City Theatre of Independence seeking short plays

City Theatre of Independence is seeking short play submissions for the Fifth Annual Original Playwrights Festival. Play submissions will be accepted until May 15. Send to jkmstone@comcast.net.

Plays must be original, never published and never previously performed. Each play should be between 10 and 15 minutes run time. The theme for this year is "Waiting."

There will be one set on stage, consisting of 2 doors, 1 stage right and 1 up stage left, 1 side table and 2 chairs (if more chairs are needed the actors will carry on and off stage).

Fifth Annual Original Playwrights Festival – Performances July 11, 12, 13, 2013 at 8PM and July 14 at 2PM in the Powerhouse Theatre located in the Roger T. Sermon Community Center, 201 N. Dodgion, Independence. Tickets are $10 at the door for general seating.

Barn Players offers summer internships

Area high school and college students will have the opportunity to earn up to $500.00 to be used toward tuition, boarding or books at the college of his/her choice. Application deadline is April 30, 2013. This is an incredible opportunity for a student to earn necessary college money, by participating in something that he/she enjoys!  The internship requires the student to be available to work / study on our summer productions at The Barn Players Theatre.

The intern(s) might be working on one or more of the following productions this summer:

• Sordid Lives
• Dangerous Liaisons
• Disney's Winnie-the-Pooh, Kids (working with children in two different sessions)
• You Can't Stop The Beat: Rock On Broadway

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

• Currently be currently enrolled in a high school or college theatre program, and be from the Metro Kansas City area
• Have a minimum GPA of 2.75
• Provide a letter of recommendation from an instructor or counselor at the school that he/she attends
• Provide a cover letter of introduction by describing his/her interest in the performing arts
• Provide a current theatrical resume listing his/her experience in the performing arts

HOW TO APPLY

Send a resume, recommendations and letter of application to
Eric Magnus, Artistic Director, The Barn Players emagnitude@me.com

Deadline for application is May 15th, 2013.  Interviews will be held at The Barn Players at 6219 Martway, Mission, KS  66202. Announcement will be made by May 30th, 2013.

StoneLion seeking puppeteers for "Puppets of the Planet" festival

StoneLion Puppet Theatre is presenting a series of Puppets for the Planet festivals this spring. They are looking for performers to roam the crowds with puppets or perform in one of our puppet carnivale "side shows". Puppetry experience not required. This is an interactive performance opportunity for a family audience so comfortablility with improvisation a plus.

Festival dates are:
March 23 10-2
April 6 11-3
April 20 8-2

These are paid positions. For more information or to set up an audition/interview call 816-221-5351

Fishtank seeking interns

This summer marks the one year anniversary of the Fishtank's Internship Program.  The exciting program has offered each intern the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a professional environment.

more at the Fishtank

Charlotte Street Foundation seeking executive director

Charlotte Street Foundation seeks qualified applicants for the position of Executive Director.  Applications submitted by March 30, 2013 will receive priority consideration.

more at the Charlotte Street Foundation

KC Women in Film and Television seeking short student films

Help us celebrate "Women's History Month" in March

KCWIFT is joining the UMKC Women's Center, Her Art Project,  the UMKC Department of Communication, and PoPFilmsKC to announce a "Call for Entries" to showcase films created by female student filmmakers in the Kansas City metro area.

SEEKING: Any films written and/or directed by a female student** filmmaker
SCREENING DATE: Thursday, March 14, 2013, 6:30 p.m.
SCREENING LOCATION: Screenland Crossroads 1656 Washington, Kansas City, MO 64108
ENTRY DEADLINE: Friday, February 21, 2013, 5:00 p.m.

Entry Form, Procedures and Regulations are attached.  Contact Morgan Elyse Christensen at PoPFilmKC@gmail.com if you have any questions or concerns.

**STUDENT WORK QUALIFICATIONS
In order to be classified as student work and be exhibited, the film must have been made within the confines of an established educational institution (high-school/university) and must be submitted within two years of the filmmaker’s graduation from that facility.

Inge Festival offering High School Scholarship Acting Competition

High school students can perform at the William Inge Theatre Festival, Kansas' Official State Theatre Festival, and compete for significant scholarship funds.

Lawrence Arts Center call for submissions to the Free State Film Festival

The Lawrence Arts Center is accepting submissions for the second annual Free State Film Festival, planned for April 26-28. Entries are being accepted through March 1 at freestatefilmfest.com.

more at the Lawrence Journal World

Topeka Civic Theater hiring four full time staff

TCT is advertising for four full-time positions at the Helen Hocker Theater: an associate artistic/education director, a resident designer/technical director, a resident costume designer and a box office/administrative assistant.

more at the Topeka Capital Journal

Leawood Stage Company seeking directors for "Sound of Music"

Leawood Stage Company is accepting applications for Director for:
"The Sound of Music" to be presented at the Ironwoods Amphitheater in   Ironwoods Park, July 11-21, 2013.

Applications are due by January 10, 2013.

Applicants for Director must submit the following:
1. A letter of interest and a basic concept of the show.
2. A current resume including all production work and other relevant theatre experience including location and year.

Submit all material to April Bishop at aprilb@leawood.org or 4800 Town Center Drive, Leawood, KS 66221.

If you have any questions call April at 913-339-6700 x157.

KC Women in Film and Television 2012 short screenplay contest

Kansas City Women in Film and Television (KCWIFT) is pleased to announce the second annual KCWIFT & Kansas City FilmFest Short Screenplay Contest. With regard to our mission of empowering, promoting, and mentoring women in the entertainment, media, and communications industries, KCWIFT has partnered with KC FilmFest, presented by the Kansas City Filmmakers Jubilee, to host an annual short screenwriting competition exclusively for female   filmmakers/screenwriters. The contest winner will receive a $1,000 cash prize to make her winning script into a short film. 

more at KC Women in Film and Television

City of Olathe seeking Creative Media Technician

The City of Olathe is hiring a Creative Media Technician to plan, develop and prepare video programming to enhance external and internal ommunication efforts. The full job description is available on their website, www.OlatheKS.org or directly at http://bit.ly/SkRTd5.

KC Star calls for horrible holiday films

Today we announce our One-Minute Horrible Holidays Film Festival.
We want you to make an original one-minute film about a horrible holiday. It can be about almost anything holiday-related — within reason, of course. Some of our readers are quite impressionable.

more at kansascity.com

Read more here: http://www.kansascity.com/2012/11/20/3927457/enter-our-horrible-holidays-film.html#storylink=cpy

Olathe Community Theatre seeking directors and plays

The board of directors of the Olathe Community Theater Association (OCTA) is looking for directors for our 2013-2014 season. We'd like to invite you to submit a slate of no more than three scripts you'd like to direct at OCTA. If possible, please provide any license fees for each script submitted (9 performances, house seats 100, average ticket price $17). Send your ideas to us at this email address: octa.directors@olathetheatre.org, accompanied by your theatrical resume, by December 15, 2012. Additionally, please indicate the months of the year, from late Fall 2013 to late Spring 2014 that you are available.

"America's Got Talent" seeking Americans with talent

America's Got Talent is coming to Kansas City December 2nd in search of the Best of the Best in Animal Acts ,Variety Acts, BMX or Skate Teams, Singers, Novelty Bands, Pop Groups, Ice Acts, Water Acts, anything entertaining and unique. This is an invitation only VIP audition. If you or someone you know fits the bill send the following ASAP to be considered.

• Act Name
• Age
• Video of Talent
• Contact Info
• City you reside

Kathleen Erangey
America's Got Talent Season 8
Fremantle Media
Senior Casting Producer
kat.agtcasting@gmail.com
Cell 310 383 3105
www.agtauditions.com
www.NBC.com/AGT

Volunteers needed for "Dance in the Park"

Dance in the Park, scheduled for Saturday evening in Roanoke Park, relies upon neighborhood volunteers for its success. This year several folks from the surrounding neighborhoods of Roanoke, Coleman Highlands, West Plaza, Valentine and Volker have already signed up to help, but the dance needs a few more volunteers. Dance in the Park needs:

• Strong people to help set up the stage Wednesday 9:30 – 11:30 (depending on the weather).
• Monitors to watch over the stage and equipment Saturday from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. or from 10 a.m. to noon.
• One more volunteer for parking and traffic control Saturday from 5:45 p.m. to 7:30 p.m..
• Someone to hold the donation basket after the show Saturday.
• Help tearing down the stage around 11 a.m. on Sunday.

If you can help, find “Dance in the Park 2012″ on Facebook and let them know you can help.

more at the Midtown KC Post

KCK Community College offering performance grants

KCKCC Theatre Department is offering a limited number of performance grants for the fall 2012 semester. Performance grants cover the cost of up to 18 hours of tuition and fees and are renewable each semester. Performance grants are also available for technical theatre students  as are a limited number of work study positions. Work study shop assistants may work up to 15 hours per week, assisting department technical director and designers on productions. Interested students should contact Dr. Charles Leader at 913-288-7106 or by email at cleader@kckcc.edu.

Seeking films for KC Animation Celebration

CinemaKC and the Midwest Association of Professional Animators present the Kansas City Animation Celebration – the first local film festival featuring the work of animators from Kansas City and around the world – on Saturday, Sept. 8, at the Boulevard Drive-In Theatre.

more at CinemaKC

Playwright Mario Farwell seeking composer

Mario Farwell is an award winning playwright, screenwriters and librettist in search of a composer to complete work on a full-length musical entitled "Starfest." The musical has been in development for several years, and he has recently completed the book and lyrics.he's  looking for a composer to collaborate with on developing the music for the show. "Starfest" is a parody of the sci-fi genre such as the Flash Gordon serials with an urban twist. Think of "Star Wars" meets "The Wiz." The major roles are portrayed by Afro-Americans, and the music is a blend of R&B, rock, gospel, hip-hop and traditional musical theatre. The composer needs to be proficient in pop musical style and able to write music for complicated singing scenes. The book and lyric have been completed. Show has a total of 19 songs and musical numbers. The composer will get a percentage of the show. Farwell is located in St. Louis, MO and willing to work with composer out of state or country. If you're interested in finding out more about the musical, contact Mario Farwell at farwemar@aol.com

River City Community Players call for directors

The River City Community Players (RCCP) is now accepting applications from directors for the 2013 show season. Following are the shows slated for our 37th production year:

"The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee" Music and Lyrics by William Finn
Book by Rachel Sheinkin
Auditions: Jan. 2, 3 & 4
Performances: Feb. 22 & 23 – Mar. 1, 2, 3, 8 & 9

"The Night I Died at the Palace Theater" by Pat Cook
Auditions: Mar. 11 & 12
Performances: Apr. 19, 20, 26, 27, & 28 – May 3 & 4

Youth Production - ages 14 - 20
Auditions: Apr. 29
Performances: June 1 & 2

"The Drowsey Chaperone" Music and Lyrics by Lisa Lambert and Greg Morrison
Book by Bob Martin and Don McKellar
Auditions: Jun. 3, 4, & 5
Performances: Jul. 26 & 27 – Aug. 2, 3, 4, 9, & 10

Junior Youth Production – ages 8 – 13
Auditions: Aug. 5 & 6
Performances: Sep. 20, 21, & 22

"All My Sons" by Arthur Miller
Auditions: Sep. 16 & 17
Performances: Oct. 25 & 26 – Nov. 1, 2, 3, 8, & 9

"The Spirit of Christmas" by Verneil Searles
Sign-up: Nov. 23
Performances: Dec. 6, 7, & 8

*Stipends for the 2012 Patron season are as follows:

Director: $500.00
Musical Director: $300.00($450.00 if serving as accompanist)
Accompanist: $150.00

The stipend schedule for the "Spirit of Christmas" and the "Youth Production" and "Junior Youth Production" are as follows:
Director: $150.00
Accompanist: $50.00 if needed

To apply, please forward a letter of interest stating which show (s) you would be interested in directing, including a resume and four theatrical references to:

RCCP/LPAC
500 Delaware Street
Leavenworth, Kansas 66048

Email submissions may be forwarded to: carolrccp@hotmail.com

All applications and supporting documents must be received by FRIDAY – September 7, 2012.

Interviews with presentations will be conducted prior to the regularly scheduled Board of Directors meeting on October 15, 2012. Applicants will be notified of the selected directors no later than Friday October 19, 2012.

Please Notes: Rights to all of the shows have not been acquired. The schedule could change.