Posted October 19, 2016 in Press Releases
Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat opens in a month (that’s right, one month!), and we’re looking for people to join our backstage crew.
There have been some incredible people who have supported our productions behind the scenes in the past and we hope you will be able to join that list or continue to build your legacy.
There is a need for 20 crew members for this show working in different areas. Experience is great, but we can also teach you what to do!
Here’s some info on the work you could be doing!
LIGHTING
Operate spotlights during the run of the show, help hang lights, manage patch board, run light board.
SOUND
Operate the system during the run of the show, manage microphones, manage headset for production staff.
STAGE
Spike and glow tape set pieces, clean stage and back stage during run of performance, execute set shifts, some upkeep of set pieces and the operation of special effects equipment and maintenance.
COSTUMES
Assist costume designer with sewing, dyeing or gathering of items, help organize costume room.
PROPERTIES
Assist props designer with construction or gathering of materials, organize items for rehearsal and manage them during the run of the show.
As a production crew volunteer, you will be expected to be at the theatre for the last 2 weeks of rehearsal and for each performance during the run of the show.
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