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Auditions:

Below you will find information on upcoming auditions around Sarasota County.

Theatre Odyssey
Ten Minute Play Festival

Theatre Odyssey auditions for the Ten Minute Play Festival will take place Monday, February 6 from 6:30 p.m. till 8:30 p.m. at the West Coast Black Theatre, 1646 10th Way just north of Orange, Sarasota, FL. There are roles for all age’s male and female. There are some specific roles for teenage boys around 18 years old. The audition is a cold reading from the selected scripts. Please bring a headshot and resume. The Odyssey ten-minute play festival will take place April 6-8 at the West Coast Black Theatre. Catherine Randazzo is the Artistic Director and will handle all auditions. Theatre Odyssey was founded in 2006 to encourage and promote the efforts of local playwrights and actors. Over the years, the group has premiered over 50 plays written, directed and performed by Gulf Coast playwrights, actors and directors. For more information, visit www.theatreodyssey.org.

Fuzion Dance Artists
Dancers

Fuzion Dance Artists is seeking both male and female dancers with a strong modern dance base and skill in other dance forms. They prefer dancers to be 20 years of age or older with previous teaching and performance experience. Please email bio and/or resume with a headshot photo to fuziondance@gmail.com by March 7, 2012. Following the company class audition you will have 15 minutes to meet and greet with Directors. They also encourage all auditioning to stay afterwards and attend their season concert which starts at 2pm in the same theater.

Jobs:

Below you will find a list of current jobs in the arts, as well as links to other local and national organizations that have helpful resources and job banks.

Sarasota Opera
Marketing Officer

Sarasota Opera is seeking a Marketing Officer, a full-time position that reports to the Director of Marketing and helps to ensure the successful execution of a year-round marketing plan. The Marketing Officer will assist all departments in the proper presentation of Sarasota Opera publications and of the proper use and presentation of Sarasota Opera branding tools (logos, fonts, photos, etc.). The successful candidate will have a BA/BS degree in marketing, communications, graphic design or equivalent materials; meticulous attention to detail; excellent project management skills; understanding of print production and design techniques; experience with Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office products; ability to work in a team environment; and experience with HTML, Flash and electronic communication. Knowledge and/or appreciation of opera and performing arts preferred. This job requires attendance of Sarasota Opera performances and special events, many of which occur in the evenings and on weekends. A more detailed description is available at www.sarasotaopera.org. Email resume, letter of interest, design sample and contact information for three references to soajobs@sarasotaopera.org.

Florida Studio Theatre
Box Office Manager

Florida Studio Theatre, a professional LORT D theatre in Sarasota, FL, is seeking applicants for Box Office Manager of its 3-theatre campus. Responsibilities include oversight/scheduling of box office staff, budgeting, maintenance of ticketing software and oversight of all box office operations. Customer relations and computer skills required; Experience with Tessitura preferred. Full time position with benefits. Email cover letter, resume, and salary requirements to: James Lemons, General Manager, at jlemons@floridastudiotheatre.org.

Glenridge Performing Arts Center
Production Assistant (Theater & Member Services)

The GPAC Production Assistant duties requires independent judgment and knowledge of theatrical production, entertainment terminology, and directorial responsibilities. Performs a variety of duties under situations where there is little opportunity for direct supervision. Assists Theater Manager and Director of Member Services as needed for major events or performances.  Contact Ben Turoff for additional information at bturoff@theglenridge.com

Asolo Repertory Theatre
Assistant Production Manager

Asolo Repertory Theatre seeks a full-time Assistant Production Manager. A LORT C theatre in Sarasota FL, Asolo Rep performs a season of 10 plays, five in rotating rep. Assistant PM works on all aspects of production management, responsible for financial tracking of budgets and payroll, scheduling, Auto CAD drafting and project management to complete outside jobs from competitive bid to delivery. Successful candidates possess excellent computer, problem solving and communication skills and are team players passionate about theatre production, technology, and support for artistic vision. Experience in a LORT or similar commercial shop and thorough knowledge of set construction required. Competitive salary/benefits. Cover letter, resume & references to corinne_deckard@asolo.org

Florida Studio Theatre
Director of Communications

Florida Studio Theatre, a professional LORT D theatre in Sarasota, FL, is seeking candidates for the newly created Director of Communications to oversee the daily activities of the Marketing and Development departments. FST is positioned to experience major growth in the next few years. This position will be key as the theatre prepares to expand programming and facilities. Candidates must have excellent communication and team leadership skills, a solid grasp of arts marketing concepts, and possess demonstrated fundraising abilities. Management experience is required, including experience supervising staff, managing budgets, and meeting financial goals. Tessitura experience helpful. Email cover letter, writing samples, salary requirements & resume to: James Lemons, General Manager, at jlemons@floridastudiotheatre.org.

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Submit an Arts Opportunity:

Do you have an arts opportunity you would like to post on the SarasotaArts.org Website?

Submit your information to:
Brittany Norwood, Communications Manager
(941)365-5118 ext.304 
bnorwood@sarasotaarts.org