Please scroll down to see a list of volunteer positions needed. This list is not an exhaustive list, and it can change as we expand our programs. It does, however, give you an idea of the types of volunteers we are looking for. Keep in mind that we can train people, so if you have an interest in an area but are lacking experience that is OK. Please complete the volunteer form below.
The following is a list of many of the volunteer positions that PACC may need depending on the programs and shows we are sponsoring at any given time. This is not an exhaustive list, but it does give you an idea of the things we need done.
Grant writing--find funding opportunities for PACC and writing polished proposals to earn grant money.
Fund Raising—We are looking for people with fundraising and abilities to organize and oversee fundraising activities.
Director—Develops, oversees, and maintains their concept and artistic vision of production. Communicates with all directors, designers, cast, and crews regarding the production and logistics. Creates and maintains a schedule of all rehearsals. Delegates roles as needed. (can also fill any roles listed below as desired/needed)
Producer—Oversees all financial and business sides of the production including budgeting, rights, ticket sales, advertising for the show and auditions, and front of house operations and delegates roles as needed. Creates a budget for each area of production and works with all directors and designers to purchase needed items within their budget.
Assistant Director—Help Director with the rehearsal of actors. Fill in for absent characters. Be on book during memorized rehearsals
Acting Director—Holds blocking rehearsals, coaches actors and helps them make acting choices that are grounded in the script and the artistic vision of the production.
Music Director—Teaches all music numbers to the cast. Communicates with the Pit Director about tempos, cuts, etc. Communicates musical needs with Vocal Coach and Pit Director.
Vocal Coach—Coaches soloists to sing with emotion and helps improve their singing.
Choreographer—Choreographs all assigned dance numbers according to the script and artistic vision of the director. Communicates with Music Director and Pit Director about cuts or adding music as needed.
Pit Director—Gathers musicians to fill pit. Schedules and rehearses pit. Directs pit and actors as needed during the production.
Pit Players—Rehearse music for your part. Attend all scheduled rehearsals including Tech and Dress Rehearsals, and all performances.
Stage Manager—Attends ALL rehearsals. Oversees the communication between all directors and designers and all technical elements during performances. Maintains a prompt book with notated blocking and all tech cues. Calls all cues and problem-solves when things go wrong during the production.
Assistant Stage Manager—Assists Stage Manager with their duties. Oversees assigned tech elements during performances.
Lighting Designer—Creates cues in the light board, re-focusing lights as needed. Light cues should contribute to the mood and setting of the production, create focus for the audience, and contribute to the artistic vision of the director. Cues are given to SM or a cue sheet needs to be created to Board Operator and Spot Ops.
Light Board Operator—Attends all tech and dress rehearsals; runs the light board during the performances.
Spot Light Operator—Attends all tech and dress rehearsals; runs the spotlight during the performances according to their cues called by the Stage Manager or a cue sheet provided by the Lighting Designer.
Light Crew—Works with the Lighting Designer to install and refocus any lights. Light Board Operator and Spot Light Operator will be chosen from this crew.
Sound Designer—Finds and creates sound effects that contribute to the mood and setting of the production, and contribute to the artistic vision of the director. Cues are given to the Stage Manager or a cue sheet needs to be created to the Board Operator. Assigns and troubleshoots mics. Works with the Pit Director to set up all sound equipment including monitors.
Sound Board Operator—Attends all tech and dress rehearsals; Controls and balances mics and plays sound cues from the sound board during the production. Does mic checks before each production and troubleshoots problems with mics.
Sound Crew—Assists Sound Designer with setting up sound equipment. Helps mic actors and stays on-hand for any mic issues during the production.
Set Designer—Designs the set of the production by creating a colored set rendering or model and ground plan for the play according to the given circumstances of the script and artistic vision of the director.
Technical Director—Oversee the build and paint of the set according to the set designers designs.
Carpentry Crew—Assist the TD in the building of the set.
Paint Crew—Assist the TD in the painting of the set.
Props Master—Creates a Prop list from the script and director’s needs. Pulls, creates, buys, borrows, etc. props for rehearsal and production that fit the given circumstances of the production and the artistic vision of the director.
Props Crew—Works with the TD and SM to pull and create props and create and upkeep the prop tables through the run of the show.
Costume Designer—Designs the costumes for all characters according to the given circumstances of the show and the artistic vision of the director. Organizes costumes on racks and oversees the dressing of each character. Assigns crew members to aid actors with quick changes and helps plan them. Teaches and oversees stage make-up application and hair styles/wigs for productions.
Costume Crew—Works with the Costume Designer to pull, create, and fit costumes and make-up of all characters. May be assigned roles to aid actors during the production.
Marketing Manager—Create a marketing plan including promotions, and advertisements for the production to raise audience attendance and participation in the production.
House Manager/Head Usher—Gather and oversee the ushers for the productions.
Usher—Check in audience member tickets and help the audience find their seats. Help seat late comers, open and close the doors for audience members coming in and out during performances, and open and close doors at the beginning, middle, and end of the show.
Choir director—leads and oversees the weekly activities of choirs, especially during musical rehearsals and performances.