PERFORMANCE DATES & TIMES
Shows: Sat, Dec 7, 2 & 6pm
Rehearsals: Wed, Dec 4 & Thurs, Dec 5
Times: See Lobero Theatre Schedule
VOLUNTEER POSITION DESCRIPTIONS
Group Monitor
Ensure that children in your class are safe, accounted for and entertained when not onstage at the theatre. Check for proper attire and escort children to and from the stage for rehearsals and performance(s). Help keep dressing rooms tidy. You do not need to purchase a ticket to watch the show.
You will be able to see the class you are volunteering for from the wings. Act 1 Group Monitors are able to see Act 2 if they choose to in the dancers reserved section after your assigned class has been dismissed during intermission. Act 2 Group Monitors will be able to watch the first act with their class in the reserved seat section.
Rehearsal Requirements: To keep consistency and good security coverage, it is important to attend the corresponding Dress Rehearsal for your class, and Spacing Rehearsal if that applies to your class. The rehearsals are also an important time to meet all the students of your class and their parent/guardian prior to the real show experience.
Be sure to arrive at the theatre before the posted time
PATIO SECURITY
Gustafson Dance takes your child’s security very seriously; therefore it is our priority that all students have a safe environment in and out of our school. Your main job will be the supervision/security of dancers coming in and out of the theatre, making sure no child is unattended and no child leaves without their parent or guardian as well as making sure only authorized staff and volunteers flow to the backstage area. Great dad option!
RESERVE SEAT MONITOR
The person will sit in the Reserved Dancer seating in the theatre and oversee any dancers sitting in that area that need to be supervised. This job will not require any rehearsal time, but will require one entire performance length. You will help keep students quiet and sitting properly in the seats, and assure that they do not leave the area without a teacher, Group Monitor or Parent or Guardian.
DRESSING ROOM RUNNER
Volunteers will take dancers to and from assigned dressing rooms upon arrival to the theatre to minimize the unauthorized body traffic backstage during rehearsals and shows. On the show days, the commitment is approximately 1.5 hours prior to the show so you can still watch the performance from the audience.
CHECK IN ASSISTANT
Volunteers assist at the sign in tables while parents sign dancers in and out during rehearsals and shows. You will answer questions and guide parents to wait for a Dressing Room Runner, or to the appropriate dressing room, if runners are not available. You will need to be at the theatre 1hour prior, during the intermission and at the end of the show. Additionally, we ask that you volunteer for about an hour during the rehearsal associated with the show you are volunteering. You will be able to see the performance from the audience with a purchased ticket.
THEATRE LOAD IN/SET UP
Volunteers will help transport costumes, props and other supplies to theatre and help set up. Large vehicles or trucks are ideal for this job.
This job will take 1-3 hours. Wed, Dec 4 meet at studio at 8:30am.
THEATRE LOAD OUT CLEAN UP
Help transport any props, costumes etc. back to the studio after the show. Large vehicles, trucks would be ideal for this job.
Meet at the Lobero Theatre after the performance on Sat, Dec 7 at approximately 8pm.
PRE SHOW SET UP
Help with putting up signs in and around the theatre and setting up check-in tables, props and dressing rooms prior to each show. Approximately 1 hour prior to assigned show.
MAKING or FIXING PROPS
Making props needed for the show. You may need to provide the supplies. The expense should not be higher than approximately $35 and is not refundable. Further details will be emailed or discussed with you upon sign up confirmation.
SIGNS
Printing or making signs for the show. A list will be provided.
PURCHASE/DONATE SUPPLIES
Purchase or donate items needed for the shows. A list of items will be provided. $35 limit, please don't spend more than the limit as this expense is nonrefundable. You may find items at home to donate.
DRESSING ROOM CLEAN UP
Clean up dressing rooms and re-organize room boxes to take back to studio. This will take place at the theatre at the end of the last show. These volunteers would not need to transport items back to the studio, but would help clean and organize, take down signs, etc.
OPT OUT
If you are not able to help in any of the above options, your $35 contribution can help to hire extra babysitters and additional backstage aid during our shows..