Thoreau Middle School Theatre

Fall Theatre Arts Field Trip Chaperone

Chaperones remain with an assigned group of students and sit with them during the performance. Chaperones oversee their group of students’ behavior and should instruct students as necessary.

Dec 4, 10am to 1:30pm

Production Item Pick Up/Drop Off

Has a larger car/truck to pick up costume, set and prop items from local schools for production

Flexible

Set Builder

Assists with set construction, painting, home depot trips, etc

Flexible

Costume Construction

Assists students with sizing/sewing/buying/fixing costumes

Flexible

Production Photographer

Attends two dress rehearsals to take pictures on stage of performers and backstage of tech crew

January Rehearsal Dates

Publicity Manager

Organizes distribution of show posters throughout the Vienna area/community and to FCPS schools. Promotes our program and productions and get the word out about our department!

Month of December/January

Meal Coordinator

Oversees and manages Saturday 4:30pm Dinner

Jan 10 and Jan 18

Box Office Manager

Oversee the box office operations, operators, ushers and the cleanliness of the audience area

Jan 16, 17 and 18

Box Office Operator

Manage and sell tickets before the show

Jan 16, Jan 17 or Jan 18

Concessions Manager

Oversees and manages concession purchases and show grams

Jan 16, 17 an 18

Concessions Vendors

Manages and sells concessions and show grams

Jan 16, 17 or 18

Production Volunteer

Assists backstage during for productions overseeing students before, during and after the show. Oversees clean up of gym after each show

Jan 16, 17 and 18

Company Party Coordinator

Coordinate, organize and manage cast and crew party at local restaurant

January

Voices of Now Parent Sponsor

Provide parents with copies of cast roster, including student names, parent names, emails and phone numbers. Organizes parent snack drop off for rehearsals. Remind students/parents of assigned dates and times for rehearsals and performance. Organizes parent carpool volunteers for rehearsals to and back from Arena Stage. Remember: You don't have to manage all this on your own. Delegate to other families in the cast if you need to.

January to May

Spring Theatre Arts Field Trip Chaperone

Chaperones remain with an assigned group of students and sit with them during the performance. Chaperones oversee their group of students’ behavior and should instruct students as necessary.

TBA, 10am to 1:30pm

MayFest Playfest Parent Sponsor

serves as a parent liaison at the theatre sports competitions. Reminds players/parents of assigned time and location for competition. Organizes and oversees team at the competition. Ensures all players have a ride home

May 16

EOY Ceremony Coordinator

Works with the Thespan Board of Student Officers to organize and coordinate the Thoreau Theatre End of the Year Ceremony. Remember: You don't have to manage all this on your own. Delegate to other families in the department if you need to.

May through June 1

EOY Potluck Coordinator

Organizes and oversees the End of the Year Ceremony Potluck signup and setup

May through June 1