[SDS] Sciencetellers - P/T Performers

[Erin McDonnell]

Hey all!

This is a cool opportunity the Dean Nilsen contacted us with where you can
actually get paid for theater.  It's a combination story-telling/science for
kids.  See below for more details.  Let us know if you're interested.

Erin McDonnell
SDS President

---------- Forwarded message ----------
From: Kenneth Nicholas <nicholas.kenneth at gmail.com>
Date: Tue, Jan 4, 2011 at 4:47 PM
Subject: Sciencetellers - P/T Performers
To: "lvollkom at stevens.edu" <Linda.Vollkommer at stevens.edu>
Cc: emcdonne at stevens.edu, dward at stevens.edu


Dear Stevens Dramatic Society:

I am contacting you on behalf of Sciencetellers, a New Jersey-based
children's entertainment company. We are searching for actors and theater
students -- or anyone with a knack for performing -- to join our team of
paid, part-time performers. We'd appreciate if you would pass along this
notice to your members, or anyone you know who might be interested in
working with us! Below are the job description, details, and company
contacts. (Also attached is a PDF document with the same information.) If
you have any questions, don't hesitate to e-mail or call me.

Thanks and happy new year!

Kenneth Nicholas
nicholas.kenneth at gmail.com
973.897.2435

Sciencetellers -- Using Science Experiments to Tell Stories!
www.sciencetellers.com




*Job Description
*Here is an opportunity to perform, to teach, and to have fun! We are
looking for self-motivated candidates to perform solo 45-minute
Sciencetelling shows throughout New Jersey and Pennsylvania. This is a
part-time, flexible position. A Scienceteller is responsible for picking up
supplies, driving to the show location, performing the show, and driving to
the next location – all within specific time frames. Continual paid training
is provided and all mileage is fully reimbursed.

Additional responsibilities: Learn the components of the shows, which
include the story, the science, and the actions; Keep open communication
channels with the customer the day of the performance; Maintain and organize
the administrative aspects of your performances and training.


*Job Qualifications
*Must crave constant improvement;
Must be able to memorize a script;
Must be organized, responsible, and reliable;
Must be animated and ridiculously enthusiastic;
Must be able to adapt to new situations and environments;
Must be able to perform in front of both small and large groups;
Must be great with kids (interact without being condescending);
Must be great with adults (interact professionally, but with a sense of
humor);
Must have a reliable car and be willing to drive at least an hour (full
mileage reimbursement);
Must be physically active (climbing on chairs, running, crawling on the
floor, carrying crates).

All other skills, such as science knowledge and storytelling, will be taught
through comprehensive paid training. There is no need to be a scientist!


*Details*
$60.00 per show, plus continual paid training and full mileage
reimbursement. Hours are flexible.


*Company Info
*Using science experiments to tell stories, we perform interactive,
high-energy shows for schools, libraries, scouts, parties, or anywhere there
are kids and families. Through this synergy of science and storytelling, we
engage the audience by combining these seemingly different ideas and using
the resulting reaction to educate and entertain! Contact:
*
*
Andrew Piccirillo
P.O. Box 6741, Hillsborough, NJ 08844
908-334-2525
www.sciencetellers.com

*
Apply online at www.sciencetellers.com (under “Employment”).*
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