Jenny Mercein, Tulane University
I am seeking a research assistant to work on marketing for my upcoming performances of TWO ELIZAS. The show will run in New Orleans and New York City in March of 2026. Primary responsibilities include building a simple yet beautiful website for the show and developing a social media presence for the piece. Pending additional funding/ interest, my research assistant may also accompany me to New York City over spring break to help with the NYC performance. TWO ELIZAS by Jenny Mercein explores the true story of Jenny’s ancestor Eliza Mercein Barry and her landmark 1847 U.S. Supreme Court case, Barry v. Mercein, which established a woman’s right to retain custody of her child. In an emotionally gripping intergenerational reflection on resilience and women’s rights, Jenny mirrors her ancestor with her own trials and tribulations to motherhood.
Build a simple yet elegant website for Two Elizas, a solo show by Jenny Mercein. Create and post assets on social media to generate interest and excitement for the show. Website will launch no later than January 2026, and social media build momentum Jan-March 2026.
Time, eligibility, and other details
| Expected workload | Meet with Professor Mercein several times fall semester to brainstorm ideas for web site design. Research assistant will research how other successful solo shows have build an impactful web presence to influence our choices. In addition to building a website for the show, research assistant will also create and post assets for social media which may include primary source/historical artifacts, as well as images, press quotes, and endorsements from previous runs of the show. |
| Skills required | Web design, marketing, social media |
| Who is eligible | Open to all years and majors who possess the required tech skills and enthusiasm. Theatre, History, Pre-Law, Gender & Sexuality Studies majors may have a particular interest in the subject matter. |
| Core partners | Newcomb Institute, School of Liberal Arts, Hermann-Grima House (New Orleans), General Society of Mechanics and Tradesmen (NYC) |
| Sponsoring party | Faculty |
| Volunteer, Paid, or Credit-eligible? | paid |
| Forms Required | Resume and brief paragraph describing interest in this project. |
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