Auditions for Pittsburgh Pride Theater Festival

Pittsburgh Playwrights Theater

937 Liberty Avenue, upper level (above Bricolage)

Saturday, May 4. 2:00 to 4:00 p.m.

Monday, May 6. 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.

Four short plays

Looking for 6 women, 5 men

prepare a two-minute comedic monologue

schedule audition by contacting PPTF13@gmail.com or 412-512-3054

Performances are July 18 - 27

Thursdays and Fridays at 8:00 p.m.; Saturdays at 4:00 and 8:00 p.m.

Honorarium paid.

Observership Program

>Sponsor: Stage Directors and Choreographers Foundation
>
>SYNOPSIS: The Stage Directors and Choreographers Foundation
>(SDCF) offers its Observership Program to give early-career Directors
>and Choreographers the opportunity to observe the work of master
>Directors and Choreographers as they create new productions on
>Broadway, Off-Broadway and at leading regional theatres across the
>country. SDCF Observers have access to the entire rehearsal process,
>from first rehearsal through previews to opening night.
>
>Deadline(s): 06/01/2013
>Established Date: 04/02/2011
>Follow-Up Date: 04/02/2014
>Review Date: 05/01/2013
>
>Contact:
>
>
>Address: 1501 Broadway, Suite 1701
> New York, NY 10036
> U.S.A.
>E-mail: Foundation@SDCweb.org
>Web Site: http://www.sdcweb.org/foundation/observerships--fellowships
> Program URL:
>http://www.sdcweb.org/sdc/pdfs/foundation/Observership13-14/ObservershipGu
> idelines1314_2pg.pdf
>Tel: 646.524.2226
>Fax: 212.302.6195
>Deadline Ind: Receipt
>Deadline Open: No
> *See Restrictions for further information.
>
>DEADLINE NOTE
>Application materials must be postmarked by June 1, 2013 to be
>considered for ALL opportunities. Applications will be accepted
>through July 31, 2013. Those applying after June 1 will only be
>eligible for Observerships posted after notification of acceptance
>(September 17, 2013).
>
>Award Type(s): Fellowship
>
>
>Citizenship/Country of Applying Institution:
> Any/No Restrictions
>
>Locations Tenable: U.S.A. Institution (including U.S. Territories)
>
>
>Appl Type(s): Artist/Writer/Etc.
> Organizations--Art/Cultural
>
>
>Target Group(s): NONE
>Funding Limit: $200 WEEK
>Duration: 0
>Indirect Costs: Unspecified
>Cost Sharing: No
>Sponsor Type: NONE
>
>Geo. Restricted: NEW YORK
>
>
>CFDA#:
>
>OBJECTIVES: Observers are guaranteed the opportunity to observe,
>first-hand, the techniques, disciplines, approaches and insights of
>master artists as they create new productions and revive classics. The
>exact nature of each Observership will vary depending on the needs and
>desires of the Mentor Director or Choreographer..
>
>ELIGIBILITY
> Anyone with serious interest in pursuing a career in Directing
>and/or Choreography may apply for the Observership Program. Previous
>Observers are eligible to re-apply. An application fee of $25 is
>required with application (fee waived for SDC Members and
>Associates).
>
>FUNDING
> Each Observer receives a weekly stipend of $200 from SDCF and a
>project travel stipend. Observers on productions outside of New York
>and away from their residences are given a small housing supplement if
>housing cannot be provided. The Observer receives the first half of
>the stipend at the start of the Observership and the second half upon
>SDCF?s receipt of the Observer?s Final Report. In addition, any
>Observer who is not already a member of SDC will be awarded a free
>one-year SDC Associate Membership upon SDCF?s receipt of the Final
>Report. (kww)
>
>KEYWORDS: Dramatic/Theatre Arts
> Opera/Musical Theatre
> Choreography

Fairytale Festival

Gemini Theatre is having their first ever Fairytale Festival on Sunday, May 19. In order to prepare for this event, we are having a day to paint, sand, clean, tape, invent, spray, oil, de-spider, cover, build, rig, and repair our carnival games. This Sunday, May 5th from 12:30 until 6ish we will be at the theater. If you are interested in helping, please reply to this email, and then we'll see you on Sunday! (Don't come early. The marathon will be blocking our corner of Penn and Braddock.) Music and food will be provided!

Seeking Director

DIRECTOR NEEDED

 

for the

 

RED MASQUER entrance

 

in the

 

PITTSBURGH NEW WORKS FESTIVAL

 

 

The show will be performed at the OFF THE WALL THEATRE in CARNEGIE

 

Performances will take place in EARLY SEPTEMBER

 

 

This is a great experience, and a great way to meet people in the Pittsburgh theatre community!

 

Please email JOHN LANE at lanej@duq.edu if you are interested

 

Red Masquer Banquet

Saturday, April 27

6:00pm

Claddagh Irish Pub

$20 / person

Please leave payment in an envelope with your name on it in John Lane’s office, 623 College Hall

Let us know if you need a ride!

 

 

Interested in helping with Roast? Contact Anne Wallo at walloa@duq.edu!