Shows and Classes

Volunteer Opportunities

720 Main Street, Suisun City, California 94585  Phone: 707-863-7841 Fax:707-427-2400 E-mail: syt@solano.edu

Volunteer Participation Discount…

The guidelines for the volunteer participation discount are available here.  Please track all hours on your Volunteer Timesheet.

Costumes:

Costume Assistant: Assist costume shop staff with taking performer's measurements, record keeping, coordinating fittings, errands, and simple non-sewing projects. 

Costume Repairs: Be present at dress rehearsals and performances to help deal with costume emergencies.  Basic sewing and repair skills required.

Seamstress: Assist in costume sewing or assembly.

Wardrobe Crew: Organize costumes before and after performances, assist cast members with quick changes, deal with daily ironing/laundry issues.

House Management and Ushering: Help sell concessions at performances, take tickets and assist patrons in finding their seats and help pick up in the theatre after the show.

Office:

Brochure and Flyer Distribution Team: Distribute materials promoting the show to area businesses, libraries, recreation centers, etc.

Clerical Help: Help our office staff by answering the phone, doing data entry, returning calls, preparing mailings, etc. 

Public Relations Team: Attend public events as an SYT representative.  Staff the SYT “booth” at fairs and festivals; accompany our musical theatre touring group to its periodic performances; introduce SYT to local PTAs and community groups.

Fundraising/Grants: Research and coordinate general fund-raising and grant-writing efforts.

School Liaison Team: Prepare and distribute SYT registration and student matinee flyers to area schools, and follow-up with staff/teachers to ensure distribution and encourage field trip arrangements.

Technical:

Props Construction: Help create or gather required props. Sewing skills are helpful, but not required.

Scene Construction: Help construct set and scenic elements.  Handyman/woman skills helpful but not required.

Strike Crew: Help break down and remove the set, props and costume pieces from the theater at the conclusion of the run.

Rehearsal/Show Volunteers:

Team Leader: Head up one of the volunteer teams listed below, coordinating the efforts of team members.

Rehearsal Monitor: Attend rehearsals to monitor cast member behavior, keep noise levels down, and make sure everyone gets dropped off and picked up safely after rehearsal ends.

Cast Party Coordinator: Arrange the date and location, publicize it, gather money, coordinate the event and provide supervision.

SYT Lobby Sales Team: Place orders for lobby merchandise items, pick up and prepare flowers, set up and staff merchandise tables during show times.

Backstage Monitor: Assist with supervision of cast member preparations, behavior, noise control and meeting cues at the proper time.

Make-Up/Hair Crew: Attend training session, assist cast members backstage prior to the show and/or during the performance.

Photography Assistant: Coordinate and supervise actor photo sessions.

Video Assistant: Assist videographers with camera set-ups, taping & lobby sales.

Can your business help SYT by providing services or materials as a tax-deductible donation or at a discount?  Services needed include printing, graphic design, marketing, public relations, free advertising, t-shirt/logo & banner printing, among others.

Materials needed: paper, office supplies, in-kind advertising, fresh flowers, paint, set materials, fabric and notions, bottled water, refreshments, to name a few. If you don’t see things related to your business listed here, don’t assume we couldn’t use your help!  Please contact us! 

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