Production Jobs

We love Volunteers!

This is a brief listing of the typical of the jobs for a basic production.

Take a look and see if there is something you'd like to do or learn about, then contact the show's producer for details. Even if someone is already doing the job, ask if you can shadow and help that person so you know what to do next production.

Please keep in mind that this is not an exhaustive listing. Plus, if you have a particular talent, skill or expertise you would like to share, let us know!

And producers are our most favorite volunteers. 
If you are interested in producing, we have a Production Manual for your perusal!

Assistant Director

Works with Director. Helps rehearse scenes and other stuff

Assistant Producer

Works with Producer/Director to do administrative stuff like organizing and overseeing jobs, scheduling etc.

Promotion/Publicity Coordinator

Responsible for all publicity related to the show. Including either doing the jobs below or finding people to do them and overseeing their work.

•Poster Designer

Designs poster within specifications required by publisher, producer and director.

•Poster Distribution

Organizes others to put up posters in Valley, Montpelier, Waterbury. Usually gets cast and crew to do it by sign up sheet which we have.

•Writing articles, Press Releases

Writes articles for Valley Reporter over 6 weeks. Press releases for all other newspapers done for auditions and for production for all media 1 to 2 weeks prior to Opening

•Radio Ad/PSA (Public Service Announcements)

Arrange for 30-60 second ad. Write and perform or get actors to do radio psa for 30 second spot. Usually use script dialogue. Or arrange for radio to do this.

•Tent Cards & Bulk Mail.

Make up postcards from poster mail to Valley residents. Tent cards for businesses and restaurants

Set Construction Chief & Crew

Coordinator works with set designer to build the set. Set Crew works for Chief.

Set Artist

Really part of construction. Sometimes special artistry needed for sets

Lighting Design and/or Grip

Designs the light layout so that everyone on stage is seen in the best light! Helps hang lights.

Costumes

Finds, begs, borrows, steals, makes or rents appropriate costumes. Works with director.

Props Coordinator

Finds, begs, borrows or makes props. May need to revise or create props list. Work closely with cast and director. Encourage cast to find most of their own props and crew finds the hard to find.

Photographer

Takes photos of every aspect of production from early rehearsals through set construction and the show. Mounts some photos to decorate the lobby. Other photos at the direction of Publicity Coordinator, Playbill Coord. & Producer and Director.

Stage Manager

Finds and trains a Stage Crew who gets props and actors on stage, moves scenery, general assistance back stage during the shows. In charge of the show once it opens.

Stage Crew

Under the direction of the Coordinator, makes sure that backstage props and set pieces get on stage in appropriate manner.

Lighting Operator

Just as it sounds. Operates the lights for rehearsals and shows. May operate sound as well.

House Manager

The Coordinator gets a team of ushers (known as house parents) who are responsible for setting up and cleaning the house, seating, refreshments and generally keeping the audience happy. Usually two different house parents each night. House Manager organizes refreshments. Works with the Interfaith Council to have refreshments made.

House Parents (usher)

Comes early on show nights. Help audience find seat, hand out programs, serve refreshment, deal with emergencies, clean house after the show. Makes sure house is clean before the show. In the absence of House Manager or Producer, works with the Stage Manager to start the show.

Ticket Seller

Sells tickets at the door. Needs cool head, some charm and reasonably good math skills. Fill out tally form each night.

Make-up& Hair

Designs make up, helps cast to put on make up. Organizes

Make up box. Hair Stylist Like the make up only with hair.

Party Planner

Plans the Cast Party..where, when and what and any in between events.

Scrapbook Maker

Collects all artifacts: photos, program and puts it into a scrapbook for archives.