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You don’t sing or act? No problem! Actors are important, but they’re nothing without a Director, Producer, Stage Manager, Tech Crew, Set, Costumes… you get the idea. Every job involves at least one volunteer with SEACT, and it takes every single one of them to put on a successful show.
Take a look at all the different areas you can be a star with SEACT. Contact our office so we can learn a little bit more about you and your talents. Our organization and growth is all because of people like yourself who just want to get involved.
By the way, did we mention that you’re about
to meet some amazing people, make some
fantastic new friends AND HAVE A BLAST!?
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Technical Support (set building, painting)
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Properties
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Costume
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Light/Sound Support
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Usher
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Publicity
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Programs
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Choreography
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Music/Instrumental
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Hair/Make-up
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Office Support




The calls and emails come in almost weekly… “How can I get involved?” For an organization that relies on volunteers, the answer to that question should be fairly easy. But for an organization completely made up of volunteers, it’s actually a little complicated. Once a director and producer are assigned to a show and a timeline from audition to performance is set, the hours of backstage work are varied and sometimes unplanned, depending on the crew chief. Here are some of the challenges of jumping in as a technical volunteer with SEACT.
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Crews are fleshed out sometimes 6 months or more in advance of audition dates. Many volunteer requests come in after crews are set and working together as a team. It is hard to get on the train once it has left the station, so it requires volunteers to plan their time with SEACT far in advance.
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Several crews require shadowing before you’re ready to be a chief. SEACT productions take a lot of time and sometimes efforts that might have you pulling your hair out. Volunteers need to spend time watching and learning the process, which helps gain the trust of directors and producers. That serves two purposes: 1) You know what you’re getting into and 2) SEACT knows it is getting a committed volunteer. Once you have made a commitment, SEACT is depending on you… the show must go on!
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Different volunteer opportunities take different amounts of training and time. If you are interested in clerical support or room set-up for auditions, your commitment may be one hour or one afternoon. If you are interested in running sound for a show, your commitment includes several hours of training on equipment, several performances as a shadow, and sometimes 30 or more hours during performance week. Directors work on productions for a year in advance!
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Crew chiefs work the way they work, and they are volunteers, too. That means that if a Technical Director has a few hours free on a Saturday, he/she might decide to pop down to the shop and work. On the other hand, a Props Mistress might set a schedule to pull furniture and props every Thursday during rehearsal time. If a volunteer doesn’t jive with the nature of a crew chief, the team won’t be very strong and the volunteer may lose interest. It is up to you to make sure you are a necessary part of the team. Text your crew chief, show up during scheduled work times, and most importantly, do good work!
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SEACT is a hobby and by that definition most everyone does it because they enjoy it. It can be stressful, discussions can get heated, and not every decision is going to please all of the people all of the time. SEACT expects its volunteers to keep the big picture in perspective and the goal in sight. Our mission is to present excellent live theatre to the community! Volunteers who can keep that in mind will forget petty differences and come back again and again.
The beauty of a volunteer organization like SEACT is also what makes it seem difficult to get involved. People of all different personalities, abilities, ages, sizes and colors come together to build teams that make the stage productions possible. It’s pretty amazing when you think about the commitment and trust required to maintain a community theatre for more than 40 years. You can be a part of the next 40! The best starting point is to sign up in the areas that specifically interest you. If you want to support technical crews with set building and props, SEACT will put you in touch with the Stage Manager for a production. If you are interested in learning about costumes and make-up, SEACT will put you in touch with a Costume Mistress or Master. If you want to learn about sound and lights for productions, SEACT will put you in touch with its Sound Master, Russell Brooks. If you have directing experience, or are interested in shadowing a director, let us introduce you to our seasoned experts. SEACT also needs directors, producers and stage managers for children’s shows, Readers’ Theatre, and the annual SEACTOR Awards event. These smaller productions can provide a learning path to main-stage productions. Clerical support is always welcome in the office, which is a great place to learn about SEACT operations and meet people within the organization.
SEACT volunteers expect a professional, organized opportunity in which to express a personal love of live theatre. In return, SEACT expects much from its volunteers.
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Respect each person participating. SEACT does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, ethnicity, religion, national origin, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, sex, marital status, disability, or status as a U.S. veteran.
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Respect the organization. Protect the SEACT name and image at all times. SEACT depends on public support to exist, and every human connection is an opportunity to turn someone on (or off) to SEACT, theatre and the arts.
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Respect the investment of time and money from every SEACT Member. Everyone at SEACT has invested something with the organization. Make it a priority to use courtesy at all times, give adequate notice for needs or scheduling changes, and establish expectations early to avoid miscommunication.
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Respect the history, and the investment of time and money from the SEACT Organization into its annual production schedule.
SEACT maintains the quality of its productions because it has great volunteers. Our best volunteers show up consistently and on time. They give 100% while they are here, and sacrifice much in the name of the production. They also forgive the creative process when it results in delays and scheduling changes. Every participant should recognize the expense and reputation associated with each SEACT production. The most important thing to know is that great SEACT teams and friendships are built only with a time investment from you. But the returns are AMAZING!

