This is a partial list of the volunteer positions that are needed for our production.

If you have a skill that you think would be useful, but you don’t see it listed here, let us know.

Entire Run:

Mentors: We are known for our successful mentorship program. Responsibilities for a mentor include:  Making introductions; making sure new-to-ODT cast members understand the rehearsal process and the  mentor/mentee program; modeling for the mentee how to be a "team player" ensemble member;  noting where your mentee should be on stage and who else can support that if the individual mentor is not close by;  advocating for changes with production team when your mentee may have a safety concern (e.g., an alternative stage entrance to walking up and down the steps in auditorium during the show).  What makes a great mentor (by Anna Weinberger)?  Patient, Compassionate, Kind, Understanding , “Let’s figure it out” attitude, Willing to ask questions, Upbeat and enthusiastic.

Preshow and during rehearsals:

Costumes (6-8 volunteers) 

Responsible for measuring cast members, fitting and/or creating costumes, distributing costumes to cast members, collecting costumes after the final show and organizing laundry and dry cleaning afterwards. Sewing talents are most appreciated, but others may be helpful as well. Some commitment during rehearsals, some outside rehearsals, plus after final performance.

Props Committee Need committee chair(s) and 2 others

Make, borrow, purchase, etc, all props needed for the show, 

Publicity Need chair plus 3-4 people

Responsible for getting information about the show published in local papers in a timely fashion, for creating and distributing flyers to the cast to post in area locations, and for creating and placing sandwich boards around town. Primary commitment outside of rehearsal times.

Set Artists Number needed determined by Scenic Designer

Set artist commitments will occur at varied times (typically evenings and weekends). Set artists will add the detailed touches after the sets have been created; this team requires moderate to high artistic painting skill to bring the sets to life.

Set Construction Need as many people as will wield tools or paintbrushes! 

Set construction commitments will occur at varied times (typically evenings and weekends) and involves constructing and painting (non-artistic) set pieces under the supervision of the construction chief. Must be high school students or adults for safety reasons

Bio Boards Need committee chair(s) plus 2-3 others.

Bio board volunteers help assemble the boards (write bios if we use them; cut and glue/assemble photos, bios, and backgrounds), hopefully during regular rehearsal times towards the end of February.

Program Need 1-2 people 

Work with chair to create program from information provided by production team. Must be detail-oriented to confirm all information, and must be able to produce a document in a print layout program or in PDF format for the printer. Primary commitment outside rehearsals, but must also have all actors, production team, and crew confirm name spelling, etc. (typically done during rehearsal).

During Show Run:

Make Up and Hair (4-6 volunteers) Responsible for applying make-up and styling hair for the cast prior to performances, approximately 2 hours ahead and any quick changes during the production, reports to the Make-Up Chair.

Crew Chief
(Number needed depends on show – may already be selected by Stage Manager.)
Reporting to the stage manager, responsible for coordinating and supervising backstage crew. Must commit to working as many full-run rehearsals as possible, dress rehearsals plus 5-7 shows.

Stage Crew Need 10-15
Reporting to crew chief and ultimately the stage manager, assists backstage to change sets, etc, during final rehearsals and performances. Must commit to working several full-run rehearsals and dress rehearsals plus 3-4 shows.

Cueing  Need 7-9
Learns show via run-through rehearsals to help get cast on-stage when they need to be there. Cuers must commit to several full-run through and dress rehearsals plus 3-4 shows.

Lighting  Number needed determined by Technical Director
Assist in running spotlights, etc. Must commit to working several full-run rehearsals and dress rehearsals plus 3-4 shows.

Sound  Number needed determined by Technical Director
Responsible for mic-ing actors, running sound checks, and assisting with other related duties. Must commit to working several full-run rehearsals and dress rehearsals plus 3-4 shows.

House:

Responsible for recruiting, training, and overseeing ushers. Open house for audience, and close house up after the performance. Primary commitment during performances, plus some outside commitment to recruit ushers.

Tickets
5-6 people needed
Ticket volunteers assist the chair in collecting payment and distributing tickets during rehearsals and performances. Adults available to help with ticket sales at Tuesdays practices are particularly welcome! Commitment involves the planning for the distribution of ticket packets, taking turns filling ticket orders during practices, especially Tuesdays, plus availability for assistance with tickets before some performances.

Ushers/Concession Sales

Report directly to the house manager. Must attend our sensory friendly training. Seat patrons, pass out assistive devices, sell concessions.