USHER
Greet our patrons
Ushers greet the public, assist with pre-ordered tickets, verify tickets, help patrons find their seats, hand out programs, and sell refreshments during intermission. Ushers must be friendly and helpful!
This is a great way to get started and meet a lot of people. Many ushers volunteer in groups with their friends.
We need 3 ushers plus a parking lot attendant and a raffle ticket sales person for every performance. Ushers must be at least 16 years or older.
Time Requirement: We ask that you sign up to work 2 dates for each production. You will be setting up the lounge during one date, and will work in the theater during the other. If you only sign up for one date, there are no guarantees that you will be in the theater during the performance. Arrive one hour prior to curtain time. The parking lot attendant works until the show starts. The other ushers remain until patrons have left the theatre.
BACKSTAGE
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Volunteering at a community theater is a great way to get involved in the local arts scene and help out with productions. From managing with behind-the-scenes tasks, to bringing our sets to life, there is something for everyone! By volunteering you can gain valuable experience in the theater industry and learn new skills. You can also make connections and build relationships with other members of the theater community. So if you are looking for a rewarding way to give back to your local community, consider volunteering at your local theater!
Stage Manager
This is the right hand of the director. During rehearsals, the stage manager keeps a record of all the movements on the stage, a running list of anything added that is not in the script, prompts the actors with their lines during rehearsals, and assists the director in creating rehearsal schedules and calendars. During performances, the stage manager “calls” the show with a headset, guiding the tech crew members through their cues. The stage manager is also responsible for locking up after rehearsals and performances.
Time Requirement: 4 days per week for 5–8 weeks of rehearsal for approximately 3 hours per day and 10 performances over 3 weekends.
Assistant Stage Manager
Often needed in larger productions, the ASM is often stationed just offstage to facilitate communication between the stage manager (who is out in the house) and actors, as well as ensuring safety. The ASM often helps with complex set changes, quick changes offstage, or preparing the stage for performance. Variable hours depending on the complexity of the production.
Minimum Time Requirement: 3 hours per day for tech week and 10 performances over 3 weekends.
Costumes
Costume volunteers are instrumental in building costumes and accessories used on stage. Anyone who can sew or craft—from simple alterations to full-scale construction to a variety of crafts—can easily become involved as much as your time commitment allows. Hours and times are adaptable.
Time Requirement: Flexible—and remember, we can teach you simple skills to complex sewing. Whatever fits your comfort level.
Costume Run Crew
Costume run crew spend their time backstage helping actors with quick costume changes during the show, hair styling and makeup before and during the show, and making quick repairs as needed. This is a great way to be a part of the action!
Time Requirement: 5 rehearsals one week prior to opening and 10 performances over 3 weekends.
Props
Props are anything that is not an actor or part of the set. If you are a crafter and enjoy antiquing and flea marketing, this is the area for you! The props designer is responsible for finding, borrowing, buying, building and researching all the hand props used by actors. Props designers work closely with the director and scenic designer to enhance the look of the show.
Time Requirement: One production meeting per show - the rest is flexible! You will be given a deadline when everything needs to be at the theatre, and you can work on your own time!
Set Construction
Volunteers who enjoy building and painting are thrilled to see their finished project on the stage! Set construction is a great place to learn some basic carpentry and painting skills. Training is provided to those without experience.
Time Requirement: Varies depending on the complexity of the set. Can be daytime, evenings or weekends depending on the availability of the volunteers.
Set Design, Decoration and Scenic Art
Often needed in larger productions, the ASM is often stationed just offstage to facilitate communication between the stage manager (who is out in the house) and actors, as well as ensuring safety. The ASM often helps with complex set changes, quick changes offstage, or preparing the stage for performance. Variable hours depending on the complexity of the production.
Minimum Time Requirement: 3 hours per day for tech week and 10 performances over 3 weekends.
Running Crew
This is the perfect opportunity to learn and experience what happens behind the scenes of a theatrical production. Crew members are responsible for any special effects needed from backstage and changing the set between scenes and at intermission. Running crew is also used to set props both backstage and on-stage before and during performances. This is a great way to be a part of the exciting live performance without being on stage!
Time Requirement: 5 rehearsals one week prior to opening and 10 performances over 3 weekends.
Light Board Operator
No production could happen without a light board operator! The light board operator is the person in charge of running the computerized lighting console. This person works directly with the stage manager to ensure all of the lighting cues are executed on time. Training on how to use the light board will be provided, but it is as simple as pushing a button!
Time Requirement: 5 rehearsals one week prior to opening and 10 performances over 3 weekends.
Sound Board Operator
The sound board operator works closely with the stage manager in executing sound effects and music during the performance, and may also be responsible for controlling live microphones if used in the production. No need to worry about previous experience, volunteers will be trained to use our equipment!
Time Requirement: 5 rehearsals one week prior to opening and 10 performances over 3 weekends.
THEATER SUPPORT
Fundraising / Grant Writing
A variety of fundraising events and activities occur though out the season. To keep ticket prices low and continue to offer children’s theatre programs we must continually fundraising to supplement our operating costs. Flexible time commitment.
Publicity / Marketing
You can help design flyers and publicity campaigns, or simple help deliver fliers and posters to local businesses, libraries, colleges, and so on.
Time Requirement: Variable; set your own schedule.
Box Office
Comfortable with computers? We can teach you our computerized ticketing system.
Time Requirement: Generally 10 am - 2:00 pm one day a week or during performances.
If you have some time to offer we will find meaningful, interesting fun ways for you to contribute. Bring the Family, "Play your part!".