The Something Rotten! production team is committed to selecting a diverse group of responsible and talented technicians who are willing to work together to make the magic of theatre happen! Each interested individual will be interviewed in front of a panel of the production staff. The purpose of the interview is to get to know you and your abilities. The staff is interested in learning how you handle different responsibilities and how you may fit with the respected crews. Please be prepared to discuss what technical theatre work you have done. You will have approximately 5-8 minutes for your interview.
WHAT ROLES ARE AVAILABLE?
Production Management
Production Stage Manager
Assistant Stage Manager
Student Assistant Director
Student Assistant Producer
Student Assistant Vocal Director
Student Assistant Choreographer / Dance Captain
Crews
Set Construction
Lighting
Sound/SFX
Props
Costumes/Makeup/Hair
Run Crew/Rigging
Dramaturgy/Social Media
THE PAPERWORK
See the Home Page to fill out the necessary forms (application form, required signatures, headshot and resume, medical/media release form, teacher/director recommendation, application fee), to pay your $20 audition fee, and sign up for an audition day/time.
ALL FORMS, UPLOADS, AND SIGN-UPS ARE DUE BY 11:59 PM ON FRIDAY, MAY 15, 2026!
THE INTERVIEW PROCESS
What Should You Bring to Your Interview?
Please prepare a portfolio showcasing your best work. The work you are most proud of should be first.
Your portfolio may be in any of the following formats:
Digital (shared via link before your audition)
Physical (matted prints, a binder, or printed paperwork)
Physical Props/Costumes (if available)
Your application will give you the opportunity to either upload or link to your digital portfolio. While production staff will have school devices to access your portfolio to follow along, we recommend bringing a device as a backup.
Additionally, bring 7–10 copies of your résumé for the production staff. You can find résumé and portfolio examples in the Resources page.
Some specific possibilities for your portfolio include:
PHOTOS OF YOUR WORK -- Highlight projects that you personally worked on, showing progress photos that you can discuss in detail. Bring actual photos or make a slideshow.
Show books including marked scripts, cue sheets, prop lists, etc.
Light plots and sections, channel hookups, instrument schedules
Microphone plots, QLab files, selected recordings (if available)
Rigging lineset schedules, arbor weights
Draftings, drawings, sketches
Paint samples, built props (if available)
Examples of types of sewing stitches you can create.
If you paint, draw, 3D print, or have hobbies that could pertain to theatre.
Dramaturgy packet(s), promotional materials, or examples of Social Media posts/campaigns
NOTE: Please do not bring in medium to large-scale items that are awkward to carry. Clear photos are sufficient.
What Should You Expect at the Interview?
The purpose of an interview is for your interviewers to get to know you. Throughout the interview, your résumé and portfolio will be assessed by the interviewer(s). Be prepared to answer specific questions about each show, the process, the people with whom you worked, and the final product. You may also be asked to complete a small task with a group of people. We want to see how you work with a team.
Some possible sample questions:
Tell us about yourself (name, school, age/year in school, tech area of focus, etc).
What are you passionate about?
What are your strengths/weaknesses?
What is an example of a time that you went above and beyond what was asked of you?
What is something you worked on that you were very proud of?
Why should you be considered for a crew position in Something Rotten!?
Why do you want to be a part of the All-State crew?
How Should You Prepare?
Remember, the purpose of the interview is to introduce yourself in the best possible way. Since all students are being interviewed for general technicians, your résumé should describe your technical experience in any and all areas. Your strength areas will become evident in your portfolio and in the way you talk about your work. Be confident that you are the best candidate for the position of technician, and let your experience back you up. We suggest practicing your interview with someone!
What Should You Wear?
For any interview, you should always dress your best. Keep in mind that the clothes you wear say something about you, but be sure they do not take center stage. The interview is to showcase YOU and your abilities. Your attire is the supporting role. If you are auditioning for the cast and interviewing, there will be ample time to change between auditions and your interview.
Please read all of the PRODUCTION INFORMATION before you apply and interview
ALL FORMS, UPLOADS, AND SIGN-UPS ARE DUE BY 11:59 PM ON FRIDAY, MAY 15, 2026!
See the "Resources" page to learn how to put together a Tech Portfolio and a theatrical resume.
Here are some Sample Resumes.