Thoreau Middle School Theatre

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Substantial support is required to successfully mount this production. All of these jobs are optional, but vital. Below you’ll see the jobs needed and the Sign-Up Geniuses. A follow up email will be sent after for a more detailed description of expectations. 

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• SHOW JOBS

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050B4EA4AA23A31-footloose

Show jobs are before, during and after the performances on June 1st, 2nd, and 3rd. These jobs include Ticketing, Concessions, Break-A-Leg-O-Gram Sales, and Backstage Volunteers. Note: Show Job Volunteers will see the show for FREE the evening(s) they work.

 

• TECH WEEK/SATURDAY FAMILY MEAL(S)

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050B4EA4AA23A31-tech1

During Tech Week, we feed our cast and crew after each evening’s dress rehearsals on Tuesday, May 30th and Wednesday, May 31st. There is a sign-up for each night, including in between shows for our Saturday performances. 

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• CONCESSIONS DONATIONS

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050B4EA4AA23A31-legally2

We need donated concessions items to sell during intermission! Please bring your donations to the Black Box (C-107) during Tech Week starting May 22nd.

 

• SET BUILDING/SET PAINTING

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050B4EA4AA23A31-setbuilding1

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050B4EA4AA23A31-setpainting1

We need volunteers to help build background pieces, and set platforms for the musical. These pieces are intended to be used throughout the years for future performances as well. For set painters, we are looking for someone who can design and outline and then others who can paint those pieces. 

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• COSTUME ALTERATIONS/PICK-UP VOLUNTEERS 

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050B4EA4AA23A31-costume1

Those who can sew and create would be appreciated while Miss K. starts picking out costume pieces for each cast member. Volunteers will also be asked to find pieces at local thrift stores, craft stores, etc. Those who are able to alter pieces would also be greatly appreciated!

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• CAST PARTY COORDINATORS 

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050B4EA4AA23A31-cast1

These coordinators would figure out location, cost per cast member/crew member, decorations, send emails to families with specific details, etc. for the cast party after the final performance on June 3rd or Sunday, June 4th.

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• PERFORMANCE PHOTOGRAPHERS

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050B4EA4AA23A31-production1

Photographers would attend a dress rehearsal on either May 30th or May 31st to take photos of performers on stage and backstage of the tech crew.