenings and weekends). Run: May 1 – 23, 2010. 16 perfs Thursday thru Sunday. Small stipend pay.

Seeking:

The right individuals will possess a theater background, attention to detail, the ability to prioritize, and will be creative thinkers with excellent people skills. Most work will take place evenings and weekends.

Production Stage Manager (AEA or Non-AEA): qualified well-organized individual with a professional attitude to run rehearsals and performances evenings and weekends 3/27/10 – 5/23/10. Ability to prioritize, work well with a diverse group and rehearse/perform under AEA showcase code rules a must. Will oversee tracking of props, and prepare and distribute rehearsal and performance reports.

Costume Designer: a qualified well-organized individual who can research, design and execute the costume design within the timeline and stay within the budget. Gallery has a small stock of costumes however the designer should plan on a combination of shopping, building, borrowing and renting. Must be able to attend dress rehearsals 4/27/10 – 4/30/09, strike on 5/23/10, as well as regular production meetings.

Lighting Designer: must be able to design lighting and hang the plot for the show. Gallery has a stock of lighting instruments. Must be available 4/23/10 – 4/30/09 for tech as well as for regular production meetings.

Sound Designer: must be able to design and create sound cues on your own equipment. Designer does not need to run sound during performances. Must be available 4/23/10 – 4/30/09 for tech as well as for regular production meetings.

To be considered for any of these positions please e-mail your resume, an informative cover letter and two references that we can call to designstaff(at)galleryplayers.com. Please indicate in the subject line which position you are applying for. Please also indicate your availability for an interview during evening/weekend hours from February 2 – 13, 2010.

This is an AEA approved showcase; there is no salary – small stipend pay only. All rehearsals and performances take place at The Gallery Players.

The Gallery Players is seeking the following staff positions for upcoming AEA showcase (approval pending) production of The Crucible by Arthur Miller. Director: Heather Siobhan Curran.

Rehearsals begin February 13, 2010, runs March 20-April 4, 2010.

Seeking:

The right individuals will possess a theater background, attention to detail, the ability to prioritize, and will be creative thinkers with excellent people skills. Most work will take place evenings and weekends.

Production Stage Manager (AEA or Non-AEA): qualified well-organized individual with a professional attitude to run rehearsals and performances evenings and weekends 2/13/10 – 4/4/10. Ability to prioritize, work well with a diverse group and rehearse/perform under AEA showcase code rules a must. Will oversee tracking of props, and prepare and distribute rehearsal and performance reports.

Assistant Stage manager: (non-AEA only) An organized individuals who will report to PSM, run show backstage and assist with wardrobe. ASM will be on hand for tech week 3/13-3/19 as well as during the run of the show.

To be considered for any of these positions please e-mail your resume, an informative cover letter and two references that we can call to designstaff(at)galleryplayers.com. Please indicate in the subject line which position you are applying for. Please also indicate your availability for an interview during evening/weekend hours between January 13-20.

Very small stipend available for all positions, as well as great connections and networking opportunities.

No phone calls please.

This is an AEA approved showcase; there is no salary – small stipend pay only. All rehearsals and performances take place at The Gallery Players.

The Gallery Players is seeking plays (anywhere from 10 minutes to full-length) for its 13th Annual Black Box New Play Festival to be held in June 2010. Each play selected will be given a Black Box production at Gallery Players and will be performed in a festival format with other plays. Producer: Dominic Cuskern.

Selected plays may be work-shopped prior to the beginning of rehearsal. Playwrights will be provided with the services of a producer/dramaturg, director and actors to provide feedback for the re-write process. All re-writes will be playwright-driven therefore the playwright must be available for this exploration.

Submission guidelines:
1. Plays must be un-produced (readings are O.K.)
2. Length may be from 10 minutes to full-length (no musicals please)
3. Playwrights will not direct their own work.
4. Deadline for submissions is February 15th 2010
5. There is a $10 reading fee. Make check or money order out to The Gallery Players.
6. Send two copies of your script plus a resume and plot synopsis to:
The Gallery Players
Attn: Black Box New Play Festival
199, 14th Street
Brooklyn, NY 11215

We do not accept e-mail submissions. Scripts will not be returned. Your cashed check will be acknowledgment that we have received the script(s) and the final choices will be made towards the end of February 2010. If you need further acknowledgment of receipt of materials, please include a stamped, self-addressed postcard.

Taught by theater professionals, at The Peanut Gallery students grades 1-6 will create and perform an original show with songs from Broadway musicals – ALL IN ONE WEEK! An official Peanut Gallery T-Shirt is included, plus a Pizza Party following the performance for all cast members, family and friends.

2009 Camp Sessions

Five Classes 9AM-2PM

July 6-10 (grades 1-3)
July 13-17 (grades 4-6)
July 20-24 (grades 1-3)
July 27-31 (grades 4-6)

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 9AM-2PM
Please drop off your child no earlier than 8:45AM and pick up no later than 2:15PM.

Performance begins around 1:30PM on the last day of class.

After-care is available.

Bring your own lunch. Water will be provided.

2009 Instructors:
Jennifier Strycharz (Director/Choreographer)
Erika Berger (Director/Choreographer)
Diedre Friel (Music Director)
Zach Kampler (Music Director)

Sign Up Today! Pay the Peanut Gallery registration fee by credit card on-line by clicking here (scroll down to bottom of the webpage). Then click the image below to see the sign-up form. Print out the form, complete it (please note on the form that you paid on-line), and send to: The Gallery Players, ATT: The Peanut Gallery, 199 14th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11215.

House Manager positions available (ongoing)

The House Manager oversees all audience-related tasks, including the operation of the box office and concession stand by volunteer ushers and the opening and closing of the house, as well as processes cash intake and evening reports. Needed for performances only, plus training. Performances are Thu-Sat at 8pm and Sunday at 3pm. (The last two Saturdays of each production have 2pm and 8pm perfs.) Looking for an individual who can commit to a minimum of 4 performances. Small stipend pay available.

If interested please e-mail letter of interest and/or resume with HOUSE MANAGER in the subject line to volunteer@galleryplayers.com.

Be a part of The Gallery Players by volunteering! With 8 productions every season, there’s a lot that you can help with, and there are some great benefits. Here’s what we need:

• Set Building/Painting Volunteers (previous experience not required; lunch provided)
• Box Office Volunteers (free show admission included)
• Concessions Volunteers (free show admission included)
• Raffle and Mailing List Sign-Up Volunteers (free show admission included)
• Audition Monitors (free Thursday show admission included)
• Postcard distribution Volunteers (free Thursday show admission included)

To inquire about any of these Volunteers positions, please e-mail volunteer(at)galleryplayers.com.