2007 - 2008 SEASON

STAFF OPENINGS
AUDITIONS
DESIGN OPENINGS

STAFF OPENINGS
Mad Cow Theatre Company seeks a dynamic and skilled professional to serve as the Production Manager.  Key responsibilities include the supervision of all production activities including 10+ productions per season, including The Orlando Cabaret Festival.

Responsibilities include

•   management of production budgets
•   planning and revising of production calendar
•   hiring and supervision of production staff including designers, stage     managers and technical personnel
•   scheduling and facilitating production meetings including setting     agendas and publishing notes for personnel
•   Overseeing construction, load-in, and strike of production-related     scenery, costumes, lighting and sound
•   Manage maintenance, care, acquisitions, rentals and loans of     production-related equipment and assets

The ideal candidate is an experienced production manager with 3 – 5 years of theatrical production experience and a college degree. The production manager must be a skilled technical professional with exceptional interpersonal and analytical skills. The successful candidate will have excellent written and verbal communication skills. The production manager needs strong computer skills, including Microsoft Excel to successfully manage the department. As a member of the company staff, s/he must have the ability to work productively and graciously under time and budget constraints, utilize flexibility, and bring a unique combination of creative and analytical talents to the theatre. A strong sense of humor is required.

This is a full-time position, reporting to the Artistic Director with compensation based on experience. Please submit cover letter and resume to Alan Bruun, Artistic Director via email: alanb@madcowtheatre.com. No phone calls, please.

Mad Cow Theatre Company is a small professional theatre in the heart of downtown Orlando. We have two intimate theatre spaces, producing 10 productions and several special events in our year-round season. Mad Cow seeks a diverse company and is committed to equal opportunity employment.

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FOR ACTORS

MAD COW THEATRE announces general auditions for its 2008-2009 season of Theatre in the heart of downtown Orlando.

Seeking experienced actors, ages 18-65, for its 12th season, comprised of 8 plays, 4 musicals and various special projects. Actors of all ethnic backgrounds are encouraged to attend. Perusal copies of the plays can be read at the theatre during regular business hours.

Auditions are by appointment only, and consist of 2 contrasting monologues for acting auditions, and 2 contrasting songs for musical auditions. Please bring one picture and resume. A full listing of the productions and production dates is available on our website - www.madcowtheatre.com.

Auditions will be held as follows:
ACTING AUDITIONS
Saturday July 26th, 10am - 6pm
Sunday July 27th, 10am - 1pm
MUSICAL AUDITIONS
Saturday August 2nd, 10am - 6pm

Callbacks will be held for individual shows at a later date. Mad Cow is seeking a diverse company of actors and is committed to equal opportunity employment and a flexible, non-traditional casting policy. Non-traditional casting is defined as the casting of ethnic minorities, senior actors, female actors or actors with disabilities in roles where race, ethnicity, age, sex or ability is not germane.

To schedule an audition appointment email auditions@madcowtheatre.com (preferred). If you do not have access to the internet please call the audition line at 407.297.8788 and an audition coordinator will contact you. All performers are paid a fee, AEA performers perform under the OAT Contract and are encouraged to audition. .

Mad Cow holds open season auditions each summer. Periodic auditions, as needed, occur during the year. If you would like to receive information on auditions please join our mailing list: news@madcowtheatre.com.  Mad Cow seeks a diverse company of actors and is committed to equal opportunity employment and a flexible, non-traditional casting policy.

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FOR DESIGNERS AND PRODUCTION PROFESSIONALS

MAD COW THEATRE is seeking experienced DIRECTORS, DESIGNERS, STAGE MANAGERS, ASSISTANT STAGE MANAGERS, PROP DESIGNERS, SCENIC PAINTERS and TECHNICIANS for its 2008-2009 season. All positions are paid a fee. Please send resumes and supporting materials to Alan Bruun, Artistic Director, Mad Cow Theatre, P.O. Box 3109, Orlando, FL 32802-3109.

Mad Cow Theatre is an equal opportunity employer.