Do something different!
- Bored in the evenings?
- Would you like a new challenge?
- Would you like to meet interesting and dynamic people?
- Would you like to learn a new skill?
- Would you like to do something creative?
- Some fantastic social events?
If yes to any of these please read on....
The Playhouse Company is always looking for new members to join the teams
which put on 3 or 4 productions a year. Actors are only a small
part of the team. Generally there are more people
behind stage than on the stage! We will never turn anyone away as
long as they can work as part of a team and be prepared to learn. You are
welcome to spend any amount of time helping on a show. To get
involved straight away please contact our membership
secretary.
membership application form
A good way to start is to help with Front of
House where you meet and greet the public before the show.
You don't need to be able to act to get involved there are many areas
where you can put your talents to good use:
Backstage
Crewing
A number of people are usually needed (numbers depend on complexity of the
production) to
help with the running of the show - movement of set furniture, or curtains etc.
Props
To acquire the necessary props needed for the show:
furniture, set dressing, crockery, personal props for the cast such as
spectacles, pens etc. Needs to be
involved during the early stages of rehearsal to get a clear idea of what is
required, and allow cast to rehearse with props as early on as possible. Needs to be backstage during the performances to assist Stage Manager and
Cast with props.
For more details click on the link Props Manager
Wardrobe
Finds and costumes the actors either by hiring in costumes or using our own
extensive Playhouse Company wardrobe. Click on link for further details
Wardrobe Manager
Assistant Stage Manager
Will assist the Stage Manager in the
setting up and running of the show.
Set Painters
The
set designer will usually need two or three people to assist with painting and
creating specialist items during the two weeks in the workshop prior to
performance date.
Lighting Riggers
 This is a team of people (ideally 4) who help rig and focus the lights.
Spot Light Operators
To operate Follow Spots during the run of a
musical show.
Lighting Operator
Operate and control the lighting system in the
Playhouse which consists of over 100 lights and 72 dimmers. Controlling
over 150KW of lighting power.
Sound Operator
To
run the sound tapes/CDs etc during the performances.
Helps direct the public to their seats, sells ice creams and generally gets to
watch the show for free!
For detailed information on the duties of the Front of House Manager please
click on the link
Front of House Manager Duties
Prompt
To attend every rehearsal and be ready to
‘prompt’ the cast if lines are forgotten.
Also to be at every performance, just in case!
First Aid
Do you have a first aid at work qualification? One first-aider is
required per performance If you have a certificate would you like to
watch the show for free?
 Musicians
Always required!
Refreshments & Morale!
If this all sounds too complicated then someone to make the tea during long technical
rehearsals is very valued.
Specialist Roles
Musical Director
Organises and rehearses the music for a show. You are in very high
demand please get in touch!
Choreography
Designs and teaches the actors how to dance!
Set Designer
Works with the Director to develop ideas
and finalise the set before rehearsals begin (usually 3 months prior to
performance), liaising with Lighting Designer and Stage Manager to ensure set
requirements are clear and achievable.
Click on the link for further
details
Set Designer
Stage Manager
Works with Director and Designers to
finalise set requirements. Usually attends most rehearsals to get
clear idea of the running of the show. Will help set-build and then run the
show.
Click on link for further details Stage Manager
Lighting Designer
Works with Director and Set Designer to
create a lighting design, and produces a workable plan ready for the set-build
day.
Lighting bars need to be set and lighting effects programmed into the
computerised lighting board. Also
responsible for any special effects such as pyrotechnics.
Sound Manager
Works with Director and Stage Manager to
put together the required recordings of curtain music and sound effects for the show. Will set up
microphones or other equipment that the show might require.
Production Secretary
To assist and support the Director in the
organisation and administration of the whole production.
To be the Director’s eyes and ears at rehearsals; to take notes at
rehearsals and at the Tech & Dress Rehearsals. Click on link for further
details Director/Prod Sec
Photography
We need people to take pictures of every show for publicity and our records.
Admin Roles
Committee
A group of 10 or so people who runs the week to week running of the company
see here.
Publicity
This is possibly the most important part of the team without them we would
not get anybody to see the show!
Project managers
From time to time we need people to manage diverse projects which the committee
have not got time to manage themselves.
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