Become a Friend of La Crosse Community Theatre!

Our productions involve over 400 volunteers annually. Volunteering is a great way to meet new people while you support your community theatre. We have a variety of volunteer openings onstage, backstage, and in the office for all levels of experience, skill and time commitment.

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Join our "Friends of La Crosse Community Theatre" group on Facebook to stay connected and up to date on current volunteer opportunities! If you are a first time volunteer, please stop in at the box office to fill out a volunteer form.

Contact Greg Parmeter for more information.

Volunteer Opportunities: Acting

Actors

• Anyone who ever wanted to act, from one with no experience to the most seasoned actor, is welcome on our stage. Part of what makes LCT successful is the diversity of our participants. Beginning with auditions and ending with the final curtain call, staff and support volunteers are there to help. Many novices worry about learning all the lines or being frightened onstage. Don't let that stop you! During the weeks of rehearsals your role and character will become second nature!

Time Requirement: 5 days per week for 5-8 weeks of rehearsal; approximately 3 hours per day; plus 12 performances

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Volunteer Opportunities: Technical

Costume Crew

• Costume volunteers are instrumental in building costumes as well as putting finishing touches on projects. Anyone who can sew or craft—from simple alterations to full-scale construction to a variety of crafts—can easily become involved as much as your time commitment allows. Hours and times are adaptable.

Time Requirement: Flexible, and remember, we can teach you simple skills to complex sewing-whatever fits your comfort level

Call the costume shop at 608-782-5545 or e-mail Mandy.

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Costume Run Crew

• Costume run crew spend their time backstage helping actors with quick costume changes during the show, hair styling and makeup before and during the show, and making quick repairs as needed. This is a great way to be a part of the action!

Time Requirement: 5 rehearsals one week prior to opening and 12 performances

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Set Construction

• Volunteers who enjoy building and painting are great for this area! These volunteers assist the Technical Director in constructing and painting the set. Set construction is a great place to learn some basic carpentry and painting skills. Training is provided to those without experience.

Time Requirement: Normally days 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and special evening and weekend workdays. Contact the Scenic Designer/Tech Director at (608) 784-9292 ext 6 or or e-mail Dillon for the schedule!

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Running Crew

• This is the perfect opportunity to learn and experience what happens behind the scenes of a theatrical production. Crew members are responsible for any special effects needed from backstage and changing the set between scenes and at intermission. Running crew is also used to set props both backstage and onstage before and during performances. This is a great way to be a part of the exciting live performance without being on stage!

Time Requirement: 5 rehearsals one week prior to opening and 12 performances

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Light Board Operator

• No production could happen without a light board op! The light board operator is the person in charge of running the computerized lighting consol. This person works directly with the stage manager to ensure all of the lighting cues are executed on time. Training on how to use the light board will be provided, but it is as simple as the push of a button!

Time Requirement: 5 rehearsals one week prior to opening and 12 performances

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Props Designer

• Props are anything that is not an actor or part of the set! If you are a crafter and enjoy antiquing and flea marketing, this is the area for you! The props designer is responsible for finding, borrowing, buying, building and researching all the hand props used by actors. Props designers work closely with the director and scenic designer to enhance the look of the show.

Time Requirement: One production meeting per week; the rest is flexible! You will be given a deadline when everything needs to be at the theatre, and you can work on your own time!

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Sound Designer

• The sound designer is responsible for finding music and sound effects by analyzing the script, researching, and working closely with the director. Any training on the sound board, SFX Sound Effects Playback program, and Adobe Audition sound editing software (or your own software!) is helpful but not necessary. We will train you on any equipment or software that is needed!

Time Requirement: One production meeting per week, 5 rehearsals prior to opening; the rest is flexible! You will be given a deadline for completed sound cues, and you can work on your own time!

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Sound Board Operator

• The sound board operator works closely with the stage manager in executing sound effects during the performance via the computerized sound program. The sound board op may also be responsible for controlling live microphones that may be used in the production. No need to worry about previous experience, volunteers will be trained to use our equipment!

Time Requirement: 5 rehearsals, 12 performances

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Stage Manager

• This is the right hand of the director. During rehearsals, the stage manager keeps a record of all the movements on the stage, a running list of anything added that is not in the script, prompts the actors with their lines during rehearsals, and assists the director in creating rehearsal schedules and calendars. During performances, the stage manager "calls" the show: sits on headset backstage guiding the tech crew members through their cues. The stage manager is also responsible for coordinating locking up after performances with the House Manager.

Time Requirement: 5 days per week for 5-8 weeks of rehearsal for approximately 3 hours per day and 12 performances

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Ushers

• Ushers greet the public, assist with pre-ordered tickets, verify tickets, help patrons find their seats, and hand out programs. Ushers must be friendly and helpful! This is a great way to get started and meet a lot of people. Many ushers volunteer in groups with their friends! We need 6-8 ushers per performance.

Time Requirement: 1 or more performances per production (it's up to you!); 45 minutes prior to curtain time until the show begins

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Concessions Sales

• Concessions sales volunteers sell soda and candy in the lobby prior to curtain and during intermission. This is an easy way to get involved, especially on the night you are seeing the performance!

Time Requirement: 1 or more performances per production (it's up to you!); 45 minutes prior to curtain time until the show begins and/or 20 minutes during intermission

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Volunteer Opportunities: Administrative/Miscellaneous

Publicity

• Publicity volunteers deliver fliers and posters to local businesses, libraries, the colleges, etc.

Time Requirement: variable; set your own schedule

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Office Work

• We frequently need help with office tasks such as filing, copying, mailing, and data entry.

Time Requirement: variable. These projects would usually be done between 11:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. weekdays as needed.

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