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CORIOLANUS

Fool For Love

New in 2012! Shakespeare & Leadership

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Employment Opportunities

  • July 25 - August 12, 2012

    CORIOLANUS

    • When:

      Tuesdays-Saturdays, 8pm; Sundays 7pm; 2 hours and 45 minutes

    • Venue:

      Parkmand Bandstand @ Boston Common

    • Need to know:

      There are NO performances on MONDAYS.

      Matinee: July 28th @ 2pm

      ASL Performance: TBD

      For information about chair rentals and reservations, visit the Support US section.

      Visit the FAQ page to answer all your questions about attending Shakespeare on the Common.

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  • November 6, 2011

    Fool For Love

    • When:

      November 6, 2011, 7pm 2 hours

    • Venue:

      Calderwood Pavilion, Boston Center for the Arts

    • Need to know:

      Meet the Cast and Support CSC!!!

      For a $45 donation, skip the line and receive premium seating at the reading, plus attend a post-performance reception with the cast and director! For more info, click HERE.

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  • Spring 2012

    New in 2012! Shakespeare & Leadership

    • When:

    • Venue:

      Cutler Majestic Theater

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Employment Opportunities

 

Title: Scenic/Set Design Apprentice
          Costuming Apprentice

Description: The role of Design Apprentices are intended for upper-class undergraduate students with notable experience in their design field. S/he should be pursuing a career in professional theater design.  The scenic and set design apprentice will assist Commonwealth Shakespeare’s main-stage designers and their teams on their work for “Coriolanus.”  This work will include conception and implementation. Apprentices may be involved with the implementation of other design and construction aspects of “Coriolanus” as well.  The Apprentice will also design CSC’s touring production “Shakespeare on Love” in collaboration with the director and design mentor.  There may be some work available in conjunction with CSC’s high school training program. The apprentice will be engaged with light commitment at the beginning of spring.  Work will pick up significantly in June and the apprenticeship will end in mid August.  

How to Apply: Please send a resume, cover letter and some representation of previous design work to Adam Sanders at asanders@commshakes.org. You can contact Adam for more information or for questions as well.

 

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Title: CSC 2012 Gala Technical Director

Description: Commonwealth Shakespeare Company seeks a Technical Director for their 2012 annual Gala.  The event will be held at the Mandarin-Oriental Hotel on Boylston Street on April 28.  The Technical Director will collaborate with the artistic team in developing, constructing and implementing all design aspects for the evening.  The TD will coordinate equipment rentals, delivery and pick-up with the CSC office.  The TD will coordinate load in and load out of the space.
The TD may be asked to reach out to extra personnel for load in and run.  Candidate will be highly organized with great interpersonal skills and able to keep strong lines of communication between various departments.  This is a paid position. Planning sessions will begin immediately upon hiring.

How to Apply: please send a cover letter and resume along with at least one reference to Adam Sanders at asanders@commshakes.org.