Position: Paid On Campus Internship - Writing/Marketing/Executive Assistant
Company: EarthHart Productions
Contact: Andrew Arthur, admin(a)earthhart.com
Location: Five minutes walk from Science Center
Time requirements: 12-15 hours a week, more if desired
Pay: $7 hour, plus profit participation, bonus, some meals, film festivals
EarthHart Productions is a Cambridge-based script writing and film
development company. For more information on EarthHart Productions
see http://www.earthhart.com
We are looking for a motivated, energetic, empathic individual who
has excellent writing, communications and interpersonal skills, loves
to read, is self-directed and eager to learn and is interested in a
career in writing or screenwriting, directing, producing or otherwise
being involved in the entertainment industry.
Hours are weekdays 3-5:30 pm, with some variation possible depending
on class schedule, plus one evening a week.
Responsibilities and benefits may include:
1) TF'ing popular screenwriting seminar.
2) Assisting with on-campus theatrical production.
3)Serving as executive assistant and support person to the head of
the company, reading scripts, writing coverage, assisting with
re-writes, researching story ideas, developing actor and director
lists, researching production companies and financiers, tracking
scripts, participating in script development, managing emails, faxes
and phone calls to agents, managers, producers, investors and
creative attachments, maintaining website, and general office
responsibilities.
Depending on interest and abilities, there is the opportunity to be
mentored on your own script or film project.
The assistant should be self-directed, able to take the initiative,
discover what needs to be done and do it, be willing to create goals
for him or herself and meet them. The ideal person should also be
well-grounded and able to create a warm positive atmosphere. Ability
or willingness to learn tennis, sailing & skiing a plus.
Email cover letter, resume and short writing sample to
admin(a)earthhart.com with "Executive Assistant" as the subject.
Dudley Drama and Film members:
The product of many Dudley Drama/Film members' work will be on display
this weekend. Please join us for our annual production!
* * * * *
Dudley Drama presents its spring 2005 production...
Tennessee Williams' SWEET BIRD OF YOUTH
Dudley House Dining Hall
Friday, May 6, 8:30 p.m.
Saturday, May 7, 2:00 p.m. and 8:30 p.m.
...featuring actors and a production team consisting of Harvard
undergraduates, graduate students from the GSAS, Kennedy School,
Divinity School, Business School, Education School, Medical School,
Design School, affiliates, and community friends...
Tickets $7 students & seniors/ $10 general admission
All tickets sold through the Harvard Box Office
Any remaining tickets will be sold at the door
http://www.fas.harvard.edu/~tickets
Tel 617.496.2222
Chance Wayne, a Hollywood gigolo determined to become a star, teams up
with Alexandra Del Lago, a washed-up Hollywood actress, on his way
back to his small-town home. The town clamors at the reappearance of
the charismatic Chance, who claims to have found fame and fortune in
Hollywood, while the mysterious Alexandra lies in a drunken stupor in
their hotel room. Chance is convinced Alexandra can make him a star,
so he tries to capitalize on her reputation while rediscovering his
love for his hometown sweetheart, Heavenly, whose heart he broke when
he disappeared to find fame. Chance's attempts to reignite his passion
for the naive Heavenly deeply angers her vengeful father, the cruel
town "boss" who will stop at nothing to see his daughter's lost
innocence avenged.
For questions, contact us at dudley.drama(a)gmail.com or visit the
webpage at http://go.to/dudleydrama
Dudley Drama & Film members:
Don't miss video artist Luis Valdovino this Friday night at the Carpenter
Center/Harvard Film Archive.
60 minutes of Experimental Short Films
with Luis Valdovino (video artist, Argentina/USA)
B-04, Carpenter Center (Harvard Film Archive)
Friday April 22, 7pm
The Short Films:
1. Dia de Los Muertos (The Last of the 20th Century), 1:32 min. video,
Dan Boord/Luis Valdovino, 2001
The rich iconography of Dia de los Muertos, the spirit of Luis Bunel,
the music of Duke Ellington and a group of tourists share the last
celebration of Day of the Dead of the 20th Century somewhere in Mexico. Warning:
this celebration might not be suitable for vegetarians.
2. Standards, 25:57 min. video, Dan Boord/Luis Valdovino 2000
A travelogue of portions of the USA, Europe and Latin America mixes the
concept of standards with facts and fiction to explore the state of our
culture at the end of the 20th Century.
3. Cocteau Cento, 5:49 min. video, Dan Boord/Luis Valdovino, 2003
This experimental video takes the form of a cento -- a literary work
made
up of parts from other works. It pays homage to the work of the poet,
playwright, artist and filmmaker Jean Cocteau. Mixing footage from
several of his films, writings from Cocteau and his contemporaries, and
a
sound design made up entirely from those writings, the self-reflexive
nature of the tape explores many of Cocteau's recurrent themes in the
form
of a cento: a collage of intensely personal poetic symbols which attempt
to evoke the sacrificial nature of art and the relationships among
poetry,
myth, death, and the unconscious mind.
4. Themes, 28:24 min. video, Dan Boord/Luis Valdovino, 2004
It is a new year and a new century. Themes resumes the travelogue begun
in Standards. What will the new and improved future bring?
Film-maker (in person):
Luis Valdovino
Native of Argentina, Luis Valdovino is an video artist and associate
professor of art at the University of Colorado, Boulder, CO.
His works have been exhibited at MOMA, NYC; The Museum of Contemporary
Art, LA; The Walker Art Center, Minneapolis; The Metropolitan Museum of
Art, NYC; San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, San Francisco; Venice
Biennale, Venice, Italy; The Stedelijk Museum, Amsterdam; The Institute
of
Contemporary Art, London; Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofia,
Madrid; Centre Georges Pompidou, Paris; Centro Nacional de Las Artes,
Mexico City; Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes, Santiago; Berlin Video
Festival; World Wide Video Festival, The Hague; Toronto Film Festival;
Edinburgh Film Festival, and Oberhausen Film Festival.
Valdovino's videos have been presented at the 37th and 50th Robert
Flaherty Film Seminar, The Kitchen, New York, and broadcasted on
"Independent Focus" at WNET and Deep Dish Network, New York. In
addition,
he has produced several award winning tapes in collaboration with Dan
Boord and has curated the programs "La Voz Latina: Latina/o Video Art
from
the U.S.A." that have been screened throughout Latin America, Europe,
and
the United States.
Dan Boord:
Dan Boord is a video artist and a professor at the University of
Colorado,
Boulder. His work has been exhibited at the Whitney Museum of American
Art, NYC; MOMA, NYC; Walker Art Center, Minneapolis; The Metropolitan
Museum of Art, New York; The Venice Biennale, Venice, Italy; Stedelijk
Museum, Amsterdam; Centre Georges Pompidou, Paris; Museo Nacional Centro
de Arte Reina Sofia, Madrid; and many more venues around the world. His
work has been broadcasted on WNET, New York and WGBH, Boston, presented
at
the International Public Television Conference in Stockholm and at the
50th Robert Flaherty Film Seminar. In addition, he has collaborated with
Luis Valdovino in several award winning videos.
Dear Dudley Drama & Film list,
Don't miss the chance to participate in several of the theater and film
events that are coming up soon... lots of information below...
1. Dudley Drama's SWEET BIRD OF YOUTH at Arts First
2. Participate in theater! Help wanted in theater productions
3. Video artist Luis Valdovino screens his experimental video work
* * *
1.
Come see Dudley Drama's spring 2005 production
SWEET BIRD OF YOUTH
A play by Tennessee Williams
Three performances during Harvard's Arts First Festival
Friday, May 6, 8:30 p.m.
Saturday, May 7, 2 pm (matinee) and 8:30 p.m.
Dudley House Main Hall
Tickets $7 (students/seniors); $10 general
Available at the Harvard Box Office, or online at
http://www.fas.harvard.edu/~tickets
Chance Wayne, a Hollywood gigolo determined to become a star, teams up
with Alexandra Del Lago, a washed-up Hollywood actress, on his way back
to his small-town home. The town clamors at the reappearance of the
charismatic Chance, who claims to have found fame and fortune in
Hollywood, while the mysterious Alexandra lies in a drunken stupor in
their hotel room. Chance is convinced Alexandra can make him a star, so
he protects her reputation while rediscovering his love for his
hometown sweetheart, Heavenly, whose heart he broke when he disappeared
to find fame. Chance's attempts to reignite his passion for the naive
Heavenly deeply angers her vengeful father, the cruel town "boss" who
will stop at nothing to see his daughter's lost innocence avenged.
* * *
2.
Looking for a project? Get involved with theater!
Dudley Drama's SWEET BIRD OF YOUTH and the Longwood Players' LA CAGE
AUX FOLLES are seeking backstage help-- more info below.
--The Dudley Drama SWEET BIRD OF YOUTH cast and crew is looking for run
crew and backstage help for its upcoming play on May 6 and 7. We don't
need you to have previous experience in theater; we'll be glad to teach
you what you need to know. You can get involved in a large or small
capacity, or just for the days of the performance, if you wish! Our
cast/crew is representated by a great group of students from the
undergrad population and almost every single graduate school at
Harvard... it's a great way to work with students from all across
campus. Please email us at dudley.drama(a)gmail.com if you are interested.
-- The Longwood Players' LA CAGE AUX FOLLES is in the final
preparations and opens on April 22 at the YMCA Theater in Central
Square. They are looking for a couple of people to round out the
running crew for this exciting show, either as a spotlight or sound
board
operator. Anyone who lends a hand is entitled to a free ticket to see
the
show (and if you're on the running crew, you'll get to see the show for
free every night!). No previous sound board or spotlight experience is
necessary. Contact info(a)longwoodplayers.org for more info.
Here are the call times for run crew for all rehearsals and
performances:
Sun, April 17 @ 7pm: Wet tech
Mon, April 18 @ 6pm: Dress rehearsal
Tue, April 19 @ 7pm: Dress rehearsal
Wed, April 20 @ 7pm: Dress rehearsal
Thu, April 21 @ 7pm: Dress rehearsal
Fri, April 22 @ 7pm: Show
Sat, April 23 @ 7pm: Show
Wed, April 27 @ 7pm: Brush-up (TBD, and tech crew may not be required)
Thu, April 28 @ 7pm: Show
Fri, April 29 @ 7pm: Show
Sat, April 30 @ 1pm: Show (Matinee)
Sat, April 30 @ 7pm: Show
* * *
3.
You are warmly invited to
60 minutes of Experimental Short Films
with Luis Valdovino (video artist, Argentina/USA)
B-04, Carpenter Center (Harvard Film Archive)
Friday April 22, 7pm
The Short Films:
1. Dia de Los Muertos (The Last of the 20th Century), 1:32 min. video,
Dan Boord/Luis Valdovino, 2001
The rich iconography of Dia de los Muertos, the spirit of Luis Bunel,
the
music of Duke Ellington and a group of tourists share the last
celebration
of Day of the Dead of the 20th Century somewhere in Mexico. Warning:
this
celebration might not be suitable for vegetarians.
2. Standards, 25:57 min. video, Dan Boord/Luis Valdovino 2000
A travelogue of portions of the USA, Europe and Latin America mixes the
concept of standards with facts and fiction to explore the state of our
culture at the end of the 20th Century.
3. Cocteau Cento, 5:49 min. video, Dan Boord/Luis Valdovino, 2003
This experimental video takes the form of a cento -- a literary work
made
up of parts from other works. It pays homage to the work of the poet,
playwright, artist and filmmaker Jean Cocteau. Mixing footage from
several of his films, writings from Cocteau and his contemporaries, and
a
sound design made up entirely from those writings, the self-reflexive
nature of the tape explores many of Cocteau's recurrent themes in the
form
of a cento: a collage of intensely personal poetic symbols which attempt
to evoke the sacrificial nature of art and the relationships among
poetry,
myth, death, and the unconscious mind.
4. Themes, 28:24 min. video, Dan Boord/Luis Valdovino, 2004
It is a new year and a new century. Themes resumes the travelogue begun
in Standards. What will the new and improved future bring?
Film-maker (in person):
Luis Valdovino
Native of Argentina, Luis Valdovino is an video artist and associate
professor of art at the University of Colorado, Boulder, CO.
His works have been exhibited at MOMA, NYC; The Museum of Contemporary
Art, LA; The Walker Art Center, Minneapolis; The Metropolitan Museum of
Art, NYC; San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, San Francisco; Venice
Biennale, Venice, Italy; The Stedelijk Museum, Amsterdam; The Institute
of
Contemporary Art, London; Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofia,
Madrid; Centre Georges Pompidou, Paris; Centro Nacional de Las Artes,
Mexico City; Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes, Santiago; Berlin Video
Festival; World Wide Video Festival, The Hague; Toronto Film Festival;
Edinburgh Film Festival, and Oberhausen Film Festival.
Valdovino's videos have been presented at the 37th and 50th Robert
Flaherty Film Seminar, The Kitchen, New York, and broadcasted on
"Independent Focus" at WNET and Deep Dish Network, New York. In
addition,
he has produced several award winning tapes in collaboration with Dan
Boord and has curated the programs "La Voz Latina: Latina/o Video Art
from
the U.S.A." that have been screened throughout Latin America, Europe,
and
the United States.
Dan Boord:
Dan Boord is a video artist and a professor at the University of
Colorado,
Boulder. His work has been exhibited at the Whitney Museum of American
Art, NYC; MOMA, NYC; Walker Art Center, Minneapolis; The Metropolitan
Museum of Art, New York; The Venice Biennale, Venice, Italy; Stedelijk
Museum, Amsterdam; Centre Georges Pompidou, Paris; Museo Nacional Centro
de Arte Reina Sofia, Madrid; and many more venues around the world. His
work has been broadcasted on WNET, New York and WGBH, Boston, presented
at
the International Public Television Conference in Stockholm and at the
50th Robert Flaherty Film Seminar. In addition, he has collaborated with
Luis Valdovino in several award winning videos.
Come see this important film TONIGHT!!!
Dudley Drama & Film presents...
OIL ON ICE
A documentary about development within the Arctic National Wildlife
Reserve
Wednesday, March 16, 7:00 p.m.
Graduate Student Lounge, Dudley House.
Pizza/refreshments will be served
Oil on Ice is a vivid, compelling and comprehensive documentary
connecting the fate of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge to decisions
America makes about energy policy, transportation choices, and other
seemingly unrelated matters. Caught in the balance are the culture and
livelihood of the Gwich’in people and the migratory wildlife in this
fragile ecosystem. (Run time, 1 hour)
Questions? Email Dudley Drama at dudley.drama(a)gmail.com
1. Dudley Improv/Acting Troupe
TONIGHT (Wednesday) at 8:08 p.m., Fireside Room, Dudley House.
No previous experience necessary, just show up and have a good time.
2. A film screening of OIL ON ICE
Wednesday, March 16, 7:00 p.m., Graduate Student Lounge, Dudley House.
Food/refreshments will be served
A one-hour documentary that examines the battle over oil development
within the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, and the wildlife and
indigenous populations that live there.
3. Japanese drumming performance by ODAIKO NEW ENGLAND
Saturday, March 12, 8:00 p.m., Dudley House
$5 suggested donation
Taiko, traditional Japanese drumming, is a dynamic and memorable art of
rhythm and movement. Odaiko New England (O.N.E.), one of the premier
taiko troupes in our region, presents a performance and demonstration
at Dudley House. O.N.E. has performed in conjunction with professional
theaters, at the Jacob's Pillow Dance Festival, and at the Peabody
Essex Museum. Don't miss this event!
Questions? Email dudley.drama(a)gmail.com
From Dudley Drama & Film, some upcoming events that nurture the
cinematic, artistic, and dramatic sides of you...
*** FOR THE OFFBEAT/GENIUS/REPRESSED-PREP-SCHOOL CINEMATIC SIDE OF YOU
***
A Film Screening of RUSHMORE
part of the Dudley Fellows Film Festival
a film by Wes Anderson
starring Bill Murray and Jason Schwartzmann
Wednesday February 23rd, 7:00 p.m. (TONIGHT!)
Graduate Student Lounge, Dudley House
Free to Dudley members and their guests
Refreshments served
Max Fischer is a precocious 15-year-old whose reason for living is his
attendance at Rushmore, a private school where he's not doing well in
any of his classes, but where he's the king of extracurricular
activities - from being in the beekeeping society to writing and
producing plays, there's very little after school he doesn't do. His
life begins to change, however, when he finds out he's on academic
probation, and when he stumbles into love with Miss Cross, a pretty
teacher of the elementary school at Rushmore. Added to the mix is his
friendship with Herman Blume, wealthy industrialist and father to boys
who attend the school, and who also finds himself attracted to Miss
Cross. Max's fate becomes inextricably tied to this odd love triangle...
*** FOR THE ARTISTIC/MUSICAL/FOOT-TAPPING SIDE OF YOU ***
ODAIKO NEW ENGLAND
Saturday, March 12th, 8:00 p.m.
Main Hall, Dudley House
Sponsored by Dudley House so it's free to all members & guests
Odaiko New England (ONE, onetaiko.net) is a performing group that
weaves the traditional elements of taiko-- Japanese drumming-- with
contemporary influences to create a constantly evolving and dynamic art
form. Looking to experience something new and different? If you have
never seen or heard taiko before, don't miss out!
*** FOR THE
DRAMATIC/I'VE-ALWAYS-WANTED-TO-BE-AN-ACTOR-BUT-SOMEHOW-ENDED-UP-IN-
GRAD-SCHOOL SIDE OF YOU ***
DUDLEY IMPROV & ACTING TROUPE
Wednesday, March 2nd, 8:08 p.m.
Fireside Room, Dudley House
We play improv games, practice scenes from plays, and make the
ridiculous seem normal. Come join us (first-timers always welcome) for
a casual and fun environment to release that hidden acting instinct you
never knew you had...
Dudley Drama's spring production
SWEET BIRD OF YOUTH
to be peformed during the Arts First Festival, May 6 & 7
Still seeks production staff to help put the artistic and creative
aspects of the show together. We can accomodate people of many
different time commitments, from those who want to be involved in every
stage of the show, to those who want to spend just production week
helping out, to those who could lend one day of help building sets.
It's a great way to get involved, and we can use whatever talents you
may have. Contact us if you are interested.
Questions? Comments? Email us at dudley.drama(a)gmail.com
See you around Dudley House!
* * * SPRING PLAY AUDITIONS TODAY AND WEDNESDAY * * *
*** No preparation necessary-- just show up and give it a shot! ***
Come audition for the Dudley House Spring Play!
In addition to looking for actors, we are also putting together our
production crew, so if you have interests or experience in lighting,
set design/carpentry, costumes, make-up, sound, poster/program design,
or stage management, please see below. We can use talents of all
sorts, and we can train you if you don't have prior experience.
Auditions:
Monday, February 14th / Wednesday, February 16th
7:00-10:00 p.m. each night
Dudley House (look for signs to direct you to the audition room)
No preparation necessary: We will ask you to do a cold reading from the
script and to do these readings solo, and possibly in groups.
Courtesy RSVP to dudley.drama(a)gmail.com so we know how many people to
expect on each night; but if you just feel moved just to show up that
night, just show up!
Who can audition?
Anybody. Invite a significant other, spouse, or friend to come along.
Preference for roles will be given to Dudley members/
Harvard students (both graduate and undergraduate), but staff and other
affiliates are welcome to audition and have had nice roles in past
productions. First-time actors, haven't-acted-since-high-school actors,
and experienced actors are all welcome.
The Play:
Tennessee Williams' SWEET BIRD OF YOUTH
Synopsis: Chance Wayne, a Hollywood gigolo determined to become a star,
teams up with Alexandra Del Lago, a washed-up Hollywood actress, on his
way back to his small-town home. The town clamors at the reappearance
of the charismatic Chance, who claims to have found fame and fortune in
Hollywood, while the mysterious Alexandra lies in a drunken stupor in
their hotel room. Chance is convinced Alexandra can make him a star, so
he protects her reputation while rediscovering his love for his
hometown sweetheart, Heavenly, whose heart he broke when he disappeared
to find fame. Chance's attempts to reignite his passion for the naive
Heavenly deeply angers her vengeful father, the cruel town "boss" who
will stop at nothing to see his daughter's lost innocence avenged.
Rehearsals:
We expect to rehearse 2 times a week on weekday evenings, with more
rehearsals nearer to the production date. Although we will accomodate
schedules as much as possible, we ask you not to audition if you expect
significant time conflicts in the next few months. All casted actors
will be expected to assist in various technical/production aspects of
the play as well.
Production and Backstage Roles:
Being part of a Dudley drama production is a unique way to get involved
with a diverse mix fo graduate and undergraduate students from all
across campus, while putting together a great artistic event. Even if
you don't have experience (but also if you do), we are looking for set
and lighting designers, make-up and costume managers, stage managers,
sound designers, house managers... you name it, we can use you! The
time commitment varies by position but allows you to get as involved as
you wish. Please contact us to discuss what you're interested in or if
you want to know more about certain roles.
Further information is on our website: http//go.to/dudleydrama
And email us with any questions at dudley.drama(a)gmail.com
Come audition for the Dudley House Spring Play!
In addition to looking for actors, we are also putting together our
production crew, so if you have interests or experience in lighting,
set design/carpentry, costumes, make-up, sound, poster/program design,
or stage management, please see below. We can use talents of all
sorts, and we can train you if you don't have prior experience.
Auditions:
Thursday, February 10th / Monday, February 14th / Wednesday, February
16th
7:00-10:00 p.m. each night
Dudley House (look for signs to direct you to the audition room)
No preparation necessary: We will ask you to do a cold reading from the
script and to do these readings solo, and possibly in groups.
Courtesy RSVP to dudley.drama(a)gmail.com so we know how many people to
expect on each night; but if you just feel moved just to show up that
night, just show up!
Who can audition?
Anybody. Preference for roles will be given to Dudley members and
Harvard students (both graduate and undergraduate), but staff and other
affiliates are welcome to audition and have had nice roles in past
productions. First-time actors, haven't-acted-since-high-school actors,
and experienced actors are all welcome.
The Play:
Tennessee Williams' SWEET BIRD OF YOUTH
Synopsis: Chance Wayne, a Hollywood gigolo determined to become a star,
teams up with Alexandra Del Lago, a washed-up Hollywood actress, on his
way back to his small-town home. The town clamors at the reappearance
of the charismatic Chance, who claims to have found fame and fortune in
Hollywood, while the mysterious Alexandra lies in a drunken stupor in
their hotel room. Chance is convinced Alexandra can make him a star, so
he protects her reputation while rediscovering his love for his
hometown sweetheart, Heavenly, whose heart he broke when he disappeared
to find fame. Chance's attempts to reignite his passion for the naive
Heavenly deeply angers her vengeful father, the cruel town "boss" who
will stop at nothing to see his daughter's lost innocence avenged.
Rehearsals:
We expect to rehearse 2 times a week on weekday evenings, with more
rehearsals nearer to the production date. Although we will accomodate
schedules as much as possible, we ask you not to audition if you expect
significant time conflicts in the next few months. All casted actors
will be expected to assist in various technical/production aspects of
the play as well.
Production and Backstage Roles:
Being part of a Dudley drama production is a unique way to get involved
with a diverse mix fo graduate and undergraduate students from all
across campus, while putting together a great artistic event. Even if
you don't have experience (but also if you do), we are looking for set
and lighting designers, make-up and costume managers, stage managers,
sound designers, house managers... you name it, we can use you! The
time commitment varies by position but allows you to get as involved as
you wish. Please contact us to discuss what you're interested in or if
you want to know more about certain roles.
Further information is on our website: http//go.to/dudleydrama
And email us with any questions at dudley.drama(a)gmail.com
See you soon!
Director Ying Qian, who presented her film "A Village Across the World"
earlier this year with Dudley Drama/Film, will return to the Harvard
Film Archive tomorrow in a presentation that blends architecture,
history, and filmmaking. More info below...
Monday December 13th, 7pm
B-04 Carpenter Center, Harvard Film Archive, 24 Quincy Street, Cambridge
FEATURING
Homes or Relics: The Fate of Chinese Villages (A video and photo
presentation)
Speakers: Ying Qian (Department of Economics and the Film Study
Center) and Irene Kang (Graduate School of Design)
Please join us in the third Crosstalk in our new monthly series. Come
and learn something about everything! Hear fellow students talk about
their fields!
Fire your imagination and let your ideas flow!
For more information, please visit
http://www.fas.harvard.edu/~dudley/fellows/cultint/web04-05/Crosstalk/
Crosstalk_Dec.htm, or contact Yao (yaochen(a)fas.harvard.edu)