Thank you for your interest to be involved in our whole-school production of Mary Poppins!

Please read through all the information below carefully, and then you can apply to be part of one our crews using the Google Form below.

Please note that, unfortunately, we usually have far more people apply than we have jobs available for. Therefore, we ask that you only apply if you can fully commit to the dates listed for the crew you are applying. 

Backstage crew

You need to be available for ALL required rehearsals and performances listed below. This is the crew with the biggest commitment. 

Required tasks and skills include: 

• Learning the set changes for the show (moving the set pieces on and off stage).

• Preparing and checking all the props before, during and after the show. 

• Being very focused, as this job requires excellent timing and the ability to follow instructions accurately and quickly. 

• Being very aware of safety in the busy backstage environment. 

• Being able to be silent backstage!

Required dates:
TERM 2 rehearsals
Sunday 29 June, 1-5pm
Tuesday 1 July, 3:30-5:30pm
Thursday 3 July, 3:30-5:30pm

TERM 3 rehearsals and performances
Tuesdays and Thursdays, 3:30-5:30pm (weeks 1 and 2)
Sunday 27 July and Sunday `3 August, 10am-5pm
Tuesday 5 August, daytime dress rehearsal (you will miss lessons this day)
Thursday 7 August, 6pm-approx 10:30pm, SHOW 1
Friday 8 August, 6pm-approx 10:30pm, SHOW 2
Saturday 9 August, 12noon-4:30pm, SHOW 3
Saturday 9 August, 6pm-11pm, SHOW 4

Costume Crew

You need to be available for at least one of required working bees listed below.
AND
at least two of the rehearsal and performance dates

Required tasks and skills include: 

• A bit of sewing skill. You will helping adjust some hired costumes, or sometimes we might need you to make a very simple item (with instructions and help!)

• You will help the cast with their costume fittings, then help label, organise and hang all costumes ready for performance!

• For the dress rehearsal and performances, you will be backstage assisting with costume changes, costume organisation and costume tidy-up at the end of each show. If you have the skills, you might also help cast members with hair and makeup. 

Required dates:
Working bee dates:
Thursday 26 June, 3:30-5:30pm
Sunday 29 June, 10am-5pm
Sunday 27 June, 10am-5pm
Rehearsal/Performance dates:
Tuesday 5 August, daytime dress rehearsal (you will miss lessons this day)
Thursday 7 August, 6pm-approx 10:30pm, SHOW 1
Friday 8 August, 6pm-approx 10:30pm, SHOW 2
Saturday 9 August, 12noon-4:30pm, SHOW 3
Saturday 9 August, 6pm-11pm, SHOW 4 


So, you can attend all three working bees, or just one or two.
You have to be able to attend at least 2 performances. 

Now that you have read all the required tasks, skills and dates for each crew, time to apply!

Fill out and submit the form below.
Remember, only apply if you can commit to the dates :)