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Countdown to Christmas.
(Better find a job to pay for it all.)


TRU (BI-)MONTHLY UPDATE 12/23

Ho-ho-ho! Merry Clickness...

from your Jewish editor.

AND...

' ' ' ' Happy Hannukah! ' ' ' '' 
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People can't concentrate properly on blowing other people to pieces
if their minds are poisoned by thoughts suitable to the twenty-fifth of December.

~Ogden Nash

Christmas, children, is not a date. It is a state of mind.
~ Mary Ellen Chase


The Summary of postings in this issue (aka "the grid")
is on its own separate easy-to-manage web page:
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It is with profound sorrow that we note the passing of
Dottie Burman,
songwriter and performer and TRU friend from the start.
A woman who had the courage to follow her dream
and had the inspiring courage to leave this world without any regrets,
knowing that she accomplished what she set out to do.

We're so glad she was in our life.

we also note the passing of
Martha Evans-Charles,
talented playwright and producer of Goldeye Productions,
and a TRU member since 2003.

 

Editor: Bob Ost
Listings editor: Rob Lester
Casting editor: Liz Burke
Associate editors: Rebecca Nesvet, Tiara Yong

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Editorials: Click here for Christmas Editorial.

Click here for "Nice things happen to TRU friends":
Is producing a hit comedy a Peccadillo? Just ask RK Greene ...
Richard Skipper does CC in DC...
Linda Nelson goes from high to lowbrow ...
TRU Voices updates on Ric Siler and Monica Bauer ...
give a nice hand for 30 years of Jan Koehler's healing hands.

Click here for great Deals including Room Service,
How to Save the World in 90 Minutes and a Callback for actors!

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or click right to your category of interest:

TRU Opportunities
Dear TRU

Living Situations

Goods/Help Wanted:

Services/Goods Offered

xxReaching Out
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Casting About
xxThe Writers' Block
xxTechnically Speaking

Word of Mouth
Events/Theater Offerings
Beyond the Boroughs

Broadway/Off-Bway Discounts
Non-Theater Events

Workshops/Classes

Space Patrol

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We're ringing in the New Year with a new home. TRU is happy to announce we've moved into an office suite (sweet!) in The Players Theatre on MacDougal Street. If it takes a Village to raise a company, now we've got Greenwich. That was on the top of my Christmas wish list last year, so how gratifying it is to report that Santa really delivered! Also on the list was more help and more funding. The former materialized in the form of Jill Mendelsohn Lam who ran our Mentoring Program, Jamie Davyous Owens and Mary De Rosa who administered our Musicals Series, Jessica McCoy who helped put together the Fall panels, and new additions to our office staff: Tiara Yong and Rebecca Nesvet, who join administrator Annie Burns and our editors Liz Burke and Rob Lester in keeping us going day to day. And thanks to John Simmons, Anne Dixon and Michelle Brandon, and all who contributed articles to the TRU Voice newsletter. Our funding wish was granted (so to speak) by The Friars National Association Foundation, as well as a much-needed technical fund grant from NYSCA, in addition to the two-year grant they gave us in 2005. Oh yeh, and remember Howie Blau? Now let's see if Santa brings us support, at long long last, from the NYC Department of Cultural Affairs.

Along with the office space came a new theater space for our TRU Musicals Series: The Players Theatre itself, a landmark 199-seat house, daunting for us, since we have always been in 99-seat venues. And yet lo and behold! support flowed for all four of our musical presentations, and we darn near filled the house on all four nights. Along with the theater comes the support of owner Michael Sgouros and venue manager Saida. Congratulations on some successful marketing/producing to Joel & Phyllis Ehrlich (Friends Like These), Lisa Dozier and Matt Wolf (Hell Hole Honeys), Stephanie Rise and Jo Ann Cunningham (By the Numbers) and June Ospa and Daniel Neiden (Meester Amerika). And to an awesome lineup of panelists who generously gave of their time and knowledge: Pat Addiss, Jennifer Costello, Ken Davenport, Jack DePalma, Alexander Fraser, Pam Koslow, John LaRock, Jennifer Manocherian, Dan Markley, Linda Nelson, Lauren Stevens, Ricky Stevens, Kris Stewart, Jack Thomas, Larry Toppall, Ric Wanetik, Carl White and Cheryl Wiesenfeld. And thanks as always to Nadine Charlesen, this year's Volunteer of the Year, and her Kean College students who worked so hard doing tech and stage managing for the series.

Who else? We officially thanked benefactor Howard Blau at a luncheon on November 12th, for endowing a new award for musical theater, but this level of support deserves to be acknowledged again. And thanks to everyone who came to the luncheon and made it the most successful benefit we've ever done. And those wonderul performers: Nancy Anderson, Gordon Stanley, Darren Ritchie, Neal Mayer, Traci Jai Edwards, Jana Robbins and Jane Summerhays! Personal thanks to Robert Zukerman and Susan Jonas, our guardian angels at NYSCA, and to our new friend at DCA Nellie Killian. Cheryl Wiesenfeld gets a second mention as another unsung hero of TRU, supporting us in meaningful and consistent ways, with a passionate belief in our mission and a particular interest in the scholarships we give to the Commercial Theater Institute.

Did you know that Hal Hochhauser at Shakespeare Mailing generously donates our mailing services, and is an ongoing sponsor of our TRU Audition Event? We also thank Back Stage and Theatermania for sponsoring the TRU Audition in 2006, and fingers are crossed that they'll come on board again in 2007. Tal and Peter at Minuteman Press have always been true to their name, getting the TRU Voice newsletter printed in split-second turn-around time. And Bob Sickinger (former artistic director of Manhattan Theater Club back in the 60's) donates our phone service to us, and has every year since 1997. Check out his company at www.weanswer.com, and remember to support the people who support TRU.

And where would I be without the love and support of my partner Gary Hughes? He was one of the founders of TRU, and our treasurer for nearly ten years. And though he has pulled away from running the organization, TRU is still run mostly from our apartment (the transition down to The Players Theatre will be gradual), and I couldn't do any of this without his patience and understanding. And for all his griping about how TRU has taken over my life, he single-handedly put together our holiday party last weekend, decorating every room with meticulous artistry, and cooking enough for the 100+ TRU members who celebrated the holiday with us. There could be no greater gift in my life.

Perhaps I could take a moment to thank everyone who has supported Theater Resources Unlimited in 2006, to let every reader out there know that I am grateful for your interest, and hopeful that you will continue to use the Update to help each other, and to spread a feeling of community throughout our often-cold, seemingly indifferent business. And I would be grateful for your letters of appreciation, typed on letterhead and signed and mailed to the office here at 309 W. 104th Street, 1D, NYC NY 10025. If we have helped you in any significant way, I can use your letters to approach funders. E-mails don't work, but letters are tremendously helpful.

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Here's a nice Christmas present we got from one of the people in the TRU Mentorship program: a short letter about her experiences in the program. Perhaps it will inspire more of you to apply for a Mentorship. If interested, send a hard copy letter of interest to us describing your background and your interest in producing: Theater Resources Unlimited, TRU Mentorship, 309 W. 104th Street 1D, NYC NY 10025.

A Mentee’s Toolkit
by Mari Carras

I was told once that I had a great toolkit towards my aspirations of  becoming a successful musical theater producer:  I was raised in L.A. by “Old Hollywood” performer parents (i.e. I had a high tolerance for quirkiness), I was a trained classical pianist (i.e. musical directors didn’t scare me that much), I was a CPA specializing in the entertainment industry (i.e. a bean-counter with a  broad perspective), I was a successful restaurateur (i.e. I learned how to get butts in seats for two hours each day and night in order to pay the rent). I had also twice raised money for creative enterprises, was a natural networker, and had a project to which I was passionately dedicated to developing.

My toolkit was simply bursting!

Ok, I didn’t yet have the technical knowledge, that is true.  No matter!  I moved to NY, completed the 14-week CTI program, read every book published on the subject of creating musicals, saw every show, and attended every panel, conference and festival.  I even invested in a show or two.

Broadway here I come!  

The truth is, there was still one thing lacking, actually two. The first was direct producing experience, which led to the second – direct access to the powers that be.  Unfortunately for me, these were things I couldn’t buy, borrow, study for or re-gift.  But then I joined TRU, and the very first newsletter I read referred to their producing Mentorship program.  Now I realize being from L.A. might make me a tad more jaded than most, but I found it hard to believe that a living breathing seasoned producer I had never met was prepared to just give these things to me, and for the practically free price of my membership dues.

In short, after a brief interview with the TRU folks, and a fun round of ‘matchmaking’ with some prospective Mentors, I officially began my Mentorship in September. I now have a wonderful Broadway (!) producer in my corner who to date has reviewed my project and gave honest, constructive and encouraging feedback, assesses (and reassesses) my game plan, helps me prioritize, gives me well needed reality checks, and urges me forward.  In an environment that sometimes feels like a one-step-forward-three-steps-back process, I now feel that my toolkit truly runneth over.


We would sure be grateful if more of you would take advantage of the TRU Deals!

– Did you order the laughs? Zany Room Service delivers a 40% discount - extended through January!

– A lot can happen in 90 Minutes: save the world, save money, fall in love...

– Ever hear of an actor getting $5 for coming to a
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So what else is new? Go to the Grid, or click a category of interest: TRU Opportunities... TRU Link-Up.... Goods/Help Wanted .... Technically Speaking.... Goods/Services Offered... Space Patrol.... Living Situations.... Theater/Events ... Beyond the Boroughs ...

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Nice things happen to TRU friends. R.K. Greene, who has produced more plays in the TRU Voices series than anyone - and has won our "Producer's Award" no less than twice - has taken a giant leap beyond staged readings. With his company The StoryLine Project LLC, he has been instrumental in moving the Peccadillo Theatre's smash hit production of the classic screwball farce Room Service to off-Broadway. This limited run garnered raves from the Times and other critics, and has won the praise of Hal Prince, no less, who sings its praises in The Daily News (click here to read the article). The show has been so successful that it has extended its limited run; and R.K. is offering TRU friends a great discount if you order before 12/31. Click for TRU Deals.

Former TRU Board member Richard Skipper is going to Washington. He was invited by The National Theatre in Washington DC to bring his "Evening with Carol Channing" show back on January 29th, 2007 to celebrate Carol Channing's 86th Birthday! (The last time Richard performed there, he sold out BOTH shows!)

TRU member and friend Linda Nelson tells us that her company Shotgun Productions started the 2006-2007 Season with a bang: a concert at The Schoenberg Center in Vienna, Austria! The evening featured music by Richard Strauss and Schoenberg of course. Always a woman of extremes, Linda and Shotgun are following this class evening with the ultimate lowbrow experience: Don't Hug Me... A Love Story with Singin' and Stuff at the NJ Repertory, a karaoke musical that's as hokey as Schoenberg is highbrow. But it's tremendously popular, and it has book and lyrics by Phil Olson, who was represented in the TRU Voices Series a few years back by a play called Life After Dad.

We're pleased to report that a play from our 2005 TRU Voices Series has surfaced in a recent reading. Where the Rain Never Falls by two-time TRU Voices playwright and member Ric Siler had a reading earlier this week at the Abingdon Theatre.... And TRU playwright Monica Bauer (honorable mention in the 2006 TRU Voices Series) reminds us that opportunities come from unexpected places (just ask me about Altoona). The Nebraska Repertory Theater, a professional company attached to the University of Nebraska's Johnny Carson School of Theater, Film, and Television, will be developing her newest play, My Occasion of Sin. They will bring her out for a two week development period this March, then they will bring her out this July, for another rehearsal period culminating in a staged reading open to the public. If that goes well, there will be a full production in the 2008 season. Oh, Monica's from Nebraska, which might explain the surge of interest from the midwest.

Congratulations to TRU friend and supporter Jan Koehler on celebrating her 30th year as a licensed massage therapist. Folks we've referred to her have all been very positive about her healing skills.

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Remember that one of the advantages of a paid TRU membership is access to Broadway and off-Broadway ticket discounts from MGM Consulting. Current shows include: Grey Gardens, The Producers, Fame Becomes Me, Evil Dead, Stomp and Judy Gold's 25 Questions for a Jewish Mother.

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The bracketed date at the end of many postings indicates the date in which the posting was submitted. It looks like this: [10/30]

If you don't read the Update every week, you might want to go to the TRU On-Line Newsletter to check for previous weeks' postings that may still be useful for you.
Click the "NEWSLETTER" link in the navigation bar above.

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The Summary of postings (a.k.a. the grid) now has a page of its own.
Click here to go to the the grid

And check out our On-Line Newsletter at www.truonline.org/newsletter.htm for oodles of Ongoing Offers.

Keep sending us your networking requests: that script, actor, prop or partner you're needing, an apartment you're subletting or whatever. How about some networking success stories that could inspire others? We also use this as a means of getting the word out about special free or reduced price events for members of this list.

Did you rent that apartment? Did you find a stage manager? Have you closed up shop and gone back home?
If we are running an item that is no longer valid or timely, please let us know.
Our mind-reading skills are a little rusty. Thanks!

Most offers are free or discounted to paid members of Theater Resources Unlimited. To join TRU and take advantage of these special deals, contact us at TRUnltd@aol.com. Membership dues are now $50/yr (individual), $75/yr (group)! These postings are done as a free service for TRU members. Non-members may post their services for $10 for 2 weeks, or $25 if you'd like your posting to run for 2 weeks and then be moved to the Online Newsletter and remain for 6 months. Send your listing and a check to: Theater Resources Unlimited, 309 W. 104th Street - 1D, NYC NY 10025. Any questions? Any links not working? Let us know. Email us at TRUnltd@aol.com or call 212.714.7628.

Sorry, ongoing listings are no longer "in perpetuity".
If your item has disappeared, and you want to keep running it, please send it to me again. If you're not a paid TRU member, do consider sending a few bucks for the listing — we can use the financial support. We would appreciate $5 for a one week posting, $10 for a two week posting, or $25 for ongoing posting here and in the website newsletter.

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- Dear TRU -
Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus. He exists as certainly as love and generosity and devotion exist, and you know that they abound and give to your life its highest beauty and joy. Alas! how dreary would be the world if there were no Santa Claus! It would be as dreary as if there were no Virginias. There would be no child-like faith then, no poetry, no romance to make tolerable this existence. We should have no enjoyment, except in sense and sight. The eternal light with which childhood fills the world would be extinguished.

~ From the Editorial Page of The New York Sun,

by Francis P. Church, September 21, 1897

There's nothing sadder in this world than

to awake Christmas morning and not be a child.
~ Erma Bombeck

I applaud you on all the work you do for this newsletter.  I do find it hard to find some of the links – like the update link you mentioned. I think it’s my age. I'm certainly willing to know about anyone’s cabaret or theater appearance. Ya neva know. It’s always worth checking things out. It’s the internet part that takes me a lot of time. ~Bobbie H.

At this Thanksgiving time, I am TRUly thankful for you and the time and effort you put into the organization and website.  Your Thanksgiving sounds wonderful - a real family occasion.  May everyone be so blessed. ~Janet Barnes

Thanks for the mention in the Update!!! I still can't figure out HOW I got onto Jamie [deRoy]'s CD, but I'm thrilled to be on it. ~ Emily Bindiger

Thanks for featuring two of our fabulous friends...Martin Denton (a saint) and Karen Eterovich (a bud)! Keep up the good work! ~The "gang" at Theater Ten Ten

Happy Thanksgiving to you and your loved ones. I am happy your recent luncheon was a success. ~ David Conforte

Many thanks (in keeping with the theme of the week) for making TRU possible, and for taking the time to send feedback to all writers - that's definitely more than most organizations will take the time to do! I look forward to the responses of the readers, and wish you the happiest of holidays. ~Reynaldi Lolong, Encore Theatre Company

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- TRU OPPORTUNITIES -
Somehow, not only for Christmas, But all the long year through,

The joy that you give to others, Is the joy that comes back to you.

And the more you spend in blessing, The poor and lonely and sad,

The more of your heart's possessing, Returns to you glad.
~ John Greenleaf Whittier

Seek not happiness too greedily, and be not fearful of unhappiness.
~ Lao-Tzu


Sherry Eaker, editor-at-large
presents the '06-'07 season of industry panels
in association with

The next meeting of Theater Resources Unlimited will be
Tuesday evening January 23rd -
new official start time for 2007: 7pm networking, 7:30pm panel

Planning a Season:
Balancing Your Mission and Your Audience
A variety of not-for-profit companies will discuss how they put together a season. Who picks the plays? How far in advance do they plan? Do they solicit feedback from their audiences? Does their audience base always agree with their artistic judgment? How true does one stay to one's mission, and how much does a company need to adapt to commercial demands? Are staged readings a part of the plan? Invited companies (not confirmed): Primary Stages, Lookingglass Theatre, Peccadillo Theatre, Oberon Theatre Company, Shotgun Productions, EAT, others. Check back for confirmed details.

Note earlier start times for 2007: Doors open at 7:00pm for networking and refreshments; panel starts promptly at 7:30pm. FREE for TRU members; $10 for non-members.
Please call at least a day in advance for reservations: 212.714.7628;
or e-mail TRUnltd@aol.com

The Players Theater Loft, 115 MacDougal Street (south of 3rd Street)


WHAT PANEL TOPICS WOULD YOU LIKE US TO CONSIDER FOR THE FALL?

Email us at trunltd@aol.com with the subject header "Panel Topic"

NEW! LET YOUR TRU VOICE BE HEARD: SUBMISSIONS NOW BEING ACCEPTED!
Producers and theater companies are invited to let Theater Resources Unlimited pay for a reading of a new play. (Writers, too.)
We seek producer-driven projects for our Spring '07 TRU Voices New Plays Reading Series, but we will do our best to find producers for writers that need one. We encourage a variety of full length works, from mainstream commercial to off-beat non-traditional. Must be at least 75 minutes, and whatever the length, you must present it in 90 minutes maximum. No musicals at this time; submissions for our musicals series will open in June. Readings are followed by an industry panel to help guide you to the next level of production. We expect to do the readings in our new home at The Players Theater on MacDougal Street. Submission deadline: 1/20/07 (with producer), 1/13/07 (without a producer). For application and guidelines, visit the TRU home page at www.truonline.org and click the links in the "2007 TRU Voices" section. You may also mail us an SASE requesting application/guidelines: Theater Resources Unlimited, TRU Voices, 309 W. 104th Street 1D, NYC NY 10025. Inquiries may be emailed to trunltd@aol.com

NEW! ADVERTISE IN THE 2007 TRU RESOURCE DIRECTORY!
If you have a service of interest to either producers or actors, list it in the TRU Directory.
At least 50 theater companies will sit in on the end-of-March TRU Audition Event, and nearly 200 actors will be seen. And everyone will be given the TRU Directory. An additional 1500 will be distributed throughout the community. Last year's categories incldued acting a vocal coaches, classes, marketing and PR services, Health and Fitness, and much more. And it's a great place to advertise your theater company's upcoming show or season. For details, specs and rates for ads and line listings, email us at trunltd@aoil.com with the subect header "I'm a Resource!"

NEW! GIVE A BRONX CHEER AND BE GLAD YOU LIVE IN THE BRONX! 
Individual grants for Bronxites only
. Postmark (can’t be metered) Deadline 1/26. BRIO (Bronx Recognizes Its Own) Individual Artist Grant. Application and guidelines available. For artists (literary, media, performing, visual arts). 18th year. $2500 each.  Winners must complete a one-time public service activity. Must reside in Bronx. Guidelines and application at http://www.bronxarts.org/art_grants_brio.asp

NEW! LINK UP WITH ARTSLINK IF LINKED WITH EUROPEAN ARTISTS.  
Working with overseas artists overseeing projects together? 
Financial assistance to help ypou assist each other. 
Deadline 1/16
. 2007 ArtsLink Project Awards Available for projects in Central Europe, Russia and Eurasia, supporting U.S. artists, curators, presenters and arts organizations undertaking visual/ media arts projects in these countries. Must be working with an artist or organization there. Dance, music, theater included. Guidelines/application at http://www.communityarts.net/apinews/archivefiles/2006/11/2007_artslink_p.php

NEW! HERE IS WHERE IT’S AT FOR ARTIST SUPPORT.                                                                                                 
You heard it HERE first (maybe):
HERE Arts Center in downtown Manhattan offers multiple ongoing programs to assist new artists in developing their work, including a residency program and a supported artist program the supplies artists with performance space for a subsidized rate. Visit http://www.here.org/be/programs/ for more information.

SPECIAL BROADWAY PERFORMANCES FOR HEARING-IMPAIRED.                                   
“TAP” into Special signed performances of Broadway & off-Broadway shows:
  http://www.tdf.org/tap/offerocsip.html is the webpage with all the dates of these nights set aside for sign language-added shows as well as Open Captioned Talking Hands.   A program of TDF, Theatre Access Program (TAP). 11/18 at 2 pm (OC): Losing Louie .... 11/29 at 2 pm; 12/6 at 2 pm; 12/13 at 2 pm; 12/20 at 2 pm (all both OC/SL): Beauty & The Beast12/20 at 2pm & 8 pm (both OC): Butley.... 12/2 at 2 pm: The Little Dog Laughed.... 12/6 at 8 pm & 12/7 at 5 pm (both OC): Radio City Christmas Spectacular. More info, membership: contact  tap@tdf.org; or call 212.221.1103 , TTY 212.719-4537; or download an application at TDF's Web site: www.tdf.org/tap.

Fractured Atlas provides services, resources, and support to liberate a nation of artists. From low-cost healthcare and event liability insurance, to production and fundraising workshops, to development grants and fiscal sponsorship, we supply critical tools for independent artists and arts organizations so they can focus on their creative responsibilities. By nurturing today's vital but underrepresented voices, we hope to play a role in fostering a dynamic and diverse cultural landscape of tomorrow. Call 212.277.8020, email support@fracturedatlas.org, and learn more about them at www.fracturedatlas.org.

Our friends at Back Stage want you to submit articles to their new "Talk Back" column. Why are you giving them the silent treatment? Don't you have something provocative or informative or unusual to say about this business we're in? They really, really want to hear from people in the industry who have some issue or idea that they feel strongly about. The column is about 650 words, and they will pay an honorarium if your article is selected for publication. When you're ready to Talk Back, email your column to Managing Editor David Sheward at: DSheward@backstage.com.

Accepting applications for aspiring producers who want to join our mentoring program this year. We have an interest in developing Producers of Color, but all are welcome. Send us a brief letter expressing your interest in being mentored, and telling us a little about your goals and/or experience as a producer. Mentorships are in three-month cycles, and the next opportunities will be July-September and October-December. Deadline for next cycle of mentorships: 1/12/07. Questions may be sent here to TRUnltd@aol.com.

GO FOR THE GOLD: IT'S A TRU VALUE!
Get a year of theater practically free! Join TheaterMania’s Gold Club for $59 (regularly $99) and access complimentary tickets throughout the year! TRU has the lowest membership price you will find ANYWHERE, and you can join through TRU at
http://www.theatermania.com/goldclub/tru. And don’t forget: TheaterMania has great discounts, too. Become a TM Insider for free and see theater for less! Go to www.theatermania.com/login/members.cfm.

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See the TRU Online Newsletter "TRU Opportunities"
for details of the following (Click here for details.)

Buy three full priced tickets and the fourth is a nickel at United Stages!

Grants for Travel & Study - Jerome Foundation awards grants to artists and art administrators to support periods of travel for the purpose of study, exploration, and growth. Deadline: 02/02/07.

$1000-$10,000 Grants possible for Bay Area artists possible—must be living artists.  Fleishhacker Foundation.  Deadline to apply: 1/15/07. 

Creative Development Grants are made to Fractured Atlas members who need funding for specific expenses relating to artistic exploration or training but not connected to any particular project.

New Initiative will serve individual NYC artists of color and provide them with grants towards the development of new work in all disciplines.

NYFA Current provides listings of upcoming grant, award, and residency deadlines culled from NYFA's database of opportunities for artists, NYFA Source.

Publicity photography for off & off-off B'way theater and dance, only $85/per assignment.... Website seeks to review little-known CDs... The New York Foundation for the Arts has launched the new  NYFA Current, NYFA's free, national e-publication... The New York Sheet Music Society offers discounted membership to TRU members... Shakespeare Mailing is our mailing house of choice ...

click here for more TRU Opportunities

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- THE TRU LINK-UP -
Mail your packages early so the post office can lose them in time for Christmas.
- Johnny Carson

To perceive Christmas through its wrappings

becomes more difficult with every year.
~ E. B. White

Would you like us to list your website in our newsletter (and later have it as one of the links on our website)?  Send us the URL and a short, intriguing lead-in blurb - here at trunltd@aol.com. If you want to reciprocate, let us know, and we'll send you our blurb and a link. 

Find dozens of theater-relevant links at the TRU website. Plus ongoing services and offers. There's even a sign-in form to join us! The home page address: www.TRUonline.org Navigate around from there. And check out some great photos of past events and meetings.

NEW! Tune into the business at Podcast Everything Acting... In each episode you will hear tips and information from legitimate industry insiders: casting directors, agents, producers and directors will offer insights on pictures, resumes, auditions, reels, and what happens when you get the job. Get inspiration from real life audition stories – find out who got the part and how they got it! Go to http://www.everythingactingpodcast.com

NEW! Sign up for your FREE subscription to Stage Directions, the ONLY independently published journal devoted to technical theatre. From backstage to box office, STAGE DIRECTIONS is filled with the information you need to stay on top of the latest productions and how they were produced. Go to http://www.stage-directions.com/subscribe

NEW! Visit and join Europe's largest interactive online cultural community... new website and community dedicated to European arts and culture, is now live in five languages: English, French, German, Polish and Spanish. Everybody involved in the arts: artists, managers, curators, producers and directors - visit and make use of this dynamic and comprehensive new resource at LabforCulture.org,

Paulette Attie's new video at New York Hotlist is the first of a series , "Paulette Attie's New York." Check out a segment from a show at the Friars Club: http://newyorkhotlist.com/paulette-attie-sings-2

What's happening? Paulette Attie is at the scene, writing about events in the New York Monthly Herald and at http://newyorkhotlist.com/author/paulette

The Shakespeare Gallery aims to become the world’s largest collection of Shakespearean production photography… an invaluable resource for students researching Shakespeare, actors preparing for roles, and fans of Shakespeare’s plays. The online database is completely free to browse - simply click on the plays that you're interested in learning more about!  Get thee to www.shakespearegallery.org.

The Xoregos Performing Company specializes in arcane classical/new plays and dances. It has premiered plays by Oscar Wilde (2004), Jean Cocteau and Rene Magritte (2005) and Ade Ademola (2006). Currently preparing a program of Art Nouveau works including a forgotten play written by Sarah Bernhardt for 2007, and a dance tribute to Loie Fuller. Visit Xoregos.com.

Hollywood Futures showcases video interviews with various Hollywood celebrities, studio executives, and other high profile guests that give free advice on how to create a successful career in the cutthroat industry. Get the lowdown at http://www.hollywoodfutures.org

Find out more about the guy who writes and edits this newsletter ... my bio, play listing, discography of CD's and how to get 'em, and some nice photos at www.bobost.com.

WHERE ARE ALL THE MISSING LINKS? Well, we've moved all of the links to a permanent LINKS SITE at www.truonline.org/links.htm:

Private collection of sheet music, books and costumes... click with the multi-media Art House Productions ... tune into The Riant TV (TRTV) blog... Take a journey to Dobdinob a new family musical... Something at the South Street Seaport isn't fishy... Tired of chanting for success? How about Channing for success?... Say shalom to Shlomoh Sherman, actor and comic. And poet, no less... The UK Theatre Network provides news, reviews, interviews, tickets and opportunities for people working in the world of theatre... Take the time to learn more about those Timeless Divas!... Shadowland is the only non-profit, professional theatre company in Ulster County... Tune into The Tony and Shlomoh Show, a crazy cable tv show... Need an outside eye on your new musical? Elizabeth Lucas!... Website for international artists: database of international theater festivals... Dances created for video are featured on Mimi Garrard's web site... Low cost rentals of display and camera technology available nationwide... A new website has just Bloomed ... Wing it on the web: view ATW interviews with theater greats... Will nothing stop this woman? Elisa DeCarlo has her own website... The Film Budgeting Group... X-treme Art for the X-treme border-crosser... Literary Managers and Dramaturgs of the Americas (LMDA)... The Actors Theatre Workshop (ATW) is an award winning non-profit theatre and community center... Audio and Video services, with special rates for TRU readers... Walk the streets of the Great White Way... Susan L. Schulman/Publicity has a new website ... Songs from the Cafe Escargot ... Meet passionate singer Paulette Attie... Gilgamesh Theatre Company ... United Stages' goal is to raise the public profile of Off-Off Broadway and small venue performance ... Over the river, across the bridge (GW) to Leonia, NJ you go... Center Stage Community Playhouse, the oldest community theater in the Bronx... InTouch Theatre Productions ...Check out Rich Orloff's trio of one-act comedies, Incredible Sex... The Russian American Cultural Center (RACC)... In an extraordinary city, why would you want an ordinary tour guide... Cheryl King's "not a nice girl" ... Director, actress and certified teacher Julie Jensen... Expand your horizons: get the latest on Broad Horizons... Morning Glory Productions... Satirical, topical singer/songwriter Rachel Stone... Dramatic opportunity: plays by Robin Rice Lichtig... cabaret diva Vickie Phillips ... the fresh, fun and fabulous Decibelles ... The Field's new website GoTour... This Streetlight is shining ... award winning Simon Studio is celebrating their 25th anniversary... Spoon Theater celebrates the collaborative spirit... The Field's new website GoTour... Golden Fleece Ltd., The Composers' Chamber Theatre... go to our permanent LINKS SITE

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- GOODS/HELP Wanted -
Christmas is the season for kindling the fire of hospitality in the hall,

the genial flame of charity in the heart.
- Washington Irving

To have joy one must share it. Happiness was born a twin.
~ Lord Byron

Happiness is a continuation of happenings which are not resisted.
~ Deepak Chopra

NEW! TOP NY PRODUCER SEEKS INTERNS!
The Producer/Creator of the award-winning shows Altar Boyz & The Awesome 80s Prom as well as the upcoming My First Time Off-Broadway and Somewhere in Time on Broadway is seeking full-time and part-time office interns
for immediate hire for Spring 2007 semester with possible extension. This is a great opportunity to get hands-on experience in commercial theatre under the guidance of experienced professionals. Former interns have moved on to full time salaried positions at Davenport Theatrical. Seeking: Office Intern: 20-40 hrs/wk. Assist in day to day office functions as well as marketing projects. Stipend available. Please send a resume and cover letter, to Jamie Lynn Ballard by email at jamielynn@davenporttheatrical.com

NEW! INTERN FOR TOURING COMPANY!
The Road Company, a theatrical booking agency based in New York City is currently holding interviews for a full-time intern.
Clients include WICKED, THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE, DOUBT, ALTAR BOYZ and DAVID COPPERFIELD, Ideal candidate should be detail-oriented, computer-literate, comfortable with working in Excel, and have an interest in theater finance. Prior experience in any area of the performing arts a plus.Responsibilities include: Assisting with daily sales wraps, internet research projects, organizing contracts, tour routing, attending readings, sending press kit mailings, assisting on phones, filing and light errands. A TRC internship is a great start towards learning the nuts and bolts of the theater touring industry, as well as many other aspects of the business side of commercial theater. Perks include free theater tickets when available and the invaluable opportunity to make contacts in the business. Candidate will also have the benefit of meeting with TRC’s associates to learn about what they do and receive employment advice and references. Hours to be determined, full time preferred, or part-time. Office hours are Monday-Friday, 10AM to 6PM ONLY. No evenings required.  Casual dress code and a fun working environment.  School credit –OR- stipend available. Visit www.theroadcompany.com and go to the intern section for more information. Mail resume and cover letter to: The Road Company, Attn: Intern, 165 West 46th Street, Suite 1101, New York, NY 10036 or email job@theroadcompany.com; or fax 212.302.5374.

NEW! HELP WINGS FLY HIGHER!
The popular Wings Theatre in the Village needs: electric clothes dryer, large capacity vacuum cleaner, refrigerator, hot water heater and upholstered theater seats.
Vacuum should be a Shop-Vac type, refrigerator is for concession stand, and heater is small point-of-use type. And they need 4-8 seats. If you have access to any of these items, shoot an email to development director LinDel Sandlin at lindel@lindelsandlin.com or call 646.207.0753.

NEW! PHARE PLAY SHOWS NEED DIRECTORS PHARELY SOON.
One-act plays done 1/31-2/4 by Phare Play Productions interviewing Sat 1/9.
 One-act dark comedies by L.A. playwright Brad Jennings. E-mail resume and availability to blake@phareplay.com. Rehearsals leading to performance times 8 pm, plus 3 pm weekend matinees (no Sunday eve)  Actor callbacks, all non-Equity,  are 1/5&6, 11 am- 6 pm. See www.phareplay.com for more on company and its other shows coming up. All at Producers' Club Theatres, 358 W. 44 St.   

NEW! CAN YOU MANAGE 6 MONTHS TO HELP MANAGE A THEATER?
Production Coordinator for NYC’s Puerto Rican Traveling Theatre has non-artistic authority kind of job, Jan thru June. $14000. Must be computer literate, have managerial skills, accurate in handling details. Spanish not necessary. Theater skills and flexibility necessary. Must think and act quickly, occasional physical labor. Resumes: Allen Davis III. prtt@prtt.org  or Fax: 212.307.6769.    

NEW! F.Y.I.: MUST KNOW C.M.S. FOR T.C.G. /APPLY A.S.A.P.
Managing editor job for theater book publisher. Minimum of 4 years book editorial/production experience, to assist in publication of 20 titles per year. Excellent proofreading and copyediting skills, an in-depth knowledge of CMS, excellent organizational skills, and database/computer skills are all a must. Interest in theater is helpful (oh, that!!). Send/fax/e-mail resumé to: TCG, Book Editor Position, 520 8th Ave., 24th Floor, New York, NY 10018. Fax: 212.609.5901. Email jobs@tcg.org. No phone calls. EOE (12/9)

NEW! STAR PLAYER TO HEAD THEATER AT FORDHAM UNIVERSITY.
Leading school needs new leader.
Director of the Theatre Program (Lincoln Center campus) offering training in acting, directing, playwriting, design and production.  Info on school at www.fordham.edu/theatre. Must have a national reputation acquired over the course of a working career in the theatre, including teaching theater on the college level, administering complex academic and artistic program. Send letter of intent, C.V. and contact info of three references to: Theatre Program Director Search; Fordham Collegeat Lincoln Center; Lowenstein 821, 113 W. 60 St.; New York, NY 10023. Applications reviewed as of 1/15/07.

NEW! INTERNS FOR INTERNAL WORKINGS AT KID THEATER.      
Looking for that? Tada! Your wish is their command. TADA Theater for youth
. 23rd season for Manhattan company finds them needing interns in Development & Marketing, Education, Administrative Assistance, Literary, Production. Detail-oriented, organized people with computer skills and ability to work with youth and adults. Send cover letter and resume to: Joshua Poole by e-mail: jpoole@tadatheater.com. More info at: www.tadatheater.com.

NEW! EDITORIAL ASSOCIATE ASSOCIATED WITH PUBLICATIONS.
Fill a Phil-harmonic job: Part-time proofreading, program notes, playbills, profiles, press releases.  Researching and writing repertoire descriptions, bios, getting photos, maintaining files. 21 hours per week, $20 per hour. E-mail Madeline Rogers at NY Philharmonic: rogersm@nyphil.org.  [12/8]

NEW! “KEY” ROLE FOR PIANIST IN 1/18 CABARET SHOW.                           
Pay: $120. Two rehearsals. Only 5 songs (the rest of the show is comedy). 
Must be versatile. Performance at Don’t Tell Mama’s, W. 46 St.  Contact Evan at two.turtles@gmail.com

NEW! IMMEDIATE MEDIUM HAS IMMEDIATE NEED FOR INTERNS.           
Things Are Going To Change, I Can Feel It
is their absurdist multi-media, work-in progress piece; help them feel it change.  Stewardess who becomes the president of the USA.  At the Tank in Tribeca performed 1/19 & 1/21, interns needed now.  Assist with scheduling, publicity, technical requirements throughout rehearsal/production process with Christmastime break. May also be involved in future production.  More info on company and its style at website, www.immediatemedium.org. Contact Liz Vacco at lizvacco@hotmail.com or at 646.526.4523.

NEW! DRESS FOR SUCCESS AS A WARDROBE SUPERVISOR.                                 
For family shows at American Girl Theatre.  Duties include staff supervision, budget;
work with vendors, wig style, costume maintenance/ cleaning, fittings.  Must be familiar with costume construction and history.  Schedule varies based on school vacations: weekends/weekdays/evenings. Send resume by e-mail to melissa.chacon@americangirl.com or fax:  212.644.5760

NEW! CO-DIRECTOR TO COLLABORATE AND CO-OPERATE                 
Free thinking, creative type sought. Playwright/director applying for development program looking for collaborator. 
Looking for someone with a spirit for contemporary, social issues: "out-of-the-box" thinking all the way. Multi-disciplinary piece, a tug of war between morality and the consequences of choice.  E-mail for more info:  appleassets3@yahoo.com

NEW! 1 DIRECTOR, 1 CHOREOGRAPHER  FOR 1-WOMAN SHOW. 
Revamping show done in L.A. The show has stand-up comedy, original songs, dance and video.
Not to be avant-garde. Must be familiar with styles of Sandra Bernhard, Kathy Griffin, Sarah Silverman, The Dan Band, old school Broadway musicals, Fosse, pop culture, parodies.  Submit resume and short paragraph stating why you're well suited. Experienced directors only, no undergraduates. Contact danigirlprods@mac.com

NEW! CASTING FOR A CASTING INTERN.                                                 
Start immediately or sooner, if possible. Full-time or part-time. School credit arranged. 
Organized person with sense of humor. Projects include Broadway. Work on reviewing actor submissions, office data base/ files, correspondence. Related prior experience a plus. E-mail cover letter, resume, and availability to Daryl Eisenberg at Stanczyk Cherpakov Casting at daryl@sccasting.com. Put “Casting Internship” in subject line.

NEW! LATINO FESTIVAL GM!
Festival General Manager for Latino International Theater Festival of NY:
TeatroStageFest spotlighting theater from NY, Latin America, and Spain.  From 4/30-5/13, 2007, TeatroStageFest features 6-8 local and international productions, panels, cabaret, and youth award. Hands-on Festival GM begins Jan '07. Duties include: budgeting, artist/venue contract review; coordinate international travel; hiring/supervising paid/volunteer staff; running Opening Night; ticketing; managing festival payables/deliverables; cash flow. Required: Significant arts management and/or producing experience, preferably festivals or large-scale events; passion for performing arts, managing/running multiple projects, detail-oriented. Prefer bilingual. Resume/cover letter:  info@TeatroStageFest.org or LITF/NY, P.O. Box 158, New York, NY 10018.  Contact Emily Erstling at emily@teatrostagefest.org

NEW! NEAT HOUSE MANAGER FOR MESSY SHOW!
House Manager needed for Blue Man Group. Candidates should be able to maintain good customer relations, have a pleasant personality and strong leadership skills. Primary responsibilities include Managing the Front of House Department: scheduling, hiring, training, and evaluating staff members; as well as overseeing departmental objectives and goals. Show responsibilities include coordinating the opening and closing of the house with the Box Office and Stage Manager, monitoring and maintaining audience comfort and overall audience control; assisting with patron emergencies, completing and distributing Front of House Performance Reports, Audience Accident Reports, coordinate, train and supervise volunteer ushers and ensure patron safety as defined by NY City Fire Code regulations. Required to work an 8 show minimum, and attend all mandatory meetings. All House Managers at the Astor Place Theatre need to pass the Fire Guard certificate of fitness as required by NY City Fire Code regulations. This is a full time position with benefits. Interested Candidates please fax resume and cover letter attn: Company Manager, at 212.260.4023.

NEW! DESIGNERS AND TECH FOR IRISH REP!
Designers, Stage Managers, and Production Staff - The Irish Repertory Theatre is seeking letters of interest and resumes. This is a general request creating a pool of talent from which to contact for upcoming projects, as needed. The Irish Repertory Theatre produces year-round under an AEA LOA or Off Broadway Agreement. The only year-round Off Broadway theatre company in the United States devoted to bringing Irish and Irish American works to the stage. Recognized with a Lucille Lortel Award for Outstanding Body of Work, and a special Drama Desk Award for Excellence in Presenting Distinguished Irish Drama, The Irish Rep celebrates the very best in Irish theatre from the masters to the new generation of Irish writers who are transforming the stage. Email cover letter indicating interests and qualifications, resume, references to jobs@irishrep.org. No phone calls, please. Address correspondence to Patrick Kelsey, Managing Director, The Irish Repertory Theatre, 132 West 22nd Street, New York, NY 10011.

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Interest in performing arts marketing / publishing for United Stages. Hard-working, high-energy people for jobs located in Woodside, Queens, plus some/much work from home possible. Involves cold calling and e-mailing.

Artistic Director of Hudson River Repertory seeks Producing Director to manage productions and oversee publicity. An opportunity to partner, build a company that performs in Westchester and Manhattan. 

The Department of Drama, Undergraduate, Tisch School of the Arts, NYU seeks an accomplished, visionary Chair to lead our uniquely structured Bachelor of Fine Arts program beginning in Fall, 2007.  Please send applications prior to 1/16/07

Recruiter for NYC area temp and perm jobs, at a new agency, and she needs to build up her database of candidates.

The Church Street Cafe, 1707 Church Streetin Nashvville is now booking entertainers and events of all kinds. Singers, comedians, poets, actors, playwrights, filmmakers and musicians are encouraged to visit the cafe and check out the space. 

Growing East Village Metropolitan Playhouse with volunteer staff needs more.  Internships  available...

Producer/Author is looking to hire a P/T Personal Administrative Assistant as an Independent Contractor for 2-4 hours a week & as needed to help primarily with clerical/administrative tasks, ongoing marketing/publicity campaign...

Young Playwrights Inc. is looking for theater professionals to read and evaluate plays submitted to the 2007 Young Playwrights Festival National Playwriting Competition...

Amas... Multi-Cultural Theatre Has Multi-Faceted Job Openings. Administrative Associate, Graphic Designer, Administrative Assistant (School), Internships.

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Funniest Holiday Home Videos! Have you or any one in your family ever gotten tangled in the tinsel when you're trimming the tree? Has the 8th night of Chanukah spun out of control faster than a runaway dreidel.

ArT cOop, a newly formed and innovative fundraising cooperative for the arts, is looking for volunteers, mentors, and members.

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REACHING OUT
The Supreme Court has ruled that

they cannot have a nativity scene in Washington, D.C.

This wasn't for any religious reasons.

They couldn't find three wise men and a virgin.
~ Jay Leno

Happiness cannot be traveled to, owned, earned, worn or consumed.

Happiness is the spiritual experience of living every minute

with love, grace, and gratitude.
~ Denis Waitley

NEW! PART-TIME JOB IS PARADISE---WELL, AT PARADISE ANYWAY. 
General Manager, New Paradise Laboratories begins mid-December. 
Obie-award winning theatre company has responsibilities of office management, light bookkeeping, other areas of running small theatre company. Cover letter & resume to Elyssa Phillips at info@newparadiselaboratories.org

NEW! SHOW SOME INITIATIVE IN PHILLY!
The Philadelphia Theatre Initiative 2007 Project - see Guidelines and application forms at www.philadelphiatheatreinitiative.org. Submit your letter of intent by 1/26 and apply by 3/16. Program staff will be conducting informational meetings - so be there! Meetings for Theatre Companies and Arts Presenters: 1/9, 9-10.30am, 1/17, 4.30-6.30pm; for independent artists: 1/11, 9-10.30am, 1/16, 4.30-6pm, all at the Philadelphia Center for Arts and Heritage, 1608 Walnut Street, 18th Floor. Reservations are essential. Contact fgardner@pcah.us or (267) 350-4940.

NEW! GIVE IT THE OLD COLLEGE TRY:                                                     
Teaching theater in Reno, Nevada
. Mid-career teacher, scholar, director.  Full time, 9-month school year.  Tenure track.  Teach all levels of theater courses; emphasis on acting, directing, and playwriting or area of expertise. Must have 5 years similar previous experience.  Direct 1 or 2 shows per year, optional summer production for extra pay.  Also advising/ committee work required.  Must have PhD or MFA in theatre.  Contact Sue Klemp by phone 775.784.6541 or Neileen Dashiell at 775.784.6839 or fax: 775.784.1175. Email: nmd@unr.edu. Websites for more info: http://www.unr.edu/cla/spth and http://www.unr.edu/nevadarep/. (Apply online using application there)  Send letter, c.v., list of recent shows directed, 3 references with full contact info. (12/8)

NEW! JOB DOWN BY THE RIVERSIDE.  (CALIF.) 
Arts & Culture manager. Promote the arts for all ages.
Develop new venues and outlets.  Salary:  $96,120 - $122,700. Call: 951.826.5808.  See webpage: www.riversideca.gov/human/jobline  Write: Amy Haug, 3780 Market St., Riverside, CA 92501 or fax: 951.826.5943 or e-mail: AHaug@riversideca.gov.  [12/8]

NEW! HERE’S THE MAINE THING: GUEST ARTIST NEEDED.            
Popular biomechanics. If you know what it is, teach it for a year, starting 9/1/07. 
Teach one fall semester course and direct a mainstage production in Jan/Feb based on theories of Vsevolod Meyerhold. Must have a PhD or MFA in Drama, Theater, or Performance Studies or demonstrated professional experience that includes previous biomechanics work. Send letter, CV, statement of teaching interests, possible production titles, 3 or more letters of recommendation to: Adjunct Professor Christine Wentzel, Chair, Dept. of Theater and Dance, Colby College, 4520 Mayflower Hill, Waterville, ME 04901. More info on college at www.colby.edu.  (12/9)

NEW! INTERNS COULD BE LUCKY IN KENTUCKY.                             
Actors Theatre Dramaturgy/ Literary Management Training. August thru June and summer-only. 
Work with literary staff: New Play Program and productions. Help screen plays, work on contest and playwriting workshops, publishing projects, research, writing.  Submit resume, a 1-page statement of purpose, 2 letters of recommendation and a 5-10 page critical writing sample. Deadline to apply: 3/1.  Contact Julie Dubiner, Actors Theatre of Louisville, 316 W. Main St., Louisville, KY 40202-4218.  Questions? Call her at 502.584.1265 or e-mail jfdubiner@actorstheatre.org.

NEW! WORK FOR MICKEY MOUSE IN CALIFORNIA.
Creative development coordinator for Disney Creative Entertainment.
Serves as primary creative support role. Research (both project-specific and related in general to theater and entertainment). Archiving/ maintaining script library. Provide written coverage of live shows, outreach, follow-through on treatments are among many duties. Some travel required. Must have experience in a wide variety of creative idioms/mediums, especially musical theater, dance and/or visually based work with mass appeal. Strong, proven, documented team experience in dramaturgy, directing, writing, creative development. Must have working knowledge of NY/LA theater. Computer (esp. Microsoft Word),organizational, written, verbal,interpersonal, presentation skills all must be strong. E-mail resume to: wdi.resumes@disney.com with Job AS-70183729 in subject line. (12/9)

NEW! MUSIC DIRECTOR'S KEY POSITION IN KEY WEST. FREE HOUSING.
Florida gig with musical Five Course Love screwball musical comedy, beginning of Jan. thru beginning of March.
Must send resume by e-mail to director Moritz von Stuelpnagel: moritzvs@hotmail.com for this job at Red Barn Theatre. Fee for housing and transportaion. See www.fivecourselove.com for description of show. Lead 3-piece band and play in it. Theatre info at www.redbarntheatre.org

NEW! CARNEGIE MELLON PROFESSES TO NEED A PROFESSOR.
Dramatic literature---read all about it. Conservatory training. Teach grad/undergrad theater history/citicism.
Begin in August; apply by 1/31. Advanced degree in relevant field and established publication record, solid teaching experience. Preferred specialty in minority or non-Western performance traditions. Letter of application, complete vita and three references sent to: Elizabeth Bradley, Chair, Drama Lit Search, CMU School of Drama, 5000 Forbes Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15213.

NEW! MUSIC TO YOUR EARS? 
Synthesizer/keyboardist needed for band into fusion, progressive rock, fusion for recording and rehearsals. 
Be able to sight read and improvise. Total time commitment 20 hours. Flat buyout fee.  Call or e-mail At Hand Productions: Andrew@AtHandProductions.com or 267.981.5461. 

NEW! PHILLY HAS PAID DIRECTOR’S JOB TO PHILL.  
Straw Flower blooms in the spring. 
Straw Flower Productions is seeking a director for spring (runs 3/22-4/7) production of The Domestication of Women: A Housewares Party in Two Acts, comedy, at Walnut Street Theatre, studio 5. Resume and references to Straw Flower, 2530 S. 18th St., Philadelphia, PA 19145 or email info@strawflower.org (may also request script sample by e-mail) .  Description of play at www.strawflower.org.

NEW! NON-TECHS FOR TEX THEATRE.                                                       
New Houston urban theatre company wants actors, playwrights, directors.
All ethnicities. Submit headshot and resume to  houstonurbantheatre@yahoo.com (Put your field of interest in subject line). Company is dedicated to creation of new works, based on building connections between contemporary theatre arts and Houston's diverse multi-ethnic community.

NEW! MOVE UPSTAGE – MOVE UPSTATE. 
Syracuse producing artistic director. University theater program needs leader to integrate academic and professional theater units’ common artistic vision. Syracuse Stage and Syracuse University. Activist cultural program for community. Must have experience to attract staff, stage director with administrative background. See www.mcaonline.com for full details on job and how to apply. (12/1)

NEW! O LITTLE TOWN OF BETHLEHEM – THEATER APPRENTICES
Special programs begin soon. Full details at www.touchstone.org
Touchstone seeks actors, stage managers and technicians for apprentices. 9 month season. Focus: Creating Original Work in Ensemble Theatre in Bethlehem, PA and touring. Classes and performance. Monthly stipend.  E-mail: max@touchstone.org. Snail mail: Liz Wheeler, Touchstone, 321 E. 4 St., Bethlehem , PA 18015. (11/18)

NEW! THE BARD OF STRATFORD-ON-PITTSBURGH.
Shakespeare in the schools needs teaching artist, beginning 9/1.  Must apply by 1/15.
 Lecturer and Director with educational, administrative, artistic qualifications.  Application details and full info at www.play.pitt.edu. University of Pittsburgh is the employer.

NEW! ALL THE WORLD’S A STAGE AND NEEDS ADMINISTRATION.   
Shakespeare programs’ newly created jobs at Univ. of Notre Dame. Executive Director, Director of Audience Development, Company Manager
.   Programs feature actors from London, a touring company, Summer Shakespeare, and an Equity theater in residence. 1. Executive director (apply by 1/31) should be arts management professional (non-profit staff/board  management, planning, budgeting) to work with to develop increased stature.   2.  Audience Development job (Apply by 1/15)  Arts management professional will experience managing time and marketing and knowledge of the performing arts and academic communities. 3. Company Manager (Apply by 1/15) should be personable, computer literate and detail-oriented arts management professional to oversee day-to-day budget operations and act as liaison with artists. Prefer experience with financial record keeping and/or accounting.  For all these jobs, visit http://www.nd.edu/~aftls and http://shakespeare.nd.edu. to apply online.

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American Repertory Ballet, New Jersey's leading dance organization seeks Production Manager.

Administration situation overseeing over in Westchester. Supervise artist residencies helping human service agencies improve their effectiveness in teaching/social programs via the arts.

Managing editor needed at Harvard. Weekly publications works with all staff. Also: editors and journalism specialists needed for two journals related to African and African-American scholarly issues, news, culture essays, etc. Assign and supervise writing.

Educational Coordinator needed. Staffing office functions of the Education Department at major performing arts center at college in Purchase, NY.

Lesbian & Gay “Queer Studies Program” has full-time 2-year position. Teach 2 courses each semester any area of Lesbian/Gay/Queer Studies plus academic advising, help with lectures, conferences. Deadline 1/5.

Opening at Carnegie Mellon University School Of Drama for Assistant/Associate Professor, fall 2007. Teach Theatre History and Criticism (grad & undergrad), help develop Dramaturgy BFA Program.

Dramaturg needed in Texas! Must have degree in dramatic literature, dramaturgy, or similar discipline, excellent writing and communication skills, and experience working in a literary capacity at a professional theatre. Alley Theatre, Houston TX.

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CASTING ABOUT!
THE 12 DAYS OF CAST-MAS
On the twelfth day of Cast-mas my agent got for me
12 TV pilots,
11 indies shooting,
10 Law and Orders,
9 shows a-touring,
8 mini-contracts,
7 SAG commercials,
6 workshop readings,
5 E - P - A's!
4 under-fives,
3 callbacks,
2 overdubs,
and a bit part on cable TV!
~Bob Ost

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