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<div class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: justify"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana">Confetti Stage is seeking four local directors to direct original One Act Plays for production during <B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal">Confetti Stage’s 2007 Short Play Festival, September 20 & 21, 2007</B>.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>All experience levels encouraged to apply.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>There is a stipend for this position; however there is no housing or travel reimbursement available.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>All plays are original one-act plays written by Capital Region Playwrights.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Let your artistic abilities shine, by creating something exciting, fresh, and new.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></div>
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<div class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: justify"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana">We are also seeking one stage manager for the Short Play Festival. Stage Management experience preferred, but not required.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>The SM will work under the direction of the directors and managing artistic director. There is a stipend for this position; however there is no housing or travel reimbursement available.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></div>
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<div class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: justify"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana">Anyone interested in directing or stage managing is ask to contact Confetti Stage by <B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal">May 18<SUP>th</SUP></B>.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN><o:p></o:p></SPAN></div>
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<div class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: justify"><B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana">Performances will be at The Linda in Albany, NY</SPAN></B><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana">. Visit us on-line at <B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><I style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal">http://www.confettistage.com</I></B> for more information, or contact us by calling 253-1253 or e-mail <B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><I style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal">neiljones@confettistage.com</I></B></SPAN><FONT face=Arial>.<SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></div>
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<div class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: center" align=center><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana">For more information visit us on-line at www.confettistage.com today!<o:p></o:p></SPAN></div>
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<div class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: justify"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Verdana; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold">Confetti Stage was founded to explore the human experience, while illuminating the myriad diversities which define us as groups and individuals. Confetti Stage promotes diversity and understanding through the creation of dynamic and inspirational productions and educational opportunities. We strive to maintain the highest possible level of artistic standards while fostering collaboration and mutual respect.</SPAN></div>
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<div style="CLEAR: both">Sincerely,<br>
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Neilson R. Jones<br>
President & Managing Artistic Director<br>
Confetti Stage, Inc.<br>
518.253.1253<br>
www.confettistage.com<br>
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