Volunteer/Intern for The Cutting Ball

The Cutting Ball Theater is always looking for driven, enthusiastic interns to work closely with our staff and artists.

We are accepting interns and volunteers for the following positions:

• Arts Administration
• Marketing / Social Media
• Development
• Directing
• Literary / Dramaturgy
• Stage Management
• Design (Sets, Costumes, Sound & Lights)

These positions vary in time commitment but average 5-10 hours a week and can be flexible regarding a work or class schedule. These are unpaid internships.

Please send a letter that includes your primary interests, availability and a resume of relevant experience.

Please email with a Word attachment to deborah@cuttingball.com. You may also mail to:

The Cutting Ball Theater
141 Taylor Street,
San Francisco, CA 94102

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Stage Manager Internship Opening for 2013-2014 Season:

The stage management internship provides a unique opportunity to learn all aspects of the work of a professional stage manager in a theatrical setting. Beginning with attendance at production meetings, the intern will act as Assistant Stage Manager on all three of the main productions along with stage managing the five plays within the RISK IS THIS… Cutting Ball New Experimental Plays Festival and six additional Hidden Classics Reading Series events. Under the supervision of the Production Stage Manager, the SM intern assists in all aspects of preparing for rehearsals, techs and show runs. SM Intern will work with the PSM on drafting and managing schedules, learn AEA rules and regulations and attend networking events.

As a CB intern, you will be encouraged to not only work in your chosen field of study but also to delve into other areas of the production if necessary. Good communication skills, a highly organized and creative personality, and a sense of humor are essential. Position begin early September 2013 and run through late June 2014. Computer and word processing skills are an asset.

Credits are available. Transportation Stipend: $1,500

Details of time commitment:
Rehearsals often take place on weekdays in the evenings from 7pm – 10pm and weekend days in the afternoon.
Shows run Thursday at 7:30pm, Friday/Saturday at 8pm, Saturday at 2pm and Sunday at 5pm.

Full Production #1: Sidewinders, by Basil Kreimendahl
Rehearsals: Sept 14th- Oct.18th
Run: Oct. 18th – Nov. 17th
(SM Intern will assist PSM)

Full Production #2: Ubu Roi, by Alfred Jarry
Rehearsals: Dec. 14th – Jan. 24th (with a winter break Dec. 23 – Jan.1st)
Run: Jan. 24th – Feb. 23
(SM Intern will assist PSM)

Risk is This:
Reading 1 – February 28, March 1 – Stegosaurus
Reading 2 – March 7, 8 – Ondine
Reading 3 – March 14, 15 – Mt. Misery
Reading 4 – March 21, 22 – Wink
Reading 5 – March 28, 29 – Ex Machina
(SM Intern will fully Stage Manage these readings)

Full Production #3: Communique #10, by Samuel Gallet
Rehearsals: Mar. 16th – Apr. 18th
Run: Apr. 18th – May 18th
(SM Intern will assist PSM)

Hidden Classics (proposed):
Nov 3 – Qorpo Santo
Nov 10 – Antigone
December 8 – TBD
February 9 – TBD
March 9 – The Balcony
April 27 – Venus and Adonis
May 4 – Rabinal Achí
(SM Intern will fully Stage Manage these readings)

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Cutting Ball is recruiting new Board Members

Have you always wondered how Cutting Ball transforms a bare stage into fully produced high quality productions that challenge your intellect and engage your imagination? Would you be interested in getting involved in Cutting Ball more deeply as a volunteer? Cutting Ball is in the process of growing our Board of Directors to take our organization to the next level.

If you are interested in learning more about Cutting Ball’s Board recruitment process please contact Managing Director Suzanne Appel at Suzanne@cuttingball.com.

You can informally learn more about Cutting Ball’s Board of Directors at The Board Match on February 27 from 5-7:30PM at the SF Mariott Marquis. Cutting Ball will be one of over 150 organizations meeting with prospective Board candidates. Several of our current Board Members will be present as will Artistic Director Rob Melrose and Managing Director Suzanne Appel to answer questions.

The Board Match
February 27, 2013, 5 – 7:30pm, San Francisco Marriott Marquis
Free!
Register at www.theboardmatch.net

Nonprofits count on people like you to lead them to success. Serving on a nonprofit board, you can build new skills, broaden your knowledge of the community, network, and provide essential expertise to the agencies meeting critical societal needs. The Board Match features 150 Bay Area nonprofits whose leadership will be on hand to talk to interested candidates about serving on their boards of directors.