Volunteer Positions with TownSquare Players

Assistant Director

The position of assistant director is intended to be a training position for future directors, as well as a position of assistance to the director. This is an unpaid position. The specific responsibilities are delegated by the director to the assistant director for each production. They are to be identified before rehearsals begin. The responsibilities may include:

Attend every rehearsal.

Record all blocking and business.

Meet with the director before and/or after each rehearsal to communicate goals for the next rehearsal.

Discuss strengths and weaknesses of the production and problem solve with the director.

Work with individuals in the cast, when necessary, on:

a. Character development.
b. Line delivery.
c. Purpose of blocking/business.

Rehearse, refine, and smooth-out the rough spots in scenes.

Conduct rehearsal in the absence of the director.

Serve as a consultant to the director, offering creative input and suggestions for the director's consideration.

Support the director's approach, vision, and decisions.

Work in consultation with all staff.

Stage Crew

Members of the running crew shall:

Know how each scene is set.

Move set pieces quickly, quietly and safely.

Attend all performances unless excused by the stage manager.

Participate in tech week rehearsals.

Assist with striking the set.

We have found that the following guidelines help the stage crew to complete their jobs efficiently and effectively. Please follow them.

a. Arrive by the scheduled time set by the stage manager, usually one hour prior to the opening curtain time.
b. Complete all the pre-curtain tasks, which have been assigned to you.
c. In handing a prop to a performer, do it the same way each performance. This also applies to clothing changes.
d. If performers are to pick up their own props and/or costumes, these should be in the same location for each performance.

Once the house opens do not go downstairs or into the house.

Once the show begins you are to remain backstage for the entire performance unless striking a set or property piece downstairs.

Each crewmember should move the same set piece(s) each night. Each side can decide this unless assigned by the stage manager.

Acknowledge each "1 page warning".

Do not leave rehearsals or performances until dismissed by the stage manager.

Crewmembers are not to distract cast or other crewmembers.

Your work and presence should be as unnoticeable as possible. You accomplish that by:

a. Wearing black, long sleeved clothing and soft-soled black shoes.
b. Never acknowledging the audience before, during or after a show.
c. Remaining out of audience sight while backstage. Rule of thumb; "If you can see them, they can see you."

Do not eat or drink backstage.

Do not talk unnecessarily backstage. The only talking should be that of the person(s) on the headset(s).

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Set Painters

If you have ever wondered how a set appears to be built of stone, or marble, you can learn the secrets that make up the magic of theatre, by helping to paint and build sets. Anyone that can hold a paint brush is more than welcome to assist in painting. Much of this is simply applying a base coat to items. However, final color applications, and application of stain, are often times needed as well. As are the details that go into making a piece appear to be something other than a piece of wood. Detail painting of designs etc, are normally done by the Scenic Paniter. But, if you do have a talent for doing this type of work, you are more than welcome to assist. There are many facets to the finished set, that involve time and hands.
If you are at all interested, LET US KNOW.

Set Construction/Carpenters

The Set Construction Foreman can always use help in the actual building of set pieces. Very basic carpentry skills, as well as just a willingness to swing a hammer are all that is needed to help out. You can also learn as you go along. As mentioned above, what appears to the audience as a piece of stone, or a marble column, is what you can learn how to create.
Please let us know if you are interested in assisting in any way.

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