Crew Interest for Wizard of Oz

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Thank you for your interest in being part of backstage crew! There are a variety of roles available and all are just as critical as the roles that are in the spotlight on the stage performing. A description for each crew position is below – no previous experience is necessary and we will provide training for you to be successful and comfortable in your role on crew. Whether you’re a seasoned crew member or you’ve never been backstage before, we encourage you to sign up!

KEY DATES

Information Session: August 7th from 7-8pm (via Zoom)

Audition Sign Up: Link will be posted August 1st

Auditions:
Located at our Helgeson Learning Lab– 710 Sundial Drive, Waite Park
Wednesday, August 28th (6-9pm) and Saturday, August 31st (10am-3pm)

Callbacks: Saturday, September 7th (10am-3pm)

Cast Meeting: Wednesday, September 25th (6pm – 9pm)

Rehearsals: Every Monday, Tuesday, & Thursday (6-9pm) and some Saturdays (10am-3pm) starting on September 30th. Please note that not everyone is called for every rehearsal.

Tech/Dress Rehearsals: November 18th-21st (5-10pm)

Performances: 

• Friday, November 22nd from 6:00p-10:00p (7:30p Performance)
• Saturday, November 23rd from 12:30p-4:30p (2:00p Performance)
• Saturday, November 23rd from 6:00p-10:00p (7:30p Performance)
• Sunday, November 24th from 12:30p-4:30p (2:00p Performance)
• Tuesday November 26th from 8:00a-11:30a (9:30a Student Matinee)
• Tuesday November 26th from 11:00a-2:00p (12:00p Student Matinee)
• Friday, November 29th from 6:00p-10:00p (7:30p ASL Performance)
• Saturday, November 30th from 12:30p-4:30p (2:00p Performance)
• Saturday, November 30th from 6:00p-10:00p (7:30p Performance)
• Sunday, December 1st from 12:30p-4:30p (2:00p Performance)
• Tuesday, December 3rd from 8:00a-11:30a (9:30a Student Matinee)
• Tuesday, December 3rd from 11:00a-2:00p (12:00p Student Matinee)
• Friday, December 6th from 6:00p-10:00p (7:30p Performance)
• Saturday, December 7th from 12:30p-4:30p (2:00p Performance)
• Saturday, December 7th from 6:00p-10:00p (Hold) (7:30p Performance)
• Sunday, December 8th from 12:30p-4:30p (2:00p Performance)

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CREW POSITIONS

STAGE/PROPS CREW (3 Needed)
Stage/Props Crew is responsible for managing both the technical scenic elements and props of productions, ensuring a seamless performance. Duties include presetting scenic elements and props, sweeping and mopping the stage, and ensuring all props and furniture are correctly placed before the show. During performances, the crew moves scenic elements for scene shifts, assists actors with props, and executes scene changes efficiently. This role requires close coordination with the Stage Manager and Assistant Stage Manager, strong organizational skills, attention to detail, effective communication, and physical ability to handle stage elements and props.. 

RAIL CREW (2 Needed)
The rail crew operates the fly system during a show. They are responsible for fly in/out of scenery or curtains at varying speeds with precision. Since this position works with large amounts of weight and from great heights, safety is of the utmost importance. Rail Crew will be trained by a member of the Paramount Staff as well as the Company Stage Manager.

WARDROBE CREW (4 Needed)
Wardrobe crew is responsible for the care and maintenance of all the finished costumes. They make sure that the costumes are prepped and ready before the cast arrives, provide assistance to the actors in dressing rooms and backstage, help with minor repairs, and assist with costume changes. At the end of the night, they launder the costumes appropriately according to the Costume Designer and Costume Shop Manager.

FOLLOW SPOT OPERATORS (2 Needed)
Follow spot operators are responsible for controlling the follow spots based on the artistic and creative concept of the lighting design. Follow spots are specialized lighting instruments designed to follow performers or movements on stage. Operators work with the Lighting Designer who will provide guidance.

LIGHT BOARD OPERATOR (1 Needed)
The light board operator is responsible for operating the light board for the show. They will trigger light cues during technical rehearsals and performances. Throughout the process, they will learn about light cues and how to use the board from the Lighting Designer.

QLAB OPERATOR (1 Needed)
The QLab Operator is responsible for operating the multimedia playback software, known as QLab, for the show. They will be triggering sound cues during technical rehearsals and performances. Throughout the process, they will learn their cues and how to use the program from the Sound Designer.

YOUTH SUPERVISOR(S)
Supervises the Youth Ensemble when they are not on stage and works with the stage management team and GREAT production staff to make the production experience successful for the children, ensuring they have a positive experience during rehearsals & performances. There will be two sets of 12 child actors involved in the production between the ages of 8-15.