Theatre Production and Volunteer Hours

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COSTUME SHOP

Production hours in the costume shop vary by the needs of the production season. Tasks include sorting and organizing costumes, hand-sewing, measuring costumes, and other light tasks with costume shop maintenance. All tasks will be tailored to the student’s abilities with training included so no experience is needed. Please wear comfortable, closed-toed shoes. Report to the Costume Shop C190 for your hours. If you sign up, show up. We plan the workload on the number of people we are expecting.

Costume Shop

COSTUME SHOP STIKE

After the final performance, we will move everything into the Costume Shop, organize for laundry, and put it away. We use detergents, Lysol Spray, and anti-bacterial wipes to clean the costumes and accessories. The sign-up is on a first come, first served basis. Strike will begin after the show from 5:30-8:30pm. Arrive at the Costume Shop C190 to begin the hours. No experience is necessary to participate in these hours.

Costume Shop Strike

ELECTRICS (Black Box Studio Productions)

Electrics Hours are available in the Black Box Studio Theatre to prepare lights for our upcoming production. No experience is necessary to participate in these hours. We will train you to do the tasks needed. The sign-up slots are for one hour. If you want to do more than an hour, put your name on each hour that you can attend. There is no limit! We need a lot of help! Arrive at the back door of the Black Box Studio Theatre by entering C191 and walking straight through at your assigned time and let someone know you are there. If you sign up, show up. We plan the workload on the number of people we are expecting.

Electrics - Black Box Studio Productions

ELECTRICS (Malcolm Field Theatre Productions)

Electrics Hours are available in the Malcolm Field Theatre to prepare lights for our upcoming production. No experience is necessary to participate in these hours. We will train you to do the tasks needed. The sign-up slots are for one hour. If you want to do more than an hour, put your name on each hour that you can attend. There is no limit! We need a lot of help! Arrive at the back door of the Malcolm Field Theatre at your assigned time and let someone know you are there. If you sign up, show up. We plan the workload on the number of people we are expecting.

Electrics - Malcolm Field Theatre Productions

ELECTRICS STRIKE (Black Box Studio Productions)

After the final performance, we will take everything used in the production and put it away. We need limited help for this, and the sign-up is on a first come, first served basis. Electrics Strike will begin after the show closes, and we will work until done. The process usually takes 2 to 3 hours. Arrive at the back door of the Black Box Studio Theatre by entering C191 and walking straight through at your assigned time and let someone know you are there. No experience is necessary to participate in these hours. We will train you to do the tasks needed.

Electrics Strike - Black Box Studio Productions

ELECTRICS STRIKE (Malcolm Field Theatre Productions)

After the final performance, we will take everything used in the production and put it away. We need limited help for this, and the sign-up is on a first come, first served basis. Electrics Strike will begin after the show closes, and we will work until done. The process usually takes 2 to 3 hours. Arrive at the back door of the Malcolm Field Theatre at your assigned time and let someone know you are there. No experience is necessary to participate in these hours. We will train you to do the tasks needed.

Electrics Strike - Malcolm Field Theatre Productions

GOTTA GET IT DONE

The Gotta Get It Done Production Hours will be used to do all the things there is never time to do during the production of one of the main stage plays. Time will be spent cleaning and organizing theatre spaces and equipment, creating new storage systems, upkeep of theatre equipment, and other general needs. There is no experience in theatre or with theatre equipment to participate. All hours will take place in or near the Malcolm Field Theatre. Come to the back door of the Theatre for your chosen time(s), and be ready to get a little messy. 

Gotta Get It Done

SCENE SHOP

Scene Shop hours are available in the Scene Shop to build the set for the upcoming production. No experience is necessary to participate in these hours. We will train you to do the tasks needed. We need a lot of help! Walk in the back door of the Scene Shop at your assigned time and let Jerry know you are there for hours. If you sign up, show up. We plan the workload on the number of people we are expecting.

Scene Shop Proper Attire:
•    Long pants (no shorts or skirts)
•    Close toed and hard soled shoes (no flip-flops or sandals)
•    No dangling jewelry 
•    No loose shirt tails or flowing garments
•    Long hair must be tied back

Scene Shop 1 Hour

Scene Shop 1.5 Hours

Scene Shop 2 Hours

SCENE SHOP STRIKE

After the final performance, we will move everything into the Scene Shop and put it away. The sign-up is on a first come, first served basis. Strike will begin after the show closes, and we will work until Jerry releases everyone. The process usually takes 1 hour. Arrive at the back door of the Malcolm Field Theatre at your assigned time and let someone know you are there for Scene Shop Strike Hours. No experience is necessary to participate in these hours.

Scene Shop Strike

USHERING

The student house manager for this production will be reaching out to you one week prior to opening night with more specifics regarding ushering.

Ushering 

USHERING (Matinee Shows ONLY)

The student house manager for this production will be reaching out to you one week prior to opening night with more specifics regarding ushering.

Ushering Matinee