labotanica grants and call for artists

labotanica maps intersections of creative and social transformation. labotanica uses flexible, open-ended formats to engage the community to examine progressive cultural and social practices.

– labotanica announces grants program for creative projects [DUE July 15]

– low lives call for artists [DUE June 30]

– labotanica seeks home in houston, texas

– labotanica magazine #1: classifieds, call for entries [DUE July 15]”

complete details at BS Houston blog, linked below

via B.S. Houston Art Blog: Diana-Sofia’s Got the Scoop.

Open Casting Call for America’s Got Talent

May 8 & 10
NBC-AMERICAS GOT TALENT will hold regional open casting call in Houston on May 8th and 10th* with celebrity hosts Sharon Osbourne, David Hasselhoff, and new host Nick Cannon. All ages, All acts welcome. Com on out Houston and show us your talent. For further information please log onto americasgottalentauditions.com

*newsletter and website dates differ, please check the official website for complete details.

via the Houston Film Commission Newsletter

VSA arts Accepting Applications for Teaching Artist Fellowships

Deadline: April 24, 2009

VSA arts Accepting Applications for Teaching Artist Fellowships

VSA arts is seeking applications from artist-educators for the Teaching Artist Fellowship, a program to identify, engage, and support outstanding teaching artists with disabilities in the visual and performing arts.

Benefits to selected Teaching Artist Fellows include program orientation and a professional development retreat designed especially for teaching artists; subscriptions/memberships within the teaching artist network (e.g., Teaching Artist Journal, Art Education, Teaching Theatre); networking and teaching opportunities in Washington, D.C. (stipend and travel costs included); and a stipend of $1,000 to support professional development or career goal objectives.

Teaching Artist Fellows will serve as facilitators for VSA arts educational efforts and will be profiled in VSA arts publications.

The program is open to artists with disabilities and experience working in pre-K-12 classrooms within the past three years. Applicants should demonstrate artistic achievement in visual or performing arts. (Note: This program is designed specifically for teaching artists. Classroom instructors are not eligible for the fellowship.)

Visit the VSA arts Web site for complete program information:

Revels Houston hiring Music Director

“Revels Houston Inc. is looking for a Music Director – Pay is commensurate with duties.

For more information, please contact Peggy Curtis at revelers@revelshouston.org or call 713-669-9528″

Further details of duties and responsibilities listed on original post, linked below…

via Forum – Tech/Crew Call – Music Director needed – Paid position : TheatrePort.

Light and Sound Tech Needed IMMEDIATELY

Light and sound technician needed for the Theatre Suburbia production of Agatha Christie’s Go Back for Murder.

Rehearsals Start April 12.

If interested, please call Barbara Hartman 713-826-1849

Email: theatresuburbia@juno.com

Website: www.theatresuburbia.com

Complete details at original post…

via Forum – Tech/Crew Call – T-Sub Light and Sound Techie Needed IMMEDIATELY – 4/9 : TheatrePort.

Director Needed

TROIKA On The Move is looking for a director for the play, “The Encounter”, which is an interpretative musical/stage movement play with a running time of about 7 minutes.

It will be performed Sunday, June 21 at Lakewood Church

Contact information:
Dafne Basave

281.213.3918 H

281.802.9076 C

email

further details at original post…
via Forum – Tech/Crew Call – DIRECTOR needed : TheatrePort.

Director Needed

“Earnest Holley Memorial Theater

We are looking for a Director to direct our next show.

Playwright: Clara’s Play by John Olive

Rehearsals Starting Date: Monday, June 15, 2009

Performances Dates: Opening Friday, July 31, 2009 and will run for three weekends closing Saturday, August 15, 2009.

This play has four cast members – one female role and 3 male roles

If you are interested please contact Suzette Holley at 713.253.2192 or email

Thank you,

Suzette Holley

Owner/Manager

Earnest Holley Memorial Theater

www.earnestholleymemorialtheater.com
713.253.2192″

play details on original posting, linked below…

via Forum – Tech/Crew Call – Director Needed – Clara’s Play by John Olive : TheatrePort.

DUE May 31 Wordsmyth Theater accepting new play submissions

Wordsmyth Theater New Play Reading Series is now accepting One and Two Act plays.

“Each month, the selected playwright will be paired with a director and cast. The play will then be read on the second Monday at Stages Theater in front of an audience. The audience will then be invited to stay after for a discussion of the play.”

Click below for full details and submission guidelines.

via Forum – Announcements – Wordsmyth Theater accepting new play submissions for its fall reading series : TheatrePort.