Do you have a vision for a show that The Ghostlight Players should present and you want to see come it to life? With a plethora of production positions available, these people bring a show to life. A show's production staff is directly responsible for the artistic integrity of the company. The Production Staff is chosen on a per show basis (as needed).

Open volunteer positions (but not limited to)

Asst. Director/Stage Manager

The Stage Manager is responsible for creating schedules for the production and facilitating rehearsals. The Stage Manager must attend each rehearsal and take notes on blocking, props, set changes, and more for the prompt book. They also acts as the liaison between the cast and the rest of the production staff. The Stage Manager is critical for tech rehearsals and performances, during which they will "call" the show (giving instructions to stage crew, lighting, and sound).

Musical Director

The Musical Director’s responsibilities include casting the show, teaching the music to the cast, acting as a vocal coach, and managing the pit orchestra (if one is used). Proficiency in playing the piano is strongly recommended. Sometimes, more than one person may take on this role due to the large assortment of skills required.

Choreographer

"The key to good choreography is creating the right dances for the level of your performers and making them look good performing it" (Gary P. Cohen, The Community Theater Handbook p 26). The Choreographer is responsible for developing the dances and managing the flow of the musical. Whether a show is heavy in dance or more movement-based, the Choreographer must convey the theme of the show in a fun and engaging manner.

Costume

The Costume Designer is responsible for the actors’ attire and the overall aesthetic of the show. They must be able to work with the director to understand the vision and carry it out in conjunction with the set, lighting, and blocking. Costumes can be originally made (pending budget costs), rented, or borrowed. The ability to sew is a plus but is not a requirement.

Assistant to a Production Staff Position

Multiple positions will be available. Assistants work directly with their production staff counterpart. This is not a "coffee run" kind of job, but is instead meant for responsible, well-rounded people who are willing to take on responsibility and may even wish to eventually take on a production staff position. Assistants will be expected to keep in close contact with their production staff counterpart.

If any of these positions interests you, you should consider inquiring for that position in a GLP show. Each of the GLP's main stage shows, and even several smaller events, requires some form of a production staff. Consistently check the website about announcements of due dates for applications, and email eflores@theghostlightplayers.org if you have any questions about how to get involved.