There are over 500 people who volunteer some of their time at WICA. Some of those have been at the theatre for 10 years and there are some who have just joined this year.
So why would I want to get involved?
What can I do?
Where do I start?
How much time must I commit?
Who do I contact for more information?
So why would I want to get involved?
Here are some reasons:
Learn a new skill. For example, wood-working, making props, sewing, project management, leadership, organization. There are many opportunities where no prior skill is required.
Act on stage. Perhaps you'd like to try "treading the boards"? (no, you don't have to work backstage on a show before you can audition at WICA).
Have a sense of accomplishment. There's nothing better than to see a show open that you know you had a hand in getting off the ground.
Make new friends. There are plenty of friendly people who will always greet you with a smile and are happy to see you.
Spend quality time away from your family, or with your family.
Community Service. Perhaps you just want to "give back" to the community you've grown up in (or are new to). Some schools give you extra credit for this.
What can I do?
WICA's Theatre Series presents five productions each season (September-August). And each production runs for 3 weeks.
As to the shows that are planned for this season, see our Season Schedule and check out the information there.
So here are some of the tasks volunteers do at WICA. Click the links to read more about these roles. The center maintains a series of volunteer handbooks which describe many of the volunteer roles.
PRODUCTION TEAM
Audition coordinator
Assistant to the Director
Stage Manager
Assistant Stage Manager
Scenic Design
Costume Design
Light Design
Sound Design
Properties Design
CREW MEMBERS
Scenic Contruction
Scenic Painting
Costume Construction
Lighting
Light Board Operator
Sound Board Operator
Properties Crew
Running Crew
FRONT OF HOUSE
Will-Call
Ushers
Concessions
Where do I start?
Join the WICA volunteers mailing list
How much time must I commit?
You pick the activities you want to do, based on how much time you have. For example:
As an usher, 1 night of your time.
A crew member will probably need to commit to 2-6 nights of time. One of these will be during a rehearsal where you can get taught how to perform your duties, and the remainder will be the nights of the performances you will be working on.
As someone who's helping during a construction session, or a strike (where the set is pulled down at the end of the show), just that time (eg 4 hours)
As Assistant to the Director, you'll attend many if not all of the rehearsals. Rehearsals typically go for 4-6 weeks, 4-7 days a week, depending on the show and the Director.
As Stage Manager, you'll attend every rehearsal and every show. You typically are the first to arrive, and the last to leave. The Stage Manager has to commit the most amount of time of all volunteer positions.
Who do I contact for more information?
If you need more information about volunteering call or email either of the following people. See the staff member listing for contact info.
Sandy Logan, Volunteer Coordinator
