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Today’s AJ Highlights

Good morning: Here are some highlights from today’s haul:

  1. “Pulp Fiction” — An Oral History “To commemorate the 30th anniversary of Pulp Fiction, Variety spoke with more than 20 members of the film’s cast and crew about their experiences, recollections, and insights.” – Variety
  2. Saying Goodbye To The Minnesota Sinfonia “The Minnesota Sinfonia, which has provided free concerts to underserved audiences for decades, says goodbye, along with its longtime conductor Jay Fishman.” – MinnPost
  3. How To Become A Blue Man “They must become expert drummers, learn to spit paint onto a spinning canvas, catch marshmallows, and be prepared for anything the audience might throw. Hundreds audition annually; only a handful get hired.” – WBEZ (Chicago)
  4. The Dancer And Choreographer Bringing A Hip-Hop Fantasy To The Big Screen “Bozeman and choreographer Rennie Harris blend hip-hop and fantasy in an ambitious new dance film, bringing a different kind of beauty to screen dance.” – The New York Times
  5. Data: How Massachusetts Arts Sector Has Recovered From Covid Shutdowns “Organizations remain very reliant on declining revenue sources. In 2022, 65% of expenses were covered by contributed revenue, but that growth is slowing.” – SMU Data

Skip below to see the rest of the stories we collected arranged by topic. See you tomorrow.

Doug

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Premium

Artistic Director – Trinity Repertory Company working with Management Consultants for the Arts

Trinity Repertory Company, is seeking an innovative, dynamic, visionary, and collaborative Artistic Director to guide its next chapter.

Artistic Director – Dallas Theater Center working with Management Consultants for the Arts

Dallas Theater Center (DTC) encourages qualified candidates to apply for the Enloe/Rose Artistic Director Position.

Director of Finance – Resnicow and Associates working with Management Consultants for the Arts

Resnicow and Associates (R+A) seeks a detail-oriented professional with operational insight, proven experience in corporate finance, and strong financial planning and management skills.

RADAR Nonprofit Solutions seeks Remote Accounting Manager

RADAR Nonprofit Solutions is seeking an experienced Accounting Manager to perform the accounting activities for various clients in the arts and other nonprofit sectors.

Classifieds

Chief Marketing & Experience Officer – Roundabout Theatre Company

Roundabout Theatre Company seeks to hire their next Chief Marketing & Experience Officer.

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Join Austin Opera during a thrilling period of growth! The Associate Technical Director will help plan, open, and operate the company's new performance venue.

Austin Opera seeks a Venue Manager

Join Austin Opera during a thrilling period of growth! The Buter Performance Center Manager will help plan, open, and operate the company's new performance venue.

Global Arts Live seeks 585 Arts General Manager

The General Manager, 585 Arts, will oversee the business aspects of a new performing arts center, leading its launch and day-to-day operations.

Fine Arts Work Center seeks Director of Development and Communications

The Fine Arts Work Center in Provincetown seeks a talented and passionate Director of Development and Communications to join our team.

Director of Marketing

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General Director – Pittsburgh Opera

As it looks forward to its 87th season, Pittsburgh Opera—one of America’s most artistically respected opera companies—invites recommendations/applications for the position of General Director
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