ACT I
SCENE ONE
(In a quaint, Off-Broadway theatre house in Calgary sits an ED, surrounded by passionate staff, interested prospects, loyal donors & theatre groups. He is looking for a Director of Development to coordinate the fundraising for his capital campaign. Suddenly, YOU come up behind him.)

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
(makes a grand gesture with his arms)
Where have you been? We’ve been waiting for you to take our fundraising to the next level!

YOU
Really? I’ve been around raising money for at least 5 years now, but I’m looking for a change … and I want a job where I can really make a difference and contribute to the arts community. It’s what I love and where I want to be.

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
You’ve come to the right place. If you’re a team player with lots of creativity, strong communication skills and a good fundraising track record, check out the full position description for the Pumphouse Theatre DOD job at: http://www.thedevelopmentgroup.ca/tdg_hiring.html.

(ED types in the web address on his laptop and shows the screen to YOU.)

YOU
Wow – that looks great! Can I call you if I have any questions or want to submit my cover letter and resume?

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Actually, MICHELLE at The Development Group can answer all your questions about the job and would love to hear from you. Why don’t you give her a call at 403.532.4495? Or, send her an inquiry at regelm@thedevelopmentgroup.ca. You better hurry, though, because applications are due on September 8, 2010 by email submission only. You can also check our website at http://www.pumphousetheatres.ca/ for more information.

NARRATOR
This position will remain open until a suitable candidate is found. All submissions will be acknowledged; however, only applicants selected for interviews will be contacted personally.