Student Information

         Student Information         

This page is dedicated to keeping students and alums "in the know" about department and local auditions, internships employment and events. This page also provides links to student organizations found in the Department of Theatre and Dance. If you have any suggestions or information that would be of interest, please email theaterdance@winthrop.edu. Also, be sure to check out Creative Loafing more local information--available in the Johnson Lobby.

AUDITIONS

Information about SCTA/SETC summer theatre auditions--click here.

The V-Day Charlotte Neighborhood Hop.  www.vday.org.  Auditions will be held at :  Carolina Actors Studio Theatre (CAST), 1118 Clement Ave Charlotte, NC 28205.  November 21st at 3pm-6pm.  Callbacks on November 22th at 1pm-5pm.  BY APPOINTMENT ONLY***  For the following shows:  The Vagina Monologues by Eve Ensler (all female cast).  Performances on February 13, 2010 at 8pm and February 14, 2010 at 2pm @ CAST.  Any One of Us: Words From Prison by Various Artists.  (all female cast).  Performance on February 12, 2010 at 8pm @ CAST.  A Memory, A Monologue, A Rant, and A Prayer by Various Artists.  (male/female cast).   **MMRP will NOT be performed at CAST: Performance location and time TBA.To make an appointment, please email vday10clt@gmail.com.  -In the subject line, please list the show(s) you’re interested in auditioning for. In the email, include your preferred date and time (we will try our best to accommodate your preferences).  -Once an appointment is made for you, you will be signed up on the V-Day site and have access to the scripts which we STRONGLY recommend you read before auditioning. Check your spam folder if you don’t see an email from vday.org after being signed up.  -All actresses and actors will be expected to volunteer on some level this year. There will be NO EXCEPTIONS to this rule. These are benefit productions and the more people that help, the more we get done!  -Actresses/actors need NOT have any prior acting experience and do not need a prepared monologue. HOWEVER, actresses/actors must familiarize themselves with V-Day and the script(s) for the shows they are interested in. Also, potential actresses/actors need NOT have a fear of public speaking or the word VAGINA.

 Citizens of the Universe is proud to announce upcoming auditions for it's next production, Quentin Tarantino's Reservoir Dogs.  Auditions will take place November 17th, 18th and 19th, 6:00pm at Snug Harbor. The auditions will consist of cold readings and stage exercises. Snug harbor is located in the Plaza- Midwood area at 1228 Gordon St, Charlotte , NC 28205.  This production will be directed by COTU founder James Cartee.  Reservoir Dogs will run February 18th - 21st and 24th - 28th.  For more information about the performance or audition, contact James at 704-293.8374. Online at http://www.citizensoftheuniverse.org or cotu23@yahoo.com

 Children’s Theatre of Charlotte will hold open student auditions without appointment for “As You Like It” on Monday, November 23, and Tuesday, November 24, from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm at ImaginOn, 300 East Seventh Street. Roles are available for high school students in 9th -12th grades. Interested candidates should prepare a one-minute monologue from Shakespeare for the audition.Rehearsals begin the week of January 10, taking place evenings from Sunday-Thursday. Performances will be held from February 19-27. “As You Like It” will be directed by Matt Cosper.

 The Uwharrie Players, Inc. of Stanly County is searching for artistic directors and music directors for the upcoming 2010-2011 play season:  “Annie” (Summer 2010) ; “Smoke on the Mountain” (Fall 2010); and “Don’t Cry For Me, Margaret Mitchell” (Spring 2011).  Send information that details your credentials, related directorial experiences, and artistic vision for which you are placing application.  Please include a resume complete with two references and a photo.  Mail your items to Natasha Wall, Secretary c/o The Uwharrie Players, Inc.  P. O. Box 131 Albemarle , NC 28002 .  All applications must be received by December 1st.

Auditions for Rock Hill Community Theatre's Crimes of the Heart, 240 East Black Street.  Sunday, November 15; 1:30pm to 3:30pm, Tuesday, November 17; 7:00pm to 9:00pm.  Call backs are Wednesday, November 18, 7-9 pm.  The show will be directed by Della Freedman.  Actors should bring a headshot and a current resume. Actors will also be reading from the script.  There are 4 roles for women and 2 for men in their early 30.  Crimes of the Heart will be presented at the Community Performance Center at 249 East Main Street February 12-14 and 19-21, 2010.  For further information call Della Freedman at 704-650-2799

Queen City Theatre Company announces auditions for the musicals "Grey Gardens" and “Evita” to be held on Sunday November 15th from 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm and Monday November 16th from 6:00 pm to  10:00 pm. This is an oportunity for actors/singers to be cast in two of the most succesfull shows of all times in one unified audition for both. “Grey Gardens" (Book by DOUG WRIGHT / Music by SCOTT FRANKEL and Lyrics MICHAEL KORIE) and “Evita” (Music by ANDREW LLOYD WEBBER and Lyrics by TIM RICE) are the award winning Broadway smash hit musicals and now will be produced in Charlotte by Queen City Theatre Company.  “GREY GARDENS” will be receiving its Charlotte and regional debut with this production.  Sunday November 15th – 2 pm to 6 pm.  Education Studio @ Spirit Square, 345 N College St., Charlotte, NC 28203.  Monday November 16th – 6pm to 10pm, Cokesbury United Methodist Church, 6701 Idlewild Road, Charlotte, NC 28212.   AUDITIONS ARE BY APOINTMENT BUT WALK-INS ARE WELCOME FOR ANY SLOT (WAIT TIME MAY BE LONGER).  EACH AUDITIONEE WILL SING FIRST AND THEN STAY FOR COLD READINGS FROM THE SCRIPT IF THEY ARE INTERESTED IN AUDITIONING FOR GREY GARDENS.  YOU NEED TO SELECT ONE OF FOUR AVAILABLE SLOTS WITH AN ALTERNATE OPTION.  QCTC STAFF WILL CONTACT YOU WITH CONFIRMATION OF TIME SELECTED. Please come prepared with two songs: a ballad and up-tempo, and please bring your own sheet music.  An accompanist will be provided. Music in the style of the shows is preferred but not mandatory. Bring resume and headshot as well (required). Early submission of resume by email is encouraged but not required. TO AUDITION, WE ENCOURAGE YOU TO SUBMIT YOUR RESUME/HEADSHOT OR PAST EXPERIENCE INCLUDING THE SLOT IN WHICH YOU WOULD BE INTERESTED IN AUDITIONING. PLEASE INCLUDE 2 OPTIONS IF POSSIBLE.  SUBMIT YOUR INFORMATION TO: musicals2010@queencitytheatre.com.  NOTE: YOU MAY AUDITION AND BE CAST IN ONLY ONE OR FOR BOTH MUSICALS AT THE SAME TIME.  For more information, please contact Queen City Theatre Company at musicals2010@queencitytheatre.com or contact Kristian Wedolowski at 202-255-7074 WWW.QUEENCITYTHEATRE.COM

  EMPLOYMENT

Information about SCTA/SETC summer theatre auditions--click here.

Pretty In Pink Parties is hiring for Princess Characters.  Our look-a-like princesses do visits at our parties by interacting and entertaining the children.  We are looking for females 20 yrs and older, that have their own transportation, acting experience, singing is a plus and also enjoy working with children.  They must live in the Charlotte, NC area.  Please email andrea@prettyinpinkparties.com with your resume, headshot and full length shot if available and the area of Charlotte you live in.

Needed:  permanent /part time Pusher, Loaders, Stagehands and Riggers.  The pay starts at $9.00 if you have no experience, it goes up if you have experience (the more the better). This is a non union job the hours will not count for any union shop hours.  Venue is:  The Fillmore - Charlotte in Charlotte, NC, 820 Hamilton St.  30 people are needed right a way. Will be adding more people so we can rotate opportunities. Looking to create a pool of 50 to 60 people. They have to be 18 and willing to work hard and fast.  Contact information:  Keith Hight, 910-893-1503, hightk@campbell.edu.

Search FREE for jobs in the performing arts at Variety online.  Go to:  http://www.varietymediacareers.com/home/index.cfm?site_id=7307. 

The Cleveland Play House (CPH) internship program offers advanced training opportunities in production and administration for students and young professionals interested in a career in theatre. CPH interns learn directly about their area of interest by engaging in the day to day activities of the theatre and working alongside highly skilled theatre professionals. CPH staff members serve as mentors to each intern to ensure they have every chance for professional growth. This hands-on experience is tailored to provide the maximum educational benefit to each participant. Interns become an integral working part of the company and are required to work the regular staff hours of the department in which they are placed (hours vary depending on the department). These internships offer in-depth training and practical experience in many areas of theatre. If you are a bright, creative, reliable, and self-motivated individual with basic training and experience in theatre, this internship is for you.  The Production Department is responsible for all aspects of production including costumes, lights, stage management, sound and scenery. They coordinate all of the technical elements of a production. This department works closely with designers, directors, musical directors and actors.

• Please note production internships are full time 40 hours a week.
• $100.00 Weekly Stipend
• Housing may be available for interns from out of town.
• Internships are subject to availability and depend on the needs of the season.
• There are no summer production internships available.

Production Winter/Spring Internships available for the 2009-10 Season are as follows:
Stage Management: Jan. 4 to May 7 (18 weeks)
Lighting: Dec. 29 to May 2 (18 weeks)
To apply: please visit the website http://www.clevelandplayhouse.com/images/File/pdfs/InternApplication.pdf to download an application. Please note the application deadline is October 30^th .   For questions regarding the Production Internships please contact Penny Goersmeyer, Assistant Production Manager at pgoersmeyer@clevelandplayhouse.com

Internships for 2010 at Flat Rock Theatre can be found at:  http://www.idealist.org/if/i/en/av/Internship/143256-108/c

Check out City Year, a one-year internship to develop leadership and job skills.  Go to:  http://www.cityyear.org/index_ektid13309.aspx.

All Winthrop students should visit the ONCA website for information about scholarships, competitive internships, international study, etc.  Deadlines for various opportunities are posted here.

For detailed information about internship opportunities as Flat Rock Playhouse for Srping and Summer 2009, click here. 

We have more opportunities for our students with:  Actor's Theatre of Charlotte, Flat Rock Playhouse, Cultural and Heritage Museums (York County), Theatre Charlotte, Cunningham Dance Foundation, and North Carolina Dance Theatre.  Click here for more information.  Contact the department chair to apply for one of these. 

                                                                                                                                         
Alpha Psi Omega
            Theatre Honor Society

Meetings every Sunday at 10:30 pm in the Johnson Lobby.
Officers for 2008-09 are:

Nu Delta Alpha
       National Dance Honorary Society

Organization Contact: 

Ashton Waldron

Visit the national organization's website at:  http://www.aahperd.org/nda/template.cfm?template=honor_society.html

Terpsichore
            Dance Organization

Meetings every Monday at 9pm in Johnson Lobby.

President -

Improv This
             Performance Organization

Meetings every Thursday at 10:30 pm in Johnson Lobby.
Officers for 2009-10 are:

Co-Presidents:  Nathan Rouse, Dennis DeJesus