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Sunday, January 5, 2025
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Vice President of Marketing and Communications – The Moth


 The successful VP will bring the care and skill to honor previous iterations of structure and strategy while forging and leading a collaborative vision for increasing discovery of The Moth. [READ MORE]
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Technical & Facilities Manager – Brannan Center (Napa Valley) 

Brannan Center, a new community and performing arts center currently under construction in California's Napa Valley, is seeking a Technical & Facilities Manager [READ MORE]

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Director of Education – Paper Mill Playhouse 

Paper Mill Playhouse (PMP), the nation's premier musical theater, seeks a visionary and experienced leader to serve as Director of Education. [READ MORE]

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Development Director – The Hermitage Artist Retreat 

The Hermitage Artist Retreat seeks a passionate, intelligent, and driven Development Director with experience in all aspects of fundraising and donor relations to sustain and grow the organization’s highly successful development efforts. [READ MORE]

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San Francisco Jazz Organization seeks Chief Executive Officer 

The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of the organization’s business functions. [READ MORE]

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Market House Theatre seeks Managing Artistic Director 

The Managing Artistic Director will serve as the visionary leader of Market House Theatre, reporting directly to the Board of Directors [READ MORE]

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Apply Now: Canada’s National Arts Centre Mentorship Program 

Play in section with Canada’s National Arts Centre Orchestra: June 12 to July 1, 2025 [READ MORE]

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Senior Program Officer, Arts and Culture 

The Fred and Barbara Erb Family Foundation invite nominations and applications for the position of Senior Program Officer to lead strategy and management for their Arts and Culture grantmaking portfolio. [READ MORE]

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Executive Director, Dance On Camera 

Dance on Camera is looking for an Executive Director who believes in the power of movement on film, is highly organized, and is excited by the prospect of building on a 50+year legacy [READ MORE]

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Associate or Full Professor of Acting 

University of California San Diego Position overview Position title: Associate or Full Professor in ActingSalary range: A reasonable salary range estimate for this position is $96,500-$131,100. The posted UC Academic salary scales set the minimum pay as determined by rank and/or step at appointment. See the following table for the salary scale for this position […] [READ MORE]

 

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DANCE

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IDEAS

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ISSUES

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MEDIA

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Hollywood’s 2024 Box Office: Down A Bit

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Germany’s New Film & TV Funding Scheme Is A Boon To Both Local Producers And Hollywood

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The Highs And Lows Of U.S. TV Ratings In 2024

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MUSIC

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How Schools Are Expanding What Music Education Is

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PEOPLE

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THEATRE

Using Theatre To Connect Russian Refugee Kids With Their American Counterparts

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Ten Questions About Theatre For 2025

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Young Stand-Ups Now Have To Spend More Time Self-Promoting On Social Media Than Sharpening Their Acts

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The State Of British Theatre, In 20 Shows Across All Four Nations

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The Baltimore Small Stage Coalition Emerges From The Pandemic As A Strength

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VISUAL

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WORDS

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