Volunteer | Sheboygan Theatre Company

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Ready to make a difference in our vibrant theatre community? Whether you're passionate about performing onstage, assisting behind the scenes, or contributing in other ways, there's a place for you at Sheboygan Theatre Company (STC). Explore our diverse volunteer opportunities and join us in bringing captivating performances to life. Check out our volunteer opportunities below and join our team today.

LIGHTING DEPARTMENT

The lighting department hangs the lights and runs the light board & spotlights during the show. We have volunteer openings to help with the light hang & focus which is only usually a few night commitments. We also have paid lighting designer positions for experienced designers.

Light Board Operator: No previous experience needed. Must be available for at least 1/2 the shows & rehearsals. (Gets to see the show multiple times for free!)

Spotlight Operator: No previous experience needed. Must be available for at least 1/2 the shows & rehearsals. (Also gets to see the show multiple times for free!)

Lighting Designer (stipend available): Design & program the show, lead light hang & focus. Schedule light board & spotlight operators. Experience is required.

SOUND DEPARTMENT

The sound department is in charge of all sound - the wireless body mics, special effect sounds and orchestra microphones as well as monitors.

Sound Designer (stipend available): In charge of preparing the show, choosing sound effects, setting up monitors & orchestra mics, and scheduling sound board operators & body mic assistants.

Sound Board Operators: Run the board during dress rehearsal & the show. Minimal experience required.

Body Mic Assistant: Assists with putting on the body mics and being backstage to assist if needed, minimal experience required.

COSTUME DEPARTMENT

The costume department creates the costumes for the actors which involves altering costumes that we already have, or sewing new costumes for the show. If you have some sewing experience and would like to learn more about helping in the department, we would love to hear from you!

The time commitment for this department is sewing in the costume shop anywhere from 1-5 nights a week during the production and then sitting in the costume shop for 2-3 nights during the performances in case there are emergency repairs during a show.

SET DEPARTMENT

Construction: Builds the set.

Master Carpenter (stipend available): Works with set designer. Builds all set pieces as needed. Checks inventory and shop for needed materials, works with the department head on getting materials. Organizes work nights and contacts crew members. Keeps shops clean and safe.

Construction Set Crew: Uses tools to help the master carpenter to build the set.

Set Designer (stipend available): Creates the design and model of the set with the director. Can lead the building process.

FRONT OF HOUSE

Box Office: Selling tickets and helping with any issues with tickets on the night of the show.

Will Call: Help patrons get their tickets they purchased before the show begins.

House Manager: Ensures all front of house volunteers understand role, stay during the show and make sure any late coming patrons are able to find their seats. Assisting where needed during the show.

Lobby Manager: Ensures concessions is stocked and ready to be sold during the show.

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Ticket Takers: Collect the tickets from patrons on their way into the show.

Ushers: Help patrons find their way to their seats.

Concessions: Sells snacks and drinks at the concession stand before the show and during intermission.

Greeters: Greets the patrons as they enter the theatre.