The Station Theatre is volunteer driven. Six plays are put on throughout the year requiring a variety of skills and interests. Outside of the plays there are a multitude of activites needed to keep the theatre running. We are grateful for our volunteers as the theatre couldn’t survive without them.
Below is list describing the various volunteer roles. Find one, or more, that are of interest then complete the volunteer form on the right. Press Submit when complete.
We hope to see you soon.
Acting
There are six plays throughout the year with the August play focused on youth. Each play requires time over at least a 2 month period, though it can be longer depending on the needs of the show. There are usually 2-3 rehearsals per week plus personal time required to learn lines. There are 7 performances over 2 weekends.
The Auditions tab on the website contains information on upcoming auditions, time and place. Advance notification of auditions is sent to those who have signed on to our audition notice list. You can do that by emailing us at thestationtheatre@gmail.com. We also include the notice in our newsletter, including if there have been any changes, so make sure you are signed up for that, again you can do that by emailing us.
Back Stage Crew
This is a crucial part of any production.
A Stage Manager leads crew members to assist with set changes which can sometimes be as simple as changing the location of some of the items on the stage to fully changing to another scene, thus moving set pieces to establish the place.
Crew also ensure that actors have the props they need before going on stage and sometimes assist them with costume changes.
Costumes
The Costume team locates/creates appropriate costumes for the cast. They attend multiple rehearsals to ensure costumes fit and are ready for show opening.
Throughout the performances they assist the actors to ensure costumes are in their proper places, as well as mending and cleaning as required.
Directing
The Director is responsible for everything from casting to ensuring the show is ready to open. Time investment is substantial and begins well before the rehearsal schedule, which can be months prior to the show opening.They need a clear vision for the show, and work closely preparing the actors for their roles as well as with the production crews who look after set building, costumes, sound and lighting needs.
While experience in this role is an advantage, assistance is available from experienced Directors.
Front of House
As part of the Front of House team you will be the main point of contact with the patrons and will assist them as required, ensure the theatre is presentable, take tickets, perform concession duties, and clean up after perfomances.
You will be required to arrive one hour before the show starts and leave approximately 20 minutes after the show ends. Usually volunteers only work one of the performances.
Hair & MakeUp
These volunteers help cast members look their part in the show, which sometimes can be a fantasy character, e.g. a Bird or Animal, especially in the Youth shows that are often fantasies. This is a great avenue for expressing your creativity if you like working in this area. Hair and Make-up supplies are provided by the theatre.
Lights & Sound
Every show needs to be adequately lit and often there are sound effects required. Persons volunteering in this role use the lighting and sound boards respectively to provide what’s needed. Although technical experience is an asset, the theatre is willing to train interested parties.
You would be required to attend all seven play performances which run over two weekends plus some rehearsals before the play begins There are also one day only events that require this technical expertise, including assisting in the setting up of musical concerts.
Music
As our August show is typically a musical and sometimes there are other shows that have a music component, volunteers in this area either play an instrument during a show or assist people, especially children with the learning of songs.
There is also an opportunity for those with dance experience to choreograph dance numbers.
Promotion
Another important role is to make sure people know what is happening at the theatre. This role involves assisting with getting the word out which can involve writing promotional articles, taking and posting videos and promotional information to social media and putting up physical posters at participating businesses in Town and the surrounding areas.
Props / Set Dressing
The Props function finds/creates the items that are required by the actors. This will require varying personal time, depending upon the complexity of the play outside of rehearsals. The Prop Manager is expected to attend all performances and multiple rehearsals.
The Set Dresser function adds items, such as draperies, pictures, furniture etc. to the set to create the appropriate atmosphere. This will require varying degrees of effort depending upon the complexity of the play plus attendance at some rehearsals.
Set Building
The Set Designer reads the play and provides a draft version of the set layout to the Director.
Once approved, a crew of Set Constructors bring up the flats from the basement and assemble them into the basic structure. This same crew will also dismantle and return flats to the basement. The construction and dismantling usually occur at the same time over a 2-3 hour period. This occurs 6 times a year.
Once the framework has been built, available crew members work with the Set Designer to turn the framework into a finished product. This takes place over a 2-3 week period. Hours are determined by availability – usually during the day.
Set Painting
After the set construction has been completed, the walls and trim are painted. Artists do the detailed work such as landscaping backgrounds and the final touches.
Depending upon the complexity, this can require a couple of hours within a week or longer.
Theatre Board Member
The Board Of Directors is responsible for ensuring the success of all SFCT events regardless if they are plays or rentals.
They provide assistance to all sub groups and are the ultimate decision makers on all aspects of the theatre. Individual board members usually spearhead one of the multiple functions such as Promotion, Building Maintenance, Financials etc.
The Board meets once a month with the annual meeting in July.
Youth Chaperone
For all shows where young people under 18 are performers, a youth chaperone is required to ensure youth are safe, protected and behave appropriately. This role requires the person to have a current Vulnerable Sector Check and be involved often for many rehearsals but especially during the performances of the show.