Ways to get involved!!
In theatre, you will learn deadlines, how to work in teams and alone, troubleshooting techniques and many more skills that bleed into the rest of your lives. From theatre, you can become the leader and follower, you can be in the spotlight or make the spotlight brighter for someone else. There are so many ways theatre builds teams and cooperation as well as figuring things out for yourself. There are countless ways to get involved with the theatre department:
Behind the Scenes Jobs:
Stage Management / Assistant SM
SM works directly under director for control of production
SM runs the show and controls all cues
SM works with the director and cast/crew for all functions of show
SM delegates responsibilities to ASM
SM / ASM understand all cast/crew responsibilities, needs and communicate regularly with director
SM / ASM complete rehearsal and production notes/feedback
Running Crew Heads (Typically the managers/designers listed below)
Leads work backstage during productions with SM/ASM for cues
Responsible for all backstage cues including set changes, character/prop/light cues
Responsible for maintaining show performance etiquette backstage and dealing with issues by communicating with SM/ASM
Shop Foreman
Works closely with the Set Designer and Director to ensure quality and concept are followed.
Organizes and Guides the build of the Scenery
Responsible for all construction crew safety and training
Prop Manager
Works closely with the Set Designer and Director to ensure quality and concept are followed.
Organizes and Guides the build and collection of props.
Responsible for all prop crew efficiency and quality
Running Crew
Work directly under Crew heads to complete all backstage cues
Move sets on/off stage, complete lighting/sound cues and helping cast to make cue
Lights
Lighting designer (for shows, performances, showcases, etc.)
Lighting board operator
Lighting technician (moving, storing, focusing, hanging lights, etc.)
Spotlight: Occasional tech for spotlight operation as needed for productions
Sound
Sound designer
Sound board operator
Sound engineer (mics, cables, wiring, hanging, mixing, etc.)
Costume Manager
Works closely with the Costume Designer and Director to ensure quality and concept are followed.
Organizes and Guides the build and collection of costumes.
Responsible for all costume crew efficiency and quality
Costume/Makeup
Costume/makeup designer
Costume/makeup technicians
Cleans black box and dressing room areas before/after shows
House Manager / House Techs
House Manager works with Boosters in regards to the lobby
HM works with techs to design lobby flow and ambience
Work together to provide excellent service for guests in regards to concessions, flower sales, direct contact, tickets, programs, etc.
Roles for Performers:
Lead Roles
Supporting Roles
Understudies
Chorus/Ensemble Roles
Dancing Roles/Dance Captain/Choreographer
Cameos/Walk-Ons
With these Roles comes lots of hard work:
Character Study
Memorize Lines
Possibly sing in a group or solo
Participate in vocal and physical warm-ups
Take Risks