Paper Mill Playhouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATE

Paper Mill Playhouse, one of the country's premier not-for-profit theaters, producing musicals and plays in Millburn, New Jersey seeks a Development Associate, an excellent entry level opportunity in our fundraising department. The Development Associate is a key position, responsible for processing and acknowledging all donor gifts using fundraising database software; managing ongoing stewardship projects for individual and institutional donors; assisting with departmental budget and project tracking; and providing administrative support for Development department.

Qualifications:
Ideal candidate is highly organized, self-motivated, and detail-oriented with strong verbal and writing skills. Bachelors degree, plus one to two years related experience. Must be proficient in word processing and spreadsheets (Microsoft Office; database software experience, a plus.)
Competitive salary and benefits package.

To Apply:
Qualified candidates should send resume with cover letter to Anne Pollock, HR Manager, apollock@papermill.org (email preferred, include 'Development Associate' in the subject line) or 22 Brookside Drive, Millburn, NJ 07041. No calls please.

Director of Development

Paper Mill Playhouse, one of the country's leading regional theatres producing musicals and plays in Millburn, NJ, seeks an experienced, highly motivated and creative Director of Development. Responsibilities include providing strategic leadership in raising contributed revenue through foundation support, corporate sponsorship, individual giving, government grants, and special events. The Director of Development is also responsible for managing annual budgets for the Development Department, developing board capacity to raise funds and identifying and developing relations with prospective individual, foundation and corporate donors. The successful candidate will have a demonstrated ability to think strategically and generate creative ideas. Excellent organizational and staff management skills are required.
The Director of Development reports directly to the Executive Director, oversees a staff of six, works in collaboration with the senior management team and the Board of Trustees. A minimum of ten years fundraising experience is required as well as a successful track record in major individual and corporate giving. Knowledge of the operations and organization of a not-for-profit theatre is desired. Paper Mill Playhouse offers a competitive compensation and benefits package. Please send cover letter, resume and salary requirements to Anne Pollock, HR Manager, Paper Mill Playhouse, 22 Brookside Drive, Millburn NJ 07041, fax 973-258-4060, apollock@papermill.org. No calls please. Paper Mill Playhouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Passionate about the arts and possess a knack for selling? A fun and flexible, part-time job music to your ears? Then join the next phase of Paper Mill Playhouse's telesales campaign and help New Jersey's premier producer of musicals and drama continue preserving and nurturing American theatre and our community for another 70 years!

Seeking articulate and compelling representatives to engage patrons and maximize their participation in support of our high-quality programming, valuable education outreach, and other innovative initiatives. Comprehensive, paid training and ongoing support provided. Competitive hourly wage plus generous commissions and bonuses, not to mention theatre perks!

Terrific way to earn income while doing something worthwhile. Get on board now!

Please send resume to Anne Pollock, Human Resources Manager, 22 Brookside Dr. Millburn, NJ 07041 or email apollock@papermill.org., fax 973-379-3192.

Production Stage Manager

Paper Mill Playhouse is accepting Production Stage Manager resumes for its 09 - 10 season. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience as PSM on large musicals both in regional theatres and on national tours or Broadway. Paper Mill is a 1200-seat theatre in Millburn, NJ, working under the COST agreement. Paper Mill is a fully union house employing theatre professionals in AEA, SSDC, AFM, USA and IATSE.

Please contact:
Mimi Intagliata, Director of Production
Email: prodresumes@papermill.org
Fax: 973-379-1077

No phone calls, please

Subscription Manager

The Subscriptions Manager works directly with the Ticketing Services Manager and Marketing Deparment to create and implement a season sales strategy to expand the current Subscriber base. Serious candidates should have a thorough understanding of Industry trends in Subscriptions and ticket packaging and will be responsible for providing detailed analysis of both current and projected Subscriber numbers along with recommended tradional and themed package options. Subscription Manager candidates should have 3-5 years experience building seasons, preferably using Paciolan or Ticketmaster software, and be able to make informed recommendations on pricing and seating arrangements. The Subscription Manager will be responsible for creating an in depth plan and timeline for the department to include all aspects of the renewal and new acquisition process designed to maximize potiental revenue. The Subscription Manager position is a full-time year round position with a comprehensive benefit package.

VOLUNTEERING

We are currently seeking volunteers interested in being trained to assist in our "Sensory Seminars" for the visually impaired, an integral part of our award-winning audio description program. Our development department and subscriptions department are also seeking volunteers to assist with the annual fund and subscription campaigns.

Please note that Paper Mill does not use volunteers in its production departments (i.e. stage management, the scene shop, the costume shop, the stage crew).

For more information on these and other volunteer opportunities in Paper Mill's administrative departments please contact Shayne Miller at 973.379.3636 ext. 2644.

Paper Mill Playhouse Seeking Volunteer Ushers

(Millburn, NJ) Paper Mill Playhouse (Mark S. Hoebee-Artistic Director, Mark W. Jones-Executive Director) is seeking volunteer ushers for the remainder of the 2009/2010 Season. Paper Mill Playhouse is looking for people with a pleasant public demeanor who enjoy helping and assisting patrons during their time at the theater. Volunteering at Paper Mill Playhouse is a great opportunity to support your local theater, see world class performances and enhance the experience of patrons at Paper Mill Playhouse.

All volunteers must be sixteen years of age or older; ability to walk up steps and stand for at least an hour; read small print on tickets; quickly locate patron seats in the theater; and easily take direction from the House Management Team.

Volunteer Usher duties include: greet and help seat patrons; hand out programs, direct customers to front of house facilities such as concessions, box office, art gallery, and the infrared headset rental; stuff insets in programs; and assist House Ushers.

Volunteer Ushers will meet at least twice annually for orientation and job training on a designated Saturday afternoon. The first meeting will take place on Saturday, January 16th from 2:00pm-4:00pm at Paper Mill Playhouse.

An interview is required to become a volunteer usher. If interested please contact Bill Fergus, House Manager, at 973-379-3636, ext. 2337 or bfergus@papermill.org.

PAPER MILL PLAYHOUSE, a not-for-profit arts organization, is one of the country's leading regional theaters. Paper Mill Playhouse programs are made possible, in part, by funds from the New Jersey State Council on the Arts/Department of State, A Partner Agency of the National Endowment for the Arts, and by funds from the National Endowment for the Arts. Additional support is provided by generous contributions from numerous corporations, foundations, and individuals. Paper Mill Playhouse is a member of Theatre Communications Group, the National Alliance for Musical Theatre, the Council of Stock Theatres, and the New Jersey Theatre Alliance.

INTERNSHIPS

Administrative interns only. No summer internships are available.

For high school students: Paper Mill's Theatre School Internships are open to high school students who assist with Theatre School classes for two hours per week. A number of special benefits including complimentary tickets and shadowing opportunities are available to Theatre School Interns. Theatre School internships run from September through April and applications are usually available the preceding June.

For college students and college graduates: Paper Mill offers non-paying internships in all areas of administration including education programming, marketing, fundraising and finance, casting and non-union production management. Internships are available only during the presenting season from September through June. Paper Mill Playhouse does not provide housing for interns and internships are not available during the summer months.

To apply for an internship please e-mail your resume along with a cover letter which describes your areas of interest, your relevant skills, and details about your availability to:

Email: APollock@papermill.org

CASTING

Paper Mill operates under a C.O.S.T. (Council Of Stock Theatres) Contract with Actor's Equity Association (A.E.A.). Periodically, non-equity performers (EMC's or Equity Membership Candidates) are also hired for certain shows, including local performers (Local Jobbers).

Casting is done on a show-by-show basis. Required Equity Principal Auditions (E.P.A.'s) are held for all musicals and plays. Required A.E.A. chorus calls as well as non-equity chorus calls are held for each musical containing a chorus. Agent submissions are also used for principal roles. All auditions and rehearsals are held in New York City.

Performers can mail headshots and resumes to:

Alison Franck
Casting Director
Paper Mill Playhouse
22 Brookside Drive
Millburn, NJ 07041

E-mail: afranck@papermill.org

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Child and Teen Performers

Are you interested in performing? Please see "The Art of Learning" on this site for information on acting classes and auditioning for the Paper Mill Summer Conservatory. For more information, please email our Education Department at MMcNany@PaperMill.org.

General Auditioning Information

Audition Notices are posted on this page (as the information becomes available). Audition Notices are also posted in the Backstage Newspaper two weeks prior to the auditions. These notices contain the name and address of the audition location, audition times, the roles available, what we are looking for, and requested audition material.

Paper Mill Playhouse, in Millburn, New Jersey will hold required equity principal auditions for

UPCOMING AUDITIONS

Monday, February 15 at Paper Mill Playhouse, Lobby, 22 Brookside Drive, Millburn, NJ 07041, from 3:00PM - 7:00PM.
SEEKING excellent actor / singer / dancers for the following roles:

WENDY DARLING (must be over 16 and play 14) the oldest of the Darling children. A young girl on the brink of womanhood who befriends Peter Pan and becomes surrogate mother to him and the Lost Boys.

JOHN DARLING (must be over 16 and play 12) the middle Darling Child who thinks he wants to be a pirate.

MICHAEL DARLING (8 - 10). The youngest and most impressionalbe of the Darling children who thinks he would like to be an Indian.

LOST BOYS are a gang of boys who fell out of their baby carriages and were not claimed by their parents, so they were sent to Neverland... male and females will be considered. Must be under 5'5" and be older than 16 and play younger. Should sing and dance well.

Must be available for the production, rehearsals begin May 10, 2010 and the show runs June 2 - June 27, 2010.

Please be prepared to sing 16 bars of traditional musical theater song. Bring sheet music as an accompanist will be provided. Or we will have the sheet music for the following songs available: "Tender Shepard" and "I Won't Grow Up" from Peter Pan. If you are primarily a dancer and you are over the age of 16, we will be having an open dance call on Wednesday, February 24th in NYC.

Monday, February 22, 2010, Pearl Studios, 500 Eighth Avenue, between 35th and 36th, 12th Floor

10:00AM AEA Male Singers who move well or dance.

Male singers who can play a pirate and understudy the lead role of Captain Hook

Please have 16 bars of a traditional musical theatre song. An accompanist will be provided.

NOTE: there will not be an ECC for female singers.

Tuesday, February 23, 2010, Pearl Studios, 500 Eighth Avenue, between 35th and 36th, 12th Floor

10:00AM AEA Male Dancers who sing- men should be warmed up and ready to dance. Strong ballet. Tumbling is a plus, but not required. Jazz sneakers. For ensemble roles of Pirates/Indians. Also young men under 5'5" and over 16, who look like boys will be considered for Lost Boys and are encouraged to attend.

2:00PM AEA Female Dancers who sing- women should be warmed up and ready to dance. Strong ballet. Tumbling is a plus, but not required. Jazz sneakers. For ensemble Indians. Women under 5'5" and over 16, who look like boys will be considered for Lost Boys and are encouraged to attend.

AEA Dancers will also be considered for understudies for Principal roles in PETER PAN.

Prepare 16 bars of a traditional musical theatre song. Bring sheet music, an accompanist will be provided. Many of the Equity Ensemble Members will be asked to be understudies for principal roles.

Wednesday, February 24, 2010, Pearl Studios, 500 Eighth Avenue, between 35th and 36th, 12th Floor

10:00AM Male Dancers who sing- men should be warmed up and ready to dance. Tumbling is a plus, but not required. Jazz sneakers. For ensemble roles of Pirates/Indians. Also young men under 5'5" and over 16, who look like boys will be considered for Lost Boys and are encouraged to attend. (sign up starts at 9:00 AM)

2:00PM Female Dancers who sing- women should be warmed up and ready to dance. Strong ballet. Tumbling is a plus, but not required. Jazz sneakers . For ensemble Indians. Women under 5'5" and over 16, who look like boys will be considered for Lost Boys and are encouraged to attend. (sign up starts at 1:00PM)

Prepare 16 bars of a traditional musical theatre song. Bring sheet music, an accompanist will be provided. Bring a headshot and resume.

Callbacks for all auditons will be Thursday or Friday, Feb 25 and 26.