Davidson Community Players

Opportunities

Position: Seasonal Internships

Position Description: DCP seeks seasonal interns in Production and Education. Ideal for college students or early-career arts professionals, these internships provide apprentice-style positions for candidates looking for part-time work for 3-4 months.

Seasons are defined as the following:

• FALL: September - December

• SPRING: January-April

• SUMMER: May-August

Internships can be tailored to the individual, but basic duties for each department may include:

Education:

• Assisting the Education Director with administrative duties.

• Attending classes and camps to ensure smooth operations and quality control.

• Collaborating with the Education Director on new outreach initiatives.

Production:

• Assisting on carpentry and scenic painting projects.

• Assisting on load-ins and strikes.

• Participating on production crews as board operator, wardrobe, or run crew.

• Working as an Assistant Stage Manager.

Interns are paid $13/hr and may work 10-30 hours/week depending on interest and availability.

Interested? Applications considered on a rolling basis. To apply, please email Steve Kaliski at steve@davidsoncommunityplayers.org with cover letter, resume, and contact info for 3 references.

Position: Various Volunteer Opportunities

Position Description:
Set Construction

• Assist with set building

• Help load in the set to the stage

• Help break down and strike the set when a show closes

• Assist with scenic painting

Errand Runners

• Fetch meals, costumes, and props across the Charlotte region

• Assist with moving large prop items and scenic elements to various locations (pick-up truck/large van helpful)

House Managers

• Supervise and train all Front of House volunteers

• Act as the direct liaison with the Stage Manager of the show

• There is a small stipend with this position

• Experience is required

Ushers

• Tidy the theatre before and after a show

• Hand out playbills to patrons

• Assist patrons with finding their seats

• Assist with selling concessions

Box Office Assistant

• Check patrons in upon arrival to a show

• Sell tickets to walk up patrons

• Must be comfortable with computers

Costume Assistants

• Assist actors with quick costume changes during a show

Set Crew

• Move set pieces during scene changes in a show

Board Operators

• Operate light board

• Operate sound board

• Operate spotlight

• Operate projections

Interested? Apply here https://www.davidsoncommunityplayers.org/volunteer.