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Auditions & Opportunities

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Volunteers are needed in every area of the organization from admin to production, on stage and back stage – email Barbe@merrillartscenter.org if you’re interested in volunteering.

Auditions:

Madeline’s Christmas

Madeline’s Christmas 

Auditions: September 21st

  • Rehearsals Monday – Thursday evenings, end of Sep. through Nov.
  • Performances the first 2 weekends of December, 2pm
  • 24 roles (f), (9-17)     [Must Sing]
  • 3 roles (m), (9-17)     [Mouse, 2 Magical Helpers]
  • 2 roles (f), (adult)     [One Must Sing]
  • 2 roles (m), (adult)     [Must Sing]
  • NO REGISTRATION FEE FOR ADULT ROLES

 AUDITION SIGN UP:   CLICK HERE

Opportunities:

WLA Drama Club – Fall, 2024

WLA Drama Club – Fall, 2024

Register Online : https://tinyurl.com/hjphkd59

Thursdays After School      2nd – 8th Grade

$109 – Register multiple kids at once for $99 each

  • Taught by Dayna Railton, Artistic Director of The Play’s The Thing Children’s Theatre Company.
  • Kids work together to bring a short play to life in a fun-filled setting.
  • We will learn the basic vocabulary of theatre, memorize lines, and put on a short wardrobe-style performance for a small audience of parents and invited guests.
  • 3:50pm – 4:00pm : Snack (bring a snack & water bottle)
  • 4:00pm – 5:00pm : Theatre games, dramatic arts training, script work
  • Term ending in a performance of an abbreviated play for invited audience.

Sep. 19th, 26th; Oct. 3rd, 10th (NOT 17th, 24th, 31st); Nov. 7th, 14th, 21st (NOT 28th); Dec. 4th & 5th (Extra rehearsals Dec. 4th, 3:50pm-5:15pm, final performance on Dec. 5th, 5:30pm)

 

WLA Story Time Chess – Fall, 2024

WLA Story Time Chess – Fall, 2024

Register Online : https://tinyurl.com/3zrmpf6e

Wednesdays After School      2nd – 8th Grade

$139 – Register multiple kids at once for $129 each

  • Taught by Thomas D. Nelson, owner of Big Blue Theatre and chess enthusiast.
  • Chess was originally designed by tutors to teach kings strategic thinking and logic. Story Time Chess curriculum uses the original technique of looking at each piece as a theatrical character.
  • Chess is taught in a fun, engaging way that captivates kids. Multiple studies have shown that kids who play chess do better at math.
  • Get your kids hooked on chess! Each kid gets their own Story Time Chess set to take home at the end of the term.
  • 3:50pm – 4:00pm : Snack (bring a snack & water bottle)
  • 4:00pm – 5:00pm : Learn and play chess

Sep. 18th, 25th; Oct. 2nd, 9th (NOT 16th), 23rd, 30th; Nov. 6th, 13th, 20th (NOT 27th); Dec. 4th (Each student gets to take home their own Story Time Chess set on Dec. 4th).

 

Staff

Paid and unpaid positions open

Director – Seeking director for fall 2024 & winter 2025 staged readings (mileage reimbursement available).
Auditions: TBA
Rehearsals: Mondays & Thursdays, 7-10pm
Performances: September and February @ Black Box at East Ridge HS, Woodbury
No budget reading with access to prop and costume storage. No set. Staged Reading.
Seeking director to work with living playwright and actors on new script to be produced at a later date.

Send resume, headshot, cover letter, and bio to Barbe@merrillartscenter.org

Director – Seeking director for fully-produced black box production of Spring 2025 Page to Stage Audience Pick (Finding J Mitchell  – comedy mysteries) – paid
Auditions: TBA @ Black Box at East Ridge HS, Woodbury
Rehearsals: Mondays through Fridays, January and February 2025
Performances: March 2025, Black Box at East Ridge HS, Woodbury
Strike (director included)

Send resume, headshot, cover letter, and bio to Barbe@merrillartscenter.org

 

Directors, Stage Managers, Sound Designers, Costume Designers, Props Designers, Set Designers, Box Office Personnel, Front of House Managers, Board Ops – ongoing search for experienced, paid personnel for future productions. Send resume, cover letter, bio and headshot to Barbe@merrillartscenter.org

 

ARTS GRANTS REVIEW PANELISTS WANTED:  The Minnesota State Arts Board is looking for application review panel members for their FY24 Creative Individuals and Arts Experiences programs. These review periods and panel meetings take place somewhere between mid-October through January (you do not need to be available this entire period, just some portion of it). Reviewers receive a stipend of $200, get a close look at the Arts Board grantmaking process, learn and improve grant writing skills, and play a meaningful role in our state’s public funding system for the arts. If you may be interested in serving, you can learn more here and/or fill out the online interest form today.

Questions may be directed to Jennifer Dodgson | Grants Program Officer, Minnesota State Arts Board at jenny.dodgson@arts.state.mn.us or 651 539 2672.