Auditions and Employment
Audition Information for remaining showing coming soon.
Lightning Thief - Auditions [Youth Theatre]
Where: The University of Akron, Guzzetta Hall, Akron, Oh
Who: Diverse and dynamic performers between the ages of 14-23 (this is a non-equity young actor production)
When: May 21st from 12-5PM [https://m.signupgenius.com/#!/showSignUp/30e0a44acab22a0ff2-lightning] or Virtual Audition emailed to sarah@rubbercitytheatre.com by May 20th by 10:00 PM. In person callbacks will be May 22nd at 7:00 PM
What to Prepare: 32 bars of music in the style of The Lightning Thief
Show Dates: August 5th-13th
About the Show: As the half-blood son of a Greek god, Percy Jackson has newly-discovered powers he can't control, a destiny he doesn't want, and a mythology textbook's worth of monsters on his trail.When Zeus's master lightning bolt is stolen and Percy becomes the prime suspect, he has to find and return the bolt to prove his innocence and prevent a war between the gods. But to succeed on his quest, Percy will have to do more than catch the thief. He must travel to the Underworld and back; solve the riddle of the Oracle, which warns him of betrayal by a friend; and come to terms with the father who abandoned him. Adapted from the best-selling book The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan and featuring a thrilling original rock score, The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical is an action-packed mythical adventure "worthy of the gods" (Time Out New York).
Cast of Characters:
PERCY JACKSON – Son of Poseidon, a good kid with a teenage temper
ANNABETH – Daughter of Athena, smarter than you
GROVER – A happy-go-lucky satyr, like a hippie kid with hooves. Also plays:
MR. D, aka DIONYSUS – God of wine, snarky camp director
LUKE – Son of Hermes, cool camp counselor. Also plays:
GABE UGLIANO – Percy’s foul stepfather
ARES – God of war, rock star in leather pants
MINOTAUR – Half-man, half-bull
WOLFGANG AMADEUS MOZART
SALLY JACKSON – Percy’s hard-working mother. Also plays:
SILENA BEAUREGARD – Daughter of Aphrodite
THE ORACLE – a hippie mummy
ECHIDNA – Mother of monsters
CHARON – Ferry Person to the Underworld
MR. BRUNNER, aka CHIRON – Wise centaur, part-time Latin teacher. Also plays:
POSEIDON – God of the sea, salty beach bum
HADES – God of the dead, aging rock star type
AUNTY EM, aka MEDUSA – Avid sculptor
KRONOS – A voice in a pit
KURT COBAIN
CYCLOPS
CLARISSE – Tough jock girl, daughter of Ares. Also plays:
MRS. DODDS – A Fury posing as a substitute algebra teacher
KATIE GARDNER – Daughter of Demeter
THALIA – Daughter of Zeus, tough
BIANCA – A mysterious girl in 1930’s clothes
NEWSCASTER
JANIS JOPLIN
SQUIRREL
Who: Diverse and dynamic performers between the ages of 14-23 (this is a non-equity young actor production)
When: May 21st from 12-5PM [https://m.signupgenius.com/#!/showSignUp/30e0a44acab22a0ff2-lightning] or Virtual Audition emailed to sarah@rubbercitytheatre.com by May 20th by 10:00 PM. In person callbacks will be May 22nd at 7:00 PM
What to Prepare: 32 bars of music in the style of The Lightning Thief
Show Dates: August 5th-13th
About the Show: As the half-blood son of a Greek god, Percy Jackson has newly-discovered powers he can't control, a destiny he doesn't want, and a mythology textbook's worth of monsters on his trail.When Zeus's master lightning bolt is stolen and Percy becomes the prime suspect, he has to find and return the bolt to prove his innocence and prevent a war between the gods. But to succeed on his quest, Percy will have to do more than catch the thief. He must travel to the Underworld and back; solve the riddle of the Oracle, which warns him of betrayal by a friend; and come to terms with the father who abandoned him. Adapted from the best-selling book The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan and featuring a thrilling original rock score, The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical is an action-packed mythical adventure "worthy of the gods" (Time Out New York).
Cast of Characters:
PERCY JACKSON – Son of Poseidon, a good kid with a teenage temper
ANNABETH – Daughter of Athena, smarter than you
GROVER – A happy-go-lucky satyr, like a hippie kid with hooves. Also plays:
MR. D, aka DIONYSUS – God of wine, snarky camp director
LUKE – Son of Hermes, cool camp counselor. Also plays:
GABE UGLIANO – Percy’s foul stepfather
ARES – God of war, rock star in leather pants
MINOTAUR – Half-man, half-bull
WOLFGANG AMADEUS MOZART
SALLY JACKSON – Percy’s hard-working mother. Also plays:
SILENA BEAUREGARD – Daughter of Aphrodite
THE ORACLE – a hippie mummy
ECHIDNA – Mother of monsters
CHARON – Ferry Person to the Underworld
MR. BRUNNER, aka CHIRON – Wise centaur, part-time Latin teacher. Also plays:
POSEIDON – God of the sea, salty beach bum
HADES – God of the dead, aging rock star type
AUNTY EM, aka MEDUSA – Avid sculptor
KRONOS – A voice in a pit
KURT COBAIN
CYCLOPS
CLARISSE – Tough jock girl, daughter of Ares. Also plays:
MRS. DODDS – A Fury posing as a substitute algebra teacher
KATIE GARDNER – Daughter of Demeter
THALIA – Daughter of Zeus, tough
BIANCA – A mysterious girl in 1930’s clothes
NEWSCASTER
JANIS JOPLIN
SQUIRREL
Design Openings
Rubber City Theatre, Akron’s only Equity Theatre, is searching for designers for productions in its 2021 season of world premieres. RCT is looking for inspired professionals to join their productions as a Costume Designer, Sound Designer, or Lighting Designer. Duties for each of the following are listed below. Applicants should be within the Northeast Ohio region and willing to drive to the theatre space for necessary rehearsals during the production period. Designers should be comfortable working with IATSE Union crews throughout the process. All interested personnel please email our Director of Artistic Operations, Brian C. Seckfort at Production@rubbercitytheatre.com and include a resume, portfolio, and website if applicable, also include in the subject what position you are interested in. These are paid positions and can open to future designs with the emerging company! For more information on our current season and company visit our website rubbercitytheatre.com.
Costume Designer
1. To provide a costume plot and complete sketches or representations necessary for execution of costumes and to design, select or approve all accessories.
2. To supply color schemes/sketches or outline sketches with examples of materials for each costume including ornaments and detail.
3. To design, select or coordinate all contemporary costumes, including selections from the performer’s personal wardrobe when necessary.
4. Select appropriate costumes from stock, rental or other resources and coordinate their adaptation for the production.
5. To supply specifications for competitive bids for costume shops or other suppliers mutually satisfactory to the Producer and the Costume Designer.
6. To supply specifications for the shop to make, sew, construct/and or paint costumes and costume accessories.
7. To oversee the fittings and attend appropriate rehearsals.
8. To approve hairstyles and/or select of wigs, hairpieces, mustaches, beards, prosthetics and special make-up.
9. To attend the rehearsals as necessary to design the production.
10. Respect the physical property of the production and RCT.
Costume Design for Play (up to 10 actors) $750.00; Costume Design for a Play (more than 10 actors) or Musical $1,000.00 (1/2 paid after 2nd design meeting, 1/2 paid after Opening of show)
Sound Designer
1. To provide all designs for pre-recorded music and or sound effects and enhancement of “live” voices, musical instruments and sound elements.
2. To provide technical drawings and specifications as required for the production.
3. To design a sound delivery system that will properly execute the needs of the production.
4. To attend the dress rehearsals and coordinate the sound rehearsals therefore.
5. To supply specifications for competitive bids for sound equipment and studio time from suppliers mutually satisfactory to the Producer and the Sound Designer.
6. To coordinate the installation of the sound delivery system and the setting of the sound cues.
7. Respect the physical property of the production and RCT.
Sound Design for a Play $500.00; Sound Design for a Musical $750.00 (1/2 paid after 2nd design meeting, 1/2 paid after Opening of show)
Lighting Designer
1. To provide full lighting equipment lists and a light plot drawn to scale from Scenic Design and theatre drawings provided by Producer.
2. To provide color, hook-up plots and instrument schedule including all information required for the realization of the design.
3. To coordinate and plot special lighting effects.
4. To supply specifications for competitive bids for lighting and special effects suppliers mutually satisfactory to the Producer and the Lighting Designer.
5. To oversee focusing of the lighting equipment and setting of lighting cues.
6. To attend the rehearsals as necessary to design the production and to conduct the lighting rehearsals.
7. Respect the physical property of the production and RCT.
Lighting Design for a Play $500.00; Lighting Design for a Musical $750.00 (1/2 paid after 2nd design meeting, 1/2 paid after Opening of show)
Costume Designer
1. To provide a costume plot and complete sketches or representations necessary for execution of costumes and to design, select or approve all accessories.
2. To supply color schemes/sketches or outline sketches with examples of materials for each costume including ornaments and detail.
3. To design, select or coordinate all contemporary costumes, including selections from the performer’s personal wardrobe when necessary.
4. Select appropriate costumes from stock, rental or other resources and coordinate their adaptation for the production.
5. To supply specifications for competitive bids for costume shops or other suppliers mutually satisfactory to the Producer and the Costume Designer.
6. To supply specifications for the shop to make, sew, construct/and or paint costumes and costume accessories.
7. To oversee the fittings and attend appropriate rehearsals.
8. To approve hairstyles and/or select of wigs, hairpieces, mustaches, beards, prosthetics and special make-up.
9. To attend the rehearsals as necessary to design the production.
10. Respect the physical property of the production and RCT.
Costume Design for Play (up to 10 actors) $750.00; Costume Design for a Play (more than 10 actors) or Musical $1,000.00 (1/2 paid after 2nd design meeting, 1/2 paid after Opening of show)
Sound Designer
1. To provide all designs for pre-recorded music and or sound effects and enhancement of “live” voices, musical instruments and sound elements.
2. To provide technical drawings and specifications as required for the production.
3. To design a sound delivery system that will properly execute the needs of the production.
4. To attend the dress rehearsals and coordinate the sound rehearsals therefore.
5. To supply specifications for competitive bids for sound equipment and studio time from suppliers mutually satisfactory to the Producer and the Sound Designer.
6. To coordinate the installation of the sound delivery system and the setting of the sound cues.
7. Respect the physical property of the production and RCT.
Sound Design for a Play $500.00; Sound Design for a Musical $750.00 (1/2 paid after 2nd design meeting, 1/2 paid after Opening of show)
Lighting Designer
1. To provide full lighting equipment lists and a light plot drawn to scale from Scenic Design and theatre drawings provided by Producer.
2. To provide color, hook-up plots and instrument schedule including all information required for the realization of the design.
3. To coordinate and plot special lighting effects.
4. To supply specifications for competitive bids for lighting and special effects suppliers mutually satisfactory to the Producer and the Lighting Designer.
5. To oversee focusing of the lighting equipment and setting of lighting cues.
6. To attend the rehearsals as necessary to design the production and to conduct the lighting rehearsals.
7. Respect the physical property of the production and RCT.
Lighting Design for a Play $500.00; Lighting Design for a Musical $750.00 (1/2 paid after 2nd design meeting, 1/2 paid after Opening of show)
EMPLOYMENT
Position: Teaching Artist in Theatre
Full-Time/Part-Time/Seasonal: Seasonal (Summer 2022)
Immediate Supervisor: Director of Education/Producer of Youth Theatre
Compensation: Hourly rate of $25/hour
STATEMENT OF JOB:
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES: Teaching Artists serve as a lead teacher during our Akron After School Summer Program. Teaching Artists must be comfortable leading a group of young people in improvisation games, movement and vocal exercises, and other theatre-related exercises as well as implementing a provided curriculum (of varying lengths) to fill classroom time in an engaging, creative, and fun way. We are also interested in teaching artists with special skills in theatre, visual arts, improvisation, movement, stage combat, musical theatre, or text work. Teaching experience in an urban school environment is preferred.
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:
Position: Teaching Artist/Guest Teacher
Full-Time/Part-Time/Seasonal: Seasonal (Summer 2022)
Immediate Supervisor: Director of Education/Producer of Youth Theatre
Compensation: Hourly rate of $25/hour
STATEMENT OF JOB:
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES: Teaching Artists/Guest Teachers will serve as a floating lead teacher during our Akron After School Summer Program. Teaching Artists/Guest Teachers must be comfortable leading a group of young people in improvisation games, movement and vocal exercises, and other theatre-related exercises as well as implementing a provided curriculum (of varying lengths) to fill classroom time in an engaging, creative, and fun way. Teaching Artists/Guest Teachers must be available to substitute in schools as needed. When they are not subbing, they will be assigned to the office at Rubber City Theatre to assist the Coordinator of Education Outreach or help with on-site classes. Teaching experience in an urban school environment is preferred.
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:
Position: Assistant Teacher in Theatre
Full-Time/Part-Time/Seasonal: Seasonal (Summer 2022)
Immediate Supervisor: Director of Education/Producer of Youth Theatre
Compensation: Hourly rate of $15/hour
STATEMENT OF JOB:
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES: Teaching Assistants serve as an assistant to the Lead Teacher during our Akron After School Summer Program. Teaching Assistants must be comfortable assisting a teacher in improvisation games, movement and vocal exercises, and other theatre-related exercises as well as implementing a provided curriculum (of varying lengths) to fill classroom time in an engaging, creative, and fun way. We are also interested in artists with special skills in theatre, visual arts, improvisation, movement, stage combat, musical theatre, or text work. Teaching experience in an urban school environment is preferred.
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:
Position: Coordinator of Education Outreach
Full-Time/Part-Time/Seasonal: Seasonal (Summer 2022) 30 hours per week
Immediate Supervisor: Director of Education/Producer of Youth Theatre
Compensation: Hourly rate of $15/hour
STATEMENT OF JOB:
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES: Under the supervision of the Director of Education/Producer of Youth Theatre, the Education Outreach Coordinator is responsible for the management, and execution of Rubber City Theatre’s Akron After School Summer Program. The scope includes managing off site programming logistics, program evaluation, and assisting the Director of Education with managing staff scheduling. The Coordinator of Education Outreach will oversee implementation of evaluation activities and outcome-based assessment to measure the short-term project outcomes and long-term goals for students, teachers, schools and families.
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:
Full-Time/Part-Time/Seasonal: Seasonal (Summer 2022)
Immediate Supervisor: Director of Education/Producer of Youth Theatre
Compensation: Hourly rate of $25/hour
STATEMENT OF JOB:
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES: Teaching Artists serve as a lead teacher during our Akron After School Summer Program. Teaching Artists must be comfortable leading a group of young people in improvisation games, movement and vocal exercises, and other theatre-related exercises as well as implementing a provided curriculum (of varying lengths) to fill classroom time in an engaging, creative, and fun way. We are also interested in teaching artists with special skills in theatre, visual arts, improvisation, movement, stage combat, musical theatre, or text work. Teaching experience in an urban school environment is preferred.
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:
- Leading improvisational theater games
- Teaching basic theatre history and awareness in an age-appropriate way
- Directing youth in writing and rehearsing original plays
- Assisting with lesson planning
- Strong and confident classroom management skills
- Ability to work with both Elementary and Middle School Students
- Reliable transportation
- A love for the arts and working with young people!
- Bachelor's degree or working towards a Bachelor’s Degree or certification in early childhood education, education, fine arts, or performing arts
- Professional experience working with children at the elementary and/or secondary school level
- Passion for arts education
- Training June 6th-June 10th Hours TBD
- June 13-July 1st 8:45 AM-4:30 PM
- July 5-July 15 8:45 AM-2:00 PM
- July 18-August 5th 8:45 AM-4:30 PM
Position: Teaching Artist/Guest Teacher
Full-Time/Part-Time/Seasonal: Seasonal (Summer 2022)
Immediate Supervisor: Director of Education/Producer of Youth Theatre
Compensation: Hourly rate of $25/hour
STATEMENT OF JOB:
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES: Teaching Artists/Guest Teachers will serve as a floating lead teacher during our Akron After School Summer Program. Teaching Artists/Guest Teachers must be comfortable leading a group of young people in improvisation games, movement and vocal exercises, and other theatre-related exercises as well as implementing a provided curriculum (of varying lengths) to fill classroom time in an engaging, creative, and fun way. Teaching Artists/Guest Teachers must be available to substitute in schools as needed. When they are not subbing, they will be assigned to the office at Rubber City Theatre to assist the Coordinator of Education Outreach or help with on-site classes. Teaching experience in an urban school environment is preferred.
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:
- Leading improvisational theater games
- Teaching basic theatre history and awareness in an age-appropriate way
- Directing youth in writing and rehearsing original plays
- Float between schools as needed
- Strong and confident classroom management skills
- Ability to work with both Elementary and Middle School Students
- Reliable transportation
- A love for the arts and working with young people!
- Bachelor's degree or working towards a Bachelor’s Degree or certification in early childhood education, education, fine arts, or performing arts
- Professional experience working with children at the elementary and/or secondary school level
- Passion for arts education
- Training June 6th-June 10th hours TBD
- June 13-July 1st 8:45 AM-4:30 PM
- July 5-July 15 8:45 AM-2:00 PM
- July 18-August 5th 8:45 AM-4:30 PM
Position: Assistant Teacher in Theatre
Full-Time/Part-Time/Seasonal: Seasonal (Summer 2022)
Immediate Supervisor: Director of Education/Producer of Youth Theatre
Compensation: Hourly rate of $15/hour
STATEMENT OF JOB:
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES: Teaching Assistants serve as an assistant to the Lead Teacher during our Akron After School Summer Program. Teaching Assistants must be comfortable assisting a teacher in improvisation games, movement and vocal exercises, and other theatre-related exercises as well as implementing a provided curriculum (of varying lengths) to fill classroom time in an engaging, creative, and fun way. We are also interested in artists with special skills in theatre, visual arts, improvisation, movement, stage combat, musical theatre, or text work. Teaching experience in an urban school environment is preferred.
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:
- Participating with the students in improvisational theater games
- Assisting the Lead Teacher in writing and rehearsing original plays
- Assist with classroom management as directed by the lead teacher
- Strong and confident classroom management skills
- Ability to work with both Elementary and Middle School Students
- Reliable transportation
- Ability to take over a class when needed
- A love for the arts and working with young people!
- High School Diploma/GED preferred
- Experience working in the performing arts
- Professional experience working with children at the elementary and/or middle school level
- Passion for arts education
- Training June 6th-June 10th hours TBD
- June 13-July 1st 8:45 AM-4:30 PM
- July 5-July 15 8:45 AM-2:00 PM
- July 18-August 5th 8:45 AM-4:30 PM
Position: Coordinator of Education Outreach
Full-Time/Part-Time/Seasonal: Seasonal (Summer 2022) 30 hours per week
Immediate Supervisor: Director of Education/Producer of Youth Theatre
Compensation: Hourly rate of $15/hour
STATEMENT OF JOB:
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES: Under the supervision of the Director of Education/Producer of Youth Theatre, the Education Outreach Coordinator is responsible for the management, and execution of Rubber City Theatre’s Akron After School Summer Program. The scope includes managing off site programming logistics, program evaluation, and assisting the Director of Education with managing staff scheduling. The Coordinator of Education Outreach will oversee implementation of evaluation activities and outcome-based assessment to measure the short-term project outcomes and long-term goals for students, teachers, schools and families.
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:
- Oversee the implementation of on-going evaluation and revision of arts education programming.
- Assist the Director of Education in managing all off-site logistics in all participating schools
- Assisting the Director of Education in developing curriculum and lesson plans for the program
- Assist with general office duties including payroll, scheduling, maintaining statistics for grant reporting, and support of on-going support for off-site programs.
- Perform site visits to evaluate and support the implementation of the Summer Program
- Ability to work with both Elementary and Middle School Students
- Reliable transportation
- Ability to teach if needed
- A love for the arts and working with young people!
- Bachelor’s Degree or working towards a Bachelor’s degree in arts administration, business management, education, performing or visual arts or related field
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to handle projects of an administrative nature, which requires extensive confidentiality, discretion, and decision making skills
- Passion for arts education and community service
- May 1st 2022-August 12th 2022 (There is a possibility of extended this contract into the school year)
A Note on Casting Notices:
In reference to the character descriptions - most characters we encounter currently are on the binary and are written with the he/him or she/her pronouns and you will see that are in the following descriptions. But, however limiting the descriptions are, our casting seeks to be as inclusive as possible and we invite gender non-conforming, genderqueer, transgender, non-binary actors to submit for the roles they most identify with. We will also list race/ethnicity when specific to the character but are otherwise seeking all races and ethnicities. As an ADA compliant theatre, we welcome performers of all abilities and will make all reasonable accommodations in order to cast performers, regardless of disability, in any role possible. Please let us know if you have any questions, concerns, or if there are any accommodations we can provide. (Language developed by Kevin Kantor and Emily Tarquin from the Actors Theatre of Louisville).
In reference to the character descriptions - most characters we encounter currently are on the binary and are written with the he/him or she/her pronouns and you will see that are in the following descriptions. But, however limiting the descriptions are, our casting seeks to be as inclusive as possible and we invite gender non-conforming, genderqueer, transgender, non-binary actors to submit for the roles they most identify with. We will also list race/ethnicity when specific to the character but are otherwise seeking all races and ethnicities. As an ADA compliant theatre, we welcome performers of all abilities and will make all reasonable accommodations in order to cast performers, regardless of disability, in any role possible. Please let us know if you have any questions, concerns, or if there are any accommodations we can provide. (Language developed by Kevin Kantor and Emily Tarquin from the Actors Theatre of Louisville).
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