Compete in Kollaboration NY’s Talent Showcase!

Back in New York for the 7th straight year, KollaborationNY is looking for the best talent to compete in Kollaboration New York’s Talent Showcase!
To register and audition, go to http://www.kollaborationnewyork.org/auditions
Applications are due April 30, 2012, 11:59pm

GRAND PRIZE:

• $1000
•  Opening Act for Clara C’s National Tour Show in NYC!
•  A chance to secure an exclusive spot at the Kollaboration Finale Show in November

2 ROUNDS OF AUDITONS
1  Online Submission - DEADLINE APRIL 30, 2012 (11:59PM)
Notification for Live Auditions will be made by May 3, 2012 if chosen.
2 Live Auditions - MAY 5, 2012 or May 12, 2012 (TBD)

SHOW DATE!
Friday, September 21, 2012
Skirball Center for the Performing Arts – NYU

NYC Casting Call on April 5th! Actors Needed!

Attention Actors! Open call for Emotional Creature! Be part of this amazing play!

Emotional Creature Open Call Notice

Stephanie Klapper Casting, in conjunction with Amy Potozkin (Artistic Associate and Casting Director of Berkeley Rep), will be holding an open call for the new playEmotional Creature by Eve Ensler (The Vagina Monologues), directed by Jo Bonney.

Date: Thursday April 5, 2012
Location: Pearl Studios (500 8^th Avenue, Studio 1215)
Time: 1:00-5:00.  Sign up begins at noon.
Please prepare: A contemporary monologue and a brief song (rock, pop, hip hop, folk, etc.) of your choice.

EMOTIONAL CREATURE deals with many issues that face girls across the globe. Some of the issues dealt with in EMOTIONAL CREATURE are body image, name-calling, anorexia/bulimia, gender stereotypes, diseases, sexuality, sexual orientation, teenage pregnancy and abortion, abuse, sex slavery, rape, female circumcision, education, empowerment, etc. For more information about the V-Day movement please view www.vday.org

SEEKING:

Six actresses: 18 – 20’s (to play teen girls 14 – 18). We are assembling a multi-talented ensemble of young women of all ethnicities to represent the Global World of this piece. All need to have great singing voices and dance/move well (a “real” quality vs. musical theatre quality). Seeking at least one actress who can rap. All must have amazing personalities. It is imperative that we believe they are real people, authentic and not actors. The more global the piece, the better. All must be able to play teenagers credibly. They could be poets or stand up comics, rappers and singers, androgynous to feminine. All must have citizenship or be permanent resident (ie: green card).

Theatre: Berkeley Repertory Theatre
First rehearsal: May 18, 2012
First preview: June 14, 2012
Opening: June 22, 2012
Close: July 15 2012 (with probable extension into August)
Contract: LORT B $800/week plus housing and roundtrip travel. 

There is a strong probability that the show will move to New York post Berkeley. Actors need to be able to provide their own New York residence.  Housing will be for them while in provided in Berkeley.

Note: Please send us an email at emotionalcreaturecasting@gmail.com and let us know you’re planning to attend.  Please bring a picture and resume with you, if you have them.

Internship Opportunities for APIAVote! Apply Now!

Below is an excerpt from the APIAVote Website! These are great opportunities for students to get involved and take active roles in the community! Scholarships and stipends are offered. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis, so apply now! 

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Looking for an internship with APIAVote in Washington DC?  Are you located elsewhere but have some time to lend a few hours as a volunteer for APIAVote?  Apply today for APIAVote’s Internship Program or Volunteer Program!  Learn how you can make a difference in ensuring that Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders have a voice in this election.

Volunteer as an Interpreter in NYC This Week!

Hey all!

If you’re in the NYC area this week, here is a great volunteer opportunity for you to consider! See below:

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FROM CHINESE & KOREAN STUDENT COMMUNITY!

Parent/Teacher Conferences at Stuyvesant High School in New York City are taking place this Thursday (March 29) from 5:30-8pm, and Friday (March 30) from 1:00- 3:00pm. Mandarin, Cantonese, and Korean- speaking volunteers are needed to interpret for Chinese & Korean parents as they speak to their students’ teachers.

Volunteers are welcome to work for any part of those time periods, as all assistance will be most appreciated. Stuyvesant High School is located at 345 Chambers Street, next to the West Side Highway in Battery Park City, and easily accessible via subway (1, 2, 3, A,C ) trains and the M20 and M22 buses.

In order to volunteer, interested students should contact Harvey Blumm, Parent Coordinator, at (347)563-5099 or via email at hblumm@schools.nyc.gov for further information. Mr. Blumm will be happy to provide letters acknowledging and thanking volunteers for their contributions to NYC public education!

Thanks for considering this opportunity!

Taiwanese Night Market in NYC!

Hey NY!

Something cool you might want to check out! Get in touch with the Taiwanese American Professionals (TAP)!  They have put together a taste of Taiwanese culture right here in NYC!   Experience the Taiwanese Night Market on Friday April 13th, 2012 from 7pm-10pm! Best known for “xiao chi” or “small eats”,  night markets take over the sidewalks of Taiwan. The atmosphere is loud and crowded. There’s people everywhere and it’s so much fun trying everything the market has to offer! There are booths with different foods, games and items for sale! You have the chance to experience what it’s like right here in New York City! Below is an excerpt from TAP:

TAP-NY presents its first ever annual Night Market! Escape to a place that transports you back to Taiwan’s most iconic and well known attraction. One ticket gives you the chance to taste wonderful Taiwanese snacks (??) and foods like snowflake ice, Asian-inspired cupcakes, pork chop rice, and Taiwan Beer! Tickets also give you access to Taiwanese night market games, performances, and a chance to win fun raffle prizes like an Apple ipod, Apple Sidra, and more!
TAP-NY Taiwanese Night Market

Friday, April 13th, 2012
VIP Hour: 6:00 – 7:00PM
Main Event: 7:00 – 10:00PM

GENERAL ADMISSION TICKET
$35 – General Admission Ticket Price
The General Admission ticket includes:
Entrance to the event from 7:00 – 10:00pm
Sampling from 10+ merchants and food vendors, game booths, a photo booth, fun raffles, 3 live performances, DJ sets and Taiwan Beer.

For more information or to purchase tickets visit https://www.eventbrite.com/event/2892554709/efblike?nomo=1

Night Market in Taiwan

ECAASU National Board 2011-2012 Accomplishments to date!

While applying for ECAASU 2012-2013 National Board, you may be asking what we have done this past year.

The following are a list of accomplishments as of 3/14/12:

Advocacy: main projects geared towards collecting AA history and building foundation and network for AA Studies

• Established 1^st Asian American Studies Honors Society Chapter at Binghamton University – Part of National Asian American Studies Honors Society (NAASHS) project
• Uploaded Interactive Important Dates in Asian American History Timeline
• Award the first Trailblazer Award winner
• 2 fact sheets: (1) Domestic Violence, (2) Diabetes
• 32 “Fact of the Day” starting 7/27/11 to 3/14/12
• 6 “Fact of the Week” starting 6/13/11 to 7/27/11
• Working with APIAVote on Voter Registration

Finance: main projects geared towards fundraising

• NAAAP sponsoring for Fall 2012 Campus Tours
• APIASF, APIACS, and APAC sponsored for the 2012 Trailblazer Award
• Philanthroper.com fundraising initiative on February 17th, 2012

Communications

• Increase in blog activity – point person posted 75 times starting 6/23/11 to 2/28/12
• Campus Tour Fall 2011 – 5 locations
• Bi-Monthly Digest – 17 sent starting from July 2011 to March 2012

Outreach

• Campus Ambassador Program
• Internship Program

Make a Difference: Apply for National Board 2012

This is your chance to make a difference:

ECAASU NATIONAL BOARD APPLICATIONS: 2012-2013

Deadline: Thursday March 29th at 11:30pm EST, but interviews will be assigned as early as this week, so it would be in your best interest to submit as early as possible.

What does the National Board do? Click to see.

ECAASU, the oldest and largest Asian American student organization in the country, has enjoyed over 34 years of education, advocacy, and activism. Right now, ECAASU is on the cusp of taking on a new direction and this is your chance to become apart of making history.

We are looking for a team of passionate, open-minded students and young alumni who can take the initiative on advancing a variety of issues, work well with a variety of different personalities, and be willing to meet students from every part of the country. We ask that you bring your personality to the table and show us why you belong at the crossroads of the Asian American movement.

We’re looking forward to meeting you.

- The ECAASU Directorate

More information about our application:

1) This isn’t the SATs; leave nothing blank.

2) We most really want to know what you are like and how well you will “fit” on our board. New positions may be created to accommodate outstanding individuals and personalities. That said, let your personality shine!

3) Position descriptions and responsibilities are described within the application; just click on the first question of the 2nd page of the application and a gray box will show up on the right side. To prevent the box from disappearing as you’re reading, keep your cursor over that gray box as your scroll down. Let me know if this doesn’t work for you (or download a better web browser).

4) Feel free to contact us at directors@ecaasu.org anytime if you have other questions regarding the application or the application process.

Good luck, have fun, and be creative!

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Below are the available positions for ECAASU National Board:

• Executive Associate Director (1)
• ECAASU Fellow (1-2)

Advocacy Team:

• Associate Director of Advocacy (1)
• Advocacy Coordinator (1-2)

Communications Team:

• Associate Director of Communications (1)
• Events Coordinator (1)
• Outreach Program Coordinator (1)
• Social Media Coordinator (1)

Development Team:

• Associate Director of Development (1)
• Development Coordinator (1)

Descriptions:

Executive Associate Director – Strengthen National Board cohesion; assist in building Conference Board relations; travel to host school of annual conference prior to conference. In the event the National Board Executive Director is unable to fulfill his/her duties, the Executive Associate Director will be promoted to serve as National Board Executive Director until the next election.

Associate Director of Advocacy – Lead the Advocacy coordinator(s) on advancing APIA issues around the country and lead the Asian American Studies initiatives of ECAASU; collaborate with students, faculty members, and professors to maintain an Asian American Studies network; pursue civic engagement projects such as voter registration; keep up with and report on any APIA issues as they develop; formulate and advise upon official ECAASU policy positions;

Advocacy Coordinator – Research and advance specific APIA issues around the country; advise as an expert on those issues for the National Board; pursue projects to further advance the Asian American Studies initiative of ECAASU and civic engagement. NOTE: If you feel passionate about a particular issue, specify it in the space below.

Associate Director of Communication – Create a strategy to promote and facilitate the growth of outreach programs, publications/articles, and events; liaise between Conference and National Boards; review publications written by or about ECAASU National; send out online newsletter; create and compile a publication/journal each semester; collect social media data.

Events Coordinator – Facilitate the organization of regional mixers and other events; in charge of documentation and archiving these events through pictures, articles, videos, and/or any other innovative methods; collect event data and feedback.

Outreach Program Coordinator – Lead efforts to network and collaborate with multiple community groups on policy initiatives, volunteer events, and networking opportunities; guide ECAASU programs such as Campus Ambassadors, Interns, and Alumni, compile database of community groups.

Social Media Coordinator – Update the ECAASU website & blog, Facebook, twitter and other social media platforms; collect announcements for online newsletter; archive past ECAASU websites; develop creative and ambitious strategies to promote ECAASU and its activities over the internet.

Associate Director of Development – Create and implement a fundraising plan; manage the annual budget based on funds given by the Directorate; work with the Conference Board on a sustainable conference budget; grant writing skills not required but a plus.

Development Coordinator – Seek out and secure new sponsors (e.g. sources of funding) whose missions and goals align with those of ECAASU’s; grant writing skills not required but a plus.

Fellow – Check this if you are unsure of what position you would like but would still want to be a part of ECAASU National. You will work with members of the National Board in accomplishing a variety of general tasks including: advocacy, development, outreach, research, and maybe saving the world.

Register for the 2012 UniPro Summit in NYC!

2 Days until ECAASU 2012 at Duke University!

Don’t forget to tweet @ecaasu during the Conference with hashtag #flylikeaG6 for your chance to win a FREE ROUND TRIP FLIGHT courtesy of Southwest Airlines! The more you tweet the greater your chances of winning so get creative and tweet away! The winner will be announced at the closing ceremony so don’t miss out!  

Calling All Performers! Submissions for Talent Show in NYC!

At this year’s 6th Annual NYCAASC (New York City Asian American Student Conference), there will be a talent show contest featuring local student performers. Dance crews, bands, solo artists, magicians, or any kinds of performers are all welcomed to submit their audition tapes, which will be due on March 17th. Five or six final performers will then be selected to perform and compete with each other on the day of the conference in the talent show and they will be evaluated by a panel of judges. The first placed performer(s) will receive a great prize!

Please submit your audition tapes to yiru136@gmail.com or yiru.li@nycaasc.com

More updates to come!