Hey everyone! This blog will be updated rather haphazardly until the end of December, most likely, so I will see you all again in the new year with lots of new and exciting things! Thank you for dropping by and also for telling your friends about this site — I hope you find it useful and please don’t hesitate to get in touch with me via the Contact tab.
I hope 2009 finds us all exactly where we want to be and that everyone is healthy and happy. Enjoy the holidays!
The Cabbagetown/Regent Park Museum is looking for enthusiastic volunteers. No experience needed!
We are currently seeking volunteers to staff our Museum located at the Riverdale Farm. The Museum needs volunteers for its Saturday and Sunday shifts at the Residence House on the Farm. The hours are from 10:30 am to 1:00 pm or from 1:00 to 3:30 pm starting mid January 2009.
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Canadian Art is a magazine that engages with contemporary art and artists both nationally and internationally. We are looking for an intern who is enthusiastic about contemporary art, highly motivated and takes initiative.
Responsibilities will include creating some support materials, researching contact info for prospective clients, sending emails and other administrative tasks.
We’re holding auditions for a Reality TV show pilot for a major television network in the states. We are looking for people to be on talk shows, games shows and dramas. We need some great Canadian talent. This is an awesome opportunity if you want to have great exposure on international television.
The auditions will be on Thursday Dec 17th – Friday December 19th.
This is a new position, with specific duties that include:
- Acting at all times in the best interest of the Company, supporting a team–oriented work environment and ongoing communication with all principal stakeholders in Ballet Jörgen Canada such as artists, staff, board members, George Brown Dance students, and faculty
- Attending meetings with the Artistic Director and Dancers as required
- Co-ordinating Company auditions
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The Toronto International Film Festival Group, a vibrant not-for-profit cultural organization, is accepting applications for the position of:
FILM CIRCUIT INTERN
Reporting to the Administrative Assistant, Film circuit, the Film Circuit Intern position is an opportunity for the candidate to increase your knowledge of Canadian and international independent film, distribution, and the Toronto International Film Festival Group as a whole.
INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY
The Toronto International Film Festival Group, a vibrant not-for-profit cultural organization, is accepting applications for the position of: HELP DESK INTERN
Reporting to the Assistant Manager, Information Technology Services, the Help Desk Intern position is an opportunity for the candidate to apply their skills and knowledge in the field of IT support, gain understanding of TIFFG activities and the role of IT, and take part in one of the new projects and activities.
As a bartender at Theatre Passe Muraille, you will get to serve our patrons in a friendly, fast- paced setting. You will meet patrons and artists as well as getting to see shows. Bar staff average one to two shifts a week.
Requirements
Smart Serve training required.
Previous bar experience is an asset.
Comfort with Excel spreadsheets.
A love of theatre.
Ability to work quickly under pressure while remaining calm and pleasant to the public.
Accuracy and attention to details are a must.
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We are a Fashion and Lifestyle Boutique PR Agency located in downtown Toronto hiring for two internship positions.
1) PR Internship: media list updates, fashion styling, event coordination, copywriting, fact-checking and much more.
2) Graphic Design Internship: expert in Photoshop, Illustrator, In-Design and preferable experience in Dreamweaver, Flash, HTML.
Both interns must be passionate, creative, intelligent, multi-taskers, reliable.
Please contact 416.928.19798 or angel@lotusleaf.ca.
The Nightingale Company is offering an unpaid 6 month internship position starting early January. This is an excellent learning opportunity ideal for those interested in Arts Administration, Producing, or Project Development/Management. Possibility of future employment.
Responsibilities will include:
-Administrative duties (scheduling meetings, answering phones, filing, etc);
-Assisting with proposal writing and other project development tasks;
-Writing press and marketing materials;
-Assisting with project management.
The Driftwood Theatre Group, Ontario’s Outdoor Summer Touring Theatre company, is searching for an Apprentice Stage Manager for their summer tour starting June 2nd to August 23rd, 2009.
Reporting directly to the Stage Manager, the Apprentice Stage Manager’s major responsibilities will include: (IN REHEARSAL) daily preparation of the rehearsals space, properties management and tracking, prompting, assembling quick change lists; (ON TOUR) coordinating properties and wardrobe, conducting wardrobe quick changes, cleaning and maintaining wardrobe and properties.
Reporting to the Administrative Assistant, Film Circuit, the Film Circuit Intern position is an opportunity to increase your knowledge of Canadian and international independent film, distribution, and the Toronto International Film Festival Group as a whole.
ATTENTION ALL FEMALE VOCALISTS!
WE NEED YOU!We are a Broadway-style rock band currently searching for a female lead vocalist, aged 19-27. Each album is a story set to music, and the band members sing in character to tell the story. Every song is in a difference style, but everything is rock based and full of great pop hooks.
Bunk Rock Entertainment is looking for office interns to assist with artist management duties.
Most projects are designated on a day-to-day basis, however some general duties include:
• Assisting with Management of Bunk Rock Artists (One Second 2 Late, The New Cities, Fall From Grace, Turn It Up)
• Assisting with Street Teams
• New Media Promotion
• Website Updates
• Marketing and Advertising
• Artist Administration
• Graphic Design
• Office Managerial Duties
TheatreKairos is pleased to invite submissions from actors for the 08|09 writers’circle workshops to work along side some of Toronto’s most promising up and coming writers in a workshop setting. These sessions provide opportunities for all artists involved to network, engage in exciting and challenging conversation about new works and ideas, and for actors to sharpen their craft.
Auditions for the John/Yoko Bed Piece Casting call:
Non – Union Actors
Males and Females – ages 16-60
Directors are needed for the 2008/2009 Reading series of original Canadian pieces.
Please contact Elisabeth Feltaous at First Draft Theatre company for details (firstdrafttoronto@gmail.com).
The hit documentary series “Plastic Makes Perfect” on Slice Network is looking for the following for brief on camera interviews:
() Women in their 20s and 30s who have had plastic surgery (any procedure) to answer the question: How young is too young for plastic surgery?
() Women 20 to 40 who have had a breast augmentation, liposuction or any plastic surgery procedure to their face to gain a more feminine look or shape.
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Nightwood Theatre’s 10th annual novice playwriting initiative Write From the Hip is now accepting submissions from 18-29 year-old women looking for an artistic challenge, an opportunity to develop and write a play, a chance to have their say and a place to express their unique and diverse voice. Previous theatre experience is not necessary. Nightwood Theatre welcomes women from various backgrounds and experiences and embraces cultural, racial and sexual diversity. Women from all walks of life are strongly encouraged to apply.
