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Submit a Café Name for the Davis Performing Arts Center

Hi everyone! Hope this finds you having a great summer....

As you may have heard, after several years of efforts, we have been
working with the Corp to develop a cafe in the lobby of DPAC,
scheduled to open in the coming year! We are incredibly excited about
the contribution this gathering space will make to the culture of our
wider community and you will be hearing more details in the coming
weeks.

In the meantime, we'd like to get your input on something essential
to having the cafe be a great addition to our space - a great name.
We want the cafe to reflect its environment and the theater and
performing arts communities, and we invite you all to take part in its
development. So please send along any names that pop into your mind
by this Friday the 10th. The team thinks that the ideal name would be
a term somehow associated with theater and/or the performing arts in
general (be it something associated with a production, script, or a
physical theater, or something inspired by a term you might hear
thrown around backstage), but also something that's accessible to the
general community, while meaningful to this cafe's most important
customers - you all. Several promising names have been discussed so
far but we're looking to hear more great ideas. Again, just respond
by this Friday July 10th to Ryan Callahan (rpcallahan@gmail.com) with
anything that comes to mind, and if by some chance your idea is
chosen, we will be sure to credit/honor you appropriately....

Thanks so much,

The Corp and DPAC Staff

Theater Technician Position Available at Guggenheim Museam in New York

GTA member Stephanie Gatton has provided advance notice to Georgetown alumni of a technical position opening up at the Guggenheim Museum in New York. A job description is included below. Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume to Michael Lavin, Theater Director, at PBLTheater@gmail.com. Target start date is September 1, 2009, but there is some flexibility.

The Theater Technician in the Peter B. Lewis and New Media theaters at the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum is responsible for the execution of all video display, the maintenance of all video equipment and the video recording, cataloging and archiving of all performances, lectures and panel discussions which take place within the museum. This full-time position works closely with the rest of the theater staff to support all theatrical productions within the museum and reports directly to the Theater Director, Michael Lavin. Other responsibilities include digital video editing, DVD authoring as well as the purchasing and renting of applicable equipment and media. This position works closely with artists, producers and presenters and as such requires appropriate correspondence and interpersonal cooperation. The candidate should have strong experience working with live computer and video playback and be very conscientiousness so that they are able to curtail tech problems before they arise. The candidate should maintain strong knowledge of current technology to anticipate client demands and best technical support possibilities within limited in-house equipment.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree
• MFA in Video or Media Arts, OR equivalent professional experience
• Technician will work 40 hours per week; hourly wage plus overtime pay as incurred
• Flexibility of schedule is essential (evening/weekend hours are frequent, but technician will accumulate overtime hours in those instances)
• Full benefits package (including medical, dental, visual insurance; life insurance policy, paid vacation, sick days, personal days, 403(b) retirement plan; transit check plan; benefits for health insurance may extend to spouse or domestic partner, as well, for nominal additional cost; access to a variety of cultural institutions)

Interview with GTA Member Hunter Styles

Recent alum Hunter Styles (C '08) was interviewed by the Washington Examiner about his work in the Capital Fringe Theatre Festival. Read the interview here. Hunter's show Skywriter is written by GTA member Seamus Sullivan (SFS '08) and features several GTA members in it's cast and crew. Watch for more information concerning Skywriter.

Media Relations Position Available with Areana Stage in DC

From GTA member Jamie Gahlon:

Media Relations Associate

Arena Stage, an award-winning regional theater approaching its 59th season, seeks a dynamic and ambitious individual to contribute to its media relations efforts. As one of the primary liaisons to the press, the Media Relations Associate will play an important role in garnering media attention for the theater, especially during this vital year before Arena Stage opens its renovated theater campus The Mead Center for American Theater in the fall of 2010.

Responsibilities: draft and distribute press releases; assist in the development of media plans, pitch story ideas and earn coverage for Arena’s mainstage productions, special events, and community engagement programs; research and maintain press contact database; assemble materials for media; and supervise the media relations intern.

Requirements: Bachelors degree (degree in Public Relations, Journalism, Communications and/or Theater preferred); 1-2 years previous press/publicity experience; demonstrated success in gaining media placement; impeccable interpersonal, written, and verbal communications skills; knowledge of theater; ability to interact comfortably with artists; and strong computer skills. Some evenings and weekends are required.

To Apply: Send cover letter with salary requirements, resume, and writing samples to Jamie Gahlon, Arena Stage, 1101 Sixth St SW, Washington DC, 20024 or email jobs@arenastage.org. No calls please. EOE.

Jamie M. Gahlon

Management Associate

Arena Stage, now in Crystal City

Temporary Office:

2001 Jefferson Davis Highway,

Suite 701, Arlington, VA 22202

Mailing Address:

1101 6th Street, SW

Washington, DC 20024

Ph: (202) 554-9066 x 287

Fax: (202) 488-4056

Send M&B A Postcard!

Traveling this summer? Live someplace interesting? Live someplace boring? Drop Mask and Bauble a note and stay in touch with GTA via our Facebook group, Gmail address, and this website. Safe travels!

Mike Lavoie's film wins 7 awards, including Best Film and Actor!

Mike Lavoie's short film, “The Queen Bee of Mushroomtown,” was created in 24 hours for the New York Film Race, a filmmaking contest involving over 60 teams in the New York City area. The challenge was to write, shoot, edit and score a short film of 4 minutes or less in 24 hours.

The film premiered on April 4, 2009 at New York University’s Cantor Film Center, where it won the audience award in their screening block. In May 2009, Queen Bee was awarded 5 jury prizes, including Best Film.

2009 NYC Film Race Awards
* Best Film
* Best Direction
* Best Leading Actor - Mike Lavoie
* Best Acting Ensemble
* Best Cinematography
* Audience Award (Online)
* Audience Award (Screening)

This inspired the Mike and his filmmaking team to create their own cinematic challenge for the summer of 2009: to make 12 films in 12 weeks. You can follow their blog and watch their films at http://12films12weeks.com. Thanks!