Please do not be put-off by the basic descriptions of some of these "jobs." We will all help each other as a team! Although we expect adults to head up each department, we welcome and encourage students to join our team.
PRODUCER The Producer oversees all the business aspects of the production, coordinating everything that does not involve the events on stage. This person is the "angel" of a production who inspires and recruits a great team and acquires the funding to make it all happen. Note: We already have sufficient funds this year to begin production and very likely carry us through to the performances; although we are grateful for any continuing monetary or other donations.
DIRECTOR The Director handles all artistic aspects of a production and is in charge of everything that happens on stage. The Director consults with all department managers to ensure the production is cohesive. Can also use an ASSISTANT DIRECTOR/STAGE MANAGER. The SM is the director's right hand, assisting at rehearsals, setting up materials and keeping the script on hand to call out any forgotten lines. The SM also makes sure everything backstage goes smoothly during performances. In fact, once a performance begins, a director's work is done and the stage manager is the one in charge. An upperclassman is welcome to fill this position or some parts of it.
MUSIC DIRECTOR The Music Director teaches and rehearses the songs. They may also organize and conduct a group of musicians to play for the performances.
VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR makes sure all these roles are filled including coordinating parent volunteers for each rehearsal.
VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR makes sure all these roles are filled including coordinating parent volunteers for each rehearsal.
SETS MANAGER The Sets Manager is responsible for obtaining and organizing all aspects of the set. This includes design and construction and obtaining a crew of builders.
COSTUME/MAKE-UP MANAGER This person oversees the design and construction of costumes and make-up and obtaining a crew to assist. This position can be split to have separate managers for costumes and make-up.
LIGHTS/SOUND MANAGER This is a technical position. This person will be responsible for making sure the actors are well lit and heard and that any equipment necessary is obtained. They will also organize a running crew for the show.
PROPERTIES MANAGER The Props Manager is in charge of obtaining and keeping track of all hand-held properties – candy bars, microphones, books, etc., and acquiring a crew to assist, if necessary. What they cannot obtain, they will have to manufacture for both the rehearsal period and the show.
HOUSE MANAGER The House Manager keeps track of everything that happens on the audience's side of the curtain, including ticket sales, lobby activity, seating, and letting the stage manager know when the audience is ready for the performance to begin. They also recruit USHERS for seating and passing out programs. The Ushers and/or Manager are on call during performances in case someone in the audience needs assistance.
PUBLICITY COORDINATOR The Publicity Coordinator is responsible for making sure posters, announcements, etc., are created, distributed and posted.
PROGRAM COORDINATOR The Program Coordinator designs and prepares the program. Additional help will be needed to print the program as well as sell ads for placement in the program, whether from local businesses or personal ads to wish a performer luck.
PHOTOGRAPHER/VIDEOGRAPHER This person will take snapshots of each performer as well as candid shots of rehearsals and dress rehearsal. We also need someone who will record a video of the show.
CAST PARTY MANAGER This person(s) will organize and plan the cast party post production to help us all celebrate the remarkable journey from page to stage!
GREEN ROOM MANAGER The Green Room is the lounge or area where performers gather while waiting for their entrances. This Manager will also coordinate the dressing rooms and assign adults to manage each room to keep charge of the performers, making sure they are quiet and do not miss their entrances.