Check out the list below to see “who” does “what” at the Covered Bridge Theatre Company
The list is in the following format:
Job Title: A brief description of what is done by a person who has this job title.
Commitment: How often you have to “be there” to perform this job?
Commitment to most jobs is on a per Show basis, if you wish to work on another show you must volunteer again for the new show. Commitments are listed as follows:
- “When Available” Show up when you can, generally to an announced schedule or agreed times.
- “A Performance” Required to be at one performance of the show.
- “Rehearsal” Required to be at rehearsals per an agreed schedule.
- “Run of the Show” Required to be at every rehearsal during the last week of rehearsal known as “tech week” and every published performance date of the show.
Back Stage Manager: Works with stage manager. Is stationed backstage during the actual run of the show, checking props, assisting actors, overseeing scene changes, etc. Keeps everyone backstage calm. Commitment: “Run of the Show”
Costume Construction: Works with the costume designer to build (sew) costumes according to the designers’ drawings and to fit the actor playing the part. Commitment: “When Available”
Costume Witch: Maintains the costumes and assists with costume changes during the actual production. Also develops the costume “plot,” allowing each dresser to know what costume pieces are part of each character’s outfits, and which side of the stage the actor (who needs to change costumes) will be exiting from. Costume plots can be very intricate. Commitment: “Run of the Show”
Deck Crew: (stage hands): Handle all the little things that happen backstage during the run of the show, change the scenery, move set pieces and redecorate the set during a production. Commitment: “Run of the Show”
Dresser: Work during a production helping with costume changes. Have costume ready in designated place, help untie, unzip, unbutton old costume and put on new one. Sometimes costume changes happen in 10 seconds! Or in the dark! Commitment: “Run of the Show”
Follow Spot Operator: Operates the follow spot. (The light that follows an actor around stage, as opposed to stationary overhead lights) Follows the stage managers cues for whom to follow, start, stop and color. Commitment: “Run of the Show”
House Manager: Direct the ushers in their duties, coordinate with the Stage Manager in the timing of the show, solve any Customer problems that come up. Commitment: “A Performance”
Light Board Operator: Actually pushes the buttons that change the lights upon receiving the stage manager's cue. Checks all lights before the show to ensure that all lighting instruments are aligned and working. Commitment: “Run of the Show”
Lighting Crew: Hangs lighting instruments, makes connections to the lighting system, puts colored gels in instruments and focuses instruments according to the lighting designers directions. Commitment: “When Available” Schedule limited
Set Construction Crew: Constructs the scenery and special effects under the direction of the Technical Director. Commitment: “When Available”
Sound Board Operator: Operates the soundboard during a production, following the stage manager's cues. Tests all sound equipment before the show, helps actors with body mikes so they are properly positioned and working. Commitment: “Run of the Show” Some soundboard experience required
Usher: Direct Audience members to their seats, hands out programs, check coats, greet people, helps with refreshments at intermission, and solve minor Customer problems. Commitment: “A Performance”
If you would like more information on volunteer opportunities at CBT, please call the theatre at 410-287-1023 and leave a message for Cheryl Kraus, Volunteer for the Arts Coordinator or email her at cbt@cecil.edu.Covered Bridge Theatre Company
Community Cultural Center
Milburn Stone Memorial Theatre
One Seahawk Drive
North East, MD. 21901
cbt@cecil.edu
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Usher Opportunities
