Alumni Page for the MSU Department of Theatre

Dear MSU Department of Theatre Alumni:

During this trying time, so many of you have reached out to us to express concern for our current students. We so appreciate that and know that our on-campus students would also appreciate hearing from Spartan alum. If you have the time, we ask you to record a short video that we will share with our students. Please record and upload a video sharing your messages of hope and resilience. We'd like to share these videos with students as they prepare to return to classes on Monday. We'd like to have you record your video if interested by 1:00 PM EST Sunday, February 19th. Here is the link and thank you if you can take some time to share your thoughts.

https://www.dropbox.com/request/LZ1dm0gzw5bTrlwYDEI6

Thank you for considering,

The Department of Theatre at Michigan State University

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Here is a job opportunity from MSU MFA Alum Brandon Piper
Civic Entertainment Group is one of the nation’s most award winning marketing services companies serving blue chip brands – including HBO, Snap, Ford, Hulu, Verizon, Airbnb, Facebook, Fox, CNN, NFL and NBC, among many others – with special practice areas in big event and experiential marketing, strategic marketing partnerships, public relations, influencer campaigns and pro social initiatives. Civic creates long-term brand platforms designed to impact culture, address the biggest societal issues, define brands, generate client revenue, build loyalty and stimulate word-of-mouth. In 2012, Ryan Seacrest and the Seacrest Global Group acquired a majority stake in Civic with the vision of building a world-class marketing services company that creates unique engagements among media, entertainment, technology and consumer brands.

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We produce a number of Detroit-based events throughout the year and ABG Gellert, our SVP of Production & Resources, is planning a trip to Detroit this January to meet local freelance event production people. We would like to schedule informational interviews with hard-working + flexible PA's, stage managers, technical producers and production managers in order to connect directly with potential freelancers who could support future activations.

Please send resumes to: [email protected].

Michigan Theatre casting AEA and non-AEA female and male role in Lungs by Duncan Macmillan.
Wharton Center Theatre Productions at the Wharton Center for Performing Arts on the campus of Michigan State University in East Lansing, is casting Lungs by Duncan Macmillan. The show will be produced and directed by Bert Goldstein. Lungs tells the story of a young couple grappling with the decision to have a baby in a midst of environmental turmoil and their own ambivalence about becoming parents.
This is a two character play requiring actors with a solid background of experience to hold the stage together for 90 minutes. Casting is completely color blind. All interested and qualified actors are encouraged to submit their photo/resumes for casting.
Cast breakdown:
W – woman, early 30s. Struggling with where she is in her life and the thought of having a baby. Requires strong emotional range to handle her insecurities, humor, fear, drive vulnerability, quirkiness and love for her partner. Role requires high energy actress with comic and emotional timing along with ability to handle rapid fire dialogue.
M- man, early 30s, desperately wants to be a father and works hard to overcome the obstacles. Emotionally available and employs a wide range. Deeply conflicted about his love for W and the need to have a child in his life. At times strong but also wrestles with his imperfections and confusion about life in general.
AEA and non-AEA actors (AEA contract TBD in September)
All actors will receive weekly salary, travel to East Lansing and housing per AEA regulations.
Show Schedule:
First rehearsal in East Lansing on or around January 23rd, 2018. Opens on February 15, 2018 and closes on February 18. Daytime rehearsals.
Audition Schedule:
Actors should forward a photo/resume to Bert Goldstein.
Auditions currently scheduled in Chicago on September 18, 2017. Other auditions by appointment or possibly by Skype or other electronic form.
Bert Goldstein – Producer/Director
[email protected] or at Wharton Center – 750 East Shaw Lane, East Lansing, MI 48864
No phone calls please.

East Lansing High School is looking for a new drama teacher/director. Contact the Principal if interested. Must have teaching certificate.

East Lansing High School is looking for a new drama teacher/director. Must have teaching certificate. Contact the Principal if interested.

Thanks to everyone who came out last night to the Chicago Alumni happy hour!

Dear MSU Theatre Alumnus,

The Michigan State University Alumni Association is pleased to host happy hour for MSU Alumni living / working in Greater NYC who are involved with theatre! I wanted to reach out on behalf of the College of Arts & Letters to invite you attend.
We have a vibrant group of alumni living in the city and would like to help create connections within this community. We hope you will join us for an opportunity to socialize and network.
Our featured guest will be Rob Roznowski, Head of Acting and Directing for the MSU Department of Theatre.

MSU Theatre Happy Hour
Monday, November 28, 2016
Glass House Tavern (252 West 47th Street)
5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Follow this link to register:

MSU Theatre Alumni Happy Hour The MSU Alumni Association is pleased to host happy hour on Nov. 28th at the Glass House Tavern for Greater NYC alumni working in or involved with theatre. We have a vibrant group of alumni living in the city and we hope you will join us for an opportunity to socialize and network. Our featured gues...

http://www.williamstontheatre.org/2016-2017-season

Williamston Theatre our Equity partners are loking for interns for the 2017-18 season.
122 S. Putnam Road, Williamston MI 48895 ⏐ (517) 655-SHOW (7469) ⏐ [email protected] ⏐ www.williamstontheatre.org
Williamston Theatre Apprenticeship Program 2017-2018
The Williamston Theatre is seeking applicants for its 2017-2018 Season Apprenticeship
Program). There are two available positions: the first running May 2017-May 2018, the second
running August 2017-August 2018. This program is designed for a highly motivated and hard
working college graduate who is interested in launching their career in the theatre world. The
Apprenticeship Position seeks to provide a bridge between the classroom and the professional
realm.
Through the course of the program, the apprentice will gain hands-on experience by fulfilling a
variety of roles and duties, including production assistant to the stage manager, assistant to
designers, support staff for the managing director and development director, box office staff,
house manager and general building maintenance.
The Williamston Theatre works with professionals in a myriad of fields, both from the Michigan
theatre community and abroad and thus provides the apprentice with invaluable contacts, as well
as professional resume credits. Those who are interested can also apply for EMC points and earn
them through the course of the Williamston Theatre's six-show season. The position pays $300
per week.
Ideal candidates will have:
• Good written and interpersonal communication skills
• Backstage/Tech experience (including scenic construction, lighting, costume
maintenance)
• An eagerness to learn
• The dedication to work closely with the small group of tight-knit Williamston Theatre
staff
• A patron-focused attitude
• The ability to work under pressure
• Good problem-solving skills
• An interest in Arts Management, Production/Design, Stage Management or Technical
Direction
Interested Applicants should send a cover letter and resume, along with two letters of
recommendation to: Williamston Theatre, Attn: Tony Caselli, 122 S. Putnam St., Williamston,
MI 48895. Applicants can also email their application as a single .pdf document to:
[email protected].
Applications will be accepted from January 1 – February 28, 2017. Interviews will be conducted
in March 2017, with offers following shortly thereafter.

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Alum thinking about grad school?

For the past 20 years, the 2015 Regional Theatre Tony Award winner, Cleveland Play House (CPH) has partnered with Case Western Reserve University (CWRU) to offer an MFA in Acting.

The major features of the program including its strong financial package that includes a three-year tuition-free education, a generous living stipend and membership in Actors Equity Association upon successful completion of the program. This is followed by a highly regarded New York City Industry Showcase directed by a major NYC Casting Director.

The third year of training allows students to appear in at least one Cleveland Play House production as well as experience understudy and workshop opportunities.

As we only take eight students every other year, the program is ideal for those who want the kind of personal attention that is impossible to get at schools with larger numbers.

I might also add that we charge no audition fees, which is unique among graduate acting programs.

The online application process is now active and can be found at clevelandplayhouse.com/mfa under AUDITIONS.

We will be auditioning candidates in Cleveland, Jan 14-15; New York City, Jan 19-24 and Chicago Jan 29 - Feb 2, 2017.

Overview | Cleveland Play House | 216.241.6000 OverviewSince 1996 Cleveland Play House CPH has partnered with Case Western Reserve University CWRU to offer a Master of Fine Arts degree in Acting Every two years the CWRUCPH MFA Acting Program accepts a class of eight actors into its threeyear program The intimate class size and the fact that...

Check out our new alumni profile. If you are interested in being featured in a profile go to our website under "people" and fill out the alumni profile form.
http://theatre.msu.edu/people/alumni-profile/sharriese-hamilton/

Department of Theatre :: Sharriese Hamilton

Hello Alumni living in NYC! If you have any interest in Arts Outreach - contact me! I'm leading an awesome volunteer project this fall with the organization New York Cares - guiding 50 students with special needs in dance and movement.
Volunteer space is limited, and so I wanted to reach out to you first so that you have an opportunity to get involved in this unique, fulfilling project. If interested, please email [email protected].

Alu1mni... please post updates about projects you are working on this fall