Interested in theater but cannot manage the schedule or mandatory rehearsals? Missed the chance to audition/apply but want to help out? Consider signing up to be a Student Show Volunteer for a mainstage production!
This is a new and exciting opportunity open to BHS students unable to commit to the full, regular rehearsal schedule & requirements of a mainstage production but still want to be part of theater.
To be a Student Show Volunteer for our mainstage show, students can sign up using the link below anytime between now and November 6th. Some volunteer roles have limits on the number of students who can participate to ensure everyone has a chance to get the most out of their theater and volunteer experience.
Click Here to Sign Up!
Students who sign up to volunteer must be available for required training and any rehearsals and performances indicated. You may receive volunteer/service hours for your work depending on your ability to meet these requirements.
Show Volunteer Positions Needed:
Hair & Makeup Volunteer: Students who volunteer for this team may help design makeup and hair for actors to follow for their characters in the show and assist with specific hair and makeup styles as required. These volunteers will be required to train on proper stage makeup techniques after school during tech week and help actors with proper application during dress rehearsals the following week. Volunteers will set up and take down make up and hair stations in the green room and must be on hand to touch up or apply new looks as needed during run throughs and all performances. Ideal for students interested in hair/makeup (for stage or otherwise), enrolled or considering enrollment in cosmetology programs, and/or students interested in Special Effects makeup application and design.
Film Team: A small team of students are invited into the rehearsal process to document & film performances of the show and help stream the show into the green room for the students in the production. Students interested in studying film or digital communications are encouraged to apply for this position. Filming and editing knowledge preferred but not required & film equipment provided!
House & Lobby Management Volunteer: A collection of students will have a number of duties pertaining to the management and maintenance of the performance space during show week. They will set up & clean the auditorium for show week, assist the drama boosters in the lobby with setting up and taking down concessions, conducting ticket checks at the door of shows, and will serve as ushers during performances (passing out programs, assiting audience members, enforcing theater ettiquette, and keeping all aisles clear).
Post Show Set Strike Team: Monday DATE will the designated date to take apart sets and clean up from the fall show. Students not part of the production but who wish to assist with cleaning and organizing with the cast and crew may attend to help. Minimum 2 hours of attendance required to receive service credit
Pros:
Low commitment (some roles/teams only meet once or twice!) + playbill credit if you sign up early!
Earn service hours for honor societies & recognitions.
Counts as drama club service credit (required to be active club member!)
See the show and help your school's theater program to grow :)
Cons:
Does not count towards awards as participation in mainstage show as member of cast or crew.
Does not count towards B awards.
Limited engagement with fellow cast & crew friends.
Service sign off may not be awarded for failure to meet required training/rehearsal commitment.