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Sunday, August 15, 2021
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Managing Director – The Acting Company


 The Acting Company (TAC) in New York City seeks an ambitious and talented arts administrator to serve as Managing Director as it prepares to celebrate its 50th anniversary in 2022. Reporting directly to TAC’s Board of Directors as its chief executive officer, the Managing Director will take ownership of and skillfully lead all administrative, fundraising, […] [READ MORE]
 

 

President & CEO – Baltimore Symphony Orchestra


 Baltimore Symphony Orchestra (BSO) seeks an inspirational, decisive, and dynamic leader to be its next President & CEO. The President & CEO will serve as the top steward and ambassador of the BSO’s significant standing as one of the world’s most respected symphony orchestras. As a dedicated strategist who understands how to gain trust for […] [READ MORE]
 

 

GENERAL DIRECTOR OPERA SAN JOSÉ


 GENERAL DIRECTOROPERA SAN JOSÉSan Jose, California Opera San José (OSJ) invites applications and recommendations for the position of General Director. Reporting to the Board of Directors, the General Director provides for the overall leadership of this $5 million company, with ultimate responsibility for all creative and operational aspects of administration and production. The General Director […] [READ MORE]
 

 

Director of Development


 New Music USA is seeking a creative, energetic, and strategic Director of Development who will lead the renewal and growth of contributed revenue from individuals and institutions in an exciting phase of our organization’s development. [READ MORE]
 

 

Artistic Director – Cincinnati Ballet


 Serving in a co-leadership role with the President & CEO, the next Artistic Director will lead the artistic vision and focus of the Cincinnati Ballet and the Otto M. Budig Academy... [READ MORE]
 

 

Apply Now for Fall 2021: CGU MA in Art Business or Arts Management


 Be a part of L.A.’s arts community by earning an MA in Art Business or Arts Management at CGU. [READ MORE]
 

 

Michigan Opera Theatre seeks Director of Marketing and Communication


 With the appointment of Artistic Director Yuval Sharon and Associate Artistic Director Christine Goerke, MOT’s Director of Marketing and Communications is crucial in expressing the company's commitment to re-define the experience of opera in Detroit. [READ MORE]
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Associate Dean of Production, The New School 

The College of Performing Arts seeks an Associate Dean of Production to serve as the senior leader of production and performance within the college. [READ MORE]

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Early Music America seeks next Executive Director 

The Executive Director is the senior operating officer of Early Music America (EMA), reporting to the Board of Directors. [READ MORE]

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Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity – Vice President, Development and External Relations 

The Vice President, Development & External Relations (VP-DER) will lead overall contributed and earned income strategies for Banff Centre. [READ MORE]

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Miami City Ballet – Director of Community Engagement 

Reporting to the Executive Director, the Director of Community Engagement will be a key member of MCB’s senior leadership team. [READ MORE]

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Urgent Hiring : Artistic Director 

The Phoenix Theatre Cultural Centre in Indianapolis, Indiana is seeking candidates for the position of Artistic Director. [READ MORE]

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Director of Finance and Administration 

New Music USA is seeking an experienced, motivated, and highly organized financial professional to join our growing team. [READ MORE]

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Technical Director, Joyce Theatre 

The Joyce Theater is seeking a qualified Technical Director to be part of a three-person production management team. [READ MORE]

 

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DANCE

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ISSUES

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We Need To Talk About The Ethics Of Digital Resurrection

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MEDIA

Blockbuster Series Have Become Incredibly Complicated, But Why?

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Blow To New Zealand’s Identity: Amazon Pulls Filming Of “Lord Of The Rings”

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Olympic TV Viewing Might Have Been Down, But Streaming Ratings Exploded

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Critic Michael Phillips: Go Inside A Movie Theatre Right Now? Maybe Not!

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MUSIC

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Frank Gehry Turned An Old Bank Building Into A Concert Hall For Less Than $15 Million

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PEOPLE

Tony Bennett, At 95, Retires From Performing

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Ron Popiel And The Art Of The Infomercial

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THEATRE

What Should Theatres Do When Actors Aren’t Vaccinated? And How Will They Know?

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Justice For College Improv!

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Establishing Serious Theatre In The French Countryside

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Head Of One Of London’s Top Drama Schools Out Over Behavior Allegations

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New Generation Of Leaders Tries To Resurrect Chicago Improv

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“West Side Story” Revival Won’t Be Returning To Broadway

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Why Such Disdain For Theatre That Is Commercial?

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VISUAL

The Arts Are Now Allowed – And Encouraged – To Help Drive Vaccinations

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WORDS

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Against Beach Reading

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